The Prize

This stunning luxury prize includes:

2 Round-trip flights to Ireland on Aer Lingus , who have 14 US gateways non-stop to Ireland.

1 night stay in The Shelbourne Hotel 

Dublin’s most prestigious and historic 5-Star luxury hotel, right in the heart of the City Centre.

2 night stay in Dromoland Castle 

Ireland’s most magical address, which has been serving guests since the 16^th Century.

2 night stay Cashel Palace  

A Palladian Manor, nestled in the heart of Ireland newly restored and exquisitely reimagined. Around the corner from the iconic Rock of Cashel.

2 night stay in Ashford Castle  

Home to Travel Classics 2023 conference. Ireland’s first Forbes 5-Star hotel, a once in a lifetime luxurious experience.

Plus –

• A guaranteed spot in the Scottsdale, AZ conference (November 2024).  The winner’s Ireland conference fee will be comped but not the accommodations.
• The winner of the Best Article on Ireland will be featured in the 2024 Scottsdale program and will be awarded a prize at the opening night ceremonies.

Due Date:

Stories are Due October 1, 2023. They must be submitted in manuscript form (word doc or pdf). It’s OK if they were published any time after the conference, but not before. If they have yet to find a home, that’s fine too.

• Many of the Ireland editors will judge the contest.
• The subject has to do with anything --- travel, cultural, food, spa, personality, music --- concerning the Island of Ireland.

Additional Details:

Length: No specific word count
Subject: Travel piece on the Island of Ireland
Deadline: Must be received by October 1, 2023
Format: Double space. Indicate word count in top right corner and title your story. Email 2 PDFs to Maren with your name on one PDF only. (editors will not see your name)
Eligibility: All attendees of the 2023 Ireland conference

Requirements: We are happy to receive previously published articles, provided the publication date is after the 2023 Ireland conference. Keep in mind contest entries must be emailed in manuscript form, with no mention of the journal in which they appeared.
Limits: Prize may not be redeemed for cash. Scottsdale comped conference fee cannot be transferred to another conference.
Judging: All manuscripts will be judged by editors who participated in the 2023 Travel Classics in Ireland. Some of the editors may choose to add constructive comments to submissions.