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Ryanair Has Cancelled 17 Routes from Dublin Airport

1 day agoSarah Slattery

Ryanair has cancelled 17 routes from Dublin Airport this winter including Genoa, Palermo, and the Christmas market favourite city of Nuremburg. Ryanair has cancelled 17 routes from Dublin Airport this winter. It released a video on social media outlining four main reasons for its decision.  Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair:  “It is regrettable that Ryanair […]

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Amazing Disney World Orlando Offers For 2024 – Get Up to $2100 Dining & Merch Credit!

2 days agoSarah Slattery

Get up to $2100 Disney Dining and Merchandise credit, up to $400 Disney Gift Card plus 14 days for the price of 7, with these amazing Disney World Orlando offers for 2024! The Disney World Orlando offers that you have been waiting for are here! For a limited time you can enjoy up to a […]

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Top 10 Long Haul Holidays For Families

1 week agoSarah Slattery

Are you looking for a family holiday with a difference? Want a little adventure mixed with beach time? Check out my top long haul holidays for families and start planning your next big trip.  Family holidays, like most travel trends, have changed dramatically in recent years. A two-week package deal to Spain is no longer […]

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The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 12th September 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, early booking offers, cruise deals, and super staycations. In this week’s best travel deals I have last minute holidays to Italy and Ibiza, family deals to Salou and Westport for Halloween break, winter breaks […]

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Where to Stay in Paris and The Top Things to Do – Paris Travel Guide

2 weeks agoSarah Slattery

My Paris travel guide has tips on where to stay in Paris, the top things to do in Paris, as well as top tips for an unforgettable stay. Paris in the Spring, Paris at Christmas time, the truth is, a weekend in Paris is always a good idea, no matter where you stay, or when […]

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20 Wheelchair Accessible Holidays Recommended By Wheelchair Users

2 weeks agoSarah Slattery

From Spain to South Africa, sun holiday resorts to country retreats, I’ve got 20 wheelchair accessible holidays recommended by wheelchair users. I am often asked about wheelchair accessible holidays, but I truly believe that the best recommendations can only come from wheelchair users. I have been following Leona and Michael Hennessy, AKA The Stuggle is […]

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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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October Bank Holiday Weekend Staying in PortAventura Hotel Inc Flights, 2ad & 2ch €1610

23 hours agoSarah Slattery

Spend the October bank holiday weekend in PortAventura. Stay onsite in the 4-star Gold River Hotel and enjoy unlimited access to the park, plus a day in Ferrari Land! Book a weekend in PortAventura and you are guaranteed to have lots of family fun. One of Europe’s largest theme parks, PortAventura has rides and attractions […]

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Amazing Disney World Orlando Offers For 2024 – Get Up to $2100 Dining & Merch Credit!

2 days agoSarah Slattery

Get up to $2100 Disney Dining and Merchandise credit, up to $400 Disney Gift Card plus 14 days for the price of 7, with these amazing Disney World Orlando offers for 2024! The Disney World Orlando offers that you have been waiting for are here! For a limited time you can enjoy up to a […]

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The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 12th September 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, early booking offers, cruise deals, and super staycations. In this week’s best travel deals I have last minute holidays to Italy and Ibiza, family deals to Salou and Westport for Halloween break, winter breaks […]

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Top 10 Escorted Tours from Ireland For 2024 – From €739 Inc Flights, Hotels, Meals & Excursions!

1 month agoSarah Slattery

From Cape Town to Cairo, Iceland to India, discover hundreds of destinations on Travel Department’s escorted tours from Ireland, with amazing savings for 2024. Have you always wanted to visit Vietnam, or see the sunrise over the Taj Mahal? Want to explore three Italian cities on one trip, or chase the Northern Lights? Well now […]

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Special Offer At The Riverside Park Hotel, Wexford, With Breakfast & Bubbles, from €59pp!

1 month agoSarah Slattery

This special offer at the Riverside Park Hotel in Wexford is superb value for an Autumn break in Ireland. Price includes Full Irish breakfast, as well as Prosecco and chocolates in the room on arrival! I firmly believe that Autumn breaks in Ireland are under-rated. Forests are a kaleidoscope of colours, our beaches are practically […]

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Last Minute Holidays, 10 October Offers from €492pp

1 month agoSarah Slattery

From Sorrento to Santorini, Majorca to Mexico – I have 10 last minute holidays in October to tempt you. I have teamed up with TUI, who have lots of great last minute holidays in October. With self catering holidays as well as 5-star luxury hotel deals, there is something for everyone below. My top picks have […]

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15 Family Staycations Over Halloween Break, 2 Night Stays from €270!

2 months agoSarah Slattery

Thinking about some family staycations over the October mid term break? I’ve got family friendly Irish hotels and self catering apartments and houses to suit all tastes and budgets. If you are planning some family staycations over the October mid term break, now is the time to book! I know many of you are looking […]

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Santorini Holidays for October Bank Holiday Weekend, 5 Nights from €329!

9 months agoSarah Slattery

Scratch one off your bucket list with these Santorini holidays from Dublin – prices from €329 for five nights! Santorini is one of the world’s top holiday destinations, and I had the pleasure of visiting recently. Those picture perfect white villages do exist and are even more stunning when you see them first hand!  However, […]

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14 Christmas Market Breaks, Flights & 4-Star Hotels from €168pp

1 year agoSarah Slattery

Choose one of my handpicked Christmas market breaks, with flights and hotels included, from €168 per person. Some cities are best seen in winter, and Christmas market breaks provide the best excuse to visit. Market stalls have the perfect stocking fillers, aromas of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine waft through the crisp cold air, and […]

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40+ Dog Friendly Hotels in Ireland That Your Furry Friends Will Love

2 months agoSarah Slattery

The Ultimate Guide to 40+ Dog Friendly Hotels in Ireland. From pet-friendly self-catering options to luxury five-star resorts, I’ve got over 40 great apartments and Dog-Friendly Hotels in Ireland, perfect for bringing your little companion on the road with you. When I started researching this post, little did I know that there were so many […]

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

10 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

1 year 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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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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