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10 Holiday Deals For Adults This Summer

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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 holidays for adults to suit all tastes and budgets, including summer holiday favourites such as Lanzarote, Greece, Croatia and Mexico – how lucky are we to have so many great holiday options available from Ireland?

If you are interested in a family holiday this summer, check out this post:

Read: 10 great family holidays deals in July and August   
 

 

 

1. Wellness Week in the Algarve, Flights & 4-star Hotel, 13th June, €476pp

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The Algarve is a popular choice for Wellness holidays. There are 100 beaches stretching over 150 km of coastline as well as a wide choice of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.

Aer Lingus have return flights to Faro from Dublin for just €132 on the 13th of June, and there are flights from Cork, Knock and Shannon from €206, €275 and €279 respectively with Ryanair.
 

 

 
The highly rated Vale d’ El Rei Hotel & Villas is superbly priced at just €344 per person for a seven-night stay including breakfast. Located on the outskirts of Carvoeiro, surrounded by vineyards, this 4-Star hotel boasts a Spa, two pools and a tennis court.

Alternatively chose the relatively new (opened in 2019) 5-Star adult-only Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel which offers a wide selection of health and wellness holiday programmes on-site.

A state of the art fitness centre with yoga and pilates classes, as well as a spa and wellness centre are also available if you don’t wish to partake in any of the dedicated programmes available.
 

 

 
If these dates don’t suit you simply edit the dates on the links below. There are many holiday deals to the Algarve from Ireland, combine the airfares above with more hotel options in this post:

Read: The best beach hotels on the Algarve

View Aer Lingus 13th – 20th June €132pp

Search Ryanair  
 
4-star hotel €344pp
 
5-star hotel €630pp
 

 

 

2. 4-Star Holiday to Kos, 22nd August, 1 week, €589pp

Kos in Greece has some of the best holiday deals from Ireland for 2023

Aer Lingus and Ryanair are flying twice weekly to Kos rom Dublin airport, this is in addition to TUI’s weekly charter flight, resulting in lots of great value holiday deals from Ireland to Kos. I found return flights from Dublin to Kos from €169 on the 22nd of August.
 

 

 
There is something to suit everyone in Kos, from relaxing beach resorts on the north coast to buzzing towns on the south coast, as as well as its cosmopolitan capital, Kos Town. Kos is just 40 x 80 kilometres, so it is easy to visit most of the highlights, but you also also take a day trip to Bodrum in Turkey – it is only 20 minutes by ferry from Kos Town, and costs just €25.
 

 

 
The centrally located Alexandra Hotel & Apartments are just €420 for a seven-night stay, or go All Inclusive in the 4-Star Atlantica Thalassa for just €488pp per person. Both are highly rated on TripAdvisor and offer great value for a summer holiday in Greece this year.

Search flights 22nd – 29th August €169pp

View hotel €420pp

View All Inclusive €488pp
 

 

 

3. Group Holiday to Lanzarote, 29th August, 1 week, €452pp

girls sun holiday deals from Ireland

Lanzarote is one of Ireland’s top sun holiday destinations and is a great choice for a friends getaway.  There are direct flights available from Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Knock airports. I chose flights departing at the end of August, when most children will be back in school.
 

 

 
Return flights are available from Dublin from €235, Cork from €252, Knock from €280 and Shannon from €343.  A two-bedroom apartment in the popular El Dorado apartment is only €217 per person for a seven-night stay, based on four sharing.  

Search flights 29th August – 5th September from €235pp

View apartment €217pp
 

 

 

4. A week in Sorrento, Flights & 4-Star Hotel, 5th July, €719pp

holiday deals to Amalfi Coast

Looking for holiday deals to the Amalfi Coast this year? Airfares are great value to Naples, even in July! I found return flights for €184 on the 5th of July from Dublin and the 12th of July from Shannon. 

 

 
A seven-night stay at the highly rated 4-star Prestige Hotel is just €535 including breakfast on the 5th of July and €555 on the 12th of July, and I have many more hotel options in this post:

Read: The ultimate guide to the Amalfi Coast, where to stay in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi & Capri

Search flights 5th – 12th July ex Dublin or 12th – 19th July ex Shannon

View hotel €535pp
 

 

 

5. Weekend in Sardinia, Flights & Beachfront Hotel, €233pp ( 2 Nights ) or €279pp ( 3 Nights )

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Spend the weekend in sunny Sardinia! Alghero is just 10 minutes from the airport so it is ideal for a short break. I found return flights from €119 in May, departing Dublin early Friday morning and returning late Sunday evening, so you will have three days to explore this pretty city.
 

 

 
Alternatively travel from Cork and stay for three nights. Price for Friday to Monday is only €108 on the 5th of May.

 

 
There are many great value hotel options here including the beachfront Hotel Florida which is only €114 per person for a two-night stay, or €171 per person for a three-night stay. Located beside the beach, and 800 metres from the historic centre, it offers the best of both worlds.  

Search flights 5th – 7th  May €119pp

View hotel €114pp
 

 

 

6. All Inclusive Holiday to Mexico, 14 nights with Direct flights from Dublin, 3rd July €1897

mexico holidays from Ireland

Did you know there are direct flights to Mexico this summer? TUI has a charter flight to Cancun, which offers great value all inclusive holiday deals from Ireland.

The 4-star RIU Tequila is rated as Excellent on TripAdvisor and has a secluded setting with four pools, including an adult-only pool with swim-up bar, and five restaurants. The centre of Puerto del Carmen is a five-minute taxi ride away if you fancy a change of scene.
 

 

 
Price of €1897 per person includes flights, transfers, checked baggage and a 14 night stay on an all inclusive basis. This includes a discount of €250 per booking when you use the unique code given to you online. The same holiday is €1788 on the 12th of June. 

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7. Week in Croatia, Flights & 4-Star Hotel Cavtat, 16th August €767pp

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Superbly located in the centre of Cavtat, this is one of the areas most sought after hotels. I stayed in the pretty town of Cavtat many years ago and loved its laid back atmosphere and superb dining options.

Dubrovnik is easily reached by the regular ferry service and the stunning bay of Kotor in Montenegro is only a 90 minute drive away.
 

 

 
Price includes return flights from Dublin (€152pp) and a seven-night stay in the 4-star Hotel Cavtat with breakfast included. Flights are also available from Cork airport with Aer Lingus at a cost of €252 per person.

Search flights here 16th – 23rd August €152pp

View hotel here €615pp
 

 

 

8. All Inclusive Celebrity Cruise to Italy, France & Spain, July €1890pp

 

 
 
 
 
 
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If you were following me last year you will know how much I loved Celebrity Beyond cruise ship, so I was delighted to find some great offers available on Celebrity Beyond and its sister Edge Class ships for this summer.

Celebrity Edge will cruise from Barcelona in July and visit Portofino in Italy – this cruise is worth it for that stop alone,  La Spezia where you can visit Tuscany and Florence, as well as Corsica and Cannes, before returning to Barcelona for your return flight home.
 

 

 
Price of €1890 on the 8th of July includes Aer Lingus flights, transfers, seat selection and 20kg checked baggage; a seven-night cruise in a deluxe interior cabin with meals and Classic Drinks package included, as well as basic WiFi, gratuities and $200 on-board credit per cabin.

See more Celebrity Cruise holiday deals from Ireland, including an 11 night Italy, Turkey & Greek Islands Cruise from €3,049pp in August, and a 10-Night Italy, Croatia & Montenegro Cruise from €2,619pp in October:

Read: 3 All Inclusive Celebrity Cruise Offers – Prices from €1937 inc flights, gratuities & more

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9. Jordan – 9 Night Guided Adventure Tour, from €2,224pp (March) or €2,424pp (September) 

VIsit Petra on escorted tours to Jordan from Ireland

Jordan is best explored on a small group tour and this one is packed with adventure!  Visit the ancient ruins in Jerash and Ajloun, as well as the bustling capital, Amman, hike the Mujib Nature & Dana Reserves, and take a jeep safari in the desert of Wadi Rum – where you will camp overnight under the stars.
 

 

 
You will take boat trip to snorkel in the Red Sea and float in the Dead Sea, where a cooking class and lunch with a local family is included. And last but not least –  visit the iconic city of Petra. 

Price includes flights, transfers, baggage, 6 night hotel stays on a bed and breakfast basis, 2 nights on a half board basis, and  excursions as per itinerary. 

See offer here
 

 

 

10. Uniworld 5-Star All Inclusive Bordeaux River Cruise, 16th July, €2299pp

river cruise deals from ireland

Cruise the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde rivers and visit the stunning French wine regions from the luxurious S.S. Bon Voyage. As well as five-star service and delicious French cuisine and wine, you can enjoy the French countryside from the only infinity pool on the rivers. 
 

 

 
Take a scenic drive or bike ride through the legendary Médoc wine route, home to Pauillac, Château Latour and Margaux, followed by a wine tasting at a beautiful wine estate. A complimentary bike tour, or ‘do as the locals do’ walking tour is also available in Bordeaux.  You will also have the opportunity to visit the medieval town of Saint-Émilion, the first vineyard region to be protected by UNESCO.
 

 

 
Complimentary daily excursions are included or choose private cooking classes, Grand Cru tasting or a tour of Rémy Martin Cognac facility for an additional charge. 

Price of €2299 on the 16th of July includes return flights, 10kg checked baggage and airport transfers;  a seven-night cruise with meals, unlimited drinks, gratuities, WiFi, selected excursions and taxes. No Single Supplement applies.

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I hope these holiday deals from Ireland will help you plan a trip away soon. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, price, itineraries and facilities are subject to change. Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links where I receive a small commission if a booking is made, but at no additional cost to you.

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