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| Cead Mil Failte! The majority of our business now seems to come from previous clients and referrals from previous clients. We are very proud of the fact that so much of our business for 2007 involves people who are on their second and third tour with Scottish Dream Tours. Our main goal is to make you feel like part of the family and to see, hear and feel Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England in the same way we do. If you don't go home loving these places as much as we do, then we have not properly done our job! Come join us for an adventure of a lifetime or a holiday that you will always treasure. |
| Testimonials |
| Lisa and Scott at Cong Abbey My husband, Scott, and I went with Shannon to Ireland in October to celebrate our ten year wedding anniversary. We had a phenomenal time on the tour. It truly was everything we could have wanted in a tour - and more! The group was small so we stayed at some great country homes and guest houses, and even a 15th century equestrian horse farm, which was very quaint. The food was great, as Shannon definitely knows some of the best places to eat in Ireland! We liked traveling with Shannon because it was casual and unhurried to travel with him. We got on the road around 9:00 in the morning, so there was no early morning rushing around. The sites we saw were amazing, and because we had such a small group, we were quite spoiled with what we were able to see, without having a couple hundred people around at the same spot (with a few exceptions, of course). Shannon really knows the places he travels in depth, so he provides a lot of interesting history on the places, and he chooses unique places that are off the beaten path - we liked that. I could go on and on, but I would highly recommend touring with Shannon. My husband and I plan to travel with him again, probably going to Scotland the next time - as Shannon makes Scotland sound absolutely wonderful too. Have fun! Lisa Ryan |
| I should probably begin my testimonial by saying I am eagerly awaiting the start of my third tour with Shannon. That surely is as much an endorsement as any praise I could heap on, but I won't let that stop me. Having Shannon share his love of Scotland and Ireland with me has helped me make memories I will treasure forever. Wonderful sights, lovely teas and lodgings and way too many desserts. I missed Prince William by just a week at one lunch stop, sigh. The tours have been so much fun and I have felt completely safe and well looked after that I plan to make them a yearly event until I become fabulously wealthy. At that time you can all stop at my place for tea. I'll take up permanent residence in a stone cottage with a brightly painted front door along one of the routes Shannon will show you. Mind the bunnies and the sheep, their everywhere. Hope to see you on the road. Kim Kim Clark at Muchross House, Killarney |
| My husband and I were a bit apprehensive about joining a "tour" for our first trip to Ireland and Scotland. However, from our first meeting at the airport to our sendoff 12 days later, every detail was taken care of and all our needs were anticipated and timely met. Shannon not only knew a great deal about the history of the areas visited, he also knew the best places to eat and stay. We will certainly book another tour with Scottish Dream Tours in the very near future." Jim and Becky Goodman Jim and Becky on the left from our Irish Music Night at the Arlington in Dublin. |
| Shannon, Thanks you for your amazing knowledge of a country that is so very dear to both of us. My purpose in taking this trip was to show my son Tom his heritage and the meaning of why I named him after my Scottish father. We have had a wonderful time. It could not have been better. Lorna & Craig Ibbitson Shannon, This trip has been so amazing. Everything you have done for us has been incredible. Thank you so much for the places you brought us, the places we have stayed and for the food we have eaten. This has been a trip of a life time for me and to see Scotland as you have shown us has been the best way it could have ever been done. I just can't say enough to tell you how great this has been and I thank you from the bottom of my heart! Tom Ibbitson |
| Hullo Shannon~ Things have gotten back to normal (whatever that is) and I wanted to just drop a note to let you know how much we enjoyed the tour. We were impressed with your knowledge and awareness of Scottish history and your ability to find off-the-beaten-path locations that gave us some real insights into Scotland. When we tell friends about the way you and Mario attended to us, they are astonished that the tour could have been so personalized. There remains much that we did not see, so we may well visit Scotland, particularly the Hebrides, again. If we do, rest assured we will ask you to plan the tour for us. I will take a "wee dram" in remembrance of a truly wonderful time. Our best to you and Mario (MacTorres, that is). Tony and Cindy Shannon & Mario-- Thanks again for a grand tour! I've attached a couple of pix. Let me know if you want hard copies. I am rereading Samuel Johnson's A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. Lots of fun after having seen some of the places--like his "clear" waters of Loch Ness! (The copy I have is an ancient paperback, bound in with James Boswell's The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson--perhaps the combo is still in print.) I think it would give you some useful information for your tours. All the best, Dennis and Linda |
| Cindy, Tony, Shannon, Mario, Dennis and Linda |
| Dear Shannon, Thank you for such a memorable Scottish experience. We've had such a good time that we hate to leave! If we did not have something already scheduled we would just join your next tour. You and Mario have been so good to us, we will think of you kindly always. Please stay in touch and we can't wait for the Cotswolds Tour in 2008. Fondly, Mary Lou and Yolanda ( Yo Yo & Lu Lu) |
| Loch Ness as seen from the Nessie Hunter cruise we took on the loch with Tony, Cindy, Dennis and Linda. |
| Shannon We have moved into our new abode, and loving it. No more steps and lots of old folks activities. We will answer any questions about our trip to any prospects you have. I told you it was a history lesson that never was given in school. Our trip was well worth the effort at our age. And "E" for excellence was the only grade we would put on it. As for you and Mario who got the pulse of the group right off, we can only say there is no other way to go. So thank you and good luck as the future looks good for you both. Cary & Eveline LeBlanc |