The following testimonials were left by members of the Massachusetts State Police group, that traveled to Ireland for the Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in 2022. Pam, Denise, Siobhan, and Christina left testimonials on how successful their trip was and what they would change if they return.
Pam was part of the Massachusetts state police group, that work with Crystal Travel frequently to make arrangements to go to Ireland during the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
| How would you rate your trip? | 5/5 |
| Who was your travel expert? | Josie |
| How were your accommodations? | Great |
| What did you love? | All of them! |
| Did everything go smoothly with your transportation? | Yes |
| What did you love? | With James on Kennedy Tours, you cannot go wrong! |
| What tours, attractions, or activities did you particularly enjoy? | O’Connor’s Salthill Galway singing, dancing, and imbibing is my favorite pub/bar ever–anywhere! All else was great, too. |
| What was your favorite part of the trip? | O’Connor’s Salthill Galway is my fav place ever–singing, dancing, and imbibing!! |
| Would you travel with us again? | Yes |
| How can we improve for next time? | Maybe seeing more sites and a day in Dublin would be nice. |
| Any other questions or comments? | Josephine’s fabulous and made everything fun! |
Denise was also part of the group from the Massachusetts state police.
| How would you rate your trip? | 5/5 |
| Who was your travel expert? | Josie |
| How were your accommodations? | Great |
| What did you love? | The location, scenery, food choices & hospitality at Salthill in Galway. The location, scenery, food choices (very good breakfast options), nightly entertainment & hospitality at Skellig in Dingle. The location & hospitality at Imperial in Cork. There could have been more food options, especially for breakfast. |
| Did everything go smoothly with your transportation? | Yes |
| What did you love? | The flight was fine. Both our drivers were wonderful! |
| What tours, attractions, or activities did you particularly enjoy? | My maternal ancestors were from Ireland, and visiting there is like, (to quote John Denver), “going home to a place I’ve never been before”, I loved everywhere. I do wish we had made it to Blarney but we already paid for other attractions before learning of the schedule change. |
| What was your favorite part of the trip? | The country and the people. |
| Would you travel with us again? | Yes |
| How can we improve for next time? | Just keep doing what you’ve been doing. |
| Denise also said “I traveled with the Massachusetts State Police. While Paddy & Josie both were with us, I mostly spoke with Josie. My son, (a Lynn, MA police officer), had to remain in Ireland a few extra days, Josie was wonderful about keeping in contact with us and very reassuring about the whole situation. Also, Pat and James are the best bus drivers, along with Paddy who drove us in 2020, they are amazing in their knowledge and charm.”
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Siobhan was also part of the Massachusetts state police group.
How would you rate your trip? 5/5
Who was your travel expert? Josie
How were your accommodations? Great
What did you love? The staff at Salt Hill, Imperial in Cork were great. Skellig in Dingle NEVER disappoints.
Did everything go smoothly with your transportation? Yes
What did you love? The pace of things and Josephine had a wonderful attitude and was FUN!
What tours, attractions, or activities did you particularly enjoy? Middleton Distillery, Exploring Galway and just being with great people
What was your favorite part of the trip? Meeting new friends
Would you travel with us again? Yes
How can we improve for next time? More Craic!!!!
Christina was also part of the Massachusetts state police group. We have taken note about the hotel in Cork and will take this into consideration for the future.
How would you rate your trip? 4/5
Who was your travel expert? Josie
How were your accommodations? Okay
Tell us more? The staff and accommodations at the Salthill Hotel and Skellig Hotel were excellent as usual. The staff the of the Skellig were especially accommodating. Not a fan (wasn’t a fan of it in 2016 either) of the Imperial Hotel in Cork. It’s dated and the wi fi was marginal at best.
Any other questions or comments? Josephine’s fabulous and made everything fun!
Did everything go smoothly with your transportation? Yes
What did you love? Love Pat Griffith!! Both James Finn and Pat(along with Paddy) are awesome drivers and very knowledgeable. I *am* partial to Pat.
What tours, attractions, or activities did you particularly enjoy? The Burren
What was your favorite part of the trip? I always love visiting Galway, there’s a lot to see and do but its not overwhelming.
Would you travel with us again? Yes
How can we improve for next time? if going back to Cork, pick a better hotel.
