ASHFORD CASTLE INVITES GUESTS FOR THANKSGIVING AND 3 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 2

Ashford Castle, Ireland’s most historic five-star castle hotel, welcomes guests this Thanksgiving with a special two-night program — and a third night on the house.

Ireland’s Shannon airport is a five-hour flight from New York and about 10 hours from Los Angeles, making Ashford Castle an easy escape for Thanksgiving weekend. Pair that with the idea of not having to lift a finger in the kitchen and the result is a relaxing family getaway in a spectacular location.

The Thanksgiving program is available the nights of Nov. 22, 23 and 24, and includes:

• Two nights’ accommodation in a Corrib room
• Full Irish breakfast for two each morning
• Table d'Hote dinner for two in the George V dining room one evening
• Traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 24
• Complimentary third night, with breakfast for two included

Based on double occupancy, the package is priced at US $1,110 per room, and upgrades are available at an additional cost.

For more information about Ashford Castle, visit: www.ashford.ie.

Ashford Castle, which dates back to 1228, is set on 350 acres of County Mayo, on the shores of Lough Corrib and the River Cong, with a spectacular backdrop of woodlands, lake, river and mountains. Recent awards and recognitions include being ranked BEST RESORT IN IRELAND INCONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2011 GOLD LIST, winning the 2010 Gold Medal from the Green Hospitality Awards and being among Trip Advisor's 2010 top 10 picks for European castle hotels.