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Top 10 Holidays from Ireland West Airport in 2023

1 week agoSarah Slattery

Did you know that you can fly direct to 20 destinations from the West of Ireland? I’ve highlighted some of my favourite holidays from Ireland West Airport below to inspire your next getaway. Ireland West Airport has launched their biggest ever summer schedule with over 120 weekly flights. As well as direct services to top […]

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The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 14th March 2023

2 weeks 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 staycations for couples and families. In this week’s best travel deals from Ireland I have a last minute break in Gran Canaria, a weekend in Corfu Town, summer holidays in […]

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10 Solo Travel Deals – City Breaks, Beach Holidays and Bucket List Trips

2 weeks agoSarah Slattery

From city breaks to all inclusive resorts, beach holidays to bucket list adventures, I’ve got 10 great solo travel deals to suit all tastes and budgets.  Is 2023 the year to try a solo holiday? If reports are anything to go by, it certainly looks like it! Solo travel is booming, with Google Trends showing […]

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Top 5 Holidays in Italy To Take in 2023

2 weeks agoSarah Slattery

From Sicily to Tuscany, Italian Lakes to Amalfi Coast, I’ve got 5 great holidays in Italy to take this year, with flights, hotels, meals and tours included. I have been very fortunate to travel to many places over the years, but my holidays in Italy are up there with the best of them. It is […]

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

3 weeks 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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10 Reasons Why You Should Book Disney World Orlando Tickets Now!

1 month agoSarah Slattery

Purchase Disney World Orlando tickets now and get Adults at Kidsprices, get 14 days for the price of 7, FREE Memory Maker worth $199, Free Disney MagicBands, and lots more!  Planning a trip to Orlando this year? Well now is the time to book your park tickets! As well as Adults at Kids prices on […]

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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 – 14th March 2023

2 weeks 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 staycations for couples and families. In this week’s best travel deals from Ireland I have a last minute break in Gran Canaria, a weekend in Corfu Town, summer holidays in […]

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10 Family Breaks for Easter Holidays – 2 Night Stays from €438

2 weeks agoSarah Slattery

From Mayo to Meath, Clare to the Causeway Coast, I’ve got 10 great family breaks for Easter holidays to tempt you. Whether you want hotels or holiday homes, Ireland’s Ancient East or the Wild Atlantic Way, this post has family breaks for Easter to suit all tastes and budgets. All accommodation listed is family friendly […]

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10 Solo Travel Deals – City Breaks, Beach Holidays and Bucket List Trips

2 weeks agoSarah Slattery

From city breaks to all inclusive resorts, beach holidays to bucket list adventures, I’ve got 10 great solo travel deals to suit all tastes and budgets.  Is 2023 the year to try a solo holiday? If reports are anything to go by, it certainly looks like it! Solo travel is booming, with Google Trends showing […]

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Special Offer to Martinhal Quinta do Lago, 5 Nights, 27th March, 4 Sharing, €249pp

4 weeks agoSarah Slattery

Enjoy luxury for less with this special offer to Martinhal Quinta do Lago! Treat yourself to a short break in one of the Algarve’s most exclusive resorts. Stay in a luxury townhouse with private pool and garden from just €249 for five nights! Price includes Aer Lingus flights, 10kg checked baggage and a two bedroom […]

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12 Family Holidays in July & August – All Inclusive Resorts, 2ad & 2ch from €2839

1 month agoSarah Slattery

I have teamed up with TUI, the family holiday specialists, to bring you great family holidays in July and August with free child places and exclusive 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 in […]

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Holiday Deal to Zakynthos, May & October 1 week, Flights, Apartment, €299!

2 months agoSarah Slattery

Start off summer in style with this amazing holiday deal to Zakynthos for only €299! 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 to […]

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New Year in Orlando, 27th December, 10 Nights, 2ad & 2ch, €4509

2 months agoSarah Slattery

How do you top a visit from Santa? Spend New Year in Orlando! Surprise the kids with a holiday of a lifetime, or better still – make it their Christmas present! Can you think of a better way to ring in the New Year? Enjoy a trip of a lifetime by spending New Year in […]

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12 Breaks Over Easter Weekend, Flights & Hotels From €279pp

1 year agoSarah Slattery

From city breaks to seaside resorts, three to seven-night stays, I’ve hand-picked some great breaks over Easter weekend with flights and highly rated accommodation included. Walk along the medieval walls in Dubrovnik, take a road trip along the Amalfi Coast, or laze on the beach in Zakynthos – these are just a sample of my […]

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October Bank Holiday in Santorini, Flights & Apartment, 1 week, €527

2 years agoSarah Slattery

Scratch one off the bucket list and enjoy a Santorini holiday over the October bank holiday weekend this year. Santorini has been on my bucket list for many years, and I’m finally getting to visit this summer! The picture postcard villages of Oia and Fira have to be one of the best places in the […]

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20 Luxury Short Breaks for Special Occasion Holidays

9 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

2 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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My Irish Bucket List – Unique Stays and Luxury Hotels in Ireland

2 years agoSarah Slattery

I absolutely LOVED researching this post, in fact I'd say it's been my favourite yet! This was supposed to be a 'top 10 list' but there are so many amazing places to stay in Ireland that I couldn't possibly limit it to that number. I already had plenty of luxury hotels in Ireland, as well as unique holiday homes on my Irish bucket list, but I was amazed to discover so many places that I didn't know existed. My list has just got a lot longer...

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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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