Cojak, Switzerland is expensive, its best to hit it on a drive-through between Austria and Italy or Germany. Ireland is affordable, nearly every house along the way is a bed-and-breakfast, and the Euro is low right now too. We spent 10 days in Ireland this time last year, and even in the winter, Ireland is green and beautiful (but the days are pretty short and its chilly but not freezing). May and September seem to be the best months to go, just outside of high season and splendid weather.DD, if you want any tips on how I've done it I'll be glad to share. Best thing is to subscribe to Scott's Cheap Flights and be ready when something in your budget pops up, Our round-trips for May popped up last June for $277 from Dallas to Madrid, then from Madrid its $50 or so to anywhere you want to go, just add hops while you're in Europe on the small, European carriers like RyanAir where you can actually fly from one country to another for $35 or even less! Plan at least 6 - 8 months out as you'll get the best prices and availability on hotels.