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It is always a challenge to plan out a vacation that will be fun and memorable for the entire family. Especially if your kids are still little, you would need to consider what they would think would be enjoyable to do, and while going to the same place and doing the same thing every vacation may help build memories, it can also end up being boring. So, if you are heading for Ireland for your family vacation, why not try out something different and ride across the country like gypsies?

When going on a vacation to Ireland with your family, you can hire a gypsy caravan and go on a horse-drawn tour of the country. Just like what you would see in an old Western movie, a gypsy caravan is a covered, barrel- topped and horse-drawn wagon.

However, unlike the old-style wagons, these gypsy caravans are fitted with modern fixtures that will ensure some semblance of comfort for the family. The wagon typically has internal lighting, kitchen equipment and a sink or a washbasin. Four or five people can sleep comfortably inside the wagon. So, you can say that the modern gypsy caravan is just like a mobile home, except that it is horse-drawn.

For added comfort, agencies where these gypsy caravans can be hired from typically have designated farms or guesthouses where the caravan can stop over to let the family take a bath, feed the horses or eat a warm meal. Some hotels also welcome gypsy caravans within their grounds for a certain fee.

If you and your family love going on camping trips, hiring a gypsy caravan will give you the chance to enjoy the great outdoors of Ireland. There are open spaces that are designated stopovers for gypsy caravans who would like to go camping. It is also possible to set up camp in some inlets in Ireland to go fishing.

You do not have to worry if you do not know how to drive a horse-drawn caravan or if you do not know how to deal with horses. Whoever will drive the caravan will be given pointers prior to hiring; you would also be surprised that the horses actually know where they will be going.

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written by JOHN McCANN SULLIVAN, February 08, 2009

COULD YOU GIVE ME SOME ADDITIONAL INFO ON LOCATION, COST, LENGTH OF TIME ETC. I AM COMMING IN APRIL THIS YEAR WITH MY GRANDSON........THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME. THANK YOU

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written by Victoria Phillips, March 22, 2009

We are looking into hiring 2 caravans for a week in summer 2010. Could you please send me some information relating to prices, how to go about booking etc. so that we can make a decision as to when to book?

Many thanks for your help in this regard.

Victoria Phillips

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written by Ashley Boland, April 01, 2009

hi i was wondering on prices, length of time etc...
i am thinking of travellin around ireland in a gypsy cart.
i have experience with horses

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written by Sean, April 19, 2009

A big hello from Australia.

Would like prices for 2 weeks . When is the best time to take up

Cheers & Beers

Sean

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written by kim Loosemore, May 11, 2009

hello
we are interested in hiring two caravans for the summer of 09 please would you send me datails of availabilty, prices, routes and any other info you think would help us to plan our trip regards Kim Loosemore

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written by Lieve, November 06, 2009

What are your prices?We like travalling in spring 2010

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written by caravans for sale, November 17, 2009

heyy please tell whats the prices????/
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written by caravans, February 09, 2010

hello,
What are your prices?We like travalling in spring 2010
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written by caravans, February 09, 2010

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written by caravans, February 09, 2010

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what a nice topic.
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