Early Booking Discounts of Up to 12% Offer Unique Opportunities to Enjoy the Bounties of the “Emerald Island”
(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED STATES - November 18th, 2015 - With six world-class golf courses and some of the world’s most fertile fishing grounds, the River Shannon and Lough Erne lake regions of Northern Ireland are ideal destinations for a boating vacation. Le Boat, Europe’s number one self-skippered boating vacation company, offers boat rentals in the region that allow travelers to plan their own itineraries and enjoy their favorite pastimes at their own pace and for as long as they’d like. With early booking discounts of up to 12% on select cruisers, it’s an ideal time for travelers to indulge their passions. Early booking discounts end November 30 and feature 12% off 1-4 star boats and 5% off of all 5-anchor boats except the Horizon, the company’s new boat for 2016.
“Fishing and golf in Ireland are among the best in the world, and nothing beats the island’s natural beauty, distinctive history and culture,” said Shannan Brennan, Le Boat’s head of Distribution and Marketing, U.S., Canada and Latin America. “In addition to satisfying your sporting passions, the local villages, pubs, music and colorful personalities of the people you’ll meet are true gems of Ireland that will leave you with fond memories long after the vacation ends.”
Two Rivers Run Through It
A popular route in the region is the Shannon-Erne Waterway, a canal that links the River Shannon with the River Erne in Northern Ireland. The canal is among the attractions that offer some of the country’s best fishing for pike, perch, and rudd. It also offers access to a number of top golf courses that range from the 18-hole course at the Slieve Russell Hotel in Ballyconnell to the pitch-and-putt golf course in Lanesborough, which is perfect for families with young boaters. Along with fruitful days of fishing or golf, families with children will find a wide range of activities at such places as the Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in Carrick-on-Shannan, one of the most renowned resorts in the country.
Every suggested cruise is a journey of discovery, offering countless opportunities to take in the unique Irish countryside that includes historical sites such as the Clonmacnoise ruins, a monastery that was a major center for religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade during the 6th century. The open fields and islands dotting the region draw a variety of wildlife such as ducks, geese, and great crested grebes – colorful birds known for their elaborate courtships. Bullock Island near the village of Shannon Harbour is an especially great location for bird-watching. Located at the canal end where it joins the Shannon River, travelers can absorb the diverse wildlife from the comfort of their cruisers or moor at any convenient spot and hike the various trails and parklands that the region has to offer.
”Ireland is an incredibly beautiful destination, with stunning natural scenery, castles and ruins steeped in history, and a wide range of activities to satisfy every passion,” said Brennan.
Le Boat offers a free app that can be downloaded from the Apple and Google Play stores that provides information and advice for getting the most out of a Le Boat vacation.
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