WOW, even with over 30 years in the travel trade, I pinch myself that I get to do what I love every day. Travel is truly my passion. Tailor-making special holidays, honeymoons and multi city adventures for couples, families, and groups are amongst my all-time favourites and making each & every trip personal to each client is of utmost importance to me.
I have travelled to some truly amazing destinations. I have been to a lot of Europe with Greece, Croatia and Iceland among my favourites, South Africa, India, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali, the USA & Canada, and various islands in the Caribbean. Other memorable trips include The Maldives - twice, Mauritius and the Seychelles. It's hard to pick a favourite, the Seychelles really blew me away as we did some island hopping but I have a deep LOVE for the Maldives. In no way did any of these disappoint. Another travel highlight for me was Tanzania, we went deep into the Serengeti on safari - this was truly an adventure like no other, the holy grail of safaris and created memories that will last a lifetime - truly unforgettable memories!
I have cruised on numerous occasions in both the Med & the Caribbean and again can highly recommend cruising for all. Help me choose the perfect cruise to suit you.
I love to tailor make holidays and it's rare that any two bookings are the same. I love working on Australia and New Zealand dream holidays. Creating customised itineraries including all travel, hotels and even excursions. I re-visited Australia as a family so have experienced the anxiety and stress of going abroad with a little one and can help parents feel at ease when travelling. I have many families that contact me for help and advice when travelling as I have been travelling with my daughter since she was 6 months old, and she is now 18. It’s far less daunting than you think. She loves to travel as much as me!
Your honeymoon especially, should be one of the most memorable and magical trips you take. Just like your wedding day, it reflects your personality, and I believe that your honeymoon should too. I was thrilled to receive the 'Mrs2Be Brides Choice Award' for the Best Honeymoon Supplier, the only honeymoon supplier that has won this award consecutively for 3 years. This is an award for exceptional quality of service and customer satisfaction, recognising excellence in the Wedding Industry. I have also won the Wedding Journal Readers Award for Best Honeymoon & Wedding Destination Supplier, Best Honeymoon Planner 2019 at the Irish Wedding Awards & nominated every year since, HIGHLY COMMENDED in the Best Wedding Specialist 2024 at the Let's Talk Wedding Awards and Best Honeymoon Supplier 2023 & 2025 at the Wedding Suppliers Awards.
I pride myself in offering a level of commitment and expertise that is unrivalled. I was voted as Most Helpful TC, TC Hero, and TC Inspire Champion - these particular awards fill me with pride as were voted for by my peers. I have also won the Established Businesswoman 2023 for Meath as part of the Network Ireland Businesswoman Awards. Last year I won 'Best Customer Experience' at the Meath Style Awards and 'Excellence in Customer Service' at the Meath Business & Tourism Awards 2024 which was an AMAZING feeling and most recently the Travel Counsellors Customers for Life Award 2025 for the TC with the highest number of repeat clients.
My regular clients’ book with me whenever they travel and always recommend me to their family, friends, and colleagues. They will tell you that I am enthusiastic and very passionate getting their trip just right and aim to always exceed your expectations. I'm delighted to be celebrating my 18th Anniversary this year as an award-winning Gold Travel Counsellor. Here is to many more years doing what I love so much. Your adventure really does start here. So where to now?
I really look forward to hearing from you.
My customer stories
Sent by Emer Sexton
Clare 15/08/2025
We booked our honeymoon to South Africa and Mauritius for next year with Mandy, and she’s been absolutely amazing. The booking process was seamless - she gave us great hotel and flight options, and even made changes quickly when we wanted to switch hotels. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care has made everything stress free. I’m excited to work with her over the next few months as we plan our excursions. I highly recommend Mandy to anyone wanting a perfectly organised, worry free trip - she truly goes above and beyond.
Sent by Padraic R
Dublin 06/08/2025
I cannot recommend Mandy enough. She has provided us with the best recommendations for our honeymoon and summer holidays. She thinks of everything and is always at the end of an email or text if you need anything.
Sent by Alan O'R
Dublin 06/08/2025
Mandy was very quick to make the booking and is contactable at all times. I would highly recommend recommend Mandy to anyone !
Sent by H Mannion
Galway 30/07/2025
Mandy went out of her way to help us plan our long haul holiday to Cuba. I had some minute details that I had my heart set on and Mandy sorted them all. Even when we had to switch up our dates Mandy did this with no issue. Would highly recommend Mandy and will definitely work with her again. Thanks Mandy !
Sent by T McEntee
Trim 30/07/2025
Mandy is a very accomplished Travel Counsellor. Readily available to answer any questions . We relied on her experience to guide us through our final decision on choosing our River Cruise. The whole process was painless & we look forward to an amazing trip in Sept.
Sent by Sinead F
Louth 08/06/2025
Mandy was fantastic to work with, a very reassuring presence throughout the process of booking our honeymoon and incredibly knowledgeable.
Sent by Aine M
Co Meath 08/06/2025
Thank you so much for recommending Cavtat for our weekend getaway. Cavtat was incredible. The hotel was stunning and the location was fabulous. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. It was exactly what we were looking for and more.
Looking forward to your next recommendation.
Sent by Ronan M
Cavan 08/06/2025
Mandy has been excellent to deal with while arranging our honeymoon. She was incredibly quick to respond to any queries we had. The myTC app is brilliant and it is so handy to have everything in one location. The way every part of the trip from flights to transfers to accommodation is broken down and explained is really helpful. We would definitely recommend to anyone looking to take the stress out of booking a honeymoon!
Sent by Orla Flannery
Galway 26/03/2025
I first heard about Mandy & Travel Counsellors on a podcast & started to follow her on Instagram. Mandy was brilliant from the very first phone call to when we came back from our honeymoon. So down to earth & very informative. She put our mind at ease about everything. The fact that we could contact her throughout our honeymoon if we needed to meant a lot.
We decided on a Caribbean cruise. Mandy took care of everything & sent us a lovely little surprise package just before our cruise!! It was a lovely touch & we were super excited.
We woke early the morning of our flight to discover our flight would be delayed for hours meaning we would miss our connecting flight also!! Panic set in, we weren't expecting that and didn't know what to do but we were contacted by Mandy & she was able to give us the information we needed & what to do. I don't know what we would have done without her to be honest! By 9am everything was sorted and we headed to security, grateful that we had booked our honeymoon with Mandy! It was our first cruise & the ship Mandy had booked us on was just wow. Everything on the ship was amazing. From our room to the food to the service, was outstanding. We explored the ports & made great memories. She was just brilliant from start to finish. A lovely down to earth lady, she clearly loves her job. Her service was phenomenal, and she's worth every penny. Book with Mandy you won't regret it!
Sent by Grainne Healy
Dublin 26/03/2025
This is our first experience with TC and would highly recommend. Mandy Walsh has been excellent & we’re very happy with the service we have received.
Sent by Nikki McMurray
Co Meath 26/03/2025
Mandy was fantastic in helping us plan our holiday. She responded quickly with a range of options that suited our budget and ideal location, taking all our requests into account. She was always available to answer questions and put our minds at ease. As first time visitors to Corfu, her travel knowledge was invaluable in helping us make the right choices. I highly recommend Mandy for any travel needs!
Sent by Rosaleen R
Co Meath 18/01/2025
Spoke with Mandy at 1pm in the day about a Christmas holiday in the sun-gave her details of dates we wanted to travel, where we would like to stay etc. She came back with a package later that day - flights & accommodation plus private car to transport us from airport to our accommodation and back. We confirmed we were happy to proceed and all was booked and confirmed within an hour!
All the travel and accommodation details were available immediately on my TC App account. Lovely lady to deal with, I would highly recommend Mandy to organise your holiday
Sent by Tracey W
Co Dublin 18/01/2025
Mandy is excellent at her job and goes above and beyond to book the perfect holiday for us. Mandy offers a personal service and I never have to worry about anything going wrong. Everyone needs a Mandy when it comes to holiday planning.
Sent by Michelle McH
Cavan 18/01/2025
Mandy responded to my query with travel options well outside of normal 9 to 5 working hours which went above and beyond. Gave me exactly what I asked for and answered any questions. I would highly recommend!
Sent by Sinead R
Mayo 18/01/2025
Mandy has been ace!
Very communicative, friendly and acted so speedy each time! Highly recommended & will definitely use her for future trips!
Sent by Jason Gorman
Co Meath 30/12/2024
I would highly recommend Mandy! She is excellent! Very fast at replying to questions, had everything booked within the space of a day to perfection. She’s amazing!
Sent by M Morrissey
Cork 01/12/2024
Our first cruise and both my wife and I could not get over the sheer professionalism of Mandy and all our worries dealt with in a very friendly way!
Sent by D O'Brien
Waterford 05/11/2024
I contacted Mandy a few weeks ago for the first time with regards to booking my honeymoon and nothing was any trouble as I was asking about a few destinations. In a matter of a couple of hours everything was sorted and honeymoon was booked.
Sent by C Keegan
Co Westmeath 23/10/2024
Mandy is always super at organising my trips away whether it be for family holidays or short breaks away I can always rely on Mandy.
Sent by R O'Neill
Co Meath 23/10/2024
Excellent service - Super efficient - Goes above and beyond to plan your trip!
Sent by E Ryan
Co Dublin 06/10/2024
Mandy and her team are efficient, responsive and knowledgeable. First class service all round.
Sent by Jessica Doherty
Dublin 22 06/10/2024
Mandy is amazing, since we booked our honeymoon with Mandy a few years ago we have booked multiple holidays through her since. We only booked next years trip last week with Mandy! We recommend Mandy to everyone! She is brilliant at her job and nothing is too much, very friendly and always sends us to the best places with the least amount of hassle, thanks Mandy for all your work x
Sent by S Carroll
Co Meath 06/10/2024
Mandy has been amazing helping us plan a trip for next year, I will definitely recommend her to anyone who wants to take the stress out of travel planning! 10/10
Sent by Sabrina Wilkins
Dublin 29/06/2024
We had the most amazing time in Bali. The country is stunning. We visited temples, Bali swings in the valley, monkey forest, washed, fed, and hugged an elephant and the most amazing sunsets! All accommodation was fab highly recommend. Thanks so much and we will be in touch with our next adventure.
Sent by Donna O'Reilly
Dublin 29/06/2024
A massive thank you for organising our holiday to Boston. Everything was just perfect. Hotel Yotel was just amazing. Absolutely loved it, our corner room had fabulous views. Boston itself is just gorgeous. Couldn't believe how relaxed it was. We packed a lot in over the 5 days. One of our top 3 holiday locations ever. Thank so much you again. Keep doing what you're doing.
Sent by Melissa Doohan
Donegal 03/04/2024
Mandy was extremely helpful in helping us decide on our honeymoon! We had changed our minds a few times but had given Mandy a budget and she has chosen the most perfect honeymoon for us and we cannot wait to go! Thank you so much for everything.
Sent by Sarah Gorman
Co. Laois 29/03/2024
I just wanted to say a massive thank you from myself and Ruairí for planning a fantastic honeymoon for us. We had an amazing time and everything was planned perfectly. We really appreciate all the work you put in to organising it and all of your advice along the way!
Sent by Roisin O'Keeffe
Wicklow 27/03/2024
Mandy, you made booking our honeymoon absolutely seamless and you gave us such amazing suggestions. We are so excited to get going!
Sent by Jacqueline Tynan
Co Laois 19/03/2024
I just want to let you know we had an amazing honeymoon. We loved every minute of it. All the hotels were beautiful and so much good choices it was great, and all transfers went smoothly. The safari really was a highlight, it was absolutely amazing, Pumba provided us with the best experience.
Thank you so much for your time and patience, you really took all the stress out of it!
Sent by Vera Toal
Dublin 19/03/2024
Thank you for the recommendation of Lagos as a Portuguese holiday location and also the Iberostar Hotel. Both were ideal for what we wanted/needed at this time. Lagos is a great town to be based near when exploring the Algarve with the help of a rental car, and the staff at the hotel were wonderful. Great service in a really nice hotel. The Junior Suite was definitely worth it for the view alone.
Sent by Sara Rogers
Co Meath 25/08/2023
Super quick and professional service. Love the easy pay system too!
Sent by Tracey Walker
Co Dublin 25/08/2023
Mandy is my go to person for booking a holiday. As always Mandy offers the personal touch which is rare to come by. Every little detail for holiday planning is sorted which takes the stress out of planning a holiday. I always say you get peace of mind with a holiday organised by Mandy. I can't wait for our first adventure to Asia. Everyone needs a Mandy when it comes to booking a holiday as she is simply the best.
Sent by Rachel Stanley
Wexford 10/08/2023
I would highly recommend Mandy to anyone planning their honeymoon! Nothing was any trouble and Mandy answered any queries very promptly! Can’t wait for our honeymoon!!!!
Sent by M O'Meara
Co Dublin 21/07/2023
Wonderful support, happy to tweak patiently and a SUPER personality.
Sent by Stephen Brady
Cavan 21/07/2023
I would consider myself a difficult person to please but I have to say the service Mandy is first class, not pushy and she knows the best spots and can offer that perfect service. I will always book through Mandy going forward. While on a trip to Vegas recently flights were delayed due to bad weather across the States, I needed to get home so Mandy rearranged the flights for me and we got home on time.
Sent by Adrian McCarey
Co Monaghan 17/06/2023
Mandy was extremely professional and helpful throughout our honeymoon booking process. Mandy was very quick in her responses and had fantastic suggestions for hotels and places to see. I would definitely recommend working with Mandy for future holiday bookings especially when your life is busy and you need someone you can rely on to make holiday planning a stress free process. The itinerary we received was easy to follow and well detailed, with inclusions such as hotel pick up times, drop off times and when to arrive at the airport. We hope we can avail of Mandy's services in the future as she can plan your holiday faster, stress free and at a better value with nothing left out. Thanks a million Mandy.
Sent by Kate McCarthy
Co Laois 15/06/2023
Mandy was amazing!! So easy to deal with…the easiest and most relaxing way to book a honeymoon! We cannot wait until November to live our dream in the Maldives!! Thanks so much Mandy!
Sent by Rioghnach O'Sullivan
Co Kildare 15/06/2023
Mandy is easily the best person to ask to create brilliant holidays. Love this lady and her enthusiasm, knowledge and perfection.
Sent by Ann McKeon
Co Meath 15/06/2023
I just want to thank you so much for organising our holiday at St. James Club, Antigua. It was the most amazing trip. The hotel and the location were just terrific and it was the best ever, from the moment we arrived until we left. The staff were so nice and the facilities were fantastic. It was like being in paradise. I cannot wait to go back next year!!!! Thanks again Mandy and I will be in touch soon.
Sent by Nicola Waldron
Co Westmeah 15/06/2023
I just wanted to reach out and say thank you so much for organising such an amazing honeymoon for us. I'm definitely converted to cruises now. Everything was just amazing and there's not a single thing I could fault. The transfer from airport to the ship was seamless. The Celebrity reps were waiting for us at the arrivals hall and from the word go they were all very friendly and couldn't do enough for you. On the ship, everything was super organised and the food onboard was top class. I actually couldn't get over the staff - everyone was so genuinely friendly and helpful. Equally when we arrived to Athens, our driver was waiting for us at the port and took us to the airport. The short flight was smooth sailing and our bags were off in no time. Again, our driver was waiting for us and took us to Domes Zeen Chania, which was worth every penny. Again, the staff were amazing and the semi-private pool was just as good as being private so it was a lovely peaceful setting for the 5 nights there.
Sent by Geraldine Devine
Co Meath 12/05/2023
Just wanted to say a huge “thank you” for organising our recent city break. It was such an enjoyable few days in a beautiful location. The weather was beautiful, exactly what we needed. I look forward to contacting you again to organise our next trip-either a trip to Nashville/ Toronto or a cruise. We have a big anniversary coming up next year which deserves a celebration. Once again, thank you for all your help, you run such a professional, efficient and dedicated business and I have no problem in spreading your name and advising people to use you for their trips.
Sent by Martin Grant
Co Louth 12/05/2023
Mandy we just want to say thanks a million for organising our honeymoon to Bali, Kuala Lumpur and the Maldives - looking back, words cannot describe how amazing the trip was. It was simply amazing - every resort was incredible, all the staff were so helpful and couldn't do enough for us. Kuramathi in the Maldives, with an overwater villa with a pool, was just so dreamy and a once in a lifetime bucket list experience. We cannot thank you enough for making it a reality and for looking after us so well. You made everything personal, seamless and hassle free. I know we were not the easiest of clients, so thanks for changing things for us as the world around us changed. We've recommended you to family and friends, and we look forward to booking our next trip with you.
Sent by Leanne Kavanagh
Co Kildare 12/05/2023
Mandy is amazing at what she does. I am so happy I came across her profile and booked my honeymoon with her. I have booked three trips with Mandy and always feel like I'm in safe hands and when it came to travelling during Covid she kept us well informed. I wouldn't want to book a holiday with anyone else!
Sent by Margaret Donnellan
Co Meath 12/05/2023
I just wanted to say a massive thank you. We had the most incredible trip! Your attention to detail, prompt replies to queries and emails was beyond my expectations. I will be in contact again soon.
Sent by Ciara Ryan
Co Meath 12/05/2023
Mandy was so helpful from our very first contact with her. She organised the trip we wanted and any amendments we requested were done in an instant - delighted we went with Mandy to book our honeymoon!
Sent by Niamh Doyle
Dublin 6 12/05/2023
Mandy is a true professional who is a credit to the travel industry. She is so knowledgeable and in over 10 years booking with her, she has never steered or sailed us wrong. We would never consider booking with anyone else but Mandy!
Sent by Laura O'Reilly
Dublin 24 12/05/2023
We had to rearrange our honeymoon so many times. We were totally clueless as to where to go this year as family life changed for us. Mandy was amazing, she kept adapting to our every changing needs and was always so fast at responding to us. We now have the perfect honeymoon for us to look forward to in September
Sent by Anthony Collins
Co Dublin 12/05/2023
Mandy was fantastic, came up with a great solution to a complicated itinerary!
Sent by Sinead Gorman
Co Meath 12/05/2023
Mandy Walsh has been fantastic from day 1. Mandy removes all the stress involved when booking a holiday even down to the destination. The communication has been amazing and so reassuring. I will definitely recommend Mandy to my family and friends and I will go to Mandy for any future holidays I want to go on.
Sent by Lesley Edmonds
Co Meath 12/05/2023
Fantastic service attention to every detail taken by Mandy and her team.
Sent by Nathan Conroy
Co Monaghan 12/05/2023
First of all, I just want to say we got home safe and sound from our honeymoon to Thailand. We both want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we had the trip of a lifetime. We had an amazing time. From Aonang, Island hopping, to Elephant Hills, and Khao Sok National Park, to Kalima to finally Bangkoks chaos... it was a trip of a lifetime that was badly needed. I just want to thank you for your professionalism, support and for making the trip so stress free and amazing for us. We made lots of memories and took plenty of photographs to cherish and to show our little lady (who now wants to go to Thailand and get a pet Elephant). Thanks so much again, hopefully be in touch with you again down the line for another break away. Ps. The myTC app was so handy!
Sent by Gillian Hanbury
Dublin15 12/05/2023
I really did not know where to start when it came to organising our trip to Iceland and from the minute I contacted you, it became so straightforward. We had the most amazing break, and everything was seamless. We enjoyed every minute of every day and have made memories that will last a lifetime. Thanks for your advice and for being contactable when we were there, it was so so appreciated. Best wishes for this travel year and look forward to crossing paths again soon.
Sent by Jennifer Corcoran
Co Kildare 12/05/2023
Mandy is a true professional! She is so efficient, reliable, knowledgeable & easy to deal with. I have gone on to recommend her to several of my friends and family.
Sent by Susan Corcoran
Co Wicklow 12/05/2023
I contacted Mandy to get some options for our Honeymoon. Having postponed 3 times due to Covid, we found that our original HM plan would now cost triple what we were quoted 3 years ago. When I spoke to Mandy about what options we would like and other ones we wanted to consider, she just got our vision straight away. First we ruled out some destinations based on time of the year there etc, no it's not always sunny like on Instagram. But having Mandy's expert knowledge meant we could make those decisions easier and not waste time on the what ifs! Her ability to really know what it is you want amazes me and within no time we had our dream itinerary ready to book that worked really well for our budget. Mandy was very thorough with the itineraries, giving us an animating visual of what it was we were booking and her level of detail and the personal touch that she puts into the itineraries when sending is next level. We are so excited for the Honeymoon now. If you are booking any type of holiday, get in touch with her!! You won't be disappointed!
Sent by Kate McCarthy
Co Laois 12/05/2023
Mandy was amazing!! So easy to deal with…the easiest and most relaxing way to book a honeymoon! We cannot wait until November to live our dream in the Maldives!! Thanks so much Mandy!
Sent by Marie Smyth
Meath 12/05/2023
Mandy is just so amazing! I found booking our honeymoon with Mandy so stress free and simple. Mandy looked after everything for us and I’ve no worries at all regarding the trip. I have full faith that it’s going to be fabulous! Roll on January 2024. Thank you Mandy for being so efficient and helpful. I’ve already recommended Mandy to so many people!
Sent by Patricia Derwin
Co Wexford 26/02/2020
I have had a great experience using Travel Counsellor Mandy Walsh. She is very attentive, informative and friendly. I would definitely recommend Mandy to my friends, colleagues and family.
Sent by Ian Armstrong
Co Kildare 24/02/2020
Have used Mandy for 10 years now and have never had a single problem and she always goes above and beyond for our holidays!
Sent by G Coffey
Co Meath 23/02/2020
Thanks so much Mandy you’ve been amazing and so patient with my numerous questions about our honeymoon Couldn’t be happier !!
Sent by Elizabeth O'Loughlin
Co Meath 12/02/2020
Wonderful service. Friendly and experienced. Extremely efficient & wonderful personal touches!
Thanks Mandy will be in touch again really soon
Sent by Mark Tallon
Marino, Dublin 3 11/02/2020
3rd time having Mandy book my holiday, she hasn't let me down. It makes the trip so relaxed when you can depend on Mandy. Thanks Mandy!
Sent by Mark McCormack
Navan, Co Meath 05/02/2020
Mandy was very attentive and looked after us very well. Would 100% recommend. Took the stress out of planning the honeymoon.
Sent by Nicola Bradshaw
Donore, Co Meath 05/02/2020
Mandy is so helpful with amazing attention to detail. She is always available for any question and change. Great ideas and very trustworthy and an amazing travel agent!
Sent by Marian O'Dwyer
Co Dublin 05/02/2020
Mandy Walsh has been extremely supportive,very informative and most helpful and pleasant.I look forward to continued communication with regards my trip.
Sent by Trina Briody
Co Westmeath 25/01/2020
Mandy is AMAZING I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. The little details like the beautiful Thank You card I received after booking a holiday with her, to the fast and efficient service, quick replies to emails and queries. She is fantastic and I have already told me friends about her. Thanks Mandy!!
Sent by Fiana McMorrow
Co Kildare 12/12/2019
I have never used a Travel Counsellor before but experience was first rate - it took all the hassle and anxiety out of booking a holiday as could rely on first-hand experience of Mandy.
Sent by Roy White
Co Meath 12/12/2019
Mandy was so helpful and any questions we had she answered in great detail. She is unreal with everything to date!
Sent by Michael Whitney
Dublin 4 14/11/2019
Excellent support. Highly recommended - a trusted advisor!
Sent by Claire Egginton
Co Kildare 14/11/2019
Mandy has been brilliant to work with, her responses were always so quick and informative. She listened to what we wanted and provided some amazing options, it’s been a really personable experience and we are so excited for our honeymoon! Thanks again Mandy!
Sent by Lynda Halpin
Co Dublin 12/11/2019
Love booking with Mandy, always such a personal service and I never have any worries travelling!
Sent by Mark Nugent
Co. Dublin 11/11/2019
Would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Mandy. She always ensures a really personal holiday totally suited to our family's tastes, needs and requirements and is always contactable should you need anything more.
Sent by Tracey Walker
Co Dublin 11/11/2019
Mandy is amazing, she knows what we like and does a great job of tailoring a holiday that suits us. Any queries and she is always there. I love the personal touch!
Sent by Danielle Dubois
Cork 24/10/2019
We booked our honeymoon with Mandy Walsh and she could not have been more helpful. After our initial call to see what type of honeymoon we were after she had the whole thing organised for us by the end of the day and we were ready to book the next day! She couldn’t have done anymore for us and was a pleasure to deal with.
Sent by Ciara Hamilton
Kildare 22/10/2019
We just want to thank Mandy so much for all her hard work and help. Every step of our trip went with such ease it felt effortless. Our hotels were ideal at every location for what we wanted and needed. All transfers were there waiting for us at every point. Any question we had along the way from initially booking and to when we were travelling, Mandy was quick to answer and reassure us. She really made our honeymoon magical. Thank you so very much. We will definitely come to Mandy for any future travels and have already passed her name on to our friends who are looking into trips themselves.
Sent by G Devine
Meath 14/10/2019
It was the most efficient service ever received from any travel company. I would recommend Mandy Walsh to anyone intending to travel. I will definitely use her in the future. She secured everything I asked for down to the smallest detail and even more that I didn’t think off!
Sent by V. Byrne
Meath 12/10/2019
Mandy’s response was super quick and the turn around time in emails and getting me sorted was amazing! It took all the stress and hassle out of booking and I could trust in her knowledge and experience. Definitely hooked on the Travel Counsellors experience!
Sent by Sarah Joyce
Dublin 24 09/10/2019
We are well and truly settled back in now after our amazing honeymoon that we booked with Mandy. At the start of our planning we were quite lost and unsure where to go, Mandy was so helpful in giving us so many different options and experiences. Ultimately we were really happy with our choice of Cancun but all Mandy's work and planning was the icing on the cake. Having everything organised for us was just amazing. Not having to worry about transfers or making sure the hotel knew we were honeymooners, it was all already done. We were treated like royalty! The TC app is really useful as you don't need internet to view your itinerary. It also made the payment process very simple. Overall it was an amazing trip, one we will remember for ever and we will definitely be using Mandy's services again!
Sent by Desmond Bradley
Co Dublin 02/09/2019
Well what can I say, as usual Mandy you surpassed yourself....The hotel was fabulous- the room, food, location- everything. Valletta was great. We loved it, thanks very much Mandy!
Sent by Eileen Newman
Co Offaly 18/07/2019
As usual last minute it’s left up to me to organize something for my husband's set holidays from work, I couldn’t get a straight answer from him regarding staying in Ireland or where he would like and I was asking around myself but didn’t know where to start in booking online. I rang a couple of travel agents and they didn’t sound too enthusiastic as a result I wasn’t feeling confident. I remembered Mandy from booking a couple of years previously and I left a voicemail. Within hours she had emailed options and a decision was made just like that. It’s worth so much to have someone who is confident at what they do, accessible & enthusiastic. I really appreciate your service Mandy thank you!
Sent by Mark Tallon
Co Dublin 18/07/2019
The best experience and holiday I ever had and Mandy organised the whole thing. It was a long trip almost 6 weeks with 9 flights, 5 hotels, transfers and car hire. Everything went like clock work! She kept in touch once a week to make sure everything was ok and to see if she could do anything else for me. I have already booked my next trip with her and she is working on another long for me next year. All in all she gets top marks from me and in my job where I meet a lot of people I would say most of my customers have heard me praise Mandy Walsh. Once again Mandy, Sharon and I thank you so much for making our trip so effortless and we look forward to our next adventure!
Sent by Lisa Dolan
Co Cavan 27/06/2019
Mandy is a very friendly and approachable and has helped me on more than one occasion. I have no problem in recommending her to friends and family as she is fantastic at her job!
Sent by Sarah Gorey
Co Kildare 21/06/2019
Mandy is so helpful and really makes sure you're experience is as tailored and personal as possible. You can tell she loves her job and has a real passion for travel herself.
Sent by Miriam Morris
Co Meath 19/06/2019
I found my dealings with Mandy to be very positive. She has been helpful and accessible anytime I have contacted her. Mandy has returned my calls and dealt promptly with any queries I have had. I found her to be professional and would recommend her service to others. Thank you for all your help Mandy!
Sent by Johanna Farrell
Co Westmeath 13/06/2019
Mandy is super efficient and extremely easy to deal with and she listens which is very important .
Sent by Sinead Brennan
Kilkenny 13/06/2019
I have to say dealing with Mandy was a pleasure. Nothing was a problem and she was able to find a solution for anything I asked her. Only for Mandy we wouldn't be travelling on our fabulous honeymoon. And when Mandy realised Paul's name was Michael on his passport she got it sorted no problem and she didn't make a thing of it. So without a shadow of a doubt I would highly recommend Mandy. We can't wait for our honeymoon now. Thanks again Mandy!
Sent by Ella Morgan
Waterford 08/04/2019
Mandy has provided an excellent service. She is professional, helpful and efficient. I would highly recommend her!!
Sent by Aoife Palmer
Co Kildare 27/02/2019
We will definitely be recommending Mandy to everyone! Wonderful service, very friendly and knowledgeable.Took away all the stress of booking our honeymoon!
Sent by Sarah Joyce
Dublin 24 25/02/2019
Mandy was more than helpful. She was so patient with us and listened to exactly what we asked for. When we finally came to a decision she had our honeymoon booked in no time at all. She kept us updated with flight information and kept in contact throughout the booking. We will definitely be booking with her again!
Sent by Kate Dunne
Co Kildare 25/02/2019
Mandy is great to work with and very understanding. I would recommend her services to anyone and will be back for advice in the future.
Sent by Karen Lenihan
Cork 01/02/2019
I had been in contact with a few travel agents regarding my honeymoon but nobody could grasp what we wanted. The process with Mandy was seamless, she understood what we wanted straight away. Thank you!
Sent by Maria Bissett
Co Wicklow 24/01/2019
Mandy is extremely helpful and informative and patient with all my queries, we have booked many trips with her, including our honeymoon, I would highly recommend her.
Sent by Diarmuid O'Byrne
Meath 21/01/2019
Mandy goes above and beyond every time. Mandy would never let you down and always delivers what you want.
Sent by Shauna O'Reilly
Dublin 14 19/01/2019
Mandy was absolutely incredible. We had no idea where to even begin with planning our holiday or even where we were going to go. She took the few ideas I gave her about what we wanted and came back to me with the holiday of our dreams. We’re so excited for our trip and can’t thank Mandy enough.
Sent by Kevin Smith
Finglas 15/01/2019
Thank you so much for making this whole process not only easy, but fun. We really appreciate your patience too, I know we asked about a million questions and you were there every step of the way with us. Kevin & Colum
Sent by Nicola Bradshaw
Meath 20/12/2018
Over the last 11 years I have had many dealings with Mandy & I can honestly say she deserves a knighthood for all she deals with on a daily basis, she is a saint. From booking the Weddingmoon of our dreams almost 10 years ago to now booking my dream family holiday for this coming April & several holidays for myself, family & friends - I honestly can't fault her in any way & will continue to recommend Mandy time & time again.
Sent by Michael Whitney
31/10/2018
Mandy is excellent, I am delighted with the service and advice, I really appreciate her knowledge and experience, she is highly responsive and focused on delivering excellent service.
Sent by Geraldine Cleary
Tipperary 04/10/2018
I love the personel service. Mandy is super to deal with. Will be reccomending her too everyone. Used Mandys services last may and am back again. Thank you Mandy!
Sent by Deborah Serouti
Meath 27/06/2018
Dealing with Mandy from TC's I always know we are in good hands and we get as excited about how our holiday as we know how it will WOW us more than we imagined.. its not just booking a holiday she is booking our special moments we get to spend together as a family and we are never disappointed. Always a pleasure!
Sent by Rita McDonnell
Dublin 18/04/2018
Great help, personalised touch wth the card which I loved! Great customer service...will definitely be using again!
Sent by Yvonne Harrison
Clare 13/03/2018
Mandy is a pleasure to deal with and I highly recommend her, the cruise we have booked with her is our dream holiday for our very special 25th wedding anniversary and I know we won't be disappointed!
Sent by Natasha Nolan
Meath 12/02/2018
Mandy, Thank you as always for your all your help and for knowing our mind before we do! How do you do it? It is truly why you are top of your game, as always...and why we get you to spoil us and look after us like royalty....you make booking a holiday so much fun...You are the best...we love you! The Powdos
Sent by Gemma Fitzpatrick
Cavan 29/09/2017
Thank you so much Mandy for making our honeymoon so special and you made our kids dreams come true. Such an amazing holiday even from the apartment, you made sure it met all our needs. Thanks so much, will be booking with you in the future. Gemma x
Sent by O'Connor
Co.Meath 30/08/2017
We just would like to thank you so much for everything, we had an absolutely amazing time in Bali. Everything ran so smoothly, every pick up, collection, ferry, etc, it was all well organised and it took away so much stress. Our hotels were simply out of this world. We even got an upgrade in Hotel Ombak Sunset on Gili T!! We had such an unbelievable time, truly a holiday to remember! Thanks again for everything & we will chat to you again soon.
Sent by Gerry Moan
Dublin 21/03/2017
Mandy is just brilliant, juggling, finding value, accommodating last minutes changes, couldn't be better.
Sent by Dan & Kadi
Co. Kildare 22/02/2017
I had my honeymoon organised with Mandy and it was a fantastic experience, not only the trip itself, but the whole process, bookings, back and forth requests. Mandy is an absolute legend. Appreciate her so much that we are already booking our second holiday with her.
Sent by David Naughton
Meath 25/01/2017
Couldn't recommend Mandy Walsh enough, such a lovely personal experience we had when booking our honeymoon. She made it feel so exciting and nothing was a problem. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family.
Sent by Marie Caul
Co. Meath 23/01/2017
Would highly recommend Mandy. Her service was fantastic and answered my questions promptly without issue and tailored our honeymoon to suit us.
Sent by Thomas Curtis
Co. Meath 23/01/2017
I have been dealing with Mandy for 10 years now and have always been delighted to recommend her to family, friends and work colleagues.
Sent by Natasha Nolan
Meath 23/06/2016
We couldn't wait to book our holiday again with Mandy this year. We gave her our brief, our dates and our budget and she came back with brilliant options knowing exactly what we wanted. From start to finish I knew we were in expert hands, her attention to detail and her absolute charming manner left me with no doubt we were going to have a top notch family holiday. I couldn't recommend Mandy enough. We love her.
Sent by Paul Keegan
Trim 22/06/2016
Organised our honeymoon from start to finish. We had loads on our plate with the wedding so it was good to have Mandy take this layer of stress out of the equation for us. Will definitely be using her services again.
Sent by Edwin Carolan
Trim 21/06/2016
I cannot recommend Mandy highly enough, we booked a holiday to Thailand last year and our honeymoon to Mexico this year and couldn't be happier with every aspect of both. Mandy is a complete professional at what she does while still maintaining the personal touch that is so hard to find with other travel agents.
Sent by Hicham Serouti
Meath 06/02/2016
I can’t speak highly enough about the exceptional, personal service we received from Travel Counsellor Mandy Walsh, unique listening skills about what is required, provides exceptional suggestions factoring the ideal destination with the budget set for the trip and all done efficiently and professionally. we received constant follow-up before, during and after the trip to ensure full satisfaction, We are incredibly grateful for the level of service received and will have no problem recommending Travel Counsellor Mandy Walsh to anyone looking for exceptional services,....
Sent by Joe O Reilly
Dublin 06/02/2016
This is my first time arranging a holiday with Mandy. She was recommended to me by a friend and I must say she's been fantastic. From the outset there's been the utmost care taken to make sure we have the holiday we wanted. From the flight times to the hotel rooms everything has been perfectly planned. Also the personal touch of a thank you card from Mandy for booking with her just add to the experience. I will definitely be booking through Mandy again and also telling friends and family. Thanks again.
Sent by Eoin Fox
Dublin 13/01/2016
I had the great fortune to be recommended Mandy Walsh, of Travel Counsellors, by a friend. Up until that point I had become frustrated with the large travel agencies while trying to book my honeymoon. From the moment I contacted Mandy, she was very approachable and professional. She was very patient with us as we tried to finalise the details of our honeymoon.
Any options we were thinking about, Mandy promptly priced them for us and made the whole process very easy and quick. Furthermore, the quotes were always better than what other agencies had quoted us. I would recommend Mandy Walsh to any couple looking for a great personal service while booking their honeymoon!
Sent by Ann McKeon
Kildare 09/10/2015
The service I received was excellent as always. It makes going on holidays so easy as Mandy does everything for you. I will continue to book holidays with Mandy and highly recommend her to my friends and family.
Sent by Eddie Nolan
Leixlip 10/10/2014
Mandy has assisted me in booking a couple of holidays, a cruise and a 4 day city break. I found her most efficient and courteous and intend to utilise her expertise in the future. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
Sent by Kenneth Power
Mountbellew Co Galway 10/10/2014
After using the great advice and services of Mandy for the last 4 years, going on holiday has now become a great experience containing the best locations and top class hotels and all at the greatest of value. I don't even bother ringing anyone else, it's right to Mandy. Thanks for everything
Sent by Bernadette McKeever
Navan 08/10/2014
We have booked our last three family holidays with Mandy and would highly recommend her. She is extremely helpful and nothing is too much trouble for her.
She has lots of experience and will give you ideas about different aspects to your holiday that would suit you best. We are always happy and reassured when Mandy books our holiday.
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Sent by Barbara Brown
Dublin 07/10/2014
Having been a customer of Mandy's for a number of years, I have no hesitation in recommending her. She takes care of all travel needs, and her recommendations are always great. Whether it was a week in the Canaries, or a weekend trip to Europe, I have gone knowing the hotel will be affordable, and suit my needs.
I have booked a long break in Thailand next year with her, even persuading my friends to go with her rather than a high street agent. I find it's more personable, and I know she will not let me down. She always provides a number of options, so I don't feel pressurised to go to any one place, and there is always something to suit my budget.
Sent by Lynda Halpin
Dublin 07/10/2014
We have used Mandy to book our family holiday for the past 16 years. We have had some amazing holidays from Disney World , Disneyland Paris, Rome, Gran Canaria ( more than once), Portugal, Spain to name just a few. Next year Vegas and Mexico, we cant wait!!! Can't fault one bit of the service , with Mandy it is PERSONAL.
Sent by Martin Tuohy
Athlone 17/04/2014
Mandy booked us a 10 night stay in USA taking in New York, Boston and Washington. It was the best service we ever got. The places she booked were much better that what we expected. All things ran like clock work between flights, hotels (which were fab) trains and pick ups. We would highly recommend Mandy; she is polite, helpful and gives you more than you ask. Thanks Mandy we will be in touch soon
Sent by Sarah Curtin
Dublin 17/04/2014
We had the most amazing honeymoon organized by Mandy. She arranged flights for us that 2 other travel companies had told us were not possible (we fit in a lot of destinations) and they didn't cost the earth. Even when our travel plans changed at the last minute one phone call to Mandy sorted everything out! The accommodation she arranged was second to none, I couldn't fault any one of the hotels / apartments that she had booked for us. We have not stopped recommending Mandy and the amazing service she provides since we got back!
Sent by Karen Gaffney
Summerhill 15/04/2014
I booked for 26 of my family to go to Zakynthos through Mandy in Travel Counsellors. Mandy was able to satisfy all our different requests. Then Thomas Cook pulled out of Ireland and scuppered our plans by cancelling our flights. This meant that 60,000 other holiday makers who had booked with Thomas Cook were also on the market looking for holidays. That is when Mandy really went to work. She was fantastic. Within hours of the Cooks news breaking she was on the case. Rebooking and changing flights to ensure that we could all get to the town we wanted to stay in and getting accommodation sorted again for everyone. We would all have no hesitation in recommending Mandy. She is a complete professional, always at the end of the phone, always has a smile and is a pleasure to deal with. Many thanks.
Sent by Gordon Flood
Trim 15/04/2014
Mandy is always a great help. We wanted to organise a trip to Portugal to the World Rally Championship; 3 of us were travelling from Dublin and one from the UK. Mandy organised the apartment for the weekend, and also flights. Everything was, as always, perfect. Thank you Mandy for yet another seamless trip!
Sent by Amie McCormack
Summerhill Co. Meath 14/04/2014
Myself and 9 friends decided to plan a ski trip but trouble was, we didn't know where to start! Some of us were beginners and some more experienced and we hadn't a clue where to go that would suit us all. I got in touch with Mandy and from then on everything just went perfect! Mandy had a group booking to Andorra that she joined us in on. From the minute the holiday started to landing back in Dublin a week later was just a holiday full of fun! From the beautiful 4 star St.Gothard Hotel to the most amazing views from the slopes in Arinsal and to the craic of the Apres Ski the holiday had everything for everyone! It suited all our skiers and everyone had a ball. There was even themed nights and different activities such as Sledging on the slopes to a bar crawl organised for us. We cant thank Mandy enough for a wonderful, fun and well organised holiday! We will definitely be taking part in next years ski trip!
Thanks again, from all the gang! :)
Sent by Gordon O Rourke
Galway 06/06/2013
We got in touch with Mandy looking for help with booking our Honeymoon, She was of great help form the start and took on board what we wanted and within the week she had our honeymoon booked, she did all the work and got us a great package. Would highly recommend her.
Sent by Marlena Porter-lynch
Mountnugent 30/05/2013
Mandy, as always was fast, focused and professional. I have used Mandy's expertise on a number of occasions now and have recommended her to many friends and family members who have also availed of her services. I will continue to have Mandy as my Travel Counsellor in the future and recommend her to friends.
Sent by Robert Lynch
Trim 29/05/2013
If you're looking to go somewhere in the world for a special holiday but you're not sure where to go or to how to even start, then talk to Mandy. We went to Mandy with ideas for a honeymoon and she made it a simple choice for us. We had lots of queries and wanted to make lots of changes and Mandy was always there, day and night, to help us. She has the patience of a saint! Highly recommended!
Sent by Justin Whyte
Galway 27/05/2013
From the minute we met Mandy she was friendly and helpful. When trying to plan our trip she has excellent ideas and knowledge of the area, She kept us up to date with all arrangements and was always contactable which was great. We have been on a lot of trips and even though this is the most detailed holiday there was never any stress and the finished trip looks amazing all thanks to Mandy
Sent by Nicki & Austin Bradshaw
Donore Co Meath 26/05/2013
Mandy planned and organised my weddingmoon in Cancun Sept 2009 and I could not praise her knowledge, kindness and patience enough. Over the 2 years of planning I changed location, dates and numbers many times and Mandy was always her cheerful wonderful self. I was a Bridzilla & Mandy was always there to calm me down and sort EVERYTHING. She is nothing short of AMAZING and I have just booked my family holiday with her in 2013!
Sent by Sean Delmar
Dublin 24/05/2013
As President of The Irish kennel Club I have to travel a lot worldwide. The destinations can be very diverse with the arrangements very specific. I found Mandy Walsh very quick to respond initially and very good to follow up.The results are always accurate and budget concious and I get a good feeling of control once I give her a task.
Sent by P.J. Steele
Naas 24/05/2013
I have been dealing with Mandy for the last 6 years since she first started with Travel Counsellors and I find the service and attention to detail excellent.
She has always time to search for the holiday package that suits me.
The holiday packages that we have been on in the past have always been excellent.
I have no hesitation in recommending Mandy to anybody for an excellent holiday.
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What's not to love about an invite from Visit USA & Meet Boston to spend a glorious 48 hours in Boston!
Boston is a beautiful and vibrant city steeped in revolutionary history what is such an easy place to navigate by foot. We stayed in the Seaport Bay area in the quirky Vibe hotel. Seaport is probably one of the newest neighbourhoods where old warehouses and industrial units have been converted
There is simply no better feeling than some Caribbean sunshine on your bones in December (especially when everyone at home is battling Storm Darragh) and did I feel guilty - not a bit! We flew Economy Delight with Virgin Atlantic via Heathrow and 9 hours later arrived arrived to a very balmy evening in St Lucia. Virgin Atlantic offerings include Business Class or as its known with Virgin Atlantic-
There are DREAM adventures and then there is an adventure to Kruger and words alone can never do it justice. There is something you take away from a safari trip that never leaves you. From the moment you arrive at Hoedsprit Airport in Kruger which is just minutes from the entrance to Kapama Private Game Reserve, the WOW factor begins as we headed to the luxurious River Lodge. With breakfast, lunch
To be exclusively invited onboard Silversea's second Nova class ship, the Silver Ray is something I will never take for granted. Silver Ray mirrors every aspect of her sister ship, Silver Nova, including an extraordinary use of glass in both public areas and in suite for uninterrupted views wherever you are. What’s more, Silver Ray is one of the most spacious ships ever built, offering an exceptio
We do love an auld musical or two at our house so when I suggested to Ella, we should go to Greece this summer she asked could we do the islands where they made Mamma Mia - okay so let's do this. As there are no direct flights to Skiathos from Ireland we flew to Gatwick and onwards to Skiathos - other options include via Manchester or even via Athens and then get the ferry over.
Even the arrival
With luxury holiday & honeymoon enquiries and bookings at an all-time high I said I would take some time to wrote up a little update that might help those starting out on their Honeymoon planning journey or even that once off Roundy Birthday or Anniversary Escape with all the WOW Factor!
Firstly, a little about me, with over 30 years of experience in the Irish Travel Trade and over 20 of these sp
So, if you are a new or even an old follower of mine you will know that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the beach and especially the Maldives - I am possibly a little obsessed but the beach is my thing. After a very quick familiarisation trip to the Maldives in 2017 I have always wanted to return so when the opportunity arose in 2022, I couldn't resist. I travelled with my sister on Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
It is not very often I return to a destination twice – with such an amazing world out there and a bucket list as long as my arm but I was very excited to be invited back to Dubai for our Travel Counsellors Gold Conference 2022. My last trip to Dubai was 2011 so I was looking forward to witness some of the ever-evolving changes that have occurred.
We stayed at the new Caesars Palace Dubai, not as
WOW what an amazing Bucket List adventure - Barbados, Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis, St Vincents & the Grenadines, Dominica, St Lucia and back to Barbados all ticked off whilst cruising the Caribbean on Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas for 7 glorious nights. Without going into every detail I do think my photos alone sums it up, especially, when you send home photos and your Mam says "WOW I alway
So to say I was beyond excited was an understatement. With literally a couple of weeks notice we as Travel Counsellors Ireland kindly received a fabulous invitation from NCL Cruises to come onboard NCL Epic and sail from Barcelona to Sardinia as a guest on their inaugural Return to Seas sailing.
I flew from Dublin to Barcelona with Ryanair from T1 and returned from Barcelona with Aer Lingus into
There is no better getaway than with your ‘bridies’, your ‘squad’, your ‘besties’, whatever you call your gang a weekend away with the girls is the BEST tonic ever. And after the last 12 weeks of home schooling, working from home, house & garden maintenance, constantly cooking or baking – the work load has seemed endless and we will savour every second together the next time we get to travel. Over
When I originally wrote this in April 2020 never in my wildest dreams did I think in Dec 2021 would this 'pandemic' still be a part of our lives so I am again sending out a message of support again to all Brides & Grooms who have had to postpone their Wedding Day's due to social distancing and thus meaning their honeymoon was more than likely postponed too, but to everyone with a LOVE for travel a
Yes I know we have heard it over and over again but it seems Iceland is on so many people's bucket list. I headed off this weekend with my fabulous Mam and WOW it was an incredible weekend and exceeded all my expectations. With daily direct flights from Dublin to Reyjkavik it's the perfect choice for a 3 or 4 night escape. We had everything pre-arranged which meant a seamless weekend of activity a
WOW what an amazing four days I have just had in Mauritius. We flew via Dubai with Emirates but there are plenty of good options with various airlines.
We stayed in the very beautiful Trou aux Biches one of the eight Beachcomber Resorts on the island. Situated in the North West of the island on the whitest sandy beach. It feels like paradise from the moment you arrive into the beautiful reception
Over the years I have been a seasoned traveller to the much-loved country of Turkey. However, the infamous city of Istanbul, where Europe and Asia magically meet over the Bosphorus Strait had escaped me. So, when the opportunity arose to visit Istanbul I jumped at the chance.
The list of inspiring attractions in Istanbul is endless - the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Soph
Well if you follow my blogs you will know that I did NYC last year with a group of fantastic & bubbly ladies so as this years trip was ruled by the plans of a 12 year old a VERY different few days in New York lay ahead of me! It was far from Rooftop bars, delicious cocktails & late night banter in bars and more about cupcakes, candy stores and sports stores galore, but never the less New York was
Your honeymoon should be one of the most memorable and magical trips you take. Just like your wedding day reflects your personality, I believe that your honeymoon should too!
Here are some of my top tips for booking your Honeymoon.
1. What are the benefits of booking with a Travel Counsellor like yourself?
I have over 30 years of experience and pride myself on delivering an excellent level of p
Our very comfortable 13-hour flight took us via the Maldives to Colombo. The views over the Atolls of the Maldives were breath-taking and I even made a pact with myself to get back there - which I did but that's another day's blog. After a very short transfer our first night took us to the 4 Star Jetwing Blue Hotel on Negombo Beach. Very large and rustic rooms perfect for that traveller that wishe
Without a shadow of a doubt the Seychelles is the most beautiful destination I ever had the privilege to visit. It was simply 'heaven on earth' and honestly took my breath away each and every day.
The Seychelles is made up of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. We started our adventure by landing in Mahe International Airport and headed straight to the island of Silhouette to stay in the Hilton Se
Incredible India really says it all! The sights, the smells, the sounds. I honestly will never ever forget India!
After a late arrival in the capital city of India, New Delhi and an overnight in the sleek and modern Le Meridian we enjoyed an informative introduction on India from the ground handlers Travelite. Our itinerary was North India - The Golden Triangle. Delhi to Jaipur via Neemrana, an
There are once in a life time adventures and my trip to the Serengeti was that for sure. We flew with Qatar Airways via Doha to Kilimanjaro who were just top class. A quick stop in Arusha for one night to break up the journey and then the 'real' adventure began. Arusha is a very small rural airport that serves the Serengeti area, and this is where we boarded our light aircraft for an exciting shor
Well it has been almost 10 years since I last visited New York so a trip back was well overdue and what a better way than to revisit the awesome 'city that never sleeps' with five other larger than life and fun loving ladies. So how much can you possibly pack into 72 hours in New York?
* Times Square
* Broadway
* Little Italy - so many charming and authentic Italian eateries with gingham tabl
Of all the blogs I have written over the years this one worried me the most, and only because I am afraid it won’t do the Maldives and the stunning island resorts of Kuramathi and Kandolhu justice.
Everyone has a dream destination and the Maldives has been mine for a very, very long time and by no means did it disappoint. If anything, it was everything I wished it would be and more.
We fle
Well this adventure started with Virgin Airlines, travelling in Premium Economy in the Upper Deck - it was a lovely experience to say the least. This year’s venue for Travel Counsellors Gold Conference 2017 was the Half Moon Resort – Montego Bay in Jamaica which is a destination in itself, set on 44 acres with 2 miles of beachfront.
Our accommodation for the weekend were the Royal Villas. Thes
It has been a few years since my last ski trip so myself and a very excited group of beginners headed to Austria for a week on the slopes. I love organising group travel and have arranged some fabulous groups over the years of various sizes – one year I had 44 people that went skiing to Vale Thorens in France and now repeatedly travel with me.
I also love travelling with a group and especially
Myself and 24 of my TC colleagues headed to beautiful Barbados for a fun filled familiarisation trip. We flew via Gatwick to Bridgetown with British Airways. I was extremely lucky to experience World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) on the outbound and Club Class (Business Class) on the return.
Our hotel visits began with 2 nights at the 4 Star Turtle Beach Resort, an all-inclusive resort on t
Rome, Italy’s capital, is a very beautiful, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of amazing art, architecture and culture. Ancient ruins such as the Colosseum brought me straight back to my school days when I learned about the power of the former Roman Empire.
The Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, has St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house masterp
I am extremely lucky to get some amazing opportunities as a Travel Counsellor and so delighted to have been invited to the launch and inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean's first Quantum class ship Quantum of the Seas and boy when they say GO EXTRAORDINARY they certainly mean it. To say I was blown away was an understatement.
From the offset we were WOW'd - from the initial boarding which is d
Well, when your trip begins with Business Class flights with Etihad via Abu Dhabi it can be nothing but WOW. I headed off with three of my colleagues to travel to one of the world’s most vibrant and exotic cities, Hong Kong. Home to the spectacular Victoria Harbour and boasting a gastronomic and cultural scene with something to astound any visitor.
We spent four nights at the illustrious Cordi
What a fabulous January weekend I had in Krakow! Although I’ve been working in travel for more than 21 years, I am ashamed to say that I haven’t been on many city breaks. However, after this exciting weekend I think that’s about to change.
My friends and I headed off to Krakow and our first stop was to Wieliczka Salt Mine; one of the oldest salt mines in Europe. Its carvings of fabulous figure
To say we were excited about this adventure is an understatement but personally as a Mammy I was also a little anxious too with the flights being so long but I need not have been worried at all. We flew British Airways via Heathrow into San Francisco and out of LA and with the excellent transition of terminals now and the on-board entertainment it was ‘plane’ sailing as they say. We stayed with fr
I didn’t realise when I booked this exciting trip that the night before I would be filled with such nervous trepidation. Over the previous months so many people had said it was something they had to do on their ‘Bucket List’. It was never on mine but possibly with my many photos on my Facebook page and now this blog you will feel you have completed it with me and enjoy it as much as I did.
We
Well what better way to start December then a trip to the Dominican Republic. My sister and I flew via Gatwick with British Airways. They have excellent connections from Dublin and flying with them was another enjoyable experience of this year and one I couldn't fault, from the super service on-board to the dining options.
The balmy heat that greets you on arrival, always super excites me! I
Well after a very early and easy flight to Palma Airport in Majorca, we boarded our express shuttle to Alcudia which only took 45 minutes and were checked in and all to our lovely apartment by midday. Our apartments for the week were the Sol Alcudia Centre and honestly I couldn't fault them. Our one bedroom apartment was huge and spotless and we had a lovely view of another new modern complex and
Well what a week - I don't think I have had so much fun in years. I had forgotten what it was like to travel with a group and would highly recommend it.
A quick two hour flight to Toulouse with Aer Lingus and then a stunning coach journey to Arinsal in Andorra that took just over 3.5 hours and we arrived safely to the lovely 4* St Gothard Hotel in Arinsal. Andorra is situated between France an
Well it's been 12 years since I had been to Corfu and I suppose the last time I was 25 and partying was a priority but this time I travelled with my active 6 year old and my parents so a different type of experience altogether.
We all had a great time, the weather was HOT just how I like it and the people as friendly as ever. To be honest it has changed a little but then I think thats down to t
Six colleagues and I headed to Mexico to visit the resorts of Cancun, Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Puerto Morelos for a hectic weekend of hotel inspections.
So many positive adjectives could be used to describe our time in Mexico but for me 'blown away' is best how I would describe it. We flew out with Air France via Paris - fantastic service on board with a high standard of meals and drinks. O
Well with one of my girlfriends wanting a weekend away to celebrate her big 40 we decided on the Costa Del Sol and the up market resort of Puerto Banus. With flights every day with Ryanair & Aer Lingus and less than a 3 hour flight it’s a perfect option for a few days away.
We left on an early Friday morning flight and were heading to the beach by early afternoon once we had checked in and unp
What a lovely week we just had, myself and my 5 year old daughter headed off to Lanzarote for a week. We stayed in the Fariones Apartmentos between the Old & the New Town so an ideal location really. Our accommodation was spacious, very clean and included a fabulous breakfast every day in the little restaurant - everything from delicious fruit, meats, cheeses, so many types of bread, juices and ev
As my daughter started Montessori School last year and BIG school in September it means we now must go away during 'official' school holidays so off we went to Kusadasi in Turkey for Easter Week.
I do admit I was a little nervous about my return trip to Turkey as it has been 15 years since I was there last but it certainly has come up in the world. We stayed at the 4 Star Sea Pearl Hotel only
New York – the city that never sleeps and nothing could describe it any better. This was my 3rd time to New York although it was 7 years ago since I was there last so was very excited heading off for a pre-Christmas shopping trip with my Mam.
We stayed in the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, which is an excellent location for Times Square and Broadway. Just off the infamous 5th Avenue and
Well it was a last minute and unplanned trip but totally enjoyable and a destination I would recommend. After a lovely short flight of 2.5 hours we arrived in Faro Airport and a short transfer of 40 minutes had us in our apartment. The Alfagar Apartments are 2kms from Montechoro and 5kms for the Old Town of Albufeira. It took about 15 minutes to walk to the Strip in Montechoro and cost €3.50 in
I was so excited when the opportunity arose to travel to South Africa, as I have heard nothing but great comments from clients and colleagues. So on the 4th of December this very excited travel agent headed off via Heathrow to Capetown. The process from Terminal 1 to 5 is an easy transition by the Heathrow Express and it wasn’t long before we were boarding our 11 hour flight. On arrival in Capetow
We decided this year we would like to try something different from the standard package holiday so we booked direct flights to Nice on the Cote D’Azur. The Côte d’Azur or French Riveria as perhaps it is better known has a most diverse coastline with stunning cliffs and the rolling countryside of Province. Add to this the chic resorts of Fréjus, St. Raphael and St. Tropez and you will really feel
Zakynthos or Zante as this island is known locally is perfect for couples, singles and families looking for a brilliant holiday without having to take a too long of a flight. Less than 4 hours direct from Dublin. I holidayed in Zakynthos in July 2006 and we had a great week. Weather was typical at that time of year – HOT!! Just how I like it but its cooler in May and June, also Sept for Oct if you
I know there are many brides to be that dream of a white wedding in the Caribbean with the sun setting in the background and the sand between their toes. It certainly avoids the worry of whether the rain will hold off in Ireland, regardless of whether you chose a summer or winter wedding. I cannot recommend getting married abroad enough.
So late November in 2005 myself and my fiancé, my parent
Its hard to know where to start with my love for Down Under. It certainly is somewhere very close to my heart and not a day goes by that I don’t think of something I did or saw in Oz. I began my journey in Sydney. A fantastic vibrant city that is so easy to get around from the Opera House, Darling Harbour, the Rocks, the shopping area of Pitt St to the infamous Bondi Beach and its breathtaking wa
Thailand really blew me away from the dramatic scenery to the beautiful welcoming Thai people. I loved every second of it.
We began our trip in Bangkok, which is chaotic but so much fun. Its always buzzing. We then headed to Kanchanaburi and visited the Jeath War Museum and saw the ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’ before heading to Erawan National Park to swim in the waterfalls and whilst here eve
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