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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 19 MIN

Dream Trips to the British Isles: Hiking the Cliffs of Ireland to the Streets of London

from All Things Travel Podcast · host Ryan Hedstrom & Julie Shaffer

Dreaming of a trip to the British Isles? In this episode of All Things Travel, travel advisors Ryan and Julie of Wonder and Beyond Travel break down four distinct ways to experience Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and London — with expert insight on their favorite travel partner, CIE Tours.What's covered in this episode:🥾 Walking & Hiking Tours (Small Group, Max 16) Perfect for the active explorer, CIE's small-group hiking tours cover wild coastlines, hidden gems, and iconic landscapes. Ryan walks through the Ireland Northern Coast itinerary — a 9-day journey from Dublin through Donegal, Derry City, the Giant's Causeway, and back. Expect 2–6 miles of scenic walking per day at a comfortable pace, with expert guides and quality accommodations throughout.🏰 Guided Group Tours (Max 45 people) Julie highlights the Scottish Dream — an 8-day, 7-night tour from Glasgow to Edinburgh including 13 meals, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Glamis Castle (Shakespeare's Macbeth setting), a Loch Lomond cruise, Isle of Skye, a Scottish sheepdog demonstration, a distillery tasting, and the Culloden Battlefield. All logistics, transfers, and entrance fees are included.🚗 Private Driver Trips (Fully Customized) Want total flexibility? Ryan shares his clients' experience with CIE's private driver option, spotlighting the 10-Night Southern Ireland Foodie Trip — complete with the Dublin Tasting Trail, an Irish Whiskey Museum visit, a belly-knocking cooking class in Kilkenny, the Midleton Distillery, a Kinsale food tour, an oyster farm visit, and a Galway food tour. Your driver adapts the itinerary on the fly.🏙️ The Day Tripper (Base Yourself in One City) Skip the constant packing and unpacking! The London Day Tripper is a 6-day, 5-night itinerary using London as your home base. Day trips include Oxford University, Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge, the Tower of London, and Windsor Castle — all with meals and logistics handled.Also in this episode: Julie shares a client spotlight — couples celebrating a 40th anniversary on a 6-night Eastern Caribbean Princess Cruise sailing from Port Canaveral.Ready to plan your British Isles adventure? Visit WonderandBeyondTravel.com to start dreaming bigger with Ryan and Julie.Next week: Arrival Day & Departure tips for Walt Disney World!Support the showLove the podcast? Help us continue to create great travel content by supporting the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1197029/supporters/newReady to plan your vacation?  Most families are confused and overwhelmed when planning a vacation. We work with you to plan a trip perfect for your family. Saving you time, money, and stress! Visit our website www.allthingstravelpodcast.com and click on "Plan Your Next Vacation"Join the travel conversations and the fun in our Facebook Page and Instagram Page!Please share the show with your travel buddies!!  Click this link and share the show!Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top with us by following and leaving a 5-Star review on your favorite podcasting app!

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Dreaming of a trip to the British Isles? In this episode of All Things Travel, travel advisors Ryan and Julie of Wonder and Beyond Travel break down four distinct ways to experience Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and London — with expert insight on their favorite travel partner, CIE Tours. What's covered in this episode: 🥾 Walking & Hiking Tours (Small Group, Max 16) Perfect for the active explorer, CIE's small-group hiking tours cover wild coastlines, hidden gems, and iconic landscapes. Ryan ...

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