Destination city: Dublin
Choose a metropolitan or larger city destination. The destination city should be somewhere you have never visited or somewhere with which you have very little familiarity. Using the Internet and other sources, investigate that destination using Tourism Organizations and other promoters as sources of information. Plan a 3 day visit for a family of 4 with 2 children aged 10 and 14 years. A good starting point is the destination CVB. Use the Destination Marketing Association International http://www(dot)iacvb(dot)org/ and search for the city you are investigating. Describe a 3 day itinerary for the family's visit using the following format: •List the web sites (at least 3) and other references you used to obtain information. . •Describe what linkages/services need to be in place in order for the vacation to run smoothly. .
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Dublin is not directly linked to mainland Europe. Claire (2013) says that it is a destination city, but most international visitors know very little about it. However, the city has unique and enriched tourist resources. For those who do not know, Dublin is the capital of Ireland. Those families who plan to visit the city with their children need to schedule their time arrodingly. It is important to give children some time to play and ensure that the family has convenient places for rest and meals at appropriate times.
There are several attraction sites to visit around Dublin. Three days is enough for the family to adventure around the city to ensure that they are amused and entertained. For day one, the family visits major sites particularly in the morning when children are fresh. The family can start their tour from the city center, then go to National Museum and visit the Trinity College. These are good visits suitable for both adults and children. The family can take advantage and use the sandwich shops along Nassau St for a quick lunch. After that, they can move to the park at St Stephen’s Green and visit Viking Splash Tours, which is of great fun for everybody.
For the second day, the family can tour Dublin Bay traveling by a train. Children usually enjoy a train ride. The travel is adventurous. Especially interesting are the areas around the coast of Dublin Bay. It is vital to purchase a day ticket for the family so that th...