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In preparation for St. Patrick’s Day, and to accompany our post about Ireland as a great culture and heritage travel destination, we are including this recipe for traditional Irish Soda Bread for you to try at home. Recipe Yields: 1 Loaf Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes Ingredients 4 cups flour 2 teaspoons […]
Salisbury Cathedral, England – an 800 Year Old Church Worth the Visit
This year, Salisbury Cathedral turns 800, making it a great time to visit. Home to the oldest working clock in the world, the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom, and the best-preserved copy of the Magna Carta of 1215. Salisbury Cathedral lies in the city of Salisbury, England, just two hours east of London […]
We Never Could Have Done This Ourselves
We were so grateful for all of the meticulous planning that went into our tour… we never could have done this ourselves. You also provided fantastic suggestions for time on our own for places to dine and things to see. The driver/guided tours were amazing, as were the high quality of the accommodation. Thank you […]
Exceeded Our Expectations
We had a WONDERFUL time! Everyone was so nice and so helpful. The plans you made for us just clicked along… right on schedule. The service Across the Pond provided was truly exceptional and exceeded our expectations. We would happily recommend you to family and friends! ~ Peggy and Kari C.
Forget Paris… This Irish City Has Love in the Air… and Church!
Everyone knows that St Valentine is the patron saint of love; but did you know that his remains are housed in a small church in Dublin? Not a lot of people know that, amidst the hustle and bustle of this capital city, the remains have been there since 1836 and can be visited on a daily […]
Book a Customized Romantic Holiday with Your Loved One
Whether it’s staying at a 5-star castle with your honey, exploring the seaside hand-in-hand with that special someone, or relaxing by the fire with a bottle of wine and your sweetie… we can help you make your dream trip come true! Here are just a few of our recommendations of romantic (and breathtaking) places to […]
The Best Travel Specialist
In October my husband and I embarked on the bucket-list trip of a lifetime. We spent one month touring Scotland and England. I had previously spent six months doing my own research and spoke to other travel providers who only provided me with cookie-cutter options. That’s when we found Across the Pond Vacations. What a […]
What We Asked For and More
Exceptional service – Across the Pond Vacations gave us what we asked for and more! We liked everything about our trip. Our private Dublin pub crawl was so much fun, and the landscape in Wales was beautiful. We’re looking forward to our next trip with Across the Pond Vacations! ~Peggy and Kari C., Hoover, AL […]
Everything Went Without a Hitch!
I used Across the Pond vacations this spring for a private and customized father/daughter trip. We had a phenomenal time! Everything went without a hitch. Anne Marie was an excellent travel planner, and her whole team’s operations were seamless. As a travel professional myself, I really appreciate good high-touch customer service. I can highly recommend […]
We Can’t Wait for Our Next Trip
Across the Pond Vacations’ careful planning made it easy and enjoyable to travel from place to place. It was easy to reach everything we chose to do in London by walking, using the Tube, or riding the bus, which picked us up and dropped us off only a block away from our hotel. We really […]