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Open Voucher Programs

 About our Open Voucher Programs

Our B&B's and Hotel Hopper packages use an 'open voucher' system. This system gives complete flexibility to the traveler to stay anywhere they would like, and is perfect for anyone who wants flexibility with their travel even after they arrive in Ireland.
B&B's are the most economical way to travel throughout Ireland. They also offer you the opportunity to experience Irish life from those that live it every day!
Not interested in a B&B? Try our Hotel Hopper for an opportunity to stay at centrally located hotels at a fraction of the cost!

There are two types of B&B's that we offer. Farmhouse B&B's share a bath throughout the house. There are over 400 properties scattered throughout Ireland. You'll find these properties are located near villages and towns or in more rural destinations. Homes vary from period dwellings to modern houses, all have your comfort as a priority. Farmhouses are renowned for their choice of breakfast, a meal that will sustain you for the day.
Town and Country B&B's each have a private bath in room. There are almost 1500 homes throughout the country. You can find Town and Country B&B's in almost every village, town and city in Ireland. You'll experience a warm welcome and relaxed pace of life as you immerse yourself into Irish culture at these properties. Each morning you will be welcomed to a full Irish Breakfast and the assitance of your hosts in determining your daily activities.
Our Hotel Hopper vouchers are good at over 190 hotels in Ireland. The hotel hopper program is perfect in the fall, winter and spring months. Stay at 3 and 4 star hotels for much less than you would pay by pre-booking them. Unfortunately, the hopper program is not recommended in the summer months.

 How to reserve your B&B

There are B&B's available in every county in Ireland. You'll find that some counties have more than others, usually based on the level of tourism in that area.

Once you make your reservation with us, we send your Open Vouchers along with a book of every available B&B for that voucher type. Properties are listed by area in Ireland and are further broken down into County/cities/village.

Each B&B listing contains a picture and contact info for that B&B. You can call/fax/e-mail the B&B's as far in advance as you would like to secure your reservation. If you are flexible on where you stay, you can also wait until you are in Ireland and contact each B&B the night before you arrive. If taking that approach we do recommend that you pre-book at least your first night (if not already prebooked by us) and last nights. Also, for stays in Dublin we highly recommend pre-booking your B&B stays in order to ensure you have a room, as Dublin B&B's sell out very quickly.

 How to reserve your Hotel Hopper

There are Hotel Hoppers available in 22 of the 32 counties in Ireland. The concentration of the hotels can be found in Clare, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Waterford and Wexford. We send your Open Vouchers along with a list and book of every hotel available for the Hotel Hopper program. Properties are listed by area in Ireland and are further broken down into County/cities/village.

Hotel Hoppers can only be booked 48 hours in advance and it as at the discretion of the property to accept the vouchers. When contacting the property, you must let them know you are using a Hotel Freedom Pass/Hotel Hopper. If confirmed, at arrival to the hotel you will present your voucher as payment for your room and breakfast.
This program is perfect for the off-season traveler who wants to stay in quality properties, but is flexible with their plans.