Linda Tiernan

I'm based in

Kildare

It's Nice To Meet You

Hi, I'm Linda, your personal travel agent, based in Kildare.
I specialise in tailor-made holidays and honeymoons. With 25 years’ experience in the Travel Industry, I have first-hand knowledge of the destinations that I sell. I have also completed specialist training, so you can rest assured that I am an expert in what I do. I absolutely love to travel and I hope that I can share my enthusiasm and excitement with you.

I get to know my clients first and foremost, so that we can work together to plan your perfect trip down to the last detail. I take care of everything, so that you can truly relax and create memories that will last a lifetime; whether that is a family adventure to Lapland, a bucket list trip to South Africa, Brazil or Japan, or a toes-in-the-sand getaway to completely unwind and relax.

I have travelled extensively, visiting many once-in-a-lifetime destinations like the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zanzibar, Sri Lanka, Bahamas, Barbados, Antigua, St. Lucia, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan etc. The list goes on!! I worked in Sydney for a number of years, tailor-making itineraries for my clients to travel around Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. I got married on the beach in Bora Bora, French Polynesia & island hopped around this amazing archipelago. We drove through the Canadian Rockies last year with our children and this year we went on our first cruise holiday.

At Travel Counsellors, we pride ourselves on our award winning customer service, plus we are available 24/7 in case of emergencies. Travel Counsellors are licensed and bonded here in Ireland with the Irish Aviation Authority, licence No TA 621.

I offer a friendly, professional service, at a time convenient to you. So if you are thinking of your next holiday, please get in touch as I’d love to help you plan your perfect trip. I am available for face-to-face meetings as well as communicating over the phone or a video call if you prefer. You will also find me on Instagram and Facebook.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Island hopping in French Polynesia

Island hopping in French Polynesia

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Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Cherry Blossoms in Japan

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South Africa - Cape Town, garden route & safari

If you love food and wine, stunning scenery, wildlife and adventure, South Africa is most definitely for you. There is plenty to suit all ages and interests. With only a 1–2-hour time difference, jetlag is not a problem. It is convenient to get to with excellent airfares available with many airlines and it is excellent value for money.

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Scenic Diamond Bordeaux river cruise

Scenic Diamond Bordeaux river cruise

I was thrilled to be the lucky winner of a coveted place on a trip with Scenic River Cruises. Scenic are an Australian 5-star luxury cruise company, operating both ocean cruises and river cruises plus land tours. The ships have been meticulously designed to offer an enriching experience, combined with their signature truly all-inclusive philosophy. I sailed for 3 nights, as part of a 10-night sai

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 Exploring Nevada: A Road Trip from Glittering Lights to Wild Desert Skies

Exploring Nevada: A Road Trip from Glittering Lights to Wild Desert Skies

I have driven through the Rockies in Canada and the Garden Route in South Africa on previous holidays and loved every minute, so I was very excited to be invited to explore Nevada on a self-drive adventure. Aer Lingus Dublin to Las Vegas Our small group met at Dublin airport, where we took a direct Aer Lingus flight to Las Vegas. Being an afternoon flight, the airport was quiet with minimal que

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Club Med Gregolimano

Club Med Gregolimano

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Universal Orlando Resort - Part 2

Universal Orlando Resort - Part 2

Set to open 22nd May 2025, Universal’s Epic Universe will be the resort’s fourth theme park, bringing even more excitement and adventure to Orlando. While details are still emerging, the park is expected to feature innovative rides, immersive lands and cutting-edge technology. From Celestial Park to Super Nintendo World, How to Train your Dragon Isle of Berk, Dark Universe plus The Wizarding World

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Universal Orlando Resort - Part 1

Universal Orlando Resort - Part 1

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Iceland - The land of fire & ice

Iceland - The land of fire & ice

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13 May 2024 5   min read

Luxury Escapes in Paradise: Exploring Mauritius with Beachcomber Hotels

Luxury Escapes in Paradise: Exploring Mauritius with Beachcomber Hotels

For the discerning traveller seeking a tropical getaway infused with luxury and unparalleled hospitality, Mauritius beckons. Mauritius is known for its stunning beaches, lagoons, and reefs, with a lush, mountainous interior. Trou Aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano with a crater lake in the centre. Black River Gorges National Park offers rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the fl

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Discovering Vietnam and Cambodia

Discovering Vietnam and Cambodia

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant streets of Hanoi, the serene waters of Halong Bay, the ancient towns of Hue and Hoi An, the bustling city of Saigon, and cross the border into Cambodia to explore the historic wonders of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the Bayon. Hanoi: Embracing the Chaos We began our journey in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, where ancient traditions blend harmoniously

06 Apr 2024 5   min read

Sri Lanka – A private tour tailored to our interests

Sri Lanka – A private tour tailored to our interests

If you are seeking a holiday filled with ancient wonders, natural beauty, culture, wildlife and adventure, Sri Lanka is a delight for the senses. Why book a private tour? Bear in mind that distances can be great between many of the major sights in Sri Lanka. There are various holiday options, depending on what you would like to see. There are beach resorts where you can relax for a week or so a

05 Apr 2024 5   min read

Family holiday to Mexico

Family holiday to Mexico

Having already been to Mexico a number of times on previously holidays, I already knew the beaches were stunning, there is a vibrant culture with so much to see and do, the hotels are a really good standard with excellent service and high quality food and beverages. This is what convinced me that it would be an ideal holiday destination for our family. As most of the resorts are all-inclusive, a h

05 Apr 2024 5   min read

Tips for long-haul travel with young children

Tips for long-haul travel with young children

Getting to travel together as a family is not only a valuable opportunity to spend quality time together and to create joyful memories, travelling with children can also significantly boost their development. Not all classrooms have four walls! If you love to travel and explore the world, share this joy and passion with your children. You will plant the seed of wonder. What a lovely gift that is

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The Maldives - Just WOW!

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In the heart of the Indian Ocean lies a very special place. Like diamonds on a necklace, this island chain is dotted in the Indian Ocean, offering paralleled beauty and tranquillity. Welcome to the Maldives! Words really cannot describe this place. It is the ultimate picture postcard island paradise, with white sand beaches and incredible crystal clear waters with shallow lagoons. It most definite

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Island hopping in the Bahamas

Island hopping in the Bahamas

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Jambo! My Kenyan Adventure: From Nairobi to Mombasa, Discovering the Treasures of East Africa

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Experiencing the Vibrant Rhythms of Cuba: From Havana to Varadero

Experiencing the Vibrant Rhythms of Cuba: From Havana to Varadero

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Lets talk Lapland

Lets talk Lapland

Traditionally we think of Lapland as being somewhere for young families to visit Santa in December. A bucket list trip. It is so much more! It is a fantastic destination for children of all ages, teens included, as well as adults looking for a cosy winter break. Did you know that February is peak season? As I did my research, I learned that February offers more daylight than December, more suns

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Singapore & Thailand adventure

Singapore & Thailand adventure

Singapore We flew Singapore Airlines A380 from London to Singapore, which was excellent with great service, food and entertainment. Changi Airport in Singapore is award-winning and offers a movie theatre, a rain vortex (the largest indoor waterfall in the world), playground, butterfly garden, an indoor forest, a 12 metre high slide and an entertainment corner with video games, all complimentary.

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Sani Resort Greece – Why this award-winning luxury resort is perfect for families

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I have always travelled long haul & love staying in amazing hotels around the world, but with 2 small children my holiday requirements had changed somewhat (expanded).. I still wanted a fabulous long sandy beach that I could walk or run along, lots of restaurants to dine at with great food and service, a swimming pool for the hubby and some activities to keep us occupied; However, I now also nee

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Why I love Dubai & recommend it to my clients

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Family cruise onboard MSC World Europa

Family cruise onboard MSC World Europa

Having never been on a cruise holiday before and constantly hearing from many people about how great they are, I decided to bite the bullet and try it for myself. I love to explore, but I also love the beach and was afraid that this type of holiday just wouldn’t be my cup of tea. Here’s my honest opinion and what I learned. We sailed onboard MSC World Europa, a brand-new ship with a great select

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Jordan - Mother & Daughter private tour

Jordan - Mother & Daughter private tour

With beautiful scenery, natural wonders, fascinating archaeological sites, warm friendly people, delicious food and guaranteed sunshine, Jordan is a wonderful country to explore. March to May is the best time to travel to Jordan, as well as September to November. The temperatures are pleasant and diving conditions at the Gulf of Aqaba are at their best. During the summer it can get unbearably hot

12 Sept 2023 5   min read

Disneyland Paris - Magical Family holiday

Disneyland Paris - Magical Family holiday

Disneyland Paris is a magical holiday like no other, sure to excite every child and create memories that you will cherish forever. Our children were 5 and 6 years old when we surprised them with a 3-night trip. I created a little box with clues. I told them that we were going on a holiday the following morning and asked them to guess where we were going. Their little faces were priceless as they

12 Sept 2023 5   min read

Family Adventure - Canadian Rockies self-drive

Family Adventure - Canadian Rockies self-drive

Canada was on my list for many years, but with young children it seemed out of reach. However post-covid, I thought you only live once! Having travelled to Portugal, Spain, and Greece as a family, I decided (really hoped!) that the girls were now old enough (5 and 6) for more of an adventure. Of course, I was a little apprehensive of how they would fare on a long-haul flight, but I was more than w

19 Jul 2023 5   min read

Myself and Maurice would like to thank you for all your help in organising our holiday Linda. We had an amazing trip and are grateful for all you did for us. We are also grateful for your help while we were in Australia.

Mary C

Maynooth

Very helpful Very informative. Will get you the best deal for your budget.

K Dillon

Newbridge

Would highly recommend Linda. Her service and knowledge is amazing. She is so passionate about travel. I have booked with Linda many times and will continue to do so.

K Melia

Portarlington

Linda was very helpful and we'll certainly use her services again in the future.

S Reynolds

Celbridge

A great service ! We would recommend Linda and Travel Counsellors 100%.

D Murphy

Newbridge

This is our third time booking a holiday through Linda, and we wouldn’t look to use anyone else. She is incredibly knowledgeable and always takes the time to really listen to what we’re looking for before putting together options. Every itinerary she suggests ticks all the boxes, which makes the whole planning process so easy and stress-free. Linda is always a pleasure to deal with, friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure we have the best possible trip. Her response time is consistently prompt, which we really appreciate when making travel decisions. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Linda to anyone looking for a reliable and attentive travel agent.

D Osborne

Kildare

Linda is amazing, she takes your preferences into account and finds the perfect place. Always gives great advice and guidance and meets your budget. Her experience and expertise shows in every interaction and she is flexible to speak over email or phone or a mixture of the two, whatever the situation calls for.

D Collins

Newbridge

We liked Linda from the first meeting as it was clear that she listened to what we were looking for and asked all the questions needed to be able to put together a package for South Africa, covering all aspects ,paying attention to our budget. Her communication was excellent and she responded to all our queries quickly.

G Langan

Dublin

Linda was very helpful and took all our suggestions into account while planning our honeymoon!

J Parihar

Wicklow

Linda made everything so simple. We explained what we needed for our ski holiday and she gave us multiple options and advice. Couldn't have worked out better. Highly recommended.

M Dixon

Naas

Linda is amazing, her attention to detail is incredible, so helpful and friendly, couldn’t do enough for me.

C Gleeson

Kildare

Linda is amazing, her attention to detail is incredible, so helpful and friendly, couldn’t do enough for me.

C Gleeson

Kildare

If I could score, it would be 10++++. Kinda only said to me on my last phone call - Any worries I have - just let her know and she will answer all my queries and put my mind at ease. WHAT A SERVICE !!!!!!

Josephine Larkin

Kildare

Linda is always very helpful and knowledgeable, another great experience with her!

K Moynihan

Dublin

Linda was a pleasure to deal with, she has a wealth of knowledge and a real willingness to put the time and effort into finding out exactly what we wanted from our holiday. I know we will be using Linda’s services for years to come.

D Osborne

Co. Kildare

Linda is always so helpful. I would not book with anyone else. I always ask her advice and Linda has never let me down.

S Loney

Newbridge

I had an excellent experience booking my cruise with Linda. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Linda answered all my questions promptly and found the perfect itinerary that fit my preferences and budget. Her attention to detail and friendly service truly stood out. I’ll definitely book with her again!

E Fullam

Kildare

Linda is without a doubt the best in the business. She is so thoughtful of all the needs of her clients. Nothing ever seems to be to much trouble, she replies so promptly, she is professional & personal all at once. A class act.

E Comerford

Galway

Great experience booking with Linda Tiernan from travel counsellors, so easy and stress free! Will definitely be booking again with her in future. Amazing service.

Charlotte H

Newbridge

I would happily recommend Linda to family and friends as my wife and I found her very attentive to our needs when planning a holiday to Australia to coincide with the Lions Rugby tour. She was attentive and very helpful with her advice as well as providing an ideal trip for our weeks there which we both are looking forward to. I could not praise her enough for her help in planning out trip, thank you Linda.

John K

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Super easy and stress free when booking. Great holiday options and easy payment.

Anna N

Newbridge

Great experience. The only way I will book all my holidays in the future.

M Culbert

Kildare

Great quick service. Linda is so helpful.

O Mooney

Newbridge

Linda went above & beyond to arrange my holiday. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.

M Creaton

Newbridge

Quick and responsive to my request for long haul flights. Understood exactly what I was looking for and followed up on time.

Eoin F

Kildare

Fantastic service. Professional from start to finish. Totally took the hassle out of our holiday. Will definitely use again.

S Wilson

Kildare

Fantastic service from Linda.

Orlagh Andrews

Kildare

Linda was very helpful in all my dealings with her. I will definitely be recommending her to my friends. I will also be contacting Linda again for future holidays.

Patricia OShea

Dublin

Linda was extremely helpful with all my travel plans and made everything so easy. I would highly recommend Linda. Thank you.

Scott Quinn

Dublin

Linda was a pleasure to deal with, she listened to our requirements and was full of suggestions and information to suit our needs.

Bernadette Biggs

Kilcock

Linda was really helpful and knowledgeable in planning our upcoming honeymoon to Japan, lovely to chat to as well and we can't wait for our trip!

Karyn Moynihan

Dublin

Linda was really patient and helpful as we were unsure of exactly what we wanted. She presented many great options and provided lots of info. I highly recommend the service.

Ryan Malley

Donegal

Linda, was very very helpful, and I have recommended her to all my family and friends as the service was excellent. Thank you for a great service with a smile. 10 out of 10.

Bernadette Heaney

Newbridge

Linda has been so helpful throughout this entire process. The service she has provided to us is exceptional. We will definitely be using Linda for any travelling going forward.

Eimear Brady

Newbridge

Linda was extremely helpful and patient with us, I would highly recommend Linda to anyone booking their holiday.

Maureen Daly

Newbridge

Linda has been a fantastic help in organising a cruise for our family in June. She did all the research for us and guided us with her experience. I highly recommend using Linda at TC and will definitely be recommending her to my family & friends.

Siobhan Whelan

Wicklow

Very helpful with our New York trip. Gave us loads of information and advice. Helped with visas etc. 3rd time Linda has organised our holiday. HIGHLY recommend.

Ursula Mullins

Newbridge

Personal contact very important. Willing to understand personal requests was excellent. Research into what was suitable very good. Follow up on all questions and concerns.

Peter Whyte

Newbridge

Linda, was very helpful and answered all my questions in a timely fashion! I have already recommended a family of 6 to her for travel in 2025!

Aisling Murphy

Dublin

Linda was superb ! She was so accommodating and we will 100% be returning for more holidays

Sara Jane Smith

Dublin

My dealings with your consultant Linda have been marked by professionalism and helpfulness. All in all a very satisfactory experience from my point of view. I would have no hesitation in recommending others to deal with her in the future.

James Doyle

Kilkenny

Collaborating with Linda was a delightful experience. Her extraordinary knowledge and detailed guidance significantly eased the decision-making process for both my partner and me in choosing our honeymoon destination.

Shane McQuillan

Castledermot

5-star service. Linda is so helpful and professional. Would highly recommend using Linda to book a holiday. No stress trying to arrange everything yourself. She will find you the best deals in the best locations.

Stephanie Dyland

Newbridge

I had a very straight forward, easy experience with Linda, my Travel Counsellor. Linda called me and discussed what exactly we wanted, when we wanted to travel and most importantly what our budget was. She kept within each of these and discussed options with us. I couldn't fault the simple personal service. Paying our deposit was also easy through the app.

Michelle Ryan

Galway

Linda has been so helpful in organising out honeymoon. She listened to everything we wanted and came back with back with an itinerary that is perfect for us. She has been great at answering any questions we had. We are really looking forward to our trip.

Michelle Carpenter

Kells, Co. Meath

Linda was so helpful and informative with helping plan our perfect honeymoon, thank you.

Robyn McCormack

West Meath

Would highly recommend. Excellent service and great communication. Roll on December for one of my trips I booked through Linda. Like to keep things local and Linda is from around so that’s why I supported her, plus great service as well.

James Barry

Nurney

Linda is so knowledgeable and was very quick at producing quotes and alternatives. Selected a hotel that met all my needs down to a T. Would highly recommend booking through Linda, she's amazing. Can't wait to book my next trip!

Deirdre Collins

Newbridge

We booked our American Holiday travelling to Nashville & Las Vegas through Linda. We would highly recommend Linda because from start to finish everything was 100% perfect. Our hotel locations were not only perfect but the height of luxury. Linda was so helpful from the start to the end of the trip. Any questions asked were always answered, that always made you feel you had someone so friendly on the end of the line. Thank you Linda. We appreciate all your hard work & will definitely be in touch for upcoming trips. 100% satisfied.

Kieran Melia

Kildare

Linda has provided a top-class service since our first contact. Nothing is ever a problem for her.

Liam Cashell

Sligo

Linda is a gem. She couldn't have been nicer. She came highly recommended and we can see why.

Alan Melia

Spiddal

Amazing service! Linda went above and beyond.

Claire Gleeson

Kildare

Great dealing with Linda , delighted with our travel arrangements. Definitely recommend to friends.

Nora Cooke

Maynooth

Linda was great, so helpful and understanding. She got me a fantastic holiday and under my budget, with plenty of options

Karen Dillon

Newbridge

Linda was great from the beginning, she was very knowledgeable about the entire holiday and everything along the way, and made it so easy to book everything. Even when I contacted her outside of normal working hours she was always on hand to help me with my queries. I will definitely book holidays again through Linda! Thanks very much.

James Day

Naas

In recent years we have booked our holidays and trips online. With our Travel Counsellor on this trip, I felt I got personal attention with each little and large detail being thought of and given personal attention. All I had to do was make a decision on where we thought about going and got advice. On our trip to Dubai, it will be hot but we got advice on how to accommodate this and enjoy the best of what Dubai has to offer. We go on family holidays quite a bit and we are considering Cancun having been informed that the flights are lengthy, but how to remedy this small discomfort. I do feel like I am being treated very well and I have someone to talk to about any concerns that I may encounter.

Josephine Larkin

Kildare

Great service. I will definitely use again

Joanne Kett

Newbridge

I have recommended my travel consultant Linda to all my family. She went above and beyond to organise my trip which I had tried to do myself (unsuccessfully I add). I will never travel without her ever again. First class service.

Shirley Loney

Newbridge

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