Emer McDermott

My expertise

Ski

Private Tours

Honeymoons

Group Celebrations

Groups

Multi-Generational Travel

Solo Travellers

Safari

I'm based in

Mayo

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In 2001, I started my own business, McDermott Travel in Co. Mayo and I am proud to share that 16 years later it grew to be a very successful and award-winning travel company that specialised in honeymoons and luxury travel. So when I decided to take my business on a different journey, I looked for a partner whose ethos and award winning service matched my own. I am delighted to say that I found that in Travel Counsellors.

With over 28 years’ experience in the industry, I offer impartial and genuine advice and guidance on destinations and holiday choices and present you with more diversity, value and choice.

A truly superb holiday is defined by the number of perfect moments you remember. I listen to your requirements and use my knowledge to personalise the best holiday experience to suit you.

If you are looking for a little inspiration, call me today or email to arrange a consultation by appointment.

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South Africa : So Much More Than Just Safari

If you ever though of South Africa as " Just a safari destination" I'm here to gently change your mind

11 Jun 2026 5 min read

Enchanting India

May I begin with the famous Indian greeting “Namaste” to one and all! I travelled on an unforgettable trip to wonderful India that consisted of visiting three cities Delhi, Jaipur and Agra; other wised known as the The Golden Triangle. Delhi; We were all so excited to commence our trip around the Golden Triangle. We stayed two nights in the 5 star Le Meridan Hotel in Delhi and each mornin

01 Dec 2017 5 min read

Thank you so much for your expert help and advice. We had the most wonderful week in 2 fabulous spots. Everything went perfectly from the seamless transfers to the accommodation. Booking through you is definitely the way to go!

Julie M

Westport

09/10/2025

I highly recommend Emer. Very professional and knowledgeable service. Emer organised a wonderful and memorable trip for my daughter and I to Iceland. Just the right mix of activity and downtime. Great to have a true professional on the job. Thank you.

Dermot F

Dublin

22/09/2025

Emer arranged a trip of a lifetime for us to Western Canada. It was a brilliant holiday and I am very grateful for the expert advice and seamless support Emer offered. She put together a detailed 14-day itinerary for us, involving planes, trains and automobiles. The use of the online app allowed us to manage the logistics of the trip very well and it also facilitated access to trip documents as needed on the road. We took her recommendations on all of the logistics, the hotel bookings, places to see and places to eat. Having the expert knowledge and experience really helped ensure we had a wonderful and memorable trip. Thanks so much Emer, fabulous service and support.

Connie O'R

Westport

22/09/2025

I would highly recommend Emer McDermott to anyone who needs advise on travelling abroad as she is extremely knowledgeable in her line of work, very helpful and a pleasure to deal with and thank you Emer

Patricia Foy

Westport Co Mayo

23/03/2021

Emer is extremely professional and knowledgeable but it's her personal touch that makes her stand out as a Travel Counsellor. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Emer to anyone, in fact I'd insist they utilize her skills to ensure their pre holiday experience is as exceptional as all of mine have ever been when I have asked for her service.

Conor O'Neill

Westport

20/02/2020

Excellent, friendly service. Attention given to every detail. Highly recommend.

Fiona Scanlon

Achill

20/02/2020

Friendly , professional service. Wouldn't book with anyone else!

Gary Mc Nicholas

Westport

20/02/2020

Emer was lovely to deal with and extremely helpful. Any questions I had she would come back to me straight away with an answer! I would definitely go through Emer and Travel Counsellors again!

Niamh Halloran

Westport

20/02/2020

All my family and friends already know about Emer and all she has done for us.. Have been on a few holidays and Emer has organised everything to a T. She's brilliant at her job and listening to her tales of where she's been would leave u wanting to go. It would be very hard to top this woman!

Padraig O'Malley

Newport

20/02/2020