Hello! My name is Lisa and I’m a Travel Counsellor based in Midleton in East Cork.
I have worked in the Travel Industry for almost 20 years and I am delighted to be part of Travel Counsellors. I have gained invaluable experience in this time. Travel is my passion and I would love to help you organise your next trip. I provide you with personal, friendly and above all professional service ensuring you get the holiday that you deserve. I am available at a time that suits you and I believe that booking your holiday should be an exciting experience from the beginning.
I can help you with any type of holiday. Having worked for a long-haul tour operator for over 10 years I have extensive knowledge of South East Asia. I have also worked for a leading camping company and in a retail travel agency role for several years. Having 3 young kids myself I love organising family holidays. I also got married abroad so if you are considering this, I would be happy to share my experience and help you with arranging your perfect wedding abroad.
By joining Travel Counsellors, I have access to over 400 suppliers including all leading tour operators, car hire companies, camping companies, cruise companies, hotel suppliers and all leading airlines. Be it your family holiday, honeymoon, city-break or business travel I can assure you the best travel arrangements to suit your needs. I am also fully licensed and bonded with the Commission for Aviation Regulation in Ireland meaning your money is protected.
Get in touch with me today and we can start planning your perfect holiday. I would be delighted to be your personal Travel Counsellor.
My customer stories
Sent by Sheila ONeill
Derry 14/08/2025
I chose Lisa to book our Honeymoon with, as she came highly recommended. Lisa made this decision & experience for us smooth & exciting. She went through various options with us to ensure we were happy & confident with our decision that it included experiences we were looking for and more. I also have to express that her kindness in considering my health condition was much appreciated. I found Lisa to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, patient & friendly. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Lisa to others as she went above & beyond, thank you.
Sent by Noreen O'Shea
Cork 14/08/2025
Lisa Smith O'Brien is incredibly reliable, helpful and responsive and has booked 4 different holidays (Summer - Portugal, Croatia and Lake Garda and Winter Ski in Zell am See Austria) over the last number of years. Lisa is always a pleasure to deal with.
Sent by Ursula Power
Cork 14/08/2025
Lisa is absolutely amazing. She puts together the perfect holiday plans and holds your hand through the process. I could not recommend her highly enough and I tell friends and family about her skills repeatedly!
Sent by Angie B
Cork 13/08/2025
Lisa has been absolutely outstanding with every single holiday we have booked through her. I would not go beyond her.
She takes the stress out of the whole booking experience for us and I trust her whole heartedly. Her experience and knowledge in her work, her willingness to help and answer my silly questions do not go unnoticed as she is so patient with me as I like things to be as perfect as possible. Lisa makes this happen every time as she listens to the type of holiday we would like and she always delivers. She is my go to when we holiday and I recommend her service to absolutely everyone I talk to in my salon as holidays is always a point of chats.
Looking forward to our break again in May thanks to Lisa.
Sent by Mary Browne
Castlemartyr Cork 16/02/2020
I cannot highly recommend Lisa enough. Lisa is so efficient and knowledgeable in her role as a Travel Counsellor!
Sent by Emer Crowley Murphy
Cork 16/02/2020
Lisa is amazing, so knowledgeable and so easy to deal with. I would highly recommend booking a holiday with her.
Sent by Karen OKeeffe
Ballycotton Co. Cork 14/11/2019
Lisa was a pleasure to book with and we would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to book their next holiday!
Sent by Aisling Foley
Youghal 14/11/2019
Lisa was amazing from the moment I first contacted her. Super efficient and gave us loads of fab options. I would recommend her to anyone!
Sent by Colette Barry
Midleton Co. Cork 15/10/2019
Our experience booking our holiday with Lisa was fantastic and I have already recommended her to my friends and family. Lisa took care of everything for us and was able to anticipate all our needs. I will definitely be booking with Lisa again.
Sent by Elaine Berkery
Limerick 07/10/2019
I will without a doubt be referring family and friends to book with Lisa. She is an absolute pleasure to deal with. No matter what time of the day or night you email this lady you get a reply back. Her professionalism is second to none. Nothing is ever a problem for her, she is incredibly patient and never rushes you for a decision. Thank you for all your help Lisa, I can't wait to go on holidays!
Sent by Eimear Cotter
Cork 26/09/2019
Lisa was prompt, efficient, professional and a great source of information. No query was a problem and she was such a pleasure to deal with
Sent by Elaine Hurley
Cork 26/09/2019
Lisa could not have done anymore for me! She got the best deal and everything I wanted and for the cost I wanted as well! It was my first time using Travel Counsellors and I will definitely be using Lisa again.
Sent by Clare Fox
Cork 26/09/2019
We found Lisa to be highly professional and amenable. We sought a family group holiday and Lisa took on board exactly what we were looking for and presented us with suitable options. I would highly recommend Lisa.
Sent by Meave Geoghegan
Co Waterford 26/09/2019
Lisa was very helpful and incredibly informative. I would highly recommend her to friends and family!
Sent by Lesley Duggan
Cork 26/09/2019
Lisa was so quick in getting a quote for me and everything was booked within moments. I would definetly recommend Lisa to anyone and I will be booking with her again in future.
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Flying direct from Dublin with Emirates is the perfect way to start a Dubai adventure. From the moment I stepped on board, the service was seamless; spacious seating, gourmet meals, and that signature Emirates warmth that makes even a seven-hour flight feel like part of the holiday. Arriving into Dubai International Airport, I felt refreshed and ready to explore.
First Stop: Jumeirah Al Qasr – A
Abu Dhabi Adventure
I was very fortunate to be invited on a trip to discover Abu Dhabi with Etihad airlines and Anantara Resorts.
On arrival in Dublin airport, we checked in and heading for the East Lounge in Terminal 1. The East Lounge provides a lovely, relaxed setting to unwind before a flight. Here we had complimentary breakfast and drinks before we boarded our Etihad flight to Abu Dhabi.
The
I was lucky enough to have a fantastic trip to the Algarve, Lisbon and Cascais thanks to the Martinhal Family hotel group with my fellow Travel Counsellor colleagues. We flew with Aer Lingus from Cork to Faro and then took a private transfer to Sagres on the Western tip of the Algarve for a 2 night stay in the Martinhal Sagres Family Resort. This gorgeous property is located right on the beachfron
For this year’s family trip, we decided to travel to Italy. With great options available from Cork we were able to fly directly to Milan Bergamo Airport and then we got a private transfer to Altomincio Family Park, our home for the holiday. The campsite is around 8km from Peschiera Del Garda and once we arrived on site we headed straight to the main reception who then gave us our wristbands to ac
We went on a fabulous family holiday to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. We took a direct flight from Cork to Arrecife which was just under 4 hours and then with a 20-minute private transfer we arrived in the resort of Costa Tequise.
We stayed in the 4*H10 Suites Lanzarote Gardens which is a 5-minute walk to the beach and a strip of bars, shops and restaurants. The suite we stayed in consiste
Last year for our family holiday we travelled from Cork to Barcelona and got a private transfer to Camping Vilanova Park which is just outside Barcelona.
We stayed with Crystal Al Fresco in a 2 bedroomed mobile home. The campsite boasts waterslides, three family pools (one indoor) and two kids pools plus a sauna, Jacuzzi & spa area. There is a large very reasonably priced supermarket, takeawa
We travelled out over the Easter Holidays to Perros Guirec in Northern Brittany, France. We got onboard the Pont Aven Ferry in Cork for our overnight sailing to Roscoff. Upon arrival on-board the kids were excited to check out the play area and games room. After having something to eat in the buffet restaurant we settled down in the main bar area to enjoy the onboard entertainment for the kids.
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