Jeanette Coughlan

My expertise

South Africa
Maldives
Thailand
Honeymoons
Couples
Expedition Cruise
Safari
Tailor-made travel

I'm based in

Maynooth

It's Nice To Meet You

I believe that life should be full of exciting travel experiences, tailored to meet our unique interests and needs.

So you have decided to take a trip. Having made that decision, now imagine the benefit of having your own personal advisor - someone who takes pride in getting to know you personally, providing you with a confidential, professional service and offering friendly impartial advice. I know your time is precious, so why stress over endless websites and brochures, let me take care of everything for you!

I would describe myself as a “Travel Designer” who makes your dreams come true. I specialise in Honeymoons, Luxury Holidays, Family Holidays and Cruises and use my wealth of knowledge and skill to create fabulous itineraries. We all have different travel interests, some live for museums and galleries others crave excitement and adventure. I take the time to get to know you so I can tailor-make your trip to be as individual as you are and having access to a wide range of travel providers ensures the best possible value for you.

I work with a select number of clients at a time to ensure I can provide a truly personalised service and offer a complimentary 20 minute initial consultation to allow us to get acquainted - following this initial call, you can decide whether you'd like to move forward and work together. For your convenience I am available outside normal office hours to discuss your travel plans.

Travel is my passion - my travels are varied and have taken me from the exotic shores of the world’s gems such as the Maldives and Seychelles to the vibrant cities of Hong Kong and Capetown, from the picturesque ski slopes of the Rockies and the Alps to the fun filled family holidays spent in camper vans, cruising the high seas and thrilling adventures in safari and theme parks. Antarctica is next on the bucket list!

Travel Counsellors is licensed and bonded in Ireland with the Irish Aviation Authority, this offers peace of mind as your money is completely safe.

The challenge to create the perfect holiday that matches your style, needs and spend is what keeps me enthusiastic. I see travel as an adventure, an escape from daily routines and a chance to look through the window of another culture. So as you embark on the next great journey in your life consider taking the first step in my direction. I look forward to hearing from you.

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My Journey Through Tanzania

My Journey Through Tanzania

A Personal Safari Diary

25 Nov 2025 5   min read

Club Med Gregolimano

Club Med Gregolimano

If you're dreaming of a Greek getaway that balances relaxation, adventure and all-inclusive, then Club Med Gregolimano might be just the spot. I’m always on the lookout for destinations that deliver memorable experiences and my recent visit to this beachfront resort on the island of Evia offered just that. On arrival to Athens airport, we were transferred by coach (approx 2 hours) followed by a s

23 May 2025 2   min read

10 Must-Visit Luxury Destinations in 2025

10 Must-Visit Luxury Destinations in 2025

If you're anything like me, luxury travel isn't just about five-star hotels. It’s about those once-in-a-lifetime experiences, breath-taking views and unforgettable moments that make every journey extraordinary. The world is brimming with exclusive escapes, private island retreats and indulgent city getaways just waiting to be explored. Whether you're dreaming of sipping champagne on a yacht in Sa

08 Mar 2025 3   min read

Luxury River Cruising

Luxury River Cruising

I was fortunate to get the opportunity to travel with Uniworld and experience luxury on their new river cruise ship, the S.S. Victoria. Although our cruise was a short sailing, two nights whilst the ship repositioned on the Rhine, I packed a lot in! This was also my first ever river cruise and it exceeded all my expectations. We arrived in Frankfurt, had a short 20 min drive to the port and the c

21 Nov 2024 4   min read

Luxury Villa stay in the UAE

Luxury Villa stay in the UAE

From the moment I set foot in The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, I knew I had found a slice of paradise. Tucked away along the peaceful shores of the Arabian Gulf, this resort felt worlds away from the hustle of Dubai, yet it’s only an hour's drive from the city, it was perfect for our family short winter break! While the entire resort is designed to offer an unforgettable experience, it’s the vi

18 Nov 2024 4   min read

Five Family Adventure Holidays

Five Family Adventure Holidays

Family adventure holidays come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you want to search for orangutans in the rainforests of Borneo or get off the beaten track in Morocco, there are trips to suit every family. Parents with younger children generally prefer destinations with the shortest flight times, hence the popularity of the likes of Morocco, Turkey and Africa, but once the children are older, say

18 Nov 2024 4   min read

Luxury Cruising

Luxury Cruising

I have cruised many times, but our Silversea experience sailing aboard Silver Nova stands out. Travelling with my family we cruised for 7 nights on the inaugural sailing from Venice in August 2023. The moment we entered the ship’s stunning atrium, I was struck by how open, airy and sophisticated it felt. The wide, glass windows flooded the space with natural light, and you could see the ocean from

16 Nov 2024 4   min read

Cruise with Virgin Voyages

Cruise with Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages, founded by Richard Branson, is an adult-only, award-winning cruise line with included luxuries such as tips, Wi-Fi, soft drinks and speciality restaurants. I attended the launch of Virgin Voyages first ship Scarlet Lady in February 2020 – due to the pandemic the sailings were delayed and I finally got to experience my first cruise onboard Valiant Lady in 2022. I have just returned

12 Nov 2024 6   min read

eSIMs For Travel: A Simple Guide

eSIMs For Travel: A Simple Guide

Okay, so you’re heading out on a trip and you’re thinking about using an eSIM for the first time, right? Great choice! It’s an easy, hassle-free way to stay connected while travelling. No more hunting down local SIM cards or worrying about expensive roaming charges. Let me walk you through how to set it up and make the most of it when you're abroad. An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital version of

12 Nov 2024 4   min read

Safari with Kids!

Safari with Kids!

Going on a family safari will be one of the most rewarding and exciting holidays you'll ever take. Yes, there are many factors to be considered and many restrictions so getting the right advice is essential. I’m regularly asked, ‘What is the right age to take our kids on safari?’ As a general rule I would recommend from the age of 10 upwards, bear in mind game-viewing is a patient exercise so t

27 Jun 2019 3   min read

Jet Setting Jungle Adventures

Jet Setting Jungle Adventures

Langkawi, also known as the Jewel of Kedah, had been on my bucket-list forever, so I was really excited when I received an invitation to visit this Malaysian island along with a stay in Kuala Lumpur. I travelled with Malaysia Airlines in Business Class from London to Kuala Lumpur – flying time was 13 hours so having a spacious cabin and comfortable flatbed was a welcome treat. Great inflight ente

26 Jun 2016 6   min read

Sensational Singapore

Sensational Singapore

I travelled to Singapore in February with Singapore Airlines, this fact alone I was excited about. The airline didn’t disappoint and although the journey from London was a long 12 hours, travelling with Singapore Airlines made it effortless! Good food, movies and real comfort, before we knew it we had landed in Singapore. We checked into the beautiful and well situated Pan Pacific Orchard Road an

13 Mar 2016 4   min read

African Adventures

African Adventures

I flew to Durban via Doha on Qatar Airways. I was really impressed with their professional service. Their planes are exceptionally comfortable, very new and modern. I was delighted with the opportunity to travel Business Class on the outbound journey! Overall, it was a super experience, food, comfort and service. On the return journey we travelled Economy, where again I found, service and comfort

13 Mar 2016 5   min read

California Dreamin'

California Dreamin'

Flying from Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic, we had the benefit of travelling in Upper Class for the long flight to Los Angeles. With fantastic food, great entertainment, excellent service and a bed to catch some sleep, we arrived in Los Angeles feeling set to go! On the west side of Los Angeles, just north of the offbeat scene of Venice Beach and just south of the please-no-photographs exclusivit

24 Mar 2015 4   min read

10 of the best Theme Parks in Europe

10 of the best Theme Parks in Europe

Disneyland Paris, France Opened since 1992, Disneyland Paris has two theme parks. Disneyland Park, dedicated to the fairytale characters and kingdoms of Disney’s many productions and Walt Disney Studios Park, dedicated to show-business and production. It is the most visited theme park in Europe with 16 million visitors passing through its gates last year! This park won’t fail to impress both c

15 Oct 2014 4   min read

Dazzling Dubai

Dazzling Dubai

Dubai is more than a place to visit, it is a place to experience, a one of a kind destination. We flew direct from Dublin to Dubai with Emirates, in Business Class which was outstanding – fantastic food, exceptional comfort, super entertainment and faultless service. On our first morning, after an impressive breakfast, we took to the skies in a seaplane for an aerial tour of Dubai. I would hi

14 Apr 2014 3   min read

Motorhome USA Road Trip

Motorhome USA Road Trip

A holiday in a motorhome may not be on everyone’s ‘to do list’, however, I would recommend it to all, from singles, to couples and especially families - with your fridge and bathroom at your back what more could you need! Exploring America in a motor home is an exciting adventure - you get to be in control and spend as much or as little time in each place as you choose. We flew Dublin to Los

21 Jan 2014 4   min read

Camping holiday in France

Camping holiday in France

We have taken many ‘mobile home’ holidays in Europe - it offers great flexibility, kids have plenty of immediate outdoor space to play, the self-catering is handy to have and for the most part we can tailor it so that we all get something out of the holiday! On this occasion we flew to Rodez, which was a 2 hour drive north of our coastal destination, Agde, France. We collected our hire car and s

15 Jan 2014 4   min read

Family Skiing in Kaprun, Austria

Family Skiing in Kaprun, Austria

Choosing a ski resort can be challenging! After much research we finally settled on Kaprun in Austria - a short transfer time, family friendly and being beside Zell am See/glacier ski option, were the main attractions for us. We flew to Salzburg, collected our hire car and headed south for Kaprun. This was to be our fourth family ski holiday, however our first time to stay self-catering in a town

15 Jan 2014 3   min read

Viva Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas

Las Vegas, which ironically means ‘the meadows’ in Spanish, was everything we expected it to be and more. Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Las Vegas with its movie-set skyline and spectacular lights. ‘The Strip’ in Las Vegas is a 4 mile long road, lined with some of the world’s biggest hotels, resorts and casinos, in fact six out of ten of the world's largest hotels are located

15 Jan 2014 3   min read

Jeanette was brilliant. She removed all of the usual stress and lengthy research that goes into planning a trip. Wonderful service and will certainly be using again.

Sinead K

Dublin

I tell everyone how it makes booking your holiday with Jeanette is so easy and stress free. Happy days

M Elliott

Kildare

Having used Jeanette's service now 3-4 times, I find her No 1 attribute to be her ability to listen to her client.

Audrey K

Kildare

We had never booked through a travel agent before, but decided to book our honeymoon and can now honestly say, we will 100% be booking every holiday with Jeanette Coughlan Travel Counsellors from now on. Jeanette was fantastic and endlessly patient with us as we priced different options, before eventually settling on the final details of the trip. We went to Mauritius and South Africa. Jeanette advised us to go to Mauritius first for the relaxing, poolside-cocktails part of the honeymoon immediately after the wedding as a rest would be well needed after the chaos of the wedding. We really appreciated that advice as it was 100% true, and the resort Jeanette suggested was absolutely amazing. If we had known what Jeanette had in store for us, we needn't have worried. We had a safari booked in South Africa. We flew to Capetown, rented a car and drove 4 hours to the safari along the tourist-popular Garden Route. We were excited about the safari, but what Jeanette had proposed was better than we could have expected. The reserve was amazing and the accommodation was nearly too luxurious (to the point where we were nearly feeling guilty leaving the villa to go out on the game drives). And the game drives themselves were amazing. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and we were able to get right up close to the animals on the safari. It was amazing to spend time with rhinos, lions, zebras, etc. and it wasn't just driving by them. It was an other-worldly experience, and we really felt like Jeanette had brought us to a hidden gem. After that, we went back to Capetown for a few nights where Jeanette had booked us into a lovely hotel in a lovely area of Capetown. Jeanette recommended a lovely restaurant in the area for a final honeymoon meal, before flying back to Dublin. All in, we would highly recommend Jeanette Coughlan at Travel Counsellors to book your trip. It really made our honeymoon incredible.

S Duffy

Dublin

Jeanette is the absolute best! I have been with her for nearly 10 years now and she has helped me make the most beautiful memories with my family over the years tailored and exactly what works for us! Couldn’t recommend Jeanette highly enough!

T McGough

Galway

This is our second time receiving fantastic help from Jeanette, when organising a family holiday for a large group. Ages ranged from 2 to 80 so it was not easy to find a holiday to suit everyone but Jeanette was amazing. I would highly recommend her services at Travel Counsellors.

L Harte

Cork

Having Jeanette is a game changer for my holidays. I have full trust in her and love that it takes the hassle out of me finding a holiday for various groups, family, friends, extended family. She is super! I will continue to recommend her to friends and many of them already use her service regularly now.

Lisa H

Meath

Excellent service from Jeanette, would highly recommend her!

E Byrne

Kildare

Jeanette is fantastic to book with, she is patient, really listens to your requirements and gets it spot on each time. Thanks Jeanette.

Emma O

Kildare

Jeanette has been a great help to us booking our holidays last year and again this year. She is very knowledgeable and understands exactly what we are looking for. I have recommended her to my parents and they have also used her to book their holiday too!

C Killaly

Kildare

Jeanette was absolutely fantastic. Any change or request we made was no problem and she really knows what she's talking about. Highly recommend.

S Duffy

Dublin

It is always a pleasure to book with Jeanette Coughlan Travel Counsellors . I return time and time again. Jeanette always has time to chat and listen and has a great ability to tailor an itinerary suitable to my needs. I love how she keeps me updated with any changes and ensures a smooth running of my trips. She also has extensive knowledge of all the destinations she recommends. All in all Jeanette provides a very personal service which I would highly recommend. If you are looking for a stress free personal travel experience Jeanette is the go to Travel Counsellor!

E Scully

Dublin

Delighted with the service from Jeanette Coughlan at Travel Counsellors and have recommended her to others and will continue to do so.

C Dowling

Kildare

Fast efficient and very knowledgeable - really appreciated Jeanette's help here!

Angela C

Longford

We would highly recommend Jeanette for all travel arrangements. She is very knowledgeable about all her locations and matches your needs to venue perfectly. We have had her advice on couples trips, family holidays with grandparents and long haul to NZ. Exceptional. Thank you. M Walls

M Walls

Wexford

Jeanette has been very helpful with our holiday so far. She has given us lots of different options in the place we want to go. Looking forward to our upcoming trip!!

O Murphy

Co Dublin

Jeanette is very knowledgeable on the products she recommends. She gets to know the like and dislikes of her client and on that basis can help in the selection of the perfect holiday. If Jeanette recommends something and we don’t think it’s right for us it’s no problem, she refines the search with our input and finds what we like. Very patient and nothing is too much trouble.

Robert G

Clane

Jeanette has always been extremely helpful & knowledgeable with whatever travel query we’ve come to her. We’ve booked friend groups & family holidays with her, she’s fantastic and can’t do enough for her clients.

A Kelleher

Meath

Jeanette has always been extremely helpful & knowledgeable with whatever travel query we have come to her. We have booked friend groups & family holidays with her; she is fantastic and cannot do enough for her clients.

A Kelleher

Meath

I have previously used Jeanette Coughlan for my vacation arrangements. This included honest advice to destinations I visited. She has always been very professional, informative and I'd say caring towards my vacation requirements. I have recommended Jeanette to all of my friends who have subsequently availed of her skills and likewise I continue to rely on her expertise for travel arrangements. Thank you Jeanette

Terry M

Kildare

Jeanette is exceptional. I am constantly recommending her to anyone looking for a holiday. She pays such attention to detail, has patience, efficiency and she is so courteous. She’s a star!

L Halpenny

Meath

Jeanette is very helpful, informative and responsive. I'm very happy with the experience and delighted I selected Jeanette from the beginning.

T Cummins

Kildare

We would definitely recommend Jeanette to all our family and friends. Jeanette was so patient with us and found us different options within our budget to ensure we got the type of honeymoon we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble and Jeanette was fantastic with suggestions of things to do while on our honeymoon.

Laura Moran

Laois

I love working with Jeanette to plan a special trip, she makes it hassle free for me and is efficient, diligent and a pleasure to deal with.

I Cowhig

Kildare

Jeanette is super patient, knowledgeable, understanding and just a genuinely lovely person! I fully trust her with my honeymoon plans and am confident we will have a great stress free time! I couldn't recommend her highly enough.

A Kiely

Navan

Jeanette has the answers before you even know your questions!

S Kavanagh

Meath

I always find Jeanette very helpful, she goes above and beyond to help and assist and comes up with the best options and as always caters for all budgets

S Scully

Dublin

What you get from Jeanette is honest, genuine advice/guidance and excellent communication. Effortless to work with, her knowledge is immense and we only ever have the best flawless holidays when they are arranged by Jeanette!

Ciaran M

Dublin

Jeanette is extremely helpful. Gives great advice and is very prompt to follow up.

N Cleary

Kildare

Jeanette is always very friendly and will give good advice on travel. She will always give you a few options to think about and will make sure you are making the right decision in regards to travel. For me she give me reassurance when travelling especially when flights get rescheduled. She is only an email away. Jeanette's service is excellent.

Edel S

Dublin

Ellies having fun

Ellies having fun

Ellies having fun

25 Nov 2025

Cub creche!

Cub creche!

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25 Nov 2025

Giraffe

Giraffe

Serengeti

25 Nov 2025

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