{"id":12789,"date":"2025-02-14T15:03:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T15:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/?p=12203"},"modified":"2025-02-14T15:53:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T15:53:53","slug":"the-dream-valentines-day-chosen-by-the-ireland-chauffeur-travel-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/the-dream-valentines-day-chosen-by-the-ireland-chauffeur-travel-team\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dream Valentines Day chosen by the Ireland Chauffeur Travel team"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The island of Ireland offers a unique and romantic experience for anyone. Whether you want to learn a new culinary skill, explore the wild landscape or discover a vibrant city, it can all happen on the island of Ireland. We asked the team what their ideal Valentines Day is. <\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Read on to discover more &amp; why not include these experiences on your next private tour to the island of Ireland.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:47% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/small-Winter-Beach-Walk.jpg\" alt=\"Beach Walk | Ireland Chauffeur Travel \" class=\"wp-image-3518 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/small-Winter-Beach-Walk.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/small-Winter-Beach-Walk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/small-Winter-Beach-Walk-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p>Product Manager Grainne loves the outdoors and discovering new foodie experiences, &#8216;<em>My ideal Valentines Day would include a walk along Dog&#8217;s Bay beach in Galway followed by oyster shucking at DK Connemara Oysters<\/em>&#8216;.<\/p>\n\n<p>DK Connemara Oysters is located on a remote, pristine bay on the Wild Atlantic Way. Include this unique experience &amp; learn every part of the farm journey from seed to plate. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 47%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p><em>&#8221;Immerse yourself in unparalleled luxury within the Woodland Suites at the Montenotte, boasting breathtaking panoramic views of the River Lee and vibrant Cork City&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>Travel Advisor Alma knows about luxury and highly recommends these spacious suites. Offering an unforgettable experience and seamlessly blending modern elegance with breathtaking scenery, the unique suites at the Montenotte offer a spa-like sanctuary overlooking Cork City. <\/p><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woodland-suites-montenotte.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15519 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woodland-suites-montenotte.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woodland-suites-montenotte-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woodland-suites-montenotte-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woodland-suites-montenotte-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woodland-suites-montenotte-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woodland-suites-montenotte-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-1024x987.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Causeway Coast Drive | Ireland Chauffeur Travel\" class=\"wp-image-5480 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p>Travel Advisor Sam has a passion for the outdoors and described his ideal Valentines Day as a hike along the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland followed by fish and chips in the Bushmills Inn.<\/p>\n\n<p>While travelling Northern Ireland we also recommend a swim tour with Hanno from FreeDive Northern Ireland or a horse ride along the beach with Crindle Bespoke.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 58%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p>Ashford Castle, set on the banks of Lough Corrib is perhaps Ireland&#8217;s most quintessential and beautiful castle hotel. It has everything a person could want on a vast estate of 350 acres of woodlands, park and lake lands. The hotel boasts two fine dining restaurants, fishing, falconry, clay pigeon shooting and a host of other activities on its extensive estate. <\/p>\n\n<p>Orla highly recommends a sunrise walk with the resident wolfhounds and a stay in the private boathouse. &#8216;<em>The staff at Ashford Castle are its defining feature &#8211; genuine, friendly professionalism.. including the wolf hounds!<\/em>&#8216;<\/p><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ashford-Castle-Interiors-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14307 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ashford-Castle-Interiors-3.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ashford-Castle-Interiors-3-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ashford-Castle-Interiors-3-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"942\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ballymaloe-House-Co-Cork_Social-Media.jpg\" alt=\"Ballymaloe House | Ireland Chauffer Travel\" class=\"wp-image-11285 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ballymaloe-House-Co-Cork_Social-Media.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ballymaloe-House-Co-Cork_Social-Media-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ballymaloe-House-Co-Cork_Social-Media-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ballymaloe-House-Co-Cork_Social-Media-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p>Travel Advisor Sarah loves creating and learning new skills. &#8216;<em>My ideal Valentines Day would include an activity like<\/em> <em>joining a cooking class. I highly recommend attending a cookery school. There are so many across the island of Ireland&#8217;. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>Want to discover the best of what is happening in Ireland&#8217;s food<br>scene, we highly recommend the Fab Food Trails in Dublin or Taste &amp; Tour when visiting Northern Ireland. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 48%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p>Travel Advisor Taylor enjoys nothing more than getting involved in creating unique something unique and what is better than creating\u00a0<strong>your very own jewellery piece<\/strong>\u00a0while learning about the different stages of jewellery making. We highly recommend the Claddagh Ring workshop in Dublin. A Claddagh Ring is a traditional Irish ring in which a heart represents love, the crown stands for loyalty and the two clasped hands symbolize friendship.\u00a0The perfect memento of your incredible Irish vacation!<\/p>\n\n<p>To make the day extra special we recommend a delightful Art Afternoon Tea at the 5-star Merrion Hotel. <\/p><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Claddagh-Ring-Silver-Works-Dublin.jpg\" alt=\"Make a Claddagh Ring at Silver works in Dublin | Ireland Chauffeur Travel\" class=\"wp-image-12834 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Claddagh-Ring-Silver-Works-Dublin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Claddagh-Ring-Silver-Works-Dublin-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Claddagh-Ring-Silver-Works-Dublin-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Claddagh-Ring-Silver-Works-Dublin-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Claddagh-Ring-Silver-Works-Dublin-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Claddagh-Ring-Silver-Works-Dublin-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:54% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sionnan-Boat-Cruises-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Sionnan Boat Cruises | Ireland Chauffeur Travel\" class=\"wp-image-15521 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sionnan-Boat-Cruises-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sionnan-Boat-Cruises-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sionnan-Boat-Cruises-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sionnan-Boat-Cruises-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sionnan-Boat-Cruises-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sionnan-Boat-Cruises.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p>Kieron, one of our expert travel advisors highly recommends a luxury cruise along the Shannon Estuary with Sionnan Luxury Cruises. Enjoy a sunset evening cruise as you dine on the deck enjoying tastes of the West Coast of Ireland. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#0e4e50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Include these unique experiences &amp; stays on your next Irish Vacation<\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"11807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Whisky-Distilleries-2-1024x987.jpg\" alt=\"Whisky Tasting | Ireland Chauffeur Travel\" class=\"wp-image-11807\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"639\" data-id=\"10816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-13-122345.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-13-122345.jpg 654w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-13-122345-600x586.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-13-122345-300x293.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"7001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Untitled-design-8.jpg\" alt=\"Foraging in Ireland in the Fall\" class=\"wp-image-7001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Untitled-design-8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.irelandchauffeurtravel.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Untitled-design-8-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The island of Ireland offers a unique and romantic experience for anyone. 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