Niamh Quinlan

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Mallow

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My name is Niamh Quinlan and I am your local personal Travel Counsellor. I have 30 years’ experience in the travel business, and I am delighted to be part of Travel Counsellors where I continue to look after and tailor make holidays for my many loyal customers.

I have travelled extensively throughout the world, and I am in the very fortunate position of having been on all 7 Continents!
Cruising, Long haul, Caribbean, Group Travel, Walking and Adventure Travel and tailor-made Sun Holidays would be my specialist fields. I have cruised worldwide and have travelled to Australia, South America, North America, Dubai, Far East, Mauritius, South Africa and Antarctica.

I have crossed the Arctic Circle on visits to Iceland, Lapland, Norway and Svalbard Islands with Hurtigruten. These Islands are 600km North of Norway. I have also enjoyed skiing and snow shoeing in Austria and the Pyrenees, hill walking in Europe including Camino Santiago in Northern Spain, Zell am See in Austria, Font Romeu in the Pyrenees, the Amalfi Coast in Italy, the GR31 Camino de Natural in Lanzarote and very recently post covid I have hiked in Iceland which is definitely one of my favourite places. I have also hiked on the island of South Georgia in the Southern Hemisphere and in Southern Argentina.

I regularly organise golf groups travelling to Portugal and Spain. In February 2022, I have brought a few groups to Iceland where we experienced snowmobiles, ice caves, Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights Cruise, Sky Lagoon, Husky Sledging and much more. I am an Iceland expert and Travel Counsellors have an excellent DMC' that I use for these escorted tours. I also book Individual Holidays to Iceland.

The advantage of being a Travel Counsellor and working from home, means that I can work my hours to suit you, the client. I can visit you at home at a time that suits you (including weekends). I can provide you with a personal service that you will not get from a high street Travel Agent. I have access to the latest technology and the best rates with all of the leading tour operators, airlines, hotel suppliers, cruise companies and much more. We have Destination Management Companies in many countries which enables me to book your chosen Itinerary directly at source in that country.

I am also fully licensed and bonded with the Commission for Aviation Regulation in Ireland.
I will be happy to tailor make, source and quote you for your group or individual holiday. Please give me a call or drop me an email.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,

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Cruising with Silversea

Cruising with Silversea

I was extremely lucky to be invited on behalf of Travel Counsellors to experience the cruise ship Silver Spirit for a 6-night itinerary, which is one of Silversea Cruises luxury 5 star ships. Silver Spirit is the largest of the fleet at the moment and can carry approximately 630 passengers. The great advantage with the smaller cruise ships is being able to do more in depth itineraries and getting

17 Aug 2022 5   min read

Life on the CELEBRITY EDGE

Life on the CELEBRITY EDGE

I had the pleasure of being on one of the newest cruise ships, the Celebrity Edge on a fabulous 10-night itinerary around the Mediterranean from Rome back to Rome. I am a big fan of Celebrity cruises having done the Caribbean a few years ago on Millennium and then 2 years ago on Eclipse from Dublin to Iceland and the Shetlands back to Dublin, so I was really delighted to be able to experience EDG

11 Jan 2020 5   min read

Historical Malta

Historical Malta

I had last visited Malta 20 years ago when there was a direct flight from Cork, which was subsequently discontinued. The good news is that the flight has now been reinstated from Cork starting on 4 April 2019, twice a week for the summer season. I decided to pay a visit to see if it still had as much to offer, and I was not disappointed. I stayed in Sliema for 2 nights and our hotel Sliema Ma

02 Dec 2018 5   min read

Doha Educational Trip November 26 - 29 November 2017

Doha Educational Trip November 26 - 29 November 2017

I was delighted to be offered a place on the recent Qatar Airways & Qatar Tourism Authority Ireland Familiarisation Trip to Doha. Qatar Airways had started flying from Dublin in May 2017 and I had used the airline for booking a number of long haul destinations. I was excited to fly with the airline myself and also to visit Doha to see what it had to offer. I was not disappointed with either

20 Feb 2018 5   min read

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

I was recently invited by Aer Lingus and the Los Angeles Tourist Board on an Educational 4 day visit to LA. Aer Lingus were launching their new 4 times a week Dublin - Los Angeles Services. Having only stopped over for 1 night at an airport hotel in the past, I jumped at the chance to see what LA really has to offer, and I was pleasantly surprised. We flew Aer Lingus direct with customs and im

30 May 2016 5   min read

In Search of the Northern Lights in Norway

In Search of the Northern Lights in Norway

I escorted a group on the Hurtigruten MS Finnmarken Ship from Tromso on the Norwegian Fjords as far North as Kirkenes at the top of Norway in search of the Northern Lights. I had always wanted to travel here and when I had a group enquiry I thought what an opportunity to do this. 15 of us departed Dublin to Tromso Gateway to the Arctic and transferred to the ship and set sail North with our fi

28 Oct 2015 5   min read

Dubai 5* Visit

Dubai 5* Visit

I was very lucky to be invited on a fabulous trip to Dubai in Business Class with Emirates Airlines. The only way I can explain this is:- When you are on a long haul flight in economy you cannot wait for the flight to be over but when you are Business Class with Emirates you don’t want the flight to end! We stayed the first 2 nights at the newly opened 5* Sofitel the Palm on Palm Island, a

09 Oct 2013 5   min read

Dubai & Phuket

Dubai & Phuket

We started our journey at Dublin airport and flew to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways. When we came out of the airport we walked straight into welcome heat and onto the free Ethiad bus to Dubai. This drops you at the Dubai Marina Mall and journey takes about an hour. Our home for the next 48 hours was the 4*Marina View Apartments which as it turned out was only 3 minutes walk from the Mall. A

19 Oct 2012 5   min read

Brussels & Leuven Fam Visit

Brussels & Leuven Fam Visit

I was recently invited by Aer Lingus and the Brussels Tourist Board on an Educational 2 day visit to Belgium. Aer Lingus were launching their new 3 times a week Cork Brussels departure with flights on Monday's Wednesday's and Friday's. Having never been tempted to go to Brussels because I always associated it with politics and not really as tourist destination I jumped at the chance to se

20 Sept 2012 5   min read

Iceland

Iceland

I have been to Iceland a few times and know it quite well and have always loved the wildness and beauty of the place, so when a few friends asked me to organise a long weekend to Reykjavik and plan activities for them it was no hardship. Of course this all happened and was booked just before the infamous Volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted causing chaos all over Europe which really added to the exc

15 Jul 2011 5   min read

Malaga City Break

Malaga City Break

I was recently invited by the Spanish Tourist Board on an educational weekend city break to Malaga. Most of us get to Malaga airport turn right and head straight to either the Costa or Marbella and completely neglect this wonderful city. Major sights such as the Roman theatre and the Gibralfaro Castle hark back to the times of the Romans and the Moors, respectively. Malaga is also replete with

12 Oct 2010 5   min read

Sydney Christmas/New Year

Sydney Christmas/New Year

I decided to go to Australia for Christmas to visit my son, who like thousands of other Irish, had gone to Sydney to find work and explore the country for a year. On previous visits I had been to Queensland and stayed in Cairns, Port Douglas and the Rainforest, had visited Hamilton Island and stayed in the Coral Reef Hotel and then onto Brisbane and the islands offshore, The Gold Coast and fina

23 Nov 2009 5   min read

Argentina/Antarctica/SouthGeorgia

Argentina/Antarctica/SouthGeorgia

This was to be my journey of a lifetime, my 50th birthday present to myself! I had always wanted to go to Antarctica and had finally taken the plunge to go with a group of like minded Irish people. We departed Dublin for Buenos Aires on 5th November via Milan and arrived the following morning and straight out on a sight seeing tour. What a marvellous city, very European, wide boulevards and ho

22 Nov 2009 5   min read

Niamh did everything for me in relation to our trip to Rome end of June 2015. I'm not great with booking holidays and I usually leave it all to the travel agent, Niamh was very approachable and helpful. She literally did everything from the flights to and from Rome, accommodation, travel insurance and tours. I have no hesitation in recommending Niamh to my friends and family.

Bernie Murphy

Carrignavar

I can't recommend Niamh highly enough. She has organised trips for me that were not the standard type. On one occasion my time frame was very tight. Niamh organised a great trip that was almost custom made, linking me with a tour that would otherwise have been impossible for me to access. She is always highly professional, approachable, obliging and very competent. When I plan a trip I call Niamh, tell her what I want and know I can sit back and relax knowing that she will take all the stress of planning and researching away from me. I just enjoy the anticipation of a great holiday! Margaret

Margaret Keating

Kanturk

Niamh offers a professional service with that added personal touch that you won't get from any travel agent.

John O'Connell

Cork

Niamh is fantastic to deal with when booking a trip away. Nothing is a problem to her! Couldn't recommend Niamh enough to be honest. Have booked a few long haul holidays through her and never had a problem with anything.

Caitriona O Sullivan

CAstletownbere

We travelled to many varied countries now thanks to Niamh. We always come back to her as she provides a prompt, professional, responsive service.

Ciaran Bohane

Limerick, Ireland

We booked our Honeymoon to New York with Niam Quinlan and are very happy with the service received and would highly recommend Niamh. Donna & Colm

Donna Scanlan

Mallow, Co. Cork.

From my first conversation with Niamh I felt confident that she knew her business. She very quickly interpreted my "brief". It was great to have the research done for us. Niamh's knowledge of the destinations was invaluable and she even took the trouble to call with more insights when we seemed to be going astray. Our break was exactly what we needed. I would most certainly recommend Niamh to anyone with a busy schedule and a need to have trouble free breaks and holidays planned. It was a pleasure from start to finish. I will be contacting Niamh again .... whenever we get a break.

Lily Twomey

Youghal

We have never been disappointed with the service Niamh provides. She is always prompt and knows exactly our requirements The arrangements are always correct too.

Maire Corr

Passage West

I found Niamh to be very professional, efficient and friendly to deal with.

Anne Martin

Youghal Co Cork

Wonderful service, made booking our honeymoon a pleasure

Emma O Callaghan

Cork

Just back from a great week at the Cye Holiday Centre in Salou. I explained I was going on holiday with my Mum and my 13 year old son. I found Niamh so easy and professional to deal with and nothing was an issue for her. She fully met all our needs and took all the hassle out of arranging this holiday for me as I find the internet so stressful. I am recommending Niamh to my family and friends.

Margaret Gowen

Glenville, Co Cork

Just a quick thank you. The bungalows around the pool at Costa Sal were just perfect for our needs. I will be recommending you in the future. Thanks again. Stacey and the family.

Stacey King

Tallow, Co Waterford.

A friend recommended we contact Niamh and it was a brilliant recommendation! I described what we were looking for. From this Niamh suggested a resort and destination that I hadn't even considered, but Niamh assured us that she had sent many other families with young children there too. So we went at the start of June 2013 and had a brilliant holiday. Thank you very much Niamh.

S. King

Co. Waterford

I told Niamh what we were seeking, she came back with several options, each meeting the criteria, though each having its own unique features. We made our choice and it matched the expectations set for us under all headings. Cracking holiday Niamh, thank you.

Liam McGuire

Killarney

My brother and myself both worked with Niamh on my stag to Las Vegas. She was top class in all departments. Always friendly with loads of advice. A pleasure to deal with. This was after she had sorted flights and accomodation for our hurling team to a weekend in Newcastle. Am currently looking into my honeymoon with her. Would definitely recommended her to anyone.

Rory Duggan

Glanmire, Co. Cork

I found Niamh very helpful in helping me to choose our recent holiday to Portugal. She got back to me straight away when I had a query and sorted the problem straight away, I would recommend Niamh to any of my friends or family wishing to book a holiday.

Teresa Morrissey

Ballyhea

Niamh organised our holidays in Montenegro and Croatia last year. The detail was excellent and it made the vacation so stress free. For anything out of the oprdinary I would recommend discussing with Niamh as her knowledge and experience can make all the difference.

Martin Condon

Charleville

We had a really enjoyable holiday in Benalmadena, thank you for all your help and assistance in booking same. We will definitely avail of your services again

Judith Brosnan

Kanturk

I was very happy with the place Niamh picked for me and my family at Costa Sal in Lanzarote! The place was spotless and of the highest standard. Very highly recommended. The beach was within walking distance which suited us with small children. Everything was organised by Niamh including our pick up to and from the Airport and this helped greatly. Have passed Niamh's details to several of my own clients!

Kay O'Donovan

Carrigaline, Co Cork

The best travel assistance I have received. Not only great value but well informed helpful suggestions. My round the world trip went like clockwork and my out of hours request for a last minute extra traveller was accommodated with the utmost courtesy and expedience. Will be calling ( within business hours! ) next time I travel. Thank you.

Gerard McCarthy

Cork

Booked a trip to Iceland with Niamh and it was excellent She is very knowledgable and helpful and gives good recommendations. She replies very promptly and efficiently and works within your budget. We have since booked two other trips to Germany and Portugal with Niamh. She comes highly recommended.

G Barry

Cork

Niamh organised a most enjoyable family holiday for us in August 2011 at very short notice. Within a day of contacting Niamh she was able to give us availability on three different destinations. We settled on Benalmadena and the location and accommodation were excellent. Looking forward to booking a holiday with her again.

Declan and Eileen McAuliffe

Kanturk

Niamh Qinlan is undoubtly an extremely dedicated and professional travel agent. Her work ethic and dedication to her job is second to none. Niamh organises our school U.S.A Exchange programme each year to Rochester. I have to say with Niamh on board to arrange every minute detail I know everything will always run to schedule smoothly. Thanks again Niamh for everything you do for us in C.C.S.

Ciara Mulvihill

Cork

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