Had to share a chuckle...

[kristilew]

Absolutely! The quality of the guide is so important too and ABD excels at that. I am sitting in the airport lounge right now waiting for our flight to Ireland. I am simultaneously excited and nervous. I know with AbD my guides will be amazing no matter what. The ABD Ireland dates didn't work for us so I took it upon misled to make an itinerary of what I wanted to do and contacted no less than 10 tour companies in Ireland to see who can deliver what I wanted to do. DH and I are simply not going to drive on the left so we need a driver/guide. Part of my selection process was making the tour company understand that I am spoiled by ABD. I didn't just want a driver, I wanted a guide with knowledge and the ability to tell stories and keep me entertained and informed. I actually told them my guide/driver is more important than where I'm going or what I'm doing. I'm sure we will enjoy Ireland but I'm trying not to keep my expectations too high.

Have a great trip! I can't wait to hear your reactions. I'm sure all your research will pay off....and then we can all mooch off of you!