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The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 20th January 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 amazing short breaks to Tallinn, Rome and Lake Garda, a choice of summer holidays in Corfu, Menorca and Florida, an early booking offer to Croatia and a super cruise deal. Closer to home, we have superb staycations in West Cork and the Causeway Coast.

We also have ALL the January travel sales and Promo Codes listed in one handy post – Read it here:

Best Last Minute Deal: St Brigid’s Weekend in Tallinn €173pp

Top things to do in Tallinn

Planning a last minute escape for St Brigid’s weekend? We found a super weekend deal to Tallinn. Return flights are available on Saturday 31st January until Tuesday the 3rd of February for €88, and a three-night stay at the top-rated Rixwell Collection Savoy Boutique Hotel is only €85 per person! Superbly located just 350 metres to Tallinn’s Old Town Sqaure, this is a great choice for a central stay.

Best Overnight Escape: Grays Bushmills Hotel, B&B+ €55pp

This is your sign to visit the Causeway Coast! This amazing deal will place you minutes from the Giants Causeway at Grays Bushmills Hotel. Price for an overnight stay for two people is €109 including breakfast, a glass of Prosecco, early check-in and late check-out. You can also include dinner for a total price of €182! Check out the reviews on TripAdvisor if you still need convincing!

Read: A magical few days on the Causeway Coast

Best Spring Break: Luxury for Less in Lake Garda, €369pp

Sirmione, Lake Garda

Book a luxury short break in the stunning town of Sirmione, (pictured above) – it one of the prettiest places to visit in Lake Garda! We found return weekend flights to Verona for three or seven nights for just €58 in April!

There are many hotels to choose from if you just fancy a cheap break away, but the adult-only Aqva Boutique Hotel receives amazing reviews and is priced at €311 for a three night stay including breakfast, making the total cost €369 per person.

The transfer time is just under 30 minutes so you can book a transfer with Hoppa, take a taxi, or rent a car from €69 per day. If time allows, why not extend your stay – explore the lakeside towns, visit nearby Verona or take a day trip to Venice – the choices are endless!

Read: Top things to do in Lake Garda

Read: 10 Luxury Short Breaks for Special Occasions or Quick Getaways

Best Summer Sun: 4* Week in Corfu from €449

holiday deals to Greece from Ireland

Take your pick from two fabulous holidays to Corfu this summer! The top-rated Cnic Gemini Hotel is located beside the beach in the popular resort of Messonghi, and offers superb value! Price for flights and a seven-night stay with breakfast is €449 in May, €689 in June and €809 in July.

If you want to elevate your summer holiday, book a swim-up room at the All Inclusive TUI Blue Atlantica Nissaki Beach. This modern adult-only resort has a variety of bars, restaurants and activities on site, with meals and drinks included.

Price of €1260pp or €1583 includes flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus on the 9th May or 19th June respectively, 7 nights All Inclusive in a swim up double room, transfers and luggage.

Note when you click the link below, the price shown will be for a standard room – you need to select the upgraded swim-up room option. Price above includes the cost for the room with swim up room and discount of €200 / €300 per booking when you create or log into your MyTUI account and use code SALE.

Best Family Holiday: Zafiro Menorca, 2&2 from €1814!

family holiday to Menorca at Zafiro Menorca

The highly rated Zafiro Menorca is a super family resort that boasts three swimming  pools, an extensive entertainment programme and is located just 10 minutes from the gorgeous beach. Return flights from Dublin to Mahon, Menorca are available from just €178 per person on the 3rd of June.

A seven-night family stay at Zafiro Menorca is €1100 based on 2 adults and 2 children on a self catering basis, making the total cost €1184 including flights. Upgrade to all inclusive for €2296 in total.

The prices include a massive 24% saving, and you can use Code JANWG26 for a further 5% off the All Inclusive Rates!

See more in this post or click to book directly via links below.

Read: Family holiday deals to Zafiro Menorca

Read: 20 Large Family holiday deals for families of 5, 6 or more

Best Family Staycation: Easter holidays in West Cork, €278!

top Wild Atlantic Way location in Cork

Discover the beauty of West Cork over the easter holidays with this great deal at the Schull Harbour Hotel. Price for a two-night stay in a two-bedroom apartment is €278. There is a Leisure Centre, gym and restaurant on site, and with the Wild Atlantic Way and Cork’s top attractions on your doorstep, the opportunities for day trips are endless.

See this and lots more family Easter breaks in Ireland here:

Read: 15 Family breaks for Easter holidays, 2ad & 2ch from €233

Best Long Haul: 2 Week Holiday in Florida from €1649

Combine seven nights in the theme park capital of the world, Orlando with a seven-night stay at the top-rated Tradewinds Island Grand Resort set on St.Petes 20-mile beach!

Pricing from €1649 per person or 2 adults and 2 children from €4459, includes return flights, 14 nights hotel accommodation and car hire with fully inclusive insurance, based on travel in September. Dates and durations can be changed to suit you.

See this and lots more Florida holidays here:

Read: 10 Great Florida holidays to take in 2026

Best Cruise: MSC Fly Cruise from €999!

review of MSC Bellissima

Spend seven-nights cruising the Med on MSC Meraviglia from just €999! Set sail from Barcelona on the 5th of May and visit Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Marseille and Tunisia, with all meals, gratuities and entertainment included. Price also includes flights, transfers and checked baggage, and you can add on a Premium drinks package for €229 per person.

Read: Cruise Reviews, News & Deals from The Travel Expert

Best City Break: Rome 2 Night Break from €196!

A city break to Rome is always a good idea, and at this price, its an even better one! We found return flights from Dublin for €76pp departing early on the 26th of February and a 2 night stay at the 4-star Hotel Best Western Art Deco is only €120 per person – so you can enjoy a Rome city break for just €196 per person!

Check out our hotel recommendations and top things to do in Rome in these posts:

Read: Where to stay in Rome, my top picks fo 3, 4 and 5-star hotels

Read: Top things to do in Rome and restaurant recommendations

Best Early Booking Offer: 5 Star Croatia Weekend €389pp

Treat yourself to a fabulous break in Cavtat, Croatia – Kaitlin and I have both stayed there and loved it! We found a super deal flying out Friday morning the 16th of October staying in the 5 Star Hotel Croatia for three nights on a bed and breakfast basis for €389 per person – the price is even lower if you travel mid week.

There are daily flights so you want to stay longer simply edit the dates via the link below – a six night break offers great value too at €619 per person.

Read: Top things to do in Dubrovnik and nearby

Read: 5 Star short breaks in Croatia from €299

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.

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