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Medical Ethics and Critical Management Strategies to
Improve Patient Care

10-Night Ireland & Iceland Cruise
Round-trip Dublin, Ireland
May 18 - 28, 2020

This conference has already sailed, but that doesn't mean you have to miss the boat! Click here to see our complete schedule of upcoming programs.

<em>Celebrity Reflection</em>
Celebrity Reflection

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ACPE Credits
14 ADA CERP Credits
14.0 Contact Hours
Also approved for Psychology and Dental CE Credits

Course Fees:

ATTENDEES REGISTRATION FEE (Cruise pricing additional & listed separately)
Physicians, Psychologists , Psychiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Medical Management Team, Faculty Professionals seeking up to 14 CE credits / CE contact hours $895.00
Faculty / Corporate Members (Non- CE earning) 
may also attend CE sessions, but will not receive credit.		 $295.00
Students (non-CE earning) $195.00

Call for papers To submit papers,please e-mail Ashish Chandra 

The conference will have Continuing Education sessions as well as Academic Paper Presentation sessions. Select papers from the conference presentations may be invited for review and considered in the journals that the conference has relationships with: Hospital topics (the oldest journal in Health Care Administration field ), Health Care Manager (HCM), International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing (IJPHM).

All conference attendees are encouraged to submit papers / abstracts for presentation in the "Academic Conference Presentation" part of the conference.

All conference registrants are invited to attend and participate in both the Academic and Continuing Education portions of the conference. 

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, American Psychological Association, Chiropractors, Medical Management Team, Hospital Administrators, Nursing Home Administrators, Faculty & Students from Healthcare and Business Fields, Dentists, Dental Staff,

PROGRAM PURPOSE

Program Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
May 18 Dublin, Ireland 9:45 PM
May 19 Belfast, Northern Ireland 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
May20 At Sea - CE Session 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Cocktail Reception 7-8 PM
May21 Reykjavik, Iceland - CE Session 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2:00 PM
May22 Reykjavik, Iceland
 3:00 PM
May23 Akureyri, Iceland 10:30 AM 6:30 PM
May 24 At Sea - CE Presentations 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
May 25 At Sea - Academic Session (Non-CE earning)8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
6th International Conference On Medical Ethics, Healthcare Systems & Global Business Issues at Sea
May 26 Liverpool, England 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
May 27 Dublin, Ireland 4:45 AM
May 28 Dublin, Ireland
Call for papers (for Academic Session Presentation only): To submit papers, and for questions regarding the conference, please contact Conference Program Chair Professor Ashish Chandra ( Chandra@UHCL.edu)

NOTE: Select high quality conference papers may be invited for submission to journals affiliated with the conference: Hospital Topics, Health Care Manager, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing.


"Applying Marketing Research Techniques to Improve Patient Care"

"Ethical Issues Pertaining to Patient Confidentiality & Consent; AND, Human Resources Management Issues that can Impact Patient Care"
  1. The "Value of Marketing Research Techniques in Improving Patient Care"
    (5 hours )
    • The basics of a patient satisfaction survey
    • The 5W&H of understanding the patient and associated environmental issues
    • The role of patient (and caregiver) satisfaction surveys
    • Situations requiring quick survey research-valuing internal versus external surveyors
    • Survey research design, organizing, overseeing, reporting, and understanding
    • Types of data collection techniques
    • Inclusion and exclusion criteria
    • Writing good survey questions-a critical look at a variety of different questions
    • Understanding the report and determining strategies for patient care improvement
    • Ethical issues pertaining to patient/caregiver satisfaction surveys
  2. Recap of the above topic and discussions with specific cases and examples (2 hour)
  3. ETHICAL ISSUES - 1: Patient confidentiality and consent (2 hours)
    • Potential compromising situations where patient confidentially can unintentionally be breached:
      • In healthcare institutions/setting
      • By health and non-health personnel
      • In other social settings
    • EXAMPLES and INTERACTIVE CASES
    • Differentiation between types of consent AND assessing consent issues for and about different clients- minors, adults, and elderly
    • CASE STUDIES and ROLE PLAYING exercise
  4. ETHICAL ISSUES - 2: Gatekeepers for ethical integrity (1 hour)
    • Conflict of interest
    • Whistle-blower
    • Impaired healthcare provider
    • Discrimination
      • Workplace
      • Patient
    • CASE STUDY and DISCUSSION
  5. EMPLOYEE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT & ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PATIENT CARE (1 hour)
    • Impact of inter-personnel conflict on patient care
    • Correlation between conflict situations and organizational complexity
    • Factors that trigger conflict
    • Conflict between different types of personnel:
      • Physician-physician
      • Physician-nurse
      • Nurse-nurse
      • Department-department
      • Professional disparagement and its impact on patients and care delivery
      • CASE STUDY, ROLE PLAYING exercise, and DISCUSSION
  6. PROFESSIONAL/UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR - Expectation of Professionalism from: (1 hour)
    • Healthcare personnel perspective
    • Patient Perspective
    • Family/Guardian/Caregiver Perspective
    • CASE STUDY and DISCUSSION
  7. MANAGING COMMUNICATION (1 hour)
    • Ethical dimensions of appropriate communication by medical office staff
    • Value, Issues, and Challenges
    • Types of communication
    • Non-verbal communication
    • Impact on patient/caregiver and their subsequent relationships with health professions
    • Cautions & Precautions
    • CASE STUDY, Role playing excursion, and DISCUSSION
  8. ETHICAL ISSUES - 3: MANAGING TECHNOLOGICAL IMPACT ON PATIENT CARE (1 hour)
    • Ethical Challenges due to Increasing interference of technology in patient care and patient data maintenance
    • Cell phones - unauthorized photography and texting
    • Personal computers/tablet PCs - researching and postings
    • CASE STUDY and DISCUSSION related to unethical behaviors pertaining to utilizing cell phones and computers by health professionals
    • The 5-W&H of patient data access
    • Situations of unauthorized patient data access
    • CASE STUDY and DISCUSSION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference or participate in conference events, participants, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CEI meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.

Register your interest and receive a full quote at 800-422-0711 (US/Can) or direct/int'l tel: +1-727-526-1571 or register online.

Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

William B. Stroube, PhD

William B. Stroube, PhD

Professor of Health Services Administration
Director, Health Services Administration Program
University of Evansville

Bill Stroube is Professor of Health Services Administration at the University of Evansville. Before joining the UE faculty in 1998, he spent twelve years in management positions in the pharmaceutical industry, and eight years at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Stroube maintains an active research program and has authored and co-authored over 60 publications in peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings. His research and teaching interests include international health care issues, medical ethics, and health care marketing and strategy. He is past president of the Division of Biology and Medicine of the American Nuclear Society, and past president of the international Business and Health Administration Association.

He has extensive international experience leading student groups through several health care systems. He has taught over twenty-five summer classes in various formats in England, Hungary, Slovakia, and China. Dr. Stroube has served as Adjunct Professor at IMS Union University in Dehradun, India, and is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Nottingham, UK.

He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Murray State University, an MBA in finance from the University of Maryland, and a PhD in analytical and nuclear chemistry from the University of Kentucky.

Ashish Chandra, MBA, PhD

Ashish Chandra, MBA, PhD

Professor Ashish Chandra is a Professor of Healthcare Administration, College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), Houston, Texas, USA where he also served as the Department Chair for over four years at UHCL. All together Dr. Chandra has over 20 years of university level teaching experience in the U.S. He is a well-recognized healthcare administration academician internationally and serves on the academic advisory board of several educational institutions in Turkey and India. He has also provided over a dozen Management Development Program, Faculty Development Programs, and professional consulting services to several healthcare and business organizations in the United States, India, Turkey, and aboard cruise ships. He actively served on the board of directors of several professional and community organizations in the United States. Over the past four years he has served as the Course Director and Speaker of five Continuing Education Programs for health professionals.

Dr. Chandra is a prolific researcher and has 75 publications in refereed journals, two edited books, ten book chapters, and over 250 publications in conference proceedings. He is an Executive Editor of the journal Hospital Topics (the oldest journal in healthcare administration field - almost 95 years in existence). He has served as the President of FOUR major international academic organizations - the Business and Health Administration Association; the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators; the MBAA International; and the Federation of Business Disciplines. He has also served as the Program Chair of over a dozen major international conferences, held in U.S., India, Turkey, and U.K. as well as aboard cruise ships in the Caribbean, Alaska, Baltics, and Mediterranean.

Professor Chandra has received numerous awards and recognition related to teaching, research, and service throughout his career, including the 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award by the National Society for Leadership Success; 2015 Outstanding Professor Award given by the University of Houston - Clear Lake Alumni Association; 2012 American College of Healthcare Executives Service Award; 2011 Outstanding Educator Award from the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators; to name a few. He also has the distinct honor of being the Commencement Speaker at the December 2018 graduation ceremony of the University of Houston – Clear Lake.  The URL link to Dr. Chandra’s commencement speech is below. Please cue to minute 32 of the video link in case you just want to see Dr. Chandra’s speech.
URL to speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpwOooexSYA&t=2984s

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

US or Canadian Family Physicians: Please let us know if you require AAFP Prescribed Credits.

 

ANCC

Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuiung Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 14 contact hours.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.

Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM as needed.  Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

ROYAL COLLEGE MOC

 

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada:
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

College of Family Physicians of Canada

 

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit reporting agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Prescribed credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of certified credits, and Elective credits can be claimed as the equivalent number of non-certified credits.

Members of the CFPC may claim up to 50 credits per five-year cycle from Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credits. Any additional credits are eligible as non-certified credits.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

Credit Designation for Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 14 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.

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Credit Designation for Dentists: Continuing Education, Inc. is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Continuing Education, Inc. designates this continuing dental education activity for 14 continuing education credits.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

ITINERARY

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Mon May 18 Dublin, Ireland
 - 9:45 pm
Tue May 19 Belfast, Northern Ireland
 10:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed May 20 *At Sea - Cruising
 - -
Thu May 21 Reykjavik, Iceland
 2:00 pm -
Fri May 22 Reykjavik, Iceland
 - 3:00 pm
Sat May 23 Akureyri, Iceland
 10:30 am 6:30 pm
Sun May 24 *At Sea - Cruising
 - -
Mon May 25 *At Sea - Cruising
 - -
Tue May 26 Liverpool, England
 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed May 27 Dublin, Ireland
 4:45 am -
Thu May 28 Dublin, Ireland
 - -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ireland & Iceland

PORTS OF CALL

Dublin, Ireland - Dublin, the fair city, invites you to wander the streets trod by Joyce, Yeats and Oscar Wilde. Drop in at pubs with mahogany bars and stained glass. In the Trinity College Library, feast your eyes on the illuminated 9th-century Book of Kells. Sample the world's most famous stout at the original Guinness Brewery. And, of course, there are plenty of shopping opportunities — from a souvenir shillelagh to Waterford crystal.

Belfast, Northern Ireland - So much of Ireland's political history is tied up in Belfast that many visitors are surprised to find that it is also a modern city, blending old and new effortlessly as the troubles of its pass fade into history. A day trip away are the Giants' Causeway (a series of stone pillars that extends to Scotland) and the spectacular Antrim coast.

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

Reykjavik, Iceland - Iceland's capital and largest city is located on the country's southwest coast at the head of Faxafloi Bay. Settled in 877 AD, Reykjavik has grown into an important seaport and center of government and education with theatres, museums and observatories. Interestingly, this modern city still chooses to use water from nearby hot springs to heat all of its buildings.

Akureyri, Iceland -  Akureyi, Iceland's second largest city—affectionately known as the Capital of North Iceland—is one of the country's most important ports and fishing centers. Today, Akureyi is creating something of a buzz for its cool café scene, growing gourmet movement and bustling nightlife. But don't let that fool you. The atmosphere here is always laidback. From a fabulous summer festival program (energized by the near 24-hour daylight), to some of the best winter skiing you could wish for, Akureyi is a great base for exploring Eyjafjörður, Iceland's longest fjord, all year round.

Liverpool, England - Roll over Beethoven! Liverpool is the birthplace of the Beatles! And it won't take long to discover the amazing legacy of art, music and sport that influence this charming city. A short walk from your ship you'll find Albert Dock a bustling, converted maritime business center that now houses all sorts of entertainments (shopping, food, "The Beatles Story" and wonderful modern art at the Tate Liverpool. A bit further afield (but still quite walkable, if you're hearty), you'll find the Cavern Club, where the Beatles got their start.

Celebrity Reflection

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Register your interest and receive a full quote at 800-422-0711 (US/Can) or direct/int'l tel: +1-727-526-1571 or by registering online.
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Relax in ultimate luxury on your large private veranda. Lounge in the king-size mattress in your bedroom. Enjoy VIP treatment with your Personal Retreat Host, expansive lounge area, and all the other benefits The Retreat has to offer. Penthouse Suites have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as a private terrace with a hot tub. 1,378 sqft with 197 sqft veranda.
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Reflection Suite, RF Suite/Deluxe Reflection Suite (RF)
Celebrity’s first two-bedroom suite, the Reflection Suite is located in a private area only accessible with your SeaPass card. Reflection suites have extra-high ceilings and full-height glass doors and windows that display spectacular views; not only from the spacious sitting area but also from the bathroom—which awakens you with a cantilevered glass shower jutting over the sea. Reflection Suites also include all the benefits of The Retreat. 1,636 sqft with 193 sqft veranda.
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Royal Suite, RS Suite/Deluxe Royal Suite (RS)
Unwind in a luxuriously large living and dining area featuring floor to ceiling panoramic windows, a primary bedroom featuring the luxury king-sized mattress, a primary bathroom with a large soaking tub, a separate shower, and a double sink vanity. With this and a spacious private veranda, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the sea no matter where you are. This suite confers all of the benefits of The Retreat. Royal Suites can connect directly to the Iconic Suite for a larger group. 590 sqft with a 153 sqft private veranda.
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Prices are Per Person, based on double occupancy and include port charges, taxes , fees and gratuities. Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Deposit: $450 per person (in the same room) Plus, conference/course registration fee for at least one conference attendee per room.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols within the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions .
All information is subject to change.

Cancellation Policies vary by cruise line, destination and sailing date. Please check with one of our cruise consultant for policies applicable to this cruise.
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PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Although subject to change at any time, the listed prices are generally available up to about 90 days before sailing; at that time they convert to typically higher, market rates. Rates offered directly by the cruise line and quoted by our agents are also subject to change at any time, can be withdrawn at any time and are capacity controlled.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please review the policy applicable to this cruise with our staff. We strongly recommend Travel Insurance to cover the unexpected.
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: Cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge depending on the price of crude oil.

Chubb Travel Protection Overview

Please note, this insurance protection is available to the residents of the United States only,
 that coverage limits are per person and that limits can vary by State.

Standard Plan Benefits Travel Basics Travel Essentials Travel Choice
Trip Cancellation 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)		 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)		 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption 100% of Trip Costs
($100,000 maximum)		 150% of Trip Costs
($150,000 maximum)		 150% of Trip Costs
($150,000 maximum)
Trip Interruption - Return Air Only $500 $750 $1,000
Trip Delay $500 ($100 per day) $750 ($150 per day) $1,000 ($200 per day)
Missed Connection NA $250 $500
Baggage & Personal Effects $750 ($50 deductible) $1,000 $2,500
Baggage Delay $200 $300 $500
Accident & Sickness Medical Expense* $15,000 ($50 deductible) $25,000 $50,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains $150,000 $500,000 $1,000,000
Accidental Death & Dismemberment NA $10,000 $50,000
Assistance Services Included Included Included
Additional Benefits (if purchased within 15 days of Initial Trip Payment; Day 1 is the date the Intial Trip Payment is made)
Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver Included Included Included
Trip Cancellation/ Interruption due to Financial Default Included Included Included
Accident Sickness Medical Expense Excess Coverage Primary Coverage Primary Coverage
Baggage & Personal Effects Excess Coverage Excess Coverage Primary Coverage
Flight Accident $25,000 $50,000 NA
Missed Connection NA Additional $250 Included in base plan
Optional Benefits (if selected byt the Applicant and required premium is paid)
Medical Coverage Upgrade Included in base plan Included in base plan Additional $50,000
including Emergency Evacuation* Additional $150,000 Additional $500,000 Included in base plan
Car Rental Collision Coverage $35,000 ($250 Deductible) $35,000 ($250 Deductible) $35,000 ($250 Deductible)
Flight Accident Amount selected up to $500,000 Amount selected up to $500,000 NA
*Coverage, pricing and availability may vary by state
*Additional Benefits change not available for CA, CO, KS, MN, MO, MT, NH, NY, PA, TX or WA residents at this time.

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Your Distinguished Chauffeur Tour of Ireland

Tour available May - September 2020

Date Description
Day 1 Dublin-Kilkenny-Cashel-Killarney: After a leisurely breakfast we meet our Driver Guide in the lobby of the hotel. We drive through Dublin and head south. We continue to the Medieval City of Kilkenny, where we enjoy an optional visit The Kilkenny Castle which has been completely refurbished in recent years.

It is then onto the Rock of Cashel, where we may take an hour tour of the Cashel Cloisters. Our next stop, Blarney Castle, is home to the blarney stone, which legend has it bequeaths the "gift of eloquence" to all who kisses it.

Time to shop at the woolen mills or stop in Christy's Pub for a Pint! Our journey takes us east over the Kerry and Cork Mountains to Macroom where we pause for a short visit. This is the main market town for the Gaelic speaking region to the west. Macroom Castle dates from the 13th century and was the seat of the McCarthy's of Muskerry. Oliver Cromwell granted it to Admiral Sir William Penn whose namesake son spent much of his childhood here and later founded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We arrive Killarney. Time permitting, we may visit Victoria Muckross House. Overnight at The Great Southern Hotel .
Day 2 Dingle: After breakfast we depart Killarney for the Dingle Peninsula. The journey begins with some of the most magnificent scenery in all of Ireland. The little town of Dingle is straight out of a story book. The fishing boats in the harbor and tiny brightly painted pubs portray a time that has continued to stand still. The population of 1500 people and only 52 pubs are ready to welcome you this afternoon. Worth the wait is the native seafood chowder served up at lunch time with freshly baked brown bread. We continue on to Slea Head. Along the way, we will see beehive style huts, originally inhabited by 12th century monks, which overlook the rugged Blasket Islands. The awe-inspiring beauty of this particular area is unmatched.

There is no other landscape in western Europe with the density and variety of archaeological monuments as found on the Dingle Peninsula. OR Ring of Kerry. After breakfast we enjoy an optional tour to The beautiful Gap of Dunloe in the Killarney National Park. We then start on a full day tour of "The Ring": There is an unspoiled nature to Ireland's most beautiful region and the Ring of Kerry provides many unforgettable memories as it passes through the many picturesque villages such as Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem and returns via Ladies View and the famous Lakes of Killarney. We continue to Kenmare and Molls Gap where we visit (optional) the Kissane Sheep Farm. This traditional Farm has approximately 1000 sheep. Time permitting you might also enjoy an hour of Horseback Riding at the Killarney Stables. Be sure and visit one of the three Lakes of Killarney, Lough Leane, The Upper Lake and The Lower Lake which is near the town. OvernightThe Great Southern Hotell.
Day 3 Killarney–Kinsale-Blarney-Cork : We continue our back roads journey. We travel down through Glengarriff past Bantry Bay and Bantry, where we stop for a visit. Bantry sits at the head of one of Ireland's most beautiful bays. Its narrow streets lined with shops have changed very little over the last 100 years. We continue on to Skibbereen, made famous in the Johnny Cash song "Forty Shades of Green". Next, we visit the fishing village of Baltimore, where we stop for lunch (on own) and take in the beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. After our stop, we journey along the southern coast of Ireland, with its unmatched back road scenery, to Kinsale. Known as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland, Kinsale is truly a culinary delight set in a postcard fishing village. We continue to Cobh for an optional stop at the Cobh Heritage Center depicting emigration from Ireland during the great famine of the id 1800's. It is then onto Cork for our overnight. Overnight Hayfield Manor
Day 4 Cork-Dublin: Transfer from Cork to Dublin Port for arrival by noon.
Your Distinguished Chauffeur Tour Includes:
  • Professional English Driver Guides from Day 1 depart Dublin until Day 4 arrive Dublin in Deluxe Vehicles
  • Accommodations as follows or similar for 3 Nights
    • Hotels:
    • Killarney-Great Southern Hotel-2 Nights ****
    • Cork-Hayfield Manor-1 Night ****
  • Breakfast Daily (Except arrival day)
  • Fully escorted sightseeing as per itinerary
  • All Driver's Expenses (Except Tip to Driver Guide)
  • Hotel Taxes
Not Included:
  • Any items of a personal nature.
  • • Dinners and suggested optional sightseeing that is mentioned in itinerary. All admissions suggested in the itinerary are not included in the rate are paid directly to sightseeing venues unless otherwise requested prior to departure. As a Chauffeur- or Self-Drive Tour is meant to be flexible it is our concern that you would pay for a venue that you would then decide not to visit.


IRELAND CHAUFFEUR-DRIVE RATES :

# PAX Rate
2 PAX Per Person Sharing: $2,455.00 Per Person sharing one room
4 PAX Per Person Sharing: $1899.00 Per Person sharing two rooms
6 PAX Per Person Sharing: $1549.00 Per Person sharing three rooms

All Hotel Rooms Quoted are Standard, up graded rooms may be available at additional cost.
Most Admissions are suggested and paid directly to vendor)

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