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The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 31st January 2023

5 days agoSarah Slattery

I’ve searched the web so you don’t have to! My best travel deals from Ireland include last minute holidays, city breaks, summer holidays, cruise deals and staycations for couples and families. In this week’s best travel deals from Ireland I have a city break to Lisbon, holidays to Malta, Cambrils and the Algarve, a family holiday […]

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How to Plan a Trip to Orlando in 10 Easy Steps

2 weeks 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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23 New Holiday Destinations from Ireland in 2023

4 weeks agoSarah Slattery

From Brindisi to Beziers, Trieste to Tel Aviv, I’ve got 23 new holiday destinations from Ireland to tempt you this summer. Whether you want to get the new ferry to Spain, explore one of America’s Great Lakes, or spend time exploring some of the new Italian cities, we are fortunate to have so many new […]

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30 City Break Destinations in Europe for 2023

11 months agoSarah Slattery

With new routes announced from many Irish airports, as well as some old favourites, I have hand-picked some of the best city break destinations for 2023.  I’m a big fan of city breaks. I love how much you can discover in a new city such a short space of time. However, if you’re not one […]

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Family Holidays to the Algarve – My Top Picks on Where to Stay

2 years agoSarah Slattery

Self-catering apartments, All Inclusive resorts and luxury five-star hotels, I’ve hand-picked the top properties for family holidays to the Algarve.  The Algarve is one of my favourite holiday destinations. I have visited many times, both with and without children. I particularly love the beaches there – there are over 100 of them stretching 150 km […]

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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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I was a travel agent for 24 years before starting this travel website in 2015. I have visited more than 50 countries, as well as lots of towns and villages in Ireland. My website is full of tips, reviews and travel deals to help you plan your next trip away.

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Holiday Deal to Zakynthos, 20th May, 1 week, Flights, Apartment, €299!

2 days agoSarah Slattery

Kick start your summer 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 Zakynthos […]

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The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 31st January 2023

5 days agoSarah Slattery

I’ve searched the web so you don’t have to! My best travel deals from Ireland include last minute holidays, city breaks, summer holidays, cruise deals and staycations for couples and families. In this week’s best travel deals from Ireland I have a city break to Lisbon, holidays to Malta, Cambrils and the Algarve, a family holiday […]

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10 Holiday Deals For Adults This Summer

6 days agoSarah Slattery

From Sardinia to Sorrento, Croatia to Cancun, I’ve got 10 great holiday deals from Ireland to tempt you this summer.  Whether you want adventure in Jordan, wellness in the Algarve, a five-star luxury cruise, or an all inclusive beach holiday, I plenty of holiday deals from Ireland to tempt you below. I have chosen 10 […]

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3 All Inclusive Celebrity Cruise Offers – Prices from €1890 Incl Flights, Gratuities & More!

1 week agoSarah Slattery

Cruise Celebrity Beyond or Celebrity Edge this year with these amazing All Inclusive Celebrity Cruise offers. Prices include flights, transfers, baggage, drinks, gratuities, WiFi, on-board credit, and more! Visit the ancient cities of Athens or Dubrovnik, the stunning islands of Santorini or Corsica, or lesser known gems such as Portofino or Kotor, on a five-star […]

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10 Great Value Family Holiday Deals in July and August, 2ad & 2ch from €1778

2 weeks agoSarah Slattery

From self catering apartments in Spain to all inclusive resorts in Greece, I’ve got ten family holiday deals in July and August to tempt you. Travel is certainly back with a bang! Everyone I talk to is planning holidays, and I am delighted to see so many of you getting inspiration from my travel guides. […]

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Santorini Holidays, Flights & Accommodation, 1 week, 23rd April, from €380

1 month agoSarah Slattery

Scratch one off your bucket list with these Santorini holidays from Dublin – prices from €380 for one week! Santorini is still on my own bucket list and I hope to visit this year. The picture postcard villages of Oia and Fira are renowned as some of the best places in the world to watch […]

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All Inclusive Family Holiday to Kos in July, 2ad & 2ch, 1 week, €3056

1 month agoSarah Slattery

Take the kids to Greece next summer with this great value all inclusive family holiday to Kos in July Fly direct from Dublin airport and spend a week in a four-star hotel, with meals and drinks included. Searching for an early booking offer for next summer ? This all inclusive family holiday to Kos is […]

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Sani Beach Resort, 19th April, 1 week Flights & Half Board, €642pp

7 months agoSarah Slattery

Want to visit one of the world’s best holiday resorts? This deal to Sani Beach Resort includes flights and hotel, with breakfast and evening meal included. I fell in love with Sani Beach Resort a few years ago and finally got to return with my family this year. This multi-award winning five star resort is […]

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12 Short Breaks Over Easter Weekend, Flights & Hotels From €259pp

11 months agoSarah Slattery

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

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20 Luxury Short Breaks for Special Occasion Holidays

8 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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