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Give the Gift of Ireland (& Beyond!)
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Need a last minute gift? Does that someone special LOVE to travel? Tenon Tours travel gift certificates are a great idea for any special event or simply to reward someone special with a gift that will be truly appreciated and remembered. Simply tell us who it is for, how much you wish to give and [...]
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Ireland Travel with a Gluten Allergy
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
Are you planning to travel to Ireland with a gluten allergy and need a gluten free menu? As Ireland has one of the highest populations of coeliac sufferers in the world there is a good awareness of Coeliac disease throughout the country. The Irish are known as the most welcoming and accommodating and this is [...]
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Tips for Buying the Best Guide Books for Ireland
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
Who doesn’t want the best guide book for Ireland? If you travel like us, you’re the one on the corner with a map and book bag. Yup, we like to be tourists. It’s part of the reason we travel: to see all the best sites in a country. We’ll attempt to give you tips [...]
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10 Irish Phrases to Learn
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
It never fails. You’re in a foreign country. You say something you consider completely normal, like, “Where can I catch a ride?” Every native of the country turns to look at you like you have two heads. Then, it hits you. ”Catching a ride” means something completely different than what it means in your culture. [...]
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History and Language Irish Surname Guide
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
A guide to Irish surnames begins with a lesson in history, then one in language. The two, history and language, are codependent. Irish surnames are confusing enough, with all the Mc’s, Mac’s and O’s. However, to truly understand why Irish surnames are so complicated, you have to take a healthy dose of history. From [...]
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Guide to Pubs and Pub Etiquette in Ireland & the UK
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Taking a tour of Ireland means you will probably find yourself in a pub, or two … or six, during the journey. After all, it’s the thought of having a pint in a snug little pub that attracts quite a few to consider Ireland tours. Pub etiquette, on the other hand, will require you give [...]
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Irish Genealogy, Tips for Tracing Your Roots
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
As a company selling Ireland vacations, one of the most common questions Tenon Tours gets is how to trace Irish genealogy. Maybe it’s your bright red hair, or Irish surname starting with O’ that got you curious. Do you get a laughable “Irish tan” and turn bright red every time you look at the sun? [...]
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The Difference between Tour Operators and Travel Agents
Friday, October 7th, 2011
At times there can be confusion about the difference between tour operators and travel agents and what exactly makes them different or what roles they play in the planning of your vacation. The main difference is that a tour operator is responsible for operating and providing your vacation through the contracting, booking and packaging together [...]
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Gas Prices In Ireland
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Why are fuel prices so relevant to the overall cost of Irish travel? Consider all the different aspects of overseas travel that rely on gas prices in Ireland: airfare, taxi services, tour buses, boats and various other modes of transportation. The cost of fuel affects all travelers whether directly or indirectly because oil is still [...]
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Ireland Travel Advisory – Volcanic Ash Cloud
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
5.24.11: No disruption has been reported for airspace over Ireland. Some delays may be expected due to canceled and delayed flights in the UK. Please check with your airline directly for all current updates. A “red zone” has been claimed over Scottish airspace where ash has been classified “high-density” as invented by the Met Office [...]
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Driving on the Left in Ireland
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
So you’ve booked your Ireland self-drive tour. And since you’re planning on driving when you get there you’re probably wondering how in the world you’re going to do it. Despite what you may have heard, driving on the left side of the road in Ireland isn’t as hard as it seems. The roads, intersections and [...]
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Ireland Travel Advisory
Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Tenon Tours is dedicated to the safety of our travelers and clients. As the news of the death of Bin Laden has spread worldwide we would like to provide you with up-to-date information regarding travel advisories, warnings and threat levels. Currently the The Department of Homeland Security has not increased the threat level of its [...]
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Tipping in Ireland and the UK
Monday, April 11th, 2011
Unlike the tipping customs many of us are used to in North America, the rules for tipping in Ireland and the UK are different. Because European service workers are paid differently than they are in the US and Canada, tipping in Ireland and the UK tends to be less generous. Rather than being a routine [...]
