The Travel Expert’s 10 Best Travel Deals – 22nd September 2026
We have searched the web so you don’t have to! Our best travel deals from Ireland include last minute deals, sun holidays, city breaks, early booking offers and super staycations.
From an overnight escape in Porto from €129 to a last-minute luxury holiday in Greece for €399, this week’s 10 Best Travel Deals has something for everyone.
We have found amazing short breaks in Croatia and Iceland, a choice of solo travel deals, and great-value family holidays to Lanzarote and the Algarve next summer. There is also a winter week in Madeira, a fabulous Caribbean cruise, a bucket-list adventure in Costa Rica, and an early-booking offer to coincide with the F1 Portuguese Grand Prix next summer.
Whether you are looking for a city break, a beach holiday, a cruise, a family adventure or a staycation, there is something to suit every taste and budget below.
Best Last Minute Deal: 5 Star Week in Greece, €399!
Finish off your summer in style with a week in this stunning 5-Star hotel. Rated as Excellent on TripAdvisor, the Kassandra Palace Seaside Resort Hotel is located beside the sea on the Kassandra Peninsula, the most popular peninsula in Halkidiki, Greece.
Price for direct flights and a seven-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis is €399 per person, departing the 14th of October. This is a super deal for such a top rated hotel, and you can upgrade to Half Board for an extra €70 per person.
2. Best Overnight Escape: Porto 1 Night Getaway from €129pp, Solo from €179
Jet off to Porto for an overnight escape and get some Christmas shopping done while you are there. The city is compact and easy to explore on foot, making it ideal when you only have a short time. At Christmas, Porto comes alive with festive markets, twinkling lights and plenty of great places to shop.
You can also enjoy great value restaurants and see some of the city’s top sights, including the charming Ribeira district, beautiful São Bento train station and the views from Clérigos Tower.
Prices from €129pp is based on Friday the 5th of December or Sunday the 7th of December flying from Dublin and a 1 night hotel stay at the Jupiter Porto Hotel – Rooftop & Spa based on 2 sharing, or €179 for a solo trip. Many other dates are available just edit the link below to suit you.
Read: 1 Night Getaways from Dublin Airport This Winter With Flights and Hotel from €65pp!
Read: Top things to do in Porto – Porto travel guide
3. Best Short Break: 5 Star Croatia Break from €219pp
You have probably heard myself and Kaitlin rave about Cavtat – we have both stayed here and loved it. But we have never found as good as deal as this – you simply can’t afford not to go!
We found super deals from €219 in October and €279 in November including flights and a three-night stay with breakfast. You can edit dates and durations to suit you via the links below.
Read: Top things to do in Dubrovnik and nearby
Read: 5 Star short breaks in Croatia from €219
4. Best Winter Holiday: 5* Week in Madeira, €515pp
I’m just back from a magical trip to Madeira and couldn’t recommend it highly enough. I found a super deal to the 5 Star oceanfront Pestana Casino Park, which is superbly located for a winter break. With six restaurants and bars, an outdoor infinity pool, a spa with indoor pool and fitness centre, as well as access to the casino and nightclub, it is a great way to beat the January blues!
Read: 10 Magical Madeira Holidays from €438pp
Price of €515pp includes flights from Dublin and a seven-night stay a bed & breakfast basis. Dates and durations can be changed when you click on the links below.
5. Best Winter Break: 4* Weekend in Iceland from €378!
Chase the Northern Lights in Iceland this winter! We found great value weekend flights from just €176 and the superbly located 4 StarReykjavik Marina – Berjaya is just €202 for a three-night stay, making the total cost just €378 per person including flights.
You can see lots more information here, including the number 1 rated Northern Lights tour in Iceland.
Read: Weekend in Iceland, 4 Star Hotel & Flights from €378
Read: Top things to do in Iceland
6. Best Family Holiday: Lanzarote, 10 Nights from €2725
Plan ahead and secure the best travel deals for Summer 2027 holidays! Join the New TUI Smiles Rewards Club to save €100 on your holiday with code SUMMER100 – minimum spend €1000.
We have chosen a 10 night holiday at the always popular Cinco Plaza Apartments in Lanzarote. The price for two adults and two children is €2,725, for two adults and three children is €3847, or €4,558 for two adults and four children, based on late June 2027 flying from Dublin.
Prices include flights, 10 nights accommodation, transfers and 10kg baggage, and discount of €100 when you join Smiles and use code SUMMER100. Other Irish airports are also available, with many more dates to choose from. Simply search via the links below.
Read: Family Holidays in Lanzarote – My Top 20 Picks on Where to Stay
7. Best Bucket List Holiday: Costa Rica from €2099pp
Scratch Costa Rica off your bucket list with these incredible 2027 holidays from €2,099pp. If it is not already on your radar, it should be! The combination of adventure, wildlife and stunning beaches makes it my idea of the perfect holiday.
There are many ways to experience Costa Rica, from guided group tours and bespoke luxury stays to holidays combining both. We have selected options to suit all travel styles, including a 15-day adventure from €2,399pp, with flights, hotels and activities included.
These prices also include an exclusive €100 discount when you mention The Travel Expert.
8. Best Solo Deal: Majorca 2027: 4 Night Half Board Break from €389!
Did you know that you can save up to €150 on solo breaks in 2027? We have found 15 amazing city, beach and wellness breaks from as low as €254!
Read: 15 Solo travel deals in 2027 from €254
Two of my favourites are Rome, where you can enjoy a two-night break with flights and hotel from just €265 in January or €288 in February, and Majorca, where a four-night beach break in May costs from €389, including flights, transfers, breakfast and evening meal! The hotel has super reviews on TripAdvisor and is located right on the beach.
You can also fly from other Irish Airports via the links. Many more dates and durations available via the link below.
9. Best Cruise: Adult Only Caribbean Cruise With Miami Stay, €1479pp
Looking for a fun filled adults-only cruise? Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady, should tick all boxes! Unlike most cruises, there are no buffets or dining halls, you are free to dine in any of the 20 restaurants onboard. You can also enjoy group fitness classes, essential drinks, WiFi and a wide choice of entertainment options as part of your cruise fare.
This amazing cruise sets sail from Miami and visits Grand Cayman, Bimini Beach Club in the Bahamas – Virgin Voyages private oceanfront beach club, and also includes a two-night hotel stay in Miami!
Price for a five-night cruise and two night Miami stay on the 21st of April 2027 with flights, checked baggage, meals and entertainment is €1479pp based on 2 sharing.
Read: Top Cruise deals for 2027
Read: 20 Top tips for first time cruise holidays
10. Best Early Booking Offer: Algarve for F1 Grand Prix 2027
Did you know the F1 Grand Prix is returning to the Portugal next summer? It will be held from the 18th – 20th June in Portimao on the Algarve. Whether you choose to attend or not, the atmosphere along the Algarve will be electric! If you plan ahead you can secure great value flights and accommodation.
Price for flights and a seven-night stay at the top-rated Quinta Das Figueirinhas apartments is €569pp based on 2 sharing. Want to bring the kids along? The price is even better, only €409pp, or €1636 based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing.
We many more hotel and resort recommendations here:
Read: Where to stay in the Algarve – ultimate guide to top holiday resorts
Read: Family holidays in the Algarve – our top 20 recommendations
Bonus Deal – Extreme Day Trips This Winter from €30pp
At this time of year, many of us are running low on annual leave, but that does not mean you have to stop exploring. Save time and money with an extreme day trip this winter. Choose from Rome, Malaga, Warsaw, Berlin, Venice, Madrid and more, and the best part? You will be back in your own bed that night!
We hope you find something to suit you in our best travel deals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, descriptions and prices are taken from third party websites and are subject to change. Please note some of our best travel deals from Ireland include affiliate links, where we receive a small commission if a booking is made.
