Fidelma Brady

My expertise

South Africa
Japan
Honeymoons
Solo Travellers
Peru
Tanzania
River Cruise
Safari

I'm based in

Drogheda

Lets plan your next amazing adventure!

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

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Bergen's City & Fjords

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 3   min read

A Day on Safari

South Africa

Adventure Travel

Honeymoons

Safari

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 3   min read

Our weekend in Wroclaw

Our weekend in Wroclaw

29 Oct 2025 3   min read

My relaxing River Cruise

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 2   min read

Pumba Game Reserve

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 3   min read

Our South African Adventure ( part 2)

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 3   min read

Our South African Adventure (Part 1)

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 3   min read

Munich Salzburg and Nuremberg

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 3   min read

My Island and desert adventure in Abu Dhabi

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 3   min read

The eye never forgets what the heart has seen -An African Safari

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 4   min read

Stunning Istanbul

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

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 3   min read

My Serengeti Adventure

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 2   min read

New York & Staten Island

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 2   min read

Lovely Lisbon and Cascais

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 2   min read

AMAZING ARGENTINA

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 3   min read

Fantastic Cancun

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 3   min read

Beautiful Biarittz

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 3   min read

Benodet - Brittany

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 2   min read

South Africa

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 3   min read

Cruising the Mediterranean

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 2   min read

We have already recommended Fidelma to our friends and will continue to do so. She provides a super service and is such a friendly person. So quick to respond to a query!

Anne O Brien

Raheny

Fidelma is one in a million. Superb service. I recommend Fidelma 100%. We have recommended Fidelma to all our family and friends without hesitation.

Sharon White

Raheny

Fidelma is absolutely brilliant. She goes out of her way to help. Day or night we can ring her. She is always full of ideas & suggests what she knows will suit us.

Ann Condon

Collon

Fidelma is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with.

Linda Matthews

Clogherhead

Fidelma has been excellent. Knowlebeable, patient and gave options to fit budget. Have already recommended her to a friend.

Geraldine O Sullivan

Dublin

Fidelma was so helpful with our family summer holiday booking. She took on our requirements and came back to us with lots of options, taking away all the hard work and hours of research it usually takes! Thanks so much Fidelma. We are really excited about our holiday and have already recommended you to our family and friends. X

E O Flaherty

Dublin

Super service with a great understanding of our needs.

Fiona Gibbons

London

First experience using the service. Although Fidelma was highly recommended she exceeded my high expectations. Made the whole process so easy which is essential as we are busy with our own jobs. Thank you.

Deirdre Dunne

Foxrock

Fidelma is fabulous - nothing is a problem

Sally Anne Lalor

Skerries

Fidelma was Incredibly helpful. She had answers to questions I never even thought to ask!

L Callaghan

Tallaght

Fidelma Brady has given us excellent service, support and advice. Her recommendations are always spot on.

E Fitzpatrick

Dublin

Excellent service

S Byrne

Dublin

I have already recommended you to several people. Great service!

D Whelan

Limerick

Our experience in dealing with Fidelma Brady has been the following. Friendly and listened clearly to our needs, created options for us and added in items/tours etc that she knew would excite us. Regularly communicated with us on timelines, services and extra opportunities for us experience a great holiday.

Eugene C

Dunleer

A big thank you to Fidelma for all the time and effort she gave to us to make sure we got exactly what we wanted from our holiday. Her knowledge was invaluable in helping us

Patricia Treacy

Dunleer

Fidelma is first class , excellent attention to detail and real interest in customer

Eamonn Ryan

Dublin

Fidelma has been looking after our holidays for years and has never let us down. Hence the reason we keep going back. Her attention to details is second to none. It’s almost as if she can visualise exactly what our expectations are and delivers them in spades. Top class service “every time”

Tommy G

Balbriggan

Just a quick note to express our thanks to Fidelma for all her efforts in making our trip to South Africa a great success. Fidelma got the brief in our first conversation and delivered exactly what we wanted. She is so helpful and was always available during our trip to answer any queries. Will definitely recommend her to anyone looking to book a trip!

Donna C

Dublin

Have been using Fidelma for 18 years, a thoroughly professional Agent, she is a credit to Travel Counsellors. Patient Trustworthy And 100% knows her stuff Would recommend without hesitation.

Niamh B

Rush

Fidelma is so professional and warming, she will do everything to find you the best holiday.

Paula D

Drogheda

Always professional, very friendly & accommodating. reads an enquiry very well and consequently Fidelma’s suggested itinerary is normally spot on. We have never been disappointed and mostly pleasantly surprised. Fidelma makes our travel plans so easy and we really appreciate that.

Pauline D

Louth

I find Fidelma to be a very responsive, knowledgeable and friendly person who makes the whole experience of choosing a holiday destination to be very pleasant. She is easy to contact, lovely manner and I have already recommended Fidelma to a number of friends, I would definitely use Fidelma again and I would not hesitate to recommend Fidelma to another who would be looking to investigate holiday destinations. Thanks Fidelma

Yvonne D

Booterstown

I consider Fidelma to be a friend more so than a travel advisor. Her patience and attention to detail is second to none. I've recommended her to so many of my friends.

Mary A

Dublin

Fidelma has been very helpful and responsive to our requests. We value her advice and guidance and this has been invaluable when we are booking our trips. Thank you again for all your help. Keep up the great work.

Andrew M

Portmarnock

My go to for a really special holiday. I would highly recommend Fidelma, she will listen to you if you have any concerns or questions she’s always willing to check it and get back to you promptly. I have used Fidelma on lots of occasions and will continue to use her in the future.. 5* rating

Margaret V

Drogheda

Great communication and nothing is too much of a request. Very helpful when you can have real-world experience advising on the best way to create a holiday that suits your needs.

Anthony S

Dundalk

I have already recommended Fidelma to friends who have also done business with her and are as happy as I am with the service. I would have no hesitation in recommending her again, I have total confidence in her. She is a pleasure to deal with and always matches the brief perfectly.

Josephine K

Tullyallen

Fidelma was extremely helpful in booking our holiday to Lapland and came back to me with every query answered in good time. Thank you Fidelma

Veronica M

CO LOUTH

As always Fidelma has been top class in dealing with our holiday requirements. She goes that extra mile to ensure we are satisfied and always follows up to make sure we are happy. Fidelma is our go to travel counsellor.

Tommy G

Balbriggan

Fidelma was amazing from the get go, helping us organise a last minute team trip to the Netherlands. She was extremely helpful and the whole trip was a huge success and everything planned to exceptional detail. Many thanks Fidelma

C Mc Guinn

Strandhill

A Glimpse of Bergen

A Glimpse of Bergen

Some of Bergens highlights

12 Dec 2025

Sailing Brussels to Amsterdam

Sailing Brussels to Amsterdam

How relaxing is this?

13 Sept 2025

My weekend in Wroclaw

My weekend in Wroclaw

Some highlights of my wonderful weekend in Wroclaw

25 Oct 2024

A day on Safari in Pumba

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

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

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

My trip to the Serengeti

My trip to the Serengeti

This was my trip to experience the great wildebeest migration in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. It was one of my bucket list trips - simply unforgettable

27 Oct 2020

Amazing Argentina

Amazing Argentina

I was so lucky to visit this beautiful country. First to Patagonia with its lakes and mountains then it was off to Buenos Aires for some sightseeing and tango.

27 Oct 2020

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