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The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 23rd May 2023

1 week agoSarah Slattery

I’ve searched the web so you don’t have to! My best travel deals from Ireland include last minute holidays, short breaks, summer holidays, cruise deals, and super staycations.   This week’s Best Travel Deals include last minute holidays in Turkey, summer holidays in Tuscany and Salou, weekend breaks in Carcassonne and Sardinia, a Royal Caribbean […]

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The Ultimate Holiday Checklist – 20 Things to Do Before You Go

1 week agoSarah Slattery

Holiday preparation, travel essentials and packing tips – my ultimate holiday checklist will get your holiday off to a flying start! Your holiday is booked, the excitement is building and you are officially on the countdown. But you have a niggling feeling that you have forgotten something… I’m hoping by now that you have checked […]

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Top 10 Reasons To Travel More!

2 weeks agoSarah Slattery

Trying to persuade yourself or your partner that you need a holiday? I’ve got 10 great reasons to travel more. I recall my first holiday abroad when I was 18, and the excitement I felt when I booked it. Fast forward 30 years and that still happens to me today. I start to read up […]

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Family holidays in Tenerife – Top Things to Do and Where to Stay

1 month agoSarah Slattery

With year round sunshine, superb family attractions, and a host of family resorts to chose from, it is no surprise that family holidays in Tenerife are so popular. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and offers a wide range of family attractions. Siam Park, Europe’s largest waterpark is located here and is a […]

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Where to Stay In The Algarve – Ultimate Guide to The Top Holiday Resorts

3 months agoSarah Slattery

Where to stay in the Algarve? My ultimate guide will help you choose the right Algarve resort for families, couples and groups.  The Algarve is one of my favourite holiday destinations. I love the beaches there – there are over 100 of them! I also love the pretty clifftop villages and its great food scene. […]

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How to Plan a Trip to Orlando in 10 Easy Steps

4 months agoSarah Slattery

Where to stay in Orlando, what theme parks to visit, and when is the best time to go? My top tips on how to plan a trip to Orlando will ensure you make the most out of this magical trip. I booked many holidays to Orlando when I was a travel agent, and I even […]

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Hi there! I'm Sarah, The Travel Expert. I have worked in the travel industry for over 30 years and visited over 50 countries. I have been voted one of Ireland's top travel influencers and love sharing my travel tips, deals and destination advice with my readers. I hope they help you plan a trip away soon.

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The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 23rd May 2023

1 week agoSarah Slattery

I’ve searched the web so you don’t have to! My best travel deals from Ireland include last minute holidays, short breaks, summer holidays, cruise deals, and super staycations.   This week’s Best Travel Deals include last minute holidays in Turkey, summer holidays in Tuscany and Salou, weekend breaks in Carcassonne and Sardinia, a Royal Caribbean […]

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Family Holiday To Orlando For Easter, Flights & Universal Hotel, 10 Nights, 2ad & 2ch, €5225

1 week agoSarah Slattery

Take the kids on a trip of a lifetime and book a family holiday to Orlando for Easter. Florida is one of the world’s best family holiday destinations. With 14 major theme parks and countless other attractions, you will be spoilt for choice for things to do. Stay on site at one of the Universal […]

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10 Holiday Deals In June from €462 Inc Flights, Hotel, Transfers & Baggage

3 weeks agoSarah Slattery

From Majorca to Mexico, Gran Canaria to Greece, I have ten great holiday deals in May and June to tempt you, with 1 week prices from €462 or all-inclusive deals from €599!   I have teamed up with TUI, who have so many great holiday deals in May and June. I have chosen some top […]

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12 Family Holidays in July & August – All Inclusive Resorts, 2ad & 2ch from €2979

4 months agoSarah Slattery

I have teamed up with TUI, the family holiday specialists, to bring you great family holidays in July and August, many including free child places and online discounts. Whether you want self-catering in Greece, an All Inclusive holiday on the Algarve, or a water park holiday on the Costa del Sol, I have family holidays […]

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Holiday Deal to Zakynthos, 7th October, 1 week, Flights, Apartment, from €270!

4 months agoSarah Slattery

Finish off the summer in style with this amazing holiday deal to Zakynthos for only €270! Visit to the most photographed beach in the world – Navagio or ‘Shipwreck Beach, take a boat trip to see the Loggerhead turtles, or even pop over to Kefalonia, its just a short ferry ride away.This amazing holiday deal […]

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Santorini Holidays, Flights & Accommodation, 22nd October, 5 Nights from €319pp

5 months agoSarah Slattery

Scratch one off your bucket list with these Santorini holidays from Dublin – prices from €319 for five nights! Santorini has been on my bucket list and I am finally getting around to visiting this summer. The picture postcard villages of Oia and Fira are renowned as some of the best places in the world […]

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Weekend in Iceland for New Year, Flights, Hotel & Northern Lights Tour, €567!

10 months agoSarah Slattery

Chase the Northern Lights for New Year with this super weekend in Iceland. Price includes direct flights, three nights in a centrally located hotel, and a Northern Lights night tour! We spent a weekend in Iceland a few years ago and loved it. It was everything I hoped it would be and so much more! […]

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Weekend Break in Lisbon, Flights & Hotel, 16th September, €277!

1 year agoSarah Slattery

A beautiful coastal city renowned for terrific sightseeing and a great food scene, book a weekend break in Lisbon and explore one of Europe’s great cities. Lisbon is one Europe’s top city break destinations, and after my recent visit I now know why! It has a beautiful old town, with pastel-coloured buildings with terracotta rooftops […]

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20 Last Minute Hotel Deals – June Stays from €55pp

2 years agoSarah Slattery

Book one of these last minute hotel deals in Ireland in May. With prices from just €55 per person, why not treat yourself to an overnight escape. Fancy a quick getaway that won’t break the bank? Why not treat yourself to a Full Irish breakfast, a swim or even a spa treatment. These last minute […]

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Top 10 Things to do in Rome, Travel Tips and Restaurant Recommendations – Rome Travel Guide

7 months agoSarah Slattery

From iconic attractions to insider tours, magnificent churches to vibrant neighbourhoods, I’ve picked my top 10 things to do in Rome. You would want to be made of stone if Rome did not impress you. There are ancient wonders at every corner – The Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, I could go on and on. There […]

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20 Luxury Short Breaks for Special Occasion Holidays

11 months agoSarah Slattery

From Ibiza to Iceland, Santorini to St Emilion, I’ve got 20 luxury short breaks to mark that special occasion in style. Bucket list holidays are one thing, but sometimes we don’t have the time to embark on a two or three-week trip to a far flung destination. I am often asked about luxury short breaks […]

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10 Luxury Family Resorts In Europe to Inspire Your Next Vacation

3 years agoSarah Slattery

This post on luxury family resorts in Europe is packed with travel inspiration for your next family getaway. The latest travel trends see travellers swapping far flung destinations for places a little closer to home, as well as a massive increase in families looking for luxury hotels. With this in mind, I have hand-picked some […]

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40 Hotels in Ireland That Allow Dogs

3 years agoSarah Slattery

From pet-friendly self catering options to luxury five-star resorts, I’ve got over 40 great apartments and hotels in Ireland that allow dogs to come on holiday with you.   When I started researching this post, little did I know that there were so many hotels in Ireland that allow dogs. I have listed over 40 […]

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50 Hotels With Lodges in Ireland – My Top Picks

3 years agoSarah Slattery

Looking for apartments, houses or hotels with lodges in Ireland? I’ve hand-picked fifty Irish hotels with self catering facilities.  I’m not a big fan of staying in a hotel room with kids, be it at home or abroad. I prefer the freedom and additional space that an apartment or lodge brings, especially when kids are […]

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25 Bucket List Holidays Around The World

3 years agoSarah Slattery

From the Maldives to Machu Picchu, the Amalfi Coast to Antartica, check out my top bucket list holidays to inspire your next big trip.   In most cases bucket list holidays are down to personal taste – as the saying goes, one man’s pleasure is another man’s pain. They can also depend on the type […]

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