Dairine McGarrity
I'm based in
South Dublin
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I believe that when booking your holiday, your whole experience should be as enjoyable and exciting as possible. I am extremely passionate about my chosen profession, and I pride myself on the personal service and attention to detail that I offer all my customers.
This year I will celebrate my 17th year as a Personal Travel Counsellor and after over 25 years in travel, I never get tired of building the perfect holiday experience for each and every individual that gets in touch with me. January 2026 I celebrated my best ever month in sales which is a huge achievement for me after nearly 17 years. I have my wonderful repeat clients, friends and family to thank for this as they keep referring me on and keep booking with me.
I specialise in bespoke, tailor-made holidays be it for a honeymoon, an anniversary holiday, a retirement holiday or a once in a lifetime family trip, I would be delighted to hear from you. Whatever you’re looking for - a sizzling sun holiday, a wonderful weekend break, a romantic honeymoon, a captivating cruise or a round the world trip of a lifetime, I will be delighted to help.
I have travelled extensively to many destinations with some of my favourites being Dubai, Mauritius, South Africa, Mexico, Hawaii, Barbados, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Thailand, Abu Dhabi, Doha and the spectacular Seychelles. In 2024 I travelled with my family to Thailand for the second time and taking the first long-haul trip with my two daughters was a complete eye opener. I loved being able to open their eyes to the bigger world and we had some of the most amazing experiences travelling to three different parts of Thailand. Most of my travelling is with my husband and two daughters so more family focused holidays are a top priority for me however being able to travel as a guest with our suppliers gives me first-hand knowledge of the amazing destinations there are to see in this beautiful world! I have plenty of tips and I would be delighted to share my knowledge and experience.
Being part of Travel Counsellors means I have cutting edge technology at my fingertips, a global presence in seven different markets, a 24/7 Duty Office providing real-time travel advice and information but most importantly, I offer a one to one professional and personalised service to both leisure and corporate clients. I am available to talk or meet at a time that suits you.
“Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport”
I look forward to hearing from you.
A South African Perfect Twin-Centre Escape
My first visit to South Africa was at the age of 16, when I travelled with my family and experienced both Cape Town and the Kruger National Park. From early-morning game drives in search of the Big Five to the sheer scale and beauty of the landscapes, it remains one of the most memorable trips of my teenage years. Those experiences left a lasting impression and sparked a desire to return someday—s
03 Feb 2026 5 min read
River Cruising with U by Uniworld
River Cruising was a new experience for me and one I thoroughly enjoyed. Uniworld have introduced their new brand “U by Uniworld” which is River Cruising aimed at the younger market. The minute I stepped on board I knew we were going to have four fantastic and fulfilled days. U by Uniworld have two ships “the A” and “the B”. My 4-night Christmas Market cruise was on board “the A” cruising alon
28 Dec 2018 5 min read
The Maldives - Total Paradise!
For a long time, the Maldives has been on my bucket list and I am one happy girl to say I got there to experience the pure beauty of this destination. We flew with Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is an extremely efficient and easy airport to transfer through, so the journey was seamless. The minute we stepped off the aircraft the Indian Ocean heat hit us and considering we had left
28 Dec 2018 5 min read
The pretty town of Nerja
This year, we decided we needed a little sun on the bones early on in the year so in April we travelled to the Costa Del Sol in Spain to the small town of Nerja, positioned at the eastern tip of the Costa Del Sol about 50km from Malaga. Travelling with two small children, we decided to take an all-inclusive package and we stayed in the 4* Marinas De Nerja Aparthotel. This complex was ideal fo
01 Jun 2016 5 min read
Luxurious Dubai
We decided to stop off in Dubai on the way back from our honeymoon in Mauritius and it really was the perfect combination. After spending 10 nights on the beach in Mauritius it was an easy decision to stay in downtown Dubai but of course we did visit Jumeirah Beach on a couple of occasions. We booked into The Address Hotel downtown for 5 nights. This hotel is in a fabulous location with ve
13 Mar 2013 5 min read
Magical Mauritius
Mauritius……….WOW !! I absolutely adored every second I spent here. Mauritius has so much to offer for couples, friends and of course families. Being a travel agent who specialises in Honeymoons is not so easy when it comes to planning your own honeymoon. I personally think your Honeymoon is one of the most important holidays you will ever take and of course your first as husband and wife so i
13 Mar 2013 5 min read
Cancun & Riviera Maya - total bliss
In June 2010 I was lucky enough to be selected to travel to Mexico on an educational trip to visit many of the fabulous hotels. I was totally blown away by the place and will hopefully return some day. Mexico is very easy to get to with a new direct flight from London as well as many others routes. There is something for everyone in Cancun whether you are considering it for an active holiday wi
14 Feb 2011 5 min read
Thailand - Bangkok/Koh Samui/Krabi/Phi Phi
Fabulous weather, unique culture, great food, amazing beaches and luxury hotels! Thailand really has something to offer for everyone whatever you enjoy doing. When planning my holidays I concentrate on value for money along with some luxury thrown in. Thailand certainly proved to meet all my expectations and I definitely plan to return some day. We started our trip in Bangkok and spent out fir
25 May 2010 5 min read
Celebrity Cruising
July 2009 and I was fortunate enough to attend the launch of the new Celebrity Cruise Ship “Equinox”. Celebrity Cruise Ships are part of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and are known as the 5 star product – they certainly proved it to me. I always had a perception that a cruise was an expensive way to holiday and perhaps something you do once you retire. I have certainly been proven wrong and I woul
25 May 2010 5 min read
New York, New York !!
It’s so good they named it twice! Although this was my second visit to New York I had a list of places to see and things to do the length of my arm. As I was travelling with my partner Peter and friends of ours I knew we would be busy so I decided 5 nights would be just perfect. Arriving into Newark Airport instead of JFK Airport can sometimes be quicker to transfer into Manhattan. You can take t
25 May 2010 5 min read
Hawaii - Wonderful Waikiki & Magical Maui
WOW, that’s what I call a holiday! After deciding our holiday for May 2007 was going to be Hawaii I tried my best to narrow it down to one Island. Hawaii is made up of six islands and it was a difficult choice. After doing thorough research into the various Islands I decided on Oahu & Maui. Flying direct from San Francisco to Oahu, Honolulu took just over 5 hours with a 20 min transfer to t
25 May 2010 5 min read
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