With St Patrick’s Day coming up, can we tempt you with a bucket list trip to Ireland this summer? This time of year we are awash in offers for escorted and self-guided tours of every shape and size. From busy Dublin west to the wild Irish Atlantic coast, you’ll be thrilled by the history and physical beauty of this island nation and the personal charm of its people. We can arrange tours from the lavish to the backpack, tours with many or a few as well as independent itineraries to get you to where you want to go. Want to see Northern Ireland and Scotland as well? We can make that happen. Leave all the details to us. Give Go Bucket List Travel a call today at 804-557-3006 or toll-free at 855-GOBUCKET [462-8253]

Outside of Matamata, New Zealand on the North Island is The Shire, home of the Hobbiton movie set made for the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit trilogies. Over 42 hobbit holes are in the shire, part of a 1250 acre sheep farm owned by the Alexander family. Bag End, the largest hole and home to the Baggins family, has a commanding view of the Shire.

Running from $40K to over $100K are Australia’s famous “Beach Boxes.” Many popular beaches feature these brightly colored private refuges. ​Some can be over 100 years old!

During the Australian summer the penguin colony on Phillips Island is home to nesting boxes and hungry chicks, sometimes two to a box. Located 90 miles east of Melbourne, the Island is a must see attraction. Each evening a thousand penguins come ashore after gathering fish in the rich offshore waters and feed their chicks. The penguin parade of returning adults can be seen from viewing positions with the penguins only feet away from the spectators. Photos are not permitted of the parade but earlier in the day we did see these chicks awaiting their meal ticket.

We will always ask you if anyone in your traveling party is allergic or has sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, feathers, etc. Our mission is to offer you the best options for a fantastic vacation. We routinely contact hotels, cruise lines and tour operators to verify that their culinary and hospitality operations will ensure that our guests enjoy allergy-free experiences.