To celebrate the festive season Vagabond will be running two very special Four-Day Adventures to the west of Ireland. In true Vagabond style, we will whisk you out of the crowded cities and head for the countryside. So, if you are away from home or simply looking for a new way to rejoice or see in the New year , then four days on an award winning Vagabond 4x4 adventure with a great group of people would be perfect. As usual the tours are Vagabond's special mixture of fresh air and outdoor activity, great scenery, sightseeing and local information and of course - a mighty party. Days are spent roaming the beautiful countryside, playing gaelic football, having a bonfire and a beer on the beach, visiting castles and ancient sites and exploring off road. And then at the end of the day, a pint, a fire, great food and music to dance the night away. What could possibly be better? Christmas Special 4 Day Christmas in an Irish Cottage 24th-27th December 2003 There is no place quite like Ireland at Christmas. It is a time when old friends and family come home and re-unite; a time when the long winter evenings are lit up with festive celebrations; a time when age old traditions are relived by all ages; a time when worries are forgotten and happy memories revived; a time for a drink, a dance and a celebration. Basically, it is a pretty good time to come to Ireland. Vagabond is offering a unique opportunity to join a small group adventure to the west of Ireland, to celebrate Christmas in time honoured Irish fashion. Getting away from the bustling cities and heading for the beautiful Irish countryside, you will spend four days exploring the Atlantic Coastline, The Connemara Region, The Beaches of Mayo and the offshore islands. These are all places where the natural beauty and traditional way of Irish life have been left virtually untouched, and only Vagabond can take you to their hidden corners. At night we stay in superb self-catering cottage accommodation, across the road from the pub in one of the most stunningly situated villages in Ireland. The cottages are fully equipped and will be a home away from home, with open fires and crisp clean linen. Days are spent exploring the local areas. There is so much to see and all within easy reach. Or you can relax in front of the fire with a book and play with your presents. Like on all Vagabond trips, the choice is yours to take it at any pace you choose. Price: €320pp including 3 nights accommodation If you would like more information on this trip or would like to book a place, please contact us on +353 1 660 7399 or email happychristmas@vagabond-ireland.com 4 Day New Year Adventure 30th December 2003 - 2nd January 2004. Christmas may be over, but the party has only just begun - and where else to go than the country that taught the rest of the world how to celebrate. Again, Vagabond has come up with something special - Four days of off-road adventure, fresh air and outdoor activity, great scenery, amazing castles and historical sites; combined with three nights of legendary Irish partying. Like the Christmas special, this trip concentrates on the west of Ireland and counties Galway and Mayo - including the Connemara region, Galway city, the Atlantic coastline, the beaches of Mayo and some much more. Vagabond will take you to places and show you things that no other tour could reach. Then in the evenings, spent in two famous little towns, there is top quality B&B accommodation, great pubs and parties that will go on through the night. Price: €330 per person, including 3 nights B&B accommodation (price based on 2 sharing, single supplement may apply) If you would like more information on this trip or would like to book a place, please contact us on +353 1 660 7399 or email happynewyear@vagabond-ireland.com