# Same-Sex Vacation Packages Brendan Vacations' 'Romantic Ireland' is Tailored to LGBT Travelers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-11 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brendan-vacations References: [irishcentral](http://www.irishcentral.com/culture/travel/Irish-American-travel-company-offering-LGBT-honeymoon-packages-in-Ireland.html) & [brendanvacations](http://brendanvacations.com/vacation-specials/seasonal-offers-on-independent-vacations/romantic-ireland/) Shortly after Ireland embraced marriage equality, 46-year-old travel company Brendan Vacations became the first to offer a tailor-made getaway for LGBT travelers. The Romantic Ireland excursion is described as a 10-day "[private chauffeur vacation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escorted-group-travel)" that's priced at $5,750 per person. The extravagant getaway whisks travelers off to a number of hotels around Ireland, as well as a number of iconic landmarks in major spots like Dublin and Killarney. Along the way, travelers are transported in a private luxury chauffeur-driven [Mercedes Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-tower), which comes with complimentary access to Wi-Fi. On the Romantic Ireland package, Brendan Vacations notes: "It’s a substantial change in the way that we are going to create and market [to the LGBT community]." With same-sex marriages legalized in Ireland, the country has the potential to become a booming [wedding and honeymoon destination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hari-hong-kong). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tailor-made LGBT Travel:** Providing personalized vacation experiences for LGBT travelers opens up opportunities for companies to tap into this niche market. - **Luxury Chauffeur Vacations:** Offering luxurious transportation options and exclusive access to landmarks enhances the vacation experience and appeals to affluent travelers. - **Wedding and Honeymoon Tourism:** Legalization of same-sex marriage creates a potential growth market for destination weddings and honeymoons in countries like Ireland. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel industry can cater to the specific needs and desires of LGBT travelers, offering unique experiences and exclusive packages. - **Transportation:** There is an opportunity for transportation companies to provide luxury chauffeur services tailored specifically for vacationers. - **Wedding and Event Planning:** The legalization of same-sex marriage opens up a new market for wedding planners and venues to attract destination weddings and honeymoons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy Book Vacation Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-winginspired.md) - [Romantic Carribean Hotel Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbour-village-beach-club.md) - [Private Investigator Curated Trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-designer-honeymoon.md) - [Unique Hotel Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karisma-hotels-resorts.md) - [Romantic Getaway Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovu.md) - [Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeymoon-booking-platform.md) - [Romantasy-Inspired European Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acotar-switzerland-tour.md) - [Love-Themed Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweethearts-retreat.md) - [Women's Travel Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goway-1.md)