Chris Ryan
I'm based in
Cobh
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I am your Travel Counsellor based in Cobh, Co. Cork, with over 35 years’ experience creating memorable holidays for my clients.
I have first-hand knowledge of Europe, USA and Canada, Caribbean (including Barbados & Bermuda), Australia & New Zealand, Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Bali, Borneo, Singapore, Hong Kong) and Africa and the Middle East (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Israel).
I specialise in:
Cruise holidays including river Cruises
Long-haul and multi-centre trips
Honeymoons and special occasion travel
Family sunshine holidays
Safari and wildlife experiences
City breaks and ski trips
Working from home means I am available when it suits you, with a truly personal, professional service and the reassurance that Travel Counsellors in Ireland is fully licensed and bonded.
If you are thinking about your next escape, from a short break to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, I would love to design the perfect trip for you.
Amazing Thailand; Chiang Rai and Hua Hin
Thailand is truly amazing and as they say ‘it begins with the People.’ I honestly believe that the service you receive in Thailand is up there with the best in the World; but the Thai’s do it with a genuine smile which makes it even better! My most recent trip was to Chiang Rai in the North and Hua Hin on the South eastern coast. Our first stop was to Chang Rai and to get there we flew with Tha
20 Oct 2014 5 min read
Borneo and Malaysia
If you are interested in sun, amazing beaches, great standard hotels and with a bit of culture and eco-tourism thrown in then Borneo has everything you are looking for. Borneo is divided between three Nations. Indonesian Borneo to the South a smaller portion is ruled by Brunei to the west and Malaysian Borneo to the North. The part I visited was the province of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. The
31 Oct 2013 5 min read
South Africa
I had been to Zimbabwe in 1997 and fell in love with Africa. Ever since then I have always wanted to return. As I have never been to South Africa, and receive a good number of enquiries for there, I felt it was essential I get there, so off I went on a short ten day tour of the main tourist areas. I flew with South African Airlines as when I visit a country for the first time I like to fly the
20 Nov 2012 5 min read
India's Golden Triangle
I have always been fascinated with India, its culture, colours, food and of course its amazing history. So you can imagine how excited I was when I got the opportunity to travel there a few years ago. I flew from London with Jet Airways who I have to say are excellent to fly with and a great introduction to your Indian experience. One has to keep an open mind when travelling to India. It’s a Coun
02 Mar 2012 5 min read
Los Angeles & City Beaches
Los Angeles Beaches are as much of an attraction as Disneyland or Hollywood are. I have recently returned from a holiday in Los Angeles. I am in the lucky situation that friends of mine have moved there recently and settled in Hermosa Beach. To be honest with you I would have never thought of staying at a beach for a Los Angeles ‘City’ break but as I learned this is the correct way of doing it
22 Nov 2011 5 min read
South Beach Miami
Welcome to Miami!!! Let’s face it, America is an amazing destination. It has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for the glam and glitz of LA, the sophisticated modern city life of New York and Chicago, to wide open spaces of the mid-west and of course the amazing beaches. I could go on and on but for me the ‘Jewel in America’s Crown’ has to be Miami Beach, Florida. There’s alway
15 Jul 2011 5 min read
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