The Travel Expert’s 10 Best Travel Deals – 24th February 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.
This week’s best travel deals include a choice of last minute deals from €147! We also have short breaks in Madrid, Kos, Budapest and Agadir, family holidays in Croatia, long haul holidays to Dominican Republic and Brazil, and an amazing Celebrity cruise. Closer to home, we have a superb staycation in Belfast for St Patricks Day!
1. Best Last Minute: Madeira, Marbella, Morocco & More – 10 Deals from €147!
If you are thinking of escaping our dreary weather, there has never been a better time! From great value city breaks to week long sun holidays, there are some terrific deals in March.
We have compiled a list of ten favourites including Lanzarote, Amalfi Coast, Marbella and Morocco but a standout for me has to be a week at the 5 Star Dreams Resort Spa & Marina in Madeira.
Read: 10 Last Minute Deals from Ireland, Short Breaks and Sun Holidays
The price for flights and a four-night stay is only €389 from Shannon or €489 from Dublin. In case you need convincing – check out the excellent reviews on TripAdvisor.
2. Best Overnight Escape: Saturday Shopping break to Madrid from €178!
If you are following me on Instagram you will know I’ve just returned from an action packed break in Madrid. I loved exploring the Old Town and the nearby city of Toledo but what surprised me the most was the shopping! Madrid is the perfect shopping break destination with prices in Zara, Massimo Dutti, Stradavarius, Pull & Bear and many more 20% cheaper than you will find at home.
I found great value flights departing Saturday morning 22rd of August and returning Sunday night 23rd August for €125 – and prices are even lower if you go midweek! The 4 Star Soho Boutique Hotel Opera is located in the heart of the city and is superb value at just €53 per person.
Alternatively get a few pals together and arrange a Christmas shopping break – the price for similar return flights depating Saturday departing 5th of December are €143, and I have lots of hotel recommendations in my travel guide.
Read: Top things to do in Madrid and Where to Stay
3. Best Short Break: 5* Wellness Break in Agadir, €393!
Kickstart your summer with a wellness break at the 5 star Paradis Plage beachfront resort in Agadir. With a superb eco spa, beachfront yoga and a surf club, you will return home feeling refreshed and energised.
Stylish rooms are set within sun kissed terracotta buildings, blending contemporary design with traditional Moroccan touches. The atmosphere is calm and retreat like, ideal for switching off completely, with no noisy nightlife to disturb the peace.
Price of €393pp in May flying from Dublin Airport for 3 nights includes flights, hotel B&B, transfers and hand luggage. Many more dates are available.
4. Best City Break: June Bank Holiday in Budapest, 3 Nights from €239pp
Jet off to explore Budapest this June bank holiday from just €236 per person, based on two adults sharing for three nights. Unwind in the famous thermal baths, discover Buda Castle and the Parliament Building, and enjoy a drink in the city’s iconic ruin bars. One experience definitely not to miss is the popular Prosecco cruise along the Danube River.
I found flights departing on Saturday the 6th of June for three nights, with a choice of a highly rated apartment or a four star hotel, depending on what suits you best.
5. Best Summer Sun: Dominican Republic Direct from Belfast £1595pp!
Did you know there are brand new direct flights from Belfast to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic this summer? Getting to the Caribbean from Ireland has never been easier.
Stay at the five star beachfront Impressive Punta Cana, as featured on Married at First Sight UK. You can make the most of five bars and eight restaurants, serving everything from Mexican cuisine and teppanyaki to Mediterranean favourites and more.
Still need convincing? Take a look at the reviews on TripAdvisor, where guests highlight it as excellent value for money for a two week, all inclusive, five star Caribbean escape.
Price of £1595pp is based on 2 adults flying direct from Belfast in June, 14 nights all incisive hotel, transfers and luggage. There are many dates to choose from, please use the link below to search.
6. Best Family Holiday: Easter Break at Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
The 5 star beachfront Sun Gardens Resort is one of the best family hotels in Croatia and a super choice for families looking for luxury Easter holiday deals with lots of family activities on site. We stayed here last year and loved it. Located just a 20 minute taxi or boat ride from Dubrovnik, it is ideally located to explore this stunning city.
Read: 20 Best family resorts in Europe
Price for flights and a five-night stay in a two-bedroom apartment is €1836 for a family of four, departing the 31st March. See this and lots more Easter family offers here:
Read: 10 Great Easter holiday deals for families, 2ad & 2ch from €1140
7. Best Staycation: St Patrick’s Weekend at Harrison Hotel Belfast
Escape to Belfast for St Patrick’s Day and stay in one of the most unique and memorable hotels in the city! I stayed in the Harrison Hotel last year and couldn’t rate it highly enough!
It is a restored 1879 Victorian boutique hotel with 16 unique rooms all themed after creative legends with links to Belfast, including Van Morrison, CS Lewis and W.B. Yates. Think free standing baths and stunning antiques mixed with modern furnishings – it’s stunning!
From the 15th – 17th of March you can stay here at a superb rate of just €112pp (€223 per room) for two nights. This offer also includes live music and an Irish-themed cocktail on arrival.
8. Best Cruise: 11 Night Best of Italy & Croatia Cruise, €1695pp!
Discover the highlights of Italy and Croatia on an 11 day cruise on the five star Celebrity Constellation. This amazing cruise will give you the opportunity to explore the stunning Cinque Terre, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily, as well as Dubrovnik, Split and Zadar in Croatia, and Kotor in Montenegro. This is a fabulous itinerary and is superb value for an 11 night cruise holiday.
Price for a eleven-night cruise on the 16th May with flights, transfers, checked baggage, meals and entertainment is €1695pp based on 2 sharing. See this and lots more great cruise deals here:
Read: Top 10 Cruise Deals from Ireland from €979pp
9. Best Long Haul: Copacabana for Christmas!
Scratch Brazil off your bucket list and spend Christmas at Copacabana beach! This incredible early booking offer departs Dublin on the 21st of December and includes a seven-night stay at the top-rated Rio Othon Palace Hotel. Located directly on Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Copacabana beach, this is the dream way to celebrate the festive season!
Price of €1429 per person includes flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus and British Airways via Heathrow and a seven-night stay, based on two sharing.
10. Best Early Booking Offer: 4 Star Break in Kos, 5 Nights from €360pp
Enjoy fewer crowds and balmy temperatures this October in Kos, Greece. I absolutely loved Kos Town when I visited a few years ago. The old town square was my favourite place to eat, drink and people watch as the sun sets.
Prices are based on two adults sharing, with direct flights from Dublin and five or seven nights at the centrally located four star Kosta Palace in Kos Town. Situated on the harbour front this is amazing value from €360 per person for five nights or from €450 per person for seven nights this October.
Read: The Complete Greek Island Holiday Guide: Which Island to Choose
Read: Top things to do in Kos Greece and Where to Stay – Kos Travel Guide
I 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 my best travel deals from Ireland include affiliate links, where I receive a small commission if a booking is made.
