Aer Lingus Vacation Store "Irish Spring" Special: Six-Night Emerald Luxury Package From $799 Includes Stay at Ritz Carlton Powerscourt

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - March 13, 2008) - Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the Aer Lingus Vacation Store, the vacation expert to Ireland, invites travellers to experience springtime in the Emerald Isle with its six-night Emerald Luxury Package.

With pricing from $799 (per person, double occupancy) for travel in April, there is no better way to enjoy Ireland's 40 shades of green and meet some of the friendliest people in the world. The Emerald Luxury Package combines true Irish hospitality with incredible elegance, with the final night stay at the luxurious five-star Ritz Carlton Powerscourt.

Package Includes:

     -- Roundtrip airfare to Dublin or Shannon on Aer Lingus
     -- First night at choice of Clare Inn, Clare or Regency Hotel, Dublin
     -- Four nights Farmhouse B&Bs (choose from 450)
     -- Last night at Ritz Carlton Powerscourt, Wicklow
     -- Standard economy car rental with unlimited mileage

Pricing varies by gateway and is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodations:

Aer Lingus Gateway              April Pricing
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Boston                          $799
Chicago                         $889
Los Angeles                     $889
New York                        $799
San Francisco                   $889
Washington DC                   $799

This package is available exclusively through the Aer Lingus Vacation Store's website www.aerlingusvacationstore.com until March 19, 2008 and is also available throughout the year at various prices. Visit the Vacation Store www.aerlingusvacationstore.com for full details, terms and conditions.

Contact Information: Media Contact: Rosemarie Curran 516-622-4046