12 March 2025

In October 2022, my husband and I finally took a long-overdue break—the first with just the two of us since our Honeymoon! Destination — Nashville, Tennessee! As someone who has spent nearly 30 years in the travel industry, I’d always been curious about this legendary music city, even though I wouldn’t have considered myself a huge country music fan. But l can tell you that Nashville was everythin

21 November 2024

This summer, I had the privilege of sailing aboard Silversea's Silver Ray, an incredible ship that made its debut this year. Alongside a few of my Travel Counsellors colleagues, we embarked on a Mediterranean adventure that I can only describe as unforgettable. But before we get into the details of the cruise, let’s start at the beginning of my journey. Athens: A Perfect Pre-Cruise Treat Before bo

02 October 2024

Next on our itinerary was Orlando! While it wasn’t our first visit, it was just as special and exciting as ever. One of the most interesting things about returning to Orlando with our kids at different ages is how the experience changes and evolves. This time around, our trip to Orlando felt like a whole new adventure. When you visit theme parks like Walt Disney World or Universal Studios with ki

02 October 2024

Welcome back to our road trip adventures... After soaking up the charm of Savannah, we hit the road for Daytona Beach. The drive from Savannah to Daytona takes about 3.5 hours, but we (or should I say ‘I’) decided to add a little extra fun by making a quick stop in the historic city of St. Augustine. Here’s a peek into our journey! St. Augustine St. Augustine was a great surprise! Known as the ‘

15 August 2024

In March/April, my family and I embarked on an unforgettable trip to the USA. We flew directly from Dublin to Charlotte with American Airlines, which meant we cleared immigration before we left Ireland—a convenience that always makes the journey smoother. We also used the new MPC app, speeding up the immigration process even further. The American Airlines staff were very friendly, the aircraft was

04 September 2019

For most people, a honeymoon is one of the biggest trips they will ever take, and understandably, it comes with high expectations. It’s an incredibly exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming. With over 28 years of experience in planning and booking these special trips, I’ve put together some helpful hints and tips to ensure your honeymoon is everything you dream of. Not sure where to star

22 August 2019

Our adventure started in Boston (you can read all about it on my ‘Quackers about Boston’ blog!) Coming from the traditional damp Irish summer, the weather in this part of the world was just perfect for a road trip – sunshine and blue skies – what more could you ask for?! A short 45-minute drive from Boston, our first stop was the historical city of Salem which was made famous by the Witch Trials

24 July 2019

Our adventure started in the city of Boston, just over a 6-hour flight – direct from Dublin with Delta Airlines whom offered a great and very comfortable service. America’s oldest city is charming. It has bags of character within its different districts, but best of all it is a fairly small city, so you can pretty much walk all of it and that is exactly what we did…. Although for a small city the

25 October 2018

This October I was reminded of how amazing our world is and the very reason I love my job! I was fortunate enough to be invited on a trip to Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer, British Airways and American Airlines along with the tourist boards of Alberta and Vancouver. So where better place to start than at the beginning with our flights? Sometimes a laborious part of an adventure, but w

12 August 2016

‘Awesome’ – not a word that I draw on very often, but it’s a great way to describe my brief encounter with Abu Dhabi at the start of May. We flew out of Dublin on a direct flight with Etihad Airways. The flight was comfortable, and the food, entertainment and service were nothing short of excellent. Etihad Airways aircraft are a young fleet, modern with the best of facilities. Not a long journe

21 August 2015

Work, politics, bills, cooking, cleaning, childcare...the list goes on... Sometimes life is a daily struggle, and we all need somewhere to escape to. Long ago I was sold on the idea of cruising. I have been fortunate enough to have personal experiences of many of the cruise lines and I personally think it’s a perfect holiday – after all, how else can you see so many places, enjoy great food, fa

28 April 2012

From the moment we checked in with Emirates the holiday of a lifetime started. We were lucky enough to travel business class, which was immensely comfortable and the service was second to none. This was a whirlwind trip so the extra comfort was a huge bonus. Although not my first time in Asia, this was my first visit to Malaysia, so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. We touched down in Kual

24 November 2009

When we booked our family holiday, I must admit I was a little sceptical. I had cruised before, but this time was to be different as we were travelling with our 20 month old daughter... On the 15th August we flew from Dublin to Barcelona, and checked in for 1 night at the Renaissance hotel Barcelona Airport. Our flight arrived into Barcelona quite late, so we opted for convenience. The hotel ha

03 March 2009

Having enjoyed a ‘mini-cruise’ in Europe in 2006, I was really excited about cruising in the Caribbean, and the trip certainly didn’t disappoint....... Flights I flew with a group of colleagues from Dublin to London Heathrow with Aer Lingus, and then Heathrow to Miami with British Airways. Both airlines were comfortable, in particular British Airways. In my opinion they offer great facilitie

14 November 2008

This was my first visit to Italy and I’m sure it won’t be my last! My husband and I enjoyed a fabulous week in the Hotel Villa Nicolli in Riva Del Garda. Lake Garda is stunningly beautiful and with several towns surrounding the Lake we found it hard to decide where to stay. Riva Del Garda is set at the north of Lake Garda and approximately 1hr 30 minutes coach transfer from Verona airport.