Based In Waterford
Hello and welcome to my website. My name is Eleanor Roche and I am a Travel Counsellor born, bred and based in Waterford. I have a passion for all things travel and I am both thrilled and extremely lucky to be able to convert my passion into a career.
Before joining Travel Counsellors, I started my career in retail and then spent several years working as an Accountant however my love for travel was evident in my everyday life. My spare time was always spent researching my next adventure, helping others plan theirs and keeping on top of travel news! As a Travel Counsellor I strive to offer the best possible service when helping my customers plan their dream adventures!
As travel is my passion, I spend my free time visiting as many destinations as possible in Europe and further afield on both land and sea. Over the years I have been fortunate to spend time in South East Asia where highlights included Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, to embark on a theme park adventure in Orlando and I have also visited over 10 cruise ports all over the Caribbean alone. My favourite type of holiday is cruise as I love the freedom and excitement offered by these floating resorts that transport you to a different type of paradise almost every day. I have travelled on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruises but have also researched other lines extensively and I am more than happy to discuss and offer advice on any potential cruise holiday.
With my first-hand experience and expertise, I can also help when planning your dream honeymoon. I would love to personalise your honeymoon and create that once in a lifetime trip that is unique to you. In addition, if you or someone you know is getting married abroad, I can assist with any group travel requirements and make the planning process that bit easier.
My number one priority is you and creating your dream adventure that is tailor made for you! One perk of working with me as your Travel Counsellor is that I am not tied to standard office hours and I am free to meet and discuss outside of office hours at a place that is convenient to you.
I hope to hear from you soon about planning your next adventure.
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I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.
26 May 2025
In March 2025 I joined a group of 20 agents from the UK and Ireland on the trip of a lifetime. We flew with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow to Orlando and started our adventure there. We stayed in one of the Universal onsite hotels, the 3* Cabana Bay Resort. I stayed in the spacious family suite with 2 queen beds and a pull out sofa. The hotel has numerous pools and even a lazy river and is
26 May 2025
I was lucky enough to be invited on the inaugural sailing of the brand new Norwegian Aqua cruise ship, experiencing this wonderful ship before any guests stepped onboard. The newest sister of the Prima class, Norwegian (or NCL) Aqua can hold a maximum of 3751 guests which would make her a mid sized cruise ship. Over the course of our 3 day sailing we experienced all this ship has to offer and I ca
21 November 2024
If you know me, you will know that I LOVE to cruise. So imagine my delight to be invited on a 5 night sailing onboard Sun Princess, the ground breaking new ship from Princess cruise lines. We actually ended up on the very first sailing and I was blown away by this ship. So much so, that I have booked it again for my own family holiday. Princess are a premium cruise line and I felt this in every a
22 December 2019
In October 2019 I visited Milan for a quick weekend break with my partner, my 2 brothers and their partners. Italian food is my absolute favourite and I decided to put together my own food walking tour of Milan during our visit. We ended up splitting our tour over our visit but if you had a full day, your walking shoes and an empty stomach you could visit most of these together in one day. We sta
13 December 2019
I was lucky to attend the launch of MSC Grandiosa in November 2019 with some of my colleagues. We visited the ship for an overnight stay while she was docked in Southampton and the biggest compliment I can give is that my short stay was not enough! I was blown away when I initially walked onboard by the sense of grandeur everywhere I turned such as huge open spaces, plush décor and Swarovski cry
15 October 2019
We haven't only cruised in the Caribbean, we also went on an 10 night Asian cruise in 2015. We embarked in Singapore and spent a wonderful few days prior to the cruise exploring this city-country. It was the cleanest and safest place we had ever visited and steeped in the different cultures making up its heritage. We visited many attractions such as the Gardens by the Bay where there is a spectacu
15 October 2019
In April 2017, my partner Paul and I set off on a 6-week adventure via Dubai through Asia. It was to date the best trip we have ever been on and will be hard to top! We set a budget for the trip and decided to mix it up between luxury accommodation and more budget options throughout whilst also alternating between relaxation, cultural experiences and enjoying some nightlife. We started with a lon
15 October 2019
In April 2018 my partner Paul and I went on a 3-week holiday taking in 2 Caribbean cruises. Our first cruise was onboard Celebrity Reflection for an 11-night cruise aptly named the “Ultimate Caribbean”. It was our first-time cruising with Celebrity cruises and the Reflection was at the time one of their largest ships. Celebrity is a luxurious cruise line and this was evident in the service, the fo
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