Your Personal Ireland Expert: Miriam Hewitt
Miriam's Favorite Part of Ireland - Kenmare, Co. Kerry:
'Kenmare is quite simply the perfect place to experience Ireland at its absolute best, even for a well-traveled resident like myself. Tucked away amidst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the southwest, Kenmare still retains the wonderful charm & character of bygone years. Dotted with quaint and colorful craft, antique & lace stores, it's a shopper's heaven - even if you are only browsing. It is however, the variety of excellent cuisine available in Kenmare that truly won my heart! Practically every restaurant & pub in town proudly displays the prestigious 'Bridgestone' recommendation plaque - a testament to the quality of food served in these establishments. Even in the depths of winter, Kenmare is still a great place to visit - especially if you indulge in a cozy treat at the exquisite Park House or Sheen Falls Hotels. Those winter blues melt away in moments!'
Miriam's Top Tip for Visitors to Ireland:
'Don’t try to cram too much in - Ireland may look small, but in reality there is lots and lots to see and do, and traveling from place to place takes significantly longer than you may think. To truly enjoy the places you do get to visit, it's crucial not to feel rushed or under pressure. After all, there's always your next trip - we do find that the vast majority of our customers get hooked on Ireland and choose to return again and again!'
What Authentic Ireland Customers have to say about Miriam:
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Jessica Peck, Boxborough MA - October 2011
Miriam was great. She put up with my multitudes of questions, even last minute worries about having an automatic car. We had the trip of a lifetime, and we can't wait to visit Ireland again! - top
Diane Kilgallen, Portland ME - October 2011
Miriam was terrific and very helpful! I had many questions and she was able to answer them in a timely manner which was greatly appreciated! - top
Tammy McLaughlin, Fort Worth TX - October 2011
Miriam, I just wanted to thank you for all your assistance with our Irish Welcome Tour. Our visit was incredible. The tour and our visit to Ireland was a lifelong dream come true, and exceeded our expectations. And thank you for all you did in making this possible! - top
Janette Hartley, Baden PA - September 2011
Miriam gave us a very high level of service. She made changes when asked and helped with travel tips. She answered my questions in a very timely manner. The travel tips, maps and suggested tours and what to expect while in Ireland were great! The staff was also available during our stay and answered our questions readily. It made the trip so much more enjoyable. - top
Richard O’Hearne, Ankeny IA - September 2011
Miriam is the best! We have already recommend Authentic Ireland to several people. We had the best time in Ireland. Friendly people & beautiful countryside. - top
William Berryhill, Hopkins MN - September 2011
We decided to make a change on Sunday 9/11 in our trip plans. Upon calling your office, we explained our request and received great advice on the possibilities. We made our changes and actually feel it made our trip that much better. Thanks. During the initial planning, Miriam was very helpful in guiding us in the direction we had in mind and made some great suggestions. - top
Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, Chapel Hill NC - July 2011
Christina & Miriam were so pleasant to work with. We definitely deferred to them several times regarding travel recommendations to maximize our interests and time in Ireland. The result was a perfect itinerary and travel time between lodging sites. - top
Marian Vickers, Ontario Canada - July 2011
Miriam exceeded my expectations! Everything was perfect! I absolutely loved Kinsale and Dingle. I have already recommended you to everyone! - top
Kathleen Healy, Basking Ridge NJ - July 2011
Miriam was great - she always responded in a timely fashion, and was able to take my long list of things we wanted to see and do and make it into a sensible trip. This was especially helpful since we were traveling with an infant and wanted to stay a minimum of two nights in each place. - top
Louise Suder, Mabank TX - June 2011
Miriam - Thank you for our wonderful family vacation last week. As usual, everything went very smoothly with the Authentic Ireland travel plan you created for us. Authentic Ireland is the best travel agency I've ever encountered, and you, especially, Miriam, always do a terrific job of expertly arranging all the details that make a trip so relaxing. - top
Michelle McCarty, U.S. Military, Germany - June 2011
Miriam did an amazing job. With all the changes I made, and almost having to cancel last minute. She gave me everything I needed and more to make the trip wonderful and fun. Just wish we had more time in all the little towns we explored! - top
Ian Barnes, Arlington TX - June 2011
The driving trip around Ireland was organized by Miriam Hewitt of Authentic Ireland, and I can safely speak for all four of us that she did a fantastic job in finalizing the itinerary and selecting accommodations that were superb. The hosts, food and accommodations far exceeded what this skeptical soul expects! - top
Shannon Jeffress, Gilbert AZ - June 2011
Miriam answered promptly and thoroughly all questions we had along the way - she was a delight to work with!!
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