Gail Buckley

My expertise

Australia
New Zealand
Thailand
Vietnam
Honeymoons
Bali

I'm based in

Naas

It's Nice To Meet You

I have been in the travel business for over 29 years, with experience in all areas, my specialist areas are honeymoons, bucket list holidays and cruise. I pride myself on having a high number of repeat customers, as my main objective is to provide a friendly and professional service that all customers deserve when choosing a holiday.

My travel experience extends beyond Europe to a diverse range of international destinations such as Australia, Thailand, Bali, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Cape Town, Barbados, Cancun New York, Las Vegas, Miami and San Francisco to Los Angeles via Yosemite National Park. Furthermore, my extensive cruising experience across various itineraries and ships enables me to highlight the unique features and advantages of each cruise line, helping you choose the perfect voyage.

Also, I have travelled extensively across numerous European destinations—including Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands, Malta, the Balearic Islands, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Croatia, France and Norway—I am well-equipped to provide first-hand insights into recommended activities and must-see locations.

I have been awarded the prestigious, Best Travel Counsellor - Ireland award and I am honoured to have achieved Gold Status which is awarded in recognition of excellent customer service. I have also been nominated for Best Cruise Agent.

I look forward to dealing with your holiday requests in the near future; in the meantime be sure to check out my blogs on some of the destinations I have been to.

Best wishes
Gail

signature
Cape Town & Stellenbosch

Cape Town & Stellenbosch

A taste of South Africa

28 Jan 2026 1   min read

Norwegian Fjords Cruise

Norwegian Fjords Cruise

The ship is beautiful. Absolutely spotless. Staff so lovely. Always smiling and attentive. Oceanview café - amazing choice of food, piping hot, beautifully displayed, so fresh. Tuscan grill - again lovely food, piping hot and very relaxed. No need to get really dressed up. Ocean view cabin - beautiful modern cabin on deck 3, port side. You could actually sit on the windowsill to look out. Wakin

04 Jun 2025 2   min read

Beautiful Porto

Beautiful Porto

Porto is situated in Northern Portugal and it's a really picturesque city with lots to do. There are direct flights from Dublin. I travelled with my Husband and our 2 Sons and there was something for everyone to enjoy. We started with the hop on hop off bus tour which I always find is a great way to find your feet. We did the Cable Cars (A few times!), the 6 bridges boat trip on the River Dour

08 Nov 2017 1   min read

California San Fran to LA with a Cruise & Las Vegas

California San Fran to LA with a Cruise & Las Vegas

Once again myself, my Husband and our two sons had an amazing holiday. San Francisco is an amazing city. Lots to see and do and very easy to get around. We loved this quirky city and all it has to offer. We did hop on/off tours and a huge amount of walking. • Yosemite National Park - we really loved the drive from San Fran. There was some great scenery and we managed to do some panning for gold

22 Sept 2017 3   min read

Dubai & Thailand

Dubai & Thailand

This was a Family Holiday with my Husband and our 2 Sons aged 6 and 12 but I can also recommend for Couples and Honeymoons or groups of friends. Dubai is family friendly with waterparks, desert safaris and indoor skiing and my lads were in awe of the spectacular buildings and cars. There are many fabulous hotels and beautiful beaches with loads of shopping and an abundance of restaurants. B

20 Jul 2016 2   min read

Malaga, Spain City Break

Malaga, Spain City Break

Malaga is a really lovely city. There are plenty of historic buildings & monuments, a bull ring, museums, beaches and loads of shopping. There are so many eateries from Michelin starred restaurants to tapas bars. There is also plenty of nightlife. You can do day trips from resorts like Torremolinos, Benalmadena etc. The cruise port makes it ideal for staying a night or 2 before or after a cruise.

04 Nov 2015 1   min read

Spain Mobile Home

Spain Mobile Home

After having visited campsites in France & Italy, myself, my husband and our 2 Sons aged 5 and 11 decided to try Spain. We flew to Girona, hired a car and drove to the Resort of Playa De Pals. Whilst the resort is small, there is a huge beach and a good array of shops and eateries. Being the more independent travellers, we liked to leave the resort and visit the more Spanish areas and smaller c

06 Oct 2015 1   min read

Las Vegas

Las Vegas

Las Vegas! What can I say… it's the adult version of Disneyland! I brought my husband for his birthday in November 2011 and wow was he impressed! In fact we loved it so much we travelled again in July 2012, November 2013 & June 2015. From the minute we landed we were captivated by the buildings we once saw on TV and now we were here seeing them for real. From the Luxor Hotel to Excalibur's

06 Oct 2015 2   min read

Lake Garda - Mobile Home

Lake Garda - Mobile Home

I travelled with my Husband and our 2 Sons aged 10 & 4 to Lake Garda. We stayed in Peschiera Del Garda but as usual we hired a car to explore the surrounding resorts. We managed to visit all of the resorts around the lake and the scenery was stunning. We even got to visit Venice for the day. My favourite resorts were Malcesine, Sirmione & Garda; beautiful lake side resorts with meandering stree

18 Nov 2014 2   min read

Chania, Crete

Chania, Crete

I'm a huge fan of Greece and have been to Crete before, but this was my first time to Chania. I stayed in Stalos, a few kilometres from Chania Town which is easily accessible by local bus (very cheap). The views from the Hotel were just beautiful and the area was quiet, which was just what I was looking for on this mini break. Chania Town is big, the 2nd largest on the Island, but still retains

22 Oct 2014 1   min read

Enchanting Edinburgh

Enchanting Edinburgh

I really loved this city and would definitely return. It's one of the nicest cities I have ever been to. I would highly recommend a visit! There is endless shopping and sightseeing, nightlife and family entertainment. There is something for everyone. I travelled with my two Sons (9 and 3) and we did Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile (Check out the most pierced lady and William Wallace on the Royal

20 Jul 2013 2   min read

Miami, Caribbean Cruise & Ft Lauderdale

Miami, Caribbean Cruise & Ft Lauderdale

As a fan of cruising and being a cruise specialist I absolutely couldn't wait to board Allure of the Seas - the biggest and most spectacular cruise ship in the world! I travelled with my husband and our sons (aged 9 and 3). We stayed for two nights in Miami, South Beach. I had always wanted to see Miami and it was just how I imagined it with the Art Deco buildings and lively atmosphere. The bea

08 Jun 2013 3   min read

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris

After been to Disneyland in Hong Kong I couldn't wait for Disneyland Paris. I travelled with my husband and our 2 sons (8 & 2). We had an absolutely brilliant time. Favourite rides - Peter Pan & Buzz Light and my personal favourite - It's a Small World. We stayed for 4 full days and had loads of time to meet the characters and do all of the rides. We even spent a full day in Paris where we vis

16 May 2013 1   min read

France Mobile Home Holiday

France Mobile Home Holiday

My husband and I took our two sons (aged 2 & 8) to France to try out a mobile home self catering holiday. It was really very enjoyable. We stayed in the Canet Plage area of Languedoc and the airport was close by so no serious driving to do, although we did hire a car so we could visit other areas. We had a 2 bedroom mobile home with decking and it was ample. It was very clean and airy. The sit

31 Oct 2012 2   min read

Cruise - Adventure of the Seas

Cruise - Adventure of the Seas

Having been on Voyager Class Ships before, I couldn’t wait to go on the Adventure of the Seas. It’s a fab ship with endless amenities from an ice skating rink, rock climbing wall, mini golf course, arcade, theatre, library and not to mention the swimming pools and Royal Promenade with its shops and much more besides. The shows were brilliant and very family orientated. The staff are wonderful,

23 May 2012 1   min read

Barcelona, Med Cruise, Santa Susanna & Girona

Barcelona, Med Cruise, Santa Susanna & Girona

I travelled with my Husband and our 2 Children aged 7 & 1. Our first stop was Barcelona. We stayed in a hotel just off Las Ramblas and we loved this city. It's so vibrant but with so much culture. There’s something for absolutely everyone. We enjoyed the endless shops, we fed the pigeons in the Plaza Catalunya, took a cable car ride, we visited Mount Juic, Barcelona Zoo, Camp Nou Stadium and Sa

08 Sept 2011 4   min read

Australia - Brisbane to Cairns

Australia - Brisbane to Cairns

This was my 3rd visit to Australia. I travelled with my husband and our 2 sons aged 7 & 1. I hope you enjoy the read and will be inspired to travel to this amazing Country.We flew via Hong Kong to Brisbane - see separate Journal for Hong Kong From Brisbane we hired a car and drove to Hervey Bay/Fraser Island - see separate Journal for Fraser Island From Fraser Island we travelled inland to the

15 Feb 2011 4   min read

Singapore Stopover

Singapore Stopover

Singapore is a fabulous city. I stopped here on the way back from Australia with my husband and our 2 Children aged 7 & 1. There were so many things we did such as Little India, China Town, Universal Studios, City Tour, Singapore Flyer, Boat trip, a visit to Clarke Quay. A visit to the famous Raffles Hotel and there was endless shopping. I have never seen so many shops. We were only there for

20 Dec 2010 1   min read

Hong Kong Stop Over

Hong Kong Stop Over

I opted to do Hong Kong as a stopover on the way to Australia with my husband and our 2 children aged 7 & 1. We stayed at the Eaton Hotel, Kowloon and it was perfect. We had a small suite which looked out on to the Golden Mile, so called as it lights up like Times Square at night. The hotel was situated across from the night market also which was really handy. We thoroughly enjoyed Hong Kong.

20 Dec 2010 1   min read

Australia - Fraser Island

Australia - Fraser Island

Fraser Island is truly amazing and I felt it warrants its own testimonial. I stayed here with my husband and our 2 Children aged 7 & 1. This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The shear beauty of the Island is breathtaking. We only stayed 2 nights as it is quite expensive to stay in the Kingfisher Bay Hotel but we wished we could have stayed longer. We did a beauty spot tour by 4

08 Dec 2010 1   min read

Tenerife

Tenerife

Tenerife is a lovely Island with plenty to do for everyone. We stayed in La Caletta a suburb of Playa De Las Americas which was lovely and as we had a car everywhere was completely accessible. We found loads to do for families. We drove to Mount Teide and took the cable car to the top which was breathtaking, but not for the faint hearted!! Tenerife is great for Scuba Diving and hill walking. My

17 Apr 2010 2   min read

New York - Sightseeing

New York - Sightseeing

New York is really fantastic. The sightseeing is endless - as is the shopping. I travelled with my Partner and our 5 year old Son, so shopping wasn't our biggest priority. As it was our first time in New York, we decided to stick to the sights. We did the Downtown, Uptown & Brooklyn bus tours which were really good and it helped us to find our way around the city. We also took the ferry from Ba

17 Apr 2010 2   min read

Our Honeymoon

Our Honeymoon

Having decided to only take a week for our Honeymoon we wanted to do something really different but not too far away. We decided to hire and skipper or own private Power Boat/Yacht! With no experience we firstly did a course in Ireland and obtained our licences. We then hired a Cranchi Zaffiro 34 from Alimos Marina, Athens (Greece). We flew into Athens and boarded our yacht and although it's not

09 Aug 2009 2   min read

Zakynthos - Greece

Zakynthos - Greece

As a big fan of Greece I couldn't resist travelling to Zakynthos with my Family. We stayed in very basic accommodation on the outskirts of Laganas and pre-booked a car from the airport. Laganas is a very vibrant resort with plenty of bars for the young at heart. There is also a good long beach at the end of the strip. For families it's a good idea to stay in accommodation away from the centre.

28 Jul 2009 3   min read

Family Holiday in Bulgaria

Family Holiday in Bulgaria

Situated on the Balck Sea, Bulgaria has something to suit all tastes, from spectacular mountains and fine sandy beaches to traditional picturesque villages. There is also plenty of nightlife for the night owls. I stayed in the bustling resort of Sunny Beach. Let me tell you some more.... Sunny Beach is the largest resort in Bulgaria with the longest and widest beach. The resort is good for

08 Jul 2009 2   min read

Malta - 5 nts Short Break

Malta - 5 nts Short Break

I travelled to Malta with my Husband and our Son who was then 3 yrs. Although it was off season we had a lovely time. The weather was really nice, about 17 degrees with the odd shower. We stayed in the Resort of St Pauls Bay, which was lovely, but my preference if I were to return would be to stay in Sliema or St Julians. Selima is more upmarket with nice Restaurants, while St Julians is good for

08 Jul 2009 3   min read

Lanzarote & Fuerteventura

Lanzarote & Fuerteventura

I travelled with my Husband and our Son who was 3 months old at the time. We stayed in a 3 bed villa near Puerto Del Carmen with car hire included. The Villa (Tamarindos) was gorgeous, part of an estate with private access. It had everything we wanted and included a good sized private swimming pool. We were only a few minutes drive from the Old Town with it's lovely restaurants and big shopping

06 Mar 2009 2   min read

Majorca - One of my favourites

Majorca - One of my favourites

If I said to you "Close your eyes and picture white sandy beaches and turquoise waters" I bet your mind would drift to the Caribbean, but there is no need to go that far... One of the most popular destinations in Europe for families and yet so much of the Island is unspoilt. Majorca is one of my favourite European destinations for many reasons, but mainly its beauty and charm. With sprawling fi

01 Mar 2009 2   min read

Barbados - relaxing but fun

Barbados - relaxing but fun

Although Barbados is a relatively small island there is much to explore so you should consider renting a car during your stay. There's so much to discover about this island - from the historic homes and buildings, to underground caves. You will see tropical flowers and breathtaking landscapes and seascapes. Take a tour of the local towns and villages to truly experience Bajan life!! Barbados is

22 Sept 2008 2   min read

Croatia short Break

Croatia short Break

With a beautiful coastline, dotted with bays, beaches, steep cliffs and many forested islands, Croatia definitely is the Pearl of the Adriatic. Dubrovnik is an integrated, living walled city which has been placed on the list of World Heritage sites. It has everything from designer shops to chic, sophisticated cafes and restaurants. The one thing to note is that it is accessed mainly via hundred

10 Sept 2008 2   min read

Gail was amazing in her focus and enthusiasm in organising our trip in 2026. She gave us many excellent options and was great on the follow up with any queries. We have used Gail for many years and each year her support and advice is consistently excellent

Michael Jackson

Lucan, Co Dublin

I have been working with Gail for many years and booked alot of sucessful holidays with her, I have recommended her to friends and family and will continue to do this, amazing service, Gail makes everything quick and easy, highly recommend!!!

Karen Leavy

Naas, Co Kildare

Gail is fantastic! She always takes the time to listen to exactly what I'm looking for and offers plenty of options to suit my needs and budget. She consistently finds great value for money and makes the whole booking process so easy and stress-free. Whether it's a family holiday or a trip away with the girls, Gail is always on hand to offer advice and help whenever needed. Her knowledge, professionalism, and friendly approach make planning and booking holidays an absolute pleasure. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a travel agent who genuinely cares about getting the best experience for her clients.

Jo Bradshaw

Prosperous, Kildare

Extremely helpful

Tony Crossan

Co Laois

Gail is very approachable and willing to help and answers any queries in a prompt and friendly manner. Now the kids are older and we get to travel more as just a couple I hope to engage with Gail to plan more trips in the future.

Ursula Gallagher

Naas, Co Kildare

Gail is absolutely fabulous and so professional. Recently we needed flights home from Australia for our daughter but not via the Middle East. Gail listened to what we wanted. Came back to us with options and sorted all the logistics around it. Gail takes the stress out of planning and finds flights and options we have no access to. Would 100 percent recommend.

D Freemantle

Kinsealy, Dublin

Gail always goes above and beyond to help with your travel plans, offering plenty of options and never any pressure to book if they don’t quite suit. She’s very prompt with her replies, and I would highly recommend her to any of my family or friends.

Nicola Comerford

Tooremore, Co Kilkenny

Gail goes out of her way to make everything run smoothly and make your travel experience better.

Geraldine W

Clondalkin, Dublin

I'd like acknowledge the fact that you are always available when needed.

Donal C

Killarney, Co Kerry

Gail listened to our requests and came back with multiple choices and options, she takes everything into account and finds the perfect holiday !

Michaela Dowd

Co Kildare

Great service, excellent quotes and so convenient for a busy family.

Sile O'Connor

Co Kildare

It was a pleasure dealing with Gail. She was so helpful, gave us lots of details and was quick to respond

Anne Lambe

Templeogue, Dublin 6W

Thanks Gail You’ve always been readily available for all our questions, and our bookings are exactly what we requested. Many thanks Regards Maree

Maree Byrne

Caragh, Naas

Gail was a pleasure to deal with , explained everything very well regards my holiday

Eileen Abbott

Newbridge, Co Kildare

As always, Gail is an absolute pleasure to deal with.

Annette K

Nenagh, Co Tipperary

Gail was amazing. We haven’t been on holidays in about 10 years so she was very patient, she gave us loads of different options. She just couldn’t be more helpful even during the holidays she helped us out. Definitely recommend her to all my friends.

Sandra L

Co Laois

She’s great would recommend her to anyone.

Karl C

Kildare Town

This is the first time I have used travel counsellors and Gail came highly recommended. I am thrilled with the results, help and support given to me by Gail, I will most certainly recommend this service to my friends.

Órla F

Kimmage, Dublin

I have my trip booked with Gail for the first time, for Christmas /New year.. I found Gail to be so helpful and professional and it would be a pleasure dealing with her again.

Catherine H

Kill, Co Kildare

I have already sent on referrals to Gail. She is always great to deal with and takes all the stress out of booking a holiday. She will search for the best venues that suit our family.

Stella McD

Cootehill, Cavan

We have booked many holidays with Gail and the experience has been exceptional throughout.

Michael J

Lucan, Dublin

Gail is always a pleasure to deal with and ready to answer any questions we have. We always have a fantastic holiday.

Joanna C

Kildare Town

Gail's service is always of the highest and most helpful standard !

Lorraine M

Newbridge, Co Kildare

Always so helpful and kind nothing too much trouble

Cathrine Healy

Tralee, Co Kerry

Gave details of my holiday request quick and with detail on pricing, appreciate help with adding additional person to trip and making changes. Made the process simple.

Neil L

Templeogue, Dublin

Gail always does a great job! She comes in on budget and always selects the most fab accommodation options!

Geraldine K

Rathcoole, Co Dublin

Gail is brilliant to work with. Honestly gave her a very brief outline of what I was looking for and she ticked the boxes immediately. No fuss, no waiting forever for response, no overload of pointless information very efficient and easy to deal with. So looking forward to our cruise she has arranged later this year and would highly recommend her to all.

Noreen T

Ballina, Co Mayo

I have recommended Gail to all my friends as I have got a lot of holidays, cruises etc from Gail with excellent results if need any add ons ex nights hotel flights always on hand, a wonderful lady .

Bernie M

Ballyfermot, Dublin

Gail is a superb travel advisor, guiding her clients to exactly what they need and ensuring that all their requests are catered for. We have travelled with her on several occasions now and have often recommended her to family and friends.

James L

Sallins, Co Kildare

Very helpful, informative and really well organised. Gail made booking very easy. Would highly recommend. Would 100% use again. Thank you Gail.

Alan McCormack

Donaghmede, Dublon

Kuramathi The Maldives

Kuramathi The Maldives

A world of choice awaits you at Kuramathi Island Resort

14 Oct 2020

Start planning with me

0/500 characters

Give me a call

Let’s talk through your ideas, no pressure.

045 889315

Let’s connect

Villas 1 Awali Background Colour Banana Island 3 (2)

Finding your match...

Every unforgettable journey starts with the right person by your side.