Claire Maher
I'm based in
Co. Leitrim
Say YES to your next big adventure!
Lovely to meet you!
I’m Claire, your personal Travel Counsellor. With over 20 years’ experience and more than 55 countries visited, I specialise in unforgettable honeymoons, premium long‑haul escapes, luxury cruises, safaris and bucket‑list adventures. My own travels have taken me on safari in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa, to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu, snorkelling with sea lions and sharks, journeying on the Trans‑Mongolian railway and climbing the Great Wall of China. I have skydived over the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, explored New Zealand, travelled extensively through Southeast Asia (including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand), fallen in love with Sri Lanka and sailed on both Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises. I offer a completely bespoke, highly personal service, with every itinerary tailored to your style, pace and budget, and support available seven days a week. Backed by an award‑winning, fully licensed and bonded travel company, you can relax knowing that both your experience and your money are in safe hands.
Why book with me -
*Over 20 years’ experience in the travel industry and more than 50 countries visited
*Specialist in honeymoons, premium long‑haul escapes, luxury cruises, safaris and bucket‑list trips
*First‑hand knowledge of iconic experiences including African safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa, the Galapagos, Machu Picchu and overwater villas in the Maldives
*Extensive personal travel through Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, plus Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises
*Completely bespoke, concierge‑style service with itineraries tailored to your style, pace and budget
*Flexible support, 7 days a week, at times that suit you
*Backed by an award‑winning international company, with excellent rates and trusted global partners
*Licensed and bonded by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), so your money and booking are fully protected.
So let's get planning. I really look forward to chatting to you!
Sri Lanka - a journey through Paradise
I recently had the absolute pleasure of joining an exclusive Travel Counsellors FAM trip to Sri Lanka, hosted by the amazing team at Columbus Tours. From ancient temples to luxury tea trails, elephants to sunsets, this trip was nothing short of spectacular. Day 1 - Arrival & Welcome at The Wallawwa, Kotugoda We landed in Colombo and were whisked away to The Wallawwa Hotel in Kotugoda. What a gem
25 May 2025 5 min read
Sun Princess - 5 night inaugural cruise - Civitavecchia to Athens
When work takes you to the Mediterranean on a brand-new cruise ship, you say yes, no questions asked! I was lucky enough to join the 5-night inaugural sailing of the stunning Sun Princess with 4 of my TC colleagues and let me tell you, Princess Cruises knows how to throw a floating celebration! Sun Princess is the newest and largest ship in the Princess fleet, and it’s a showstopper. Sleek, mod
25 May 2025 5 min read
Cruising the Seine on Uniworld's S.S, Joie de Vivre
I was very fortunate to have been invited to an Ultra Luxury Showcase on board Uniworld's S.S, Joie di Vivre. This was an opportunity to learn from the world's best luxury cruise lines over 3 days. The ship was docked right in the middle of the city and from the moment, I got on board, I could tell this wasn’t your average ship. Everything, from the décor to the staff, was all about that luxury
24 May 2025 5 min read
Cape Town & the Garden Route
Exploring South Africa: From Cape Town, The Garden Route and Amakhala Game Reserve My recent trip to South Africa was filled with so many incredible moments, it’s hard to capture them all! South Africa is a destination I book regularly from honeymoons to epic family trips so I couldn't wait to experience it myself. I was very fortunate to have been invited by the South African Tourist Board to sa
06 Jan 2025 5 min read
Zighy Bay
This holiday has to have been one of my favourite trips ever! Having previously honeymooned in another Six Senses resort in the Maldives, we had high expectations and Six Senses Zighy Bay did not disappoint! We flew direct from Dublin to Abu Dhabi as we had planned a two-centre holiday – Zighy Bay in Oman first and then onto Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. The drive from Abu Dhabi to Zighy Bay is
02 Dec 2018 5 min read
Paradise in the Maldives
When it came to our honeymoon, we had decided on a 3 centre holiday, combining the Maldives with Chiang Mai and Khao Lak in Thailand. The first stop on our honeymoon was to the eco-friendly Gili Lankanfushi resort in the Maldives which was formerly known as Six Senses Soneva Gili. Upon arrival at Male International Airport we were welcomed by the resort staff and taken to our comfy speedboat. The
18 Oct 2018 5 min read
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