Sales Scan: Sceptre Tours' Emerald Luxury Package

Off-season travel can lead to some seriously lucky finds—like this jaunty six-night excursion to Ireland, to be enjoyed some time during the winter holidays (December 1–January 31). The comprehensive tour includes roundtrip airfare to Dublin, two nights at the four-star Maldron Cardiff Lane Hotel, three nights at your choice of more than 450 B&Bs, and one night in the fairytale setting of the five-star Ashford Castle in Mayo. Plus, enjoy daily breakfasts before zooming about the picturesque countryside in your included rental car. Price depends upon point of origin, with Boston starting at $499; Los Angeles from $699. For added perks, go for the Gold Package and start looking forward to merry evenings spent drinking Guinness in your castle. Lucky! sceptretours.com.

–Caroline Rath, ModernLuxury.com  

Ireland's five-star Ashford Castle. Photo: Ashford Castle.