Gearoid Mannion
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I'm based in
Ennis
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Hello there!
I'm over 30 years working in Travel. My parents opened their Travel Agency the year I was born - so I think travel has always been part of who I am!
I specialise in tailor-made, luxury & long haul holidays, but I will arrange whatever trips you have in mind. Your travels should be a memorable experience and I pride myself on my level of commitment to clients and the expertise I offer.
I also provide travel services for corporate clients. A few years ago, I was delighted to win the ‘Best Corporate Travel Counsellor‘ award in recognition of 'the exceptional quality of service and customer satisfaction provided' to my business clients.
I've travelled extensively throughout Europe (cities, sun & ski ), USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Dubai, Mexico, Kenya, Greece, Nepal, Peru, Bolivia, Iceland, Maldives, India - and all over the Caribbean….
Travel Counsellors are licensed and bonded here in Ireland by the Irish Aviation Authority and so your money is completely safe. As a professional Travel Counsellor, I’m available at a time that best suits your needs - 6 days a week. My commitment to all my clients begins long before they travel and continues after they’ve arrived home.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Santorini
Ok, let’s just get it out there. Santorini is Stunning with a capital S. Why? Because of the views on the west coast - where the towns and villages are perched precipitously high on the rim of the volcano crater – are simply outstanding. These lovely towns overlook the island’s famous ‘Caldera’ which is the lagoon/sea far below occupying the space where the volcano-centre once simmered before a
22 Sept 2021 5 min read
Golden Triangle Tour, India
India was always on my bucket list and I guess it was only a matter of time before I visited. Its vast size dictates that one must take bite-sizes to start at least so we chose the North’s ‘Golden Triangle’ of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Flying from Shannon to Dehli via Heathrow our first stay was at the landmark Claridges Hotel, India’s first ever 5* hotel, built in 1952 and located in the planned N
25 Oct 2019 5 min read
South African Adventure
My South African Adventure began in Johannesburg. Our small group cycled around the sprawling Soweto Township in the company of local guide Marvin from Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers. What a place! We took in Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world which has been home to two Noble Peace Prize Winners - Nelson Mandela & Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Then off to the nearby ‘Orlando Towers’ for ‘The Big
06 Dec 2018 5 min read
Boston
Boston had been on my ‘to-do’ list for many years and I eventually visited for a long weekend in mid-September. A beautiful time, it felt like late-summer with clear blue skies, mild temperatures - and not too crowded with those pesky tourists! The great thing about Boston is that the historic city core is perfectly compact, enclosed as it is to the north and east by Charles River and the sea,
13 Apr 2018 5 min read
Dubai
I’ve just had a fantastic trip to Dubai. It’s been 18 years since I was there last and boy has the place changed beyond recognition! But what hasn’t changed is the heat. Beautifully warm, high 20’s from November to April inclusive, but unbearably hot & humid June to September inclusive, so choose your month carefully. It’s also pretty expensive! The best place to stay is the Dubai Marina area a
12 Apr 2017 5 min read
Cruising on Quantum!
I was really lucky to be invited to travel on the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s amazing ship - ‘Quantum of the Seas’. We flew direct from Dublin to Southampton and had a short transfer to the cruise port. Check-in was quite the spectacle; hundreds of people seamlessly checked through by friendly staff with iPads and once we boarded, our luggage awaited us in our superb balcony stateroom.
19 Feb 2017 5 min read
ICELAND - “Land of FIRE & ICE”.
That’s what the ads say, but there’s a lot more to Iceland than fire & ice. I travelled there for 4 days and I would highly recommend it to anyone. It’s just over two hours flying time from Dublin, with five flights a week, plus occasional charters, Iceland is certainly accessible. Most Icelanders speak excellent English and are very friendly if somewhat quirky! Their Viking heritage has moul
01 Nov 2016 5 min read
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