We're planning a large family trip in late May 2027 to the Dudley-Cradley Heath-Halesowen area just west of Birmingham. One challenge is that there might be 8 of us, including my mom who is 80 years old and healthy.
We'll be spending the first week near Dublin, flying from O'Hare. The second week, we'd fly from Dublin to Birmingham. (I'm posting the inverse of this in the Ireland forum. It's almost like we'll need to plan two separate trips.) Are there travel agencies in England/Ireland who can help with a trip like this?
We're thinking about renting a house, and there seem to be many nice ones available on various rental websites, but I've encountered some suspicious listings. We also are struggling with transportation logistics, etc. Would it make sense to rent both a van and a smaller car, considering all the luggage we'd be bringing, and that a few people in our group might break away and do their own thing for a few days?
Any recommendations, particularly regarding accommodations in the Dudley-Cradley Heath-Halesowen area, would be very welcomed!