Fidelma Brady
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I'm based in
Drogheda
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Hi I'm Fidelma
I am celebrating 37 years in the travel industry in 2026, and I can honestly say the years have flown by.
Travelling is one of my deepest passions and I still absolutely love what I do.
I joined Travel Counsellors in 2007, and it allows me to give exceptional levels of personal service to each and every one of my customers. I am very proud that so many loyal clients choose to recommend me to their friends and family. That trust means the world to me.
The adventure of visiting different countries and experiencing new cultures will always inspire me. One of my absolute favourite destinations is South Africa: nowhere else quite beats it for me. I have travelled the highways and byways from Cape Town to the game reserves of the Eastern Cape, from Kruger Park to Sun City and beyond. I have stood at the Blyde River Canyon in awe of the majestic landscape in front of me. My favourite part of any South Africa trip is always 3 or 4 nights on safari: it is so exhilarating, no matter how many times I go. I know I will never be finished going on safari!
I also love both river and ocean cruising. Waking up in a new place each morning, without having to pack and unpack, makes for an incredibly relaxing holiday. From the glitz of Broadway-style shows, show-stopping destinations and amazing food at sea, cruising is always high on my list. River cruising has really taken off in recent years and I adore its pure elegance and relaxation, from the grand cities on the Danube like Budapest and Vienna to the chocolate-box towns along the Rhine, a river cruise is like seven city breaks rolled into one.
Other destinations close to my heart include Abu Dhabi, Italy, the USA, Canada and Tanzania, to name but a few.
Honeymoons are a big part of my business. It is such a special time in the lives of the couples I work with, and I want their honeymoon to be every bit as special as my own.
For me, every honeymoon must be perfect and it starts at the planning stage.
I love creating complex multicentre itineraries like Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos combined or Peru, Bolivia and Chile, combining an adventure in Canada with an Alaskan cruise or adventure travel like Hiking Kilimanjaro or cruising in the Galapagos.
I always remind myself of a favourite quote: “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”
Travel Counsellors are licensed and bonded here in Ireland with the Irish Aviation Authority, licence No TA 621 and so your money is completely safe. Furthermore, the fact that all my business comes from referrals is testament to the high level of customer satisfaction I give.
I look forward to hearing from you and helping you plan your next adventure. I guarantee friendly, efficient and professional, unbiased travel advice every time.
Many Thanks
Bergen's City & Fjords
I was lucky enough to spend a few nights in Bergen, Norway in the run-up to Christmas, and honestly, it was such a lovely little getaway.
12 Dec 2025 5 min read
A Day on Safari
Ever wondered what a day is like on safari.......its absolutely my favourite part of a South African Adventure!!
29 Oct 2025 5 min read
Our weekend in Wroclaw
29 Oct 2025 5 min read
My relaxing River Cruise
I was so lucky to experience the 5* hospitality onboard Uniworld’s beautiful S.S. Victoria on a short river cruise from Brussels to Amsterdam — and I truly loved every single moment.
29 Oct 2025 5 min read
Pumba Game Reserve
A safari holiday is like no other. I fell in love with safari and wild Africa when I was 18 and travelled on my first African adventure to Kenya. I feel the exact same as when Ernest Hemingway once said, “I never knew a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.” I have travelled to the vast plains of the Serengeti to see the great migration of wildebeests and been to Kruger Park many
07 Oct 2024 5 min read
Our South African Adventure ( part 2)
The second half of my trip: We took the R62 road from Oudtshoorn to Franschhoek, and I can honestly say it was a spectacular 4.5-hour drive. The mountains on either side offered breathtaking views. Along the way, there are charming little towns where you can stop for a nice meal. Our arrival over the mountains into the Franschhoek Valley was simply beautiful. Franschhoek is a small town in the C
06 Sept 2024 5 min read
Our South African Adventure (Part 1)
South Africa is a must on anyone’s bucket list who want adventure, spectacular scenery, wildlife, wine, accommodation and great value for money. With the fabulous exchange rate of euro versus rand, it really offers value for money rarely seen in these times. Have you ever wondered what it feels to be like a millionaire? Well here you can experience it. Everywhere you go you don’t have to look at
06 Sept 2024 5 min read
Munich Salzburg and Nuremberg
I travelled on a 5-nights break with my husband and two teenage daughters to two of Europe's better-known cities, Munich, and Salzburg. These cities were combined with the relatively unknown city of Nuremberg, which made for a magical trip. Munich is a beautiful city with the main square " Marienplatz " being the cultural centre. Marienplatz has a beautiful old city hall to the world-renowned Gloc
11 Dec 2023 5 min read
My Island and desert adventure in Abu Dhabi
I got the opportunity to visit Abu Dhabi in May 2023 and to be honest Abu Dhabi wasn’t a place top of my list to travel to but I have had so many clients there and I really wanted to experience it for myself and put any preconceived notions I had about it to rest…..Oh how wrong someone can be. Abu Dhabi was simply amazing – so much so it would be way up there now as one of my favourite destination
09 Jun 2023 5 min read
The eye never forgets what the heart has seen -An African Safari
A Safari is my absolute favourite holiday and my love affair with Africa began many years before I got the opportunity to experience it for myself. I used to watch Sir David Attenborough with my dad as a child and he would be in the most amazing and sometimes most remote places in Africa and I thought, someday I am going there. Brian Jackman once wrote “Africa changes you forever like nowhere on
26 Apr 2021 5 min read
Stunning Istanbul
Istanbul is a city that has always fascinated people. It’s a city of two parts -where Asia & Europe meet. I was lucky enough to travel to Istanbul recently and experience the many delights it has to offer. I flew Turkish Airlines business class direct from Dublin which was a lovely experience and then I arrived into the beautiful new state of the art airport that opened recently. If you ever want
31 Jul 2019 5 min read
Our Search for Santa at the North Pole
Sometimes in your life you do what will be that “once in a lifetime trip” and our trip to the North Pole was exactly that. With my husband Paddy and our two girls Molly and Kate, we set off to Rovaniemi in Northern Finland. We crossed into the Arctic Circle and into a magical world of discovery, fun, laughter and Santa. Our first evening we spent making snow angels, sledding and throwing snowballs
12 Sept 2018 5 min read
My Serengeti Adventure
In June 2018 I had the absolute privilege to visit the Serengeti in Tanzania. Having watched wildlife documentaries all my life I knew the Serengeti was the holy grail in terms of safari and game and it certainly lived up to my expectations! I flew Qatar Airways to Kilimanjaro which was a lovely experience, then I transferred to Arusha for a one-night stay. The following morning, I made my way
14 Jun 2018 5 min read
New York & Staten Island
I was delighted to be invited to New York City and Staten Island - a trip with a difference. I flew with Delta Airlines to JFK where I was then transferred to Manhattan. That evening, I enjoyed lovely cocktails on the rooftop of the Arlo Hotel. There’s nothing quite like Manhattan on a clear night in October; the skyline was perfect with the most beautiful colours. The following day I visit
21 Oct 2016 5 min read
Lovely Lisbon and Cascais
I travelled to Lisbon for a 3 night city break with my husband. Lisbon is a beautiful city with lots of lovely lively restaurants and cafés – Al Fresco dining at its best. It has some beautiful sightseeing options in particular the area of Belem which I loved with its fabulous Jerónimos Monastery & the Tower of Belem. There was quite a long queue for the Monastery but we waited till later in
31 Aug 2015 5 min read
AMAZING ARGENTINA
I was lucky enough to be chosen to go on a familiarisation trip to Argentina with 6 colleagues. To say I was excited at the prospect of experiencing this South American giant of tourism was an understatement. In Amsterdam we boarded a KLM flight to Buenos Aires, happily seated in business class which was a wonderful experience. After an early morning arrival in Buenos Aires we embarked on a mor
02 Nov 2014 5 min read
Fantastic Cancun
I recently had a fantastic opportunity to travel to Cancun, a destination I have sold quite frequently so seeing it first-hand has been such an overwhelming experience for me. It is blessed with some of the nicest beaches I have ever seen. The deepest and bluest coloured ocean combined with white sand makes it a must-see destination for honeymooners, couples and families alike. To top it off I fou
27 Nov 2012 5 min read
Beautiful Biarittz
We enjoyed the campsite holiday so much last year that we decided to do it all again but in a completely different area. We flew direct to Biarritz, hired a car and booked into a 4* campsite called Sylvamar. The campsite is located 30 minutes drive from the airport so really accessible. We stayed in a large 3 bedroom mobile home which was very spacious and had a large deck outside. The mobile was
02 Nov 2011 5 min read
Benodet - Brittany
It was our first family holiday with our two young children and we decided we wanted to try something different so we booked direct flights to Brest, rented a car for a week and booked a mobile home on a 4* campsite called La Pointe St Gilles. It is located near the town of Benodet in Southern Brittany where the Odet River meets the ocean. It is located about 1.5 hours from Brest Airport and the
02 Nov 2011 5 min read
South Africa
South Africa is my favourite holiday destination. I first travelled here on my honeymoon in 2001 and just had to go back again with my husband as we both adored the whole experience. I am so passionate about this country and I wanted to share my experiences with you. I arrived into the “Mother city” of Capetown and stayed in the waterfront area. I visited Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope tr
30 Sept 2008 5 min read
Cruising the Mediterranean
A cruise holiday is such a wonderful experience; each day brings a new destination to discover…if you want to. It’s a world of excitement and culture in one trip. You get to experience so many different destinations on one 12 day cruise itinerary. I sailed out of Barcelona on a 12 day Mediterranean Cruise onboard the fantastic “Brilliance of the Seas”. My 12 day cruise took me to Nice, Pisa, R
29 Sept 2008 5 min read
A day on Safari in Pumba
The excitement of a day on safari....my favourite part of the trip
18 Jun 2024
A weekend break to mystical Istanbul
Istanbul is one of my favourite cities, where East meets West. Its a mix of culture and mystery. There is much to see here so put it on top of your list
27 Oct 2020
Our family trip to Magical Lapland
Lapland is an experience like no other. It’s so magical you want to really live every second of it as the memories will last forever and will never be forgotten
27 Oct 2020
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