Claire Maher

My expertise

Adventure Travel
Honeymoons
Universal
Couples
Beach
Ocean Cruise
River Cruise
Safari

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!

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Sri Lanka - a journey through Paradise

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 6   min read

Sun Princess - 5 night inaugural cruise - Civitavecchia to Athens

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 4   min read

Cruising the Seine on Uniworld's S.S, Joie de Vivre

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 2   min read

Cape Town & the Garden Route

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 3   min read

Zighy Bay

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 4   min read

Paradise in the Maldives

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 4   min read

Really impressed with Claire’s knowledge and support when booking our first cruise and her recommendations in terms of what we should go for now. Claire came recommended to us and I can totally see why. We’re very happy with the process.

Sylvia Lynch

Mayo

I used Claire last year for my first cruise and I found her to be so professional and helpful in every way and that is why I'm using her again this year. I have recommended her to lots of my friends.

Yvonne Tighe

Co Roscommon

Best in the business, attentive and professional at all times and knows her clienteles needs and wants👌🏻

Olivia Phelan

Leitrim

Claire is just amazing in dealing with requests and sourcing the perfect holiday for us, nothing is too much for her and she is always there to answer any queries

Michelle Fox

Sligo

Claire is fantastic and her service is excellent!

Yvonne Anak Rudien

Leitrim

We have travelled with Claire several times and she has been most helpful and we have always been very happy with our holidays. We have also recommended Claire to other people. Mary & Tommy

Mary Doyle

Carlow

Claire was excellent. So helpful and friendly. Highly recommend her service.

Geraldine Quinn

Mayo

I would 100% recommend Claire Maher for booking with. She made everything so easy and was so helpful. I hadn't a clue what I wanted and Claire helped me through all with suggestions and advice. I will definitely be booking with Claire again and would recommend her.

Aisling Burke

Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim

Very patient and helpful.

Terence Tinnelly

Dublin

Claire is so nice to deal with! So helpful! Really took everything into consideration and gave us the best possible outcome! Can’t recommend her enough!!

Sarah Surlis

Sligo

This is not the first time we have used Claire and will not be the last. I honestly can’t recommend Claire highly enough. From start to finish, she has been absolutely incredible for all the holidays we have booked with her. Claire planned and booked everything exactly as we wanted so that everything worked superbly, even when we had a forced re-routing of flights, with minimum impact to our holiday. Flights, car transfers, hotels, all perfectly fitted together. She continued to communicate throughout the holiday to ensure everything was going as planned. We were delighted by the level of personal service we received and the attention to detail which made the trip a wonderful experience. On this trip our travel plans became impacted by the issues in the Middle East, Claire went above and beyond. Her timeliness in keeping us informed of the evolving situation with respect to travel, spending hours, late into the night, of her own personal time, searching for options to reroute our travels with minimum impact to our vacation. Her dedication to customer care, planning, quick thinking and communication are her forte. Only when talking to other travellers on this vacation, who did not experience this same level of travel support, did we realise just how much of a gem Claire truly is. Thanks to her, we have had another extremely memorable vacation.💕 We will definitely 💯 be using Claire’s services again. Highly, highly recommend!

Sheila McL

Sligo

I honestly can’t recommend Claire enough. From start to finish, she has been absolutely incredible. When my travel plans became uncertain, Claire went above and beyond -spending hours searching for options and securing me a seat home when availability was extremely limited. Her dedication, quick thinking, and genuine care made such a stressful situation so much easier. Thanks to her, I got home safely to my family, and I’m so grateful for all her support throughout. I’m so glad I reached out to her -I truly don’t know what I would have done otherwise. Professional, reliable, and genuinely caring — I will 100% be using Claire’s services again for any future trips. Highly, highly recommend! 💙✈️

Yvonne O'Dwyer Rudien

Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

Very courteous and helpful service

Anne Lynch

Dublin

Claire was awesome and provided us exactly with what we were after!

James Lowe

Dublin

Claire made the whole process of booking so easy, as my itinerary was not straightforward, with different family members arriving and departing on varying dates.

Sandra Shanagher

Roscommon

Claire has come highly recommended and we can see why. Her help in planning and communication has been excellent.

Fergal H

Carrick on Shannon

Wouldn't book any holiday with any one other than Claire. From the very first time we contacted Claire was in 2021 to enquire about our honeymoon, we have booked several holidays with her and I always recommend her to everyone.

Hayley P

Leitrim

Claire has been absolutely brilliant. She is a true professional. She showed great knowledge of her job and was always ready to answer every question no matter how small. I would highly recommend her.

Margaret K

Wexford

Claire has become my go to person for my holidays each year. She always finds the best deals and goes then extra mile to personalise the trip to make it memorable for me.

JP Cahill

Louth

Absolutely exceptional service. From the very first email enquiry, it was an absolute pleasure dealing with Claire. She went above and beyond to find the perfect trip for us, and I’m so grateful for every minute she invested in searching for our dream holiday to come!

Karolina Keogh

Dromahair,Leitrim

Wouldnt book any holiday with any one other than Claire. From the very 1st time we contacted Claire is 2021 to enquire about our honeymoon, we have booked several holidays with her and I always recommend her to everyone.

Hayley Presland

Leitrim

Excellent personal service from Claire who always goes the extra mile to ensure there is no detail left to chance. Second time booking through Travel Counsellors and will definitely be using them again.

Christina S

Ballaghaderreen

Claire is so helpful and very professional and prompt when you get in contact with her. I have been using her for 4 years and have recommended her to several. As cruising for me is the only holiday to go on.

Sandra S

Roscommon

Claire has looked after us so well over the years and I have recommended her to loads of people who have had similar experiences. I cannot rate her highly enough.

Colm B

Offaly

Amazingly organised and helpful.

Amanda M

Leitrim

Booking our first cruise with Claire we found the entire experience flawless. After our initial conversation with Claire, using her wealth of knowledge she found a trip tailored especially to our needs. From her information so far I feel confident about our trip and we are looking forward to this stress free experience.

Sinead McG

Leitrim

Claire super helpful with organising our holiday. Great communication and advice, could not have booked cruise without her knowledge.

R Lang

Leitrim

Claire has been fantastic she thought of everything. An incredible service start to finish. Zero stress just excitement about our holiday. Definitely highly recommended. I’ll be back for the next one.

Elaine McG

Carrick on Shannon

Very helpful, efficient , and makes you feel as if nothing is a problem. Definitely recommend Claire.

Alison B

Fermanagh

Excellent service. Claire is wonderful and nothing is a problem. Highly recommend the service.

Eugene M

Carrick on Shannon

Elephant Hills, Thailand

Elephant Hills, Thailand

Once in a lifetime experience at Elephant Hills, Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

14 Oct 2021

Lapland

Lapland

Magical moments in Lapland

14 Oct 2021

ICELAND

ICELAND

Adventure to Iceland!

14 Oct 2021

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