Michael Kelly

My expertise

South Africa
Maldives
Spain
Thailand
Lapland
Vietnam
France
United States

I'm based in

Ennis

It's Nice To Meet You

My name is Michael Kelly, I have worked for over 34 years in the travel industry, and I am hugely passionate about the business.

I specialise in Honeymoons, family holidays, Mediterranean & Caribbean and River Cruises, and I can tailor-made bespoke luxury and long-haul holidays. I also specialise in luxury mobile home holidays to France, Spain, Italy and Croatia. Personally, I would welcome the opportunity to arrange your holiday, so that it is a memorable trip. I am proud to offer a high level of customer service and commit to sharing my knowledge and expertise with you right throughout the booking process and beyond. I would be delighted to arrange whatever trips you have in mind from a special relaxing cruise holiday, a honeymoon, family sun holiday or luxury mobile home camping holiday to France, Spain, Italy or Croatia, a Ski or sun holiday, city breaks and if you need to book flights on their own for business or to visit friends and family, I am happy to discuss your requirements and provide you with a quote and process your booking.

During my career in the travel business, I have had the opportunity to travel to many parts of the world, including Europe (cities, sun, and ski resorts), USA, Canada, South Africa and KwaZulu Natal, North Africa, Maldives, Vietnam, Qatar, Hawaii, Thailand, and I have been lucky enough to experience various Cruise lines. This has helped me increase my knowledge so I can offer my customers first-hand experience of all the places I visited, far and wide. South Africa is my favorite holiday destination and I have been there twice on holidays, to experience this fantastic country and thoroughly enjoyed it all, including safaris.

Travel Counsellors are licensed and bonded here in Ireland by Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), so your money is completely safe. As a professional Travel Counsellor, I am available at a time that best suits your needs. I am always there for my clients right throughout the booking process before you travel, and this continues after you get back home. I am proud to give excellent customer service to all my clients and I very much value the opportunity to speak to you and share my destination knowledge with you so that you can get the best out of your trip.

We also have Travel Counsellors for Business, the corporate arm of our business, and I work with many people who travel for business. Please feel free to get in touch with me if I can help you to manage your corporate travel portfolio.

If you would prefer a face-to-face meeting rather than communicating by e-mail or over the phone that can also be arranged, and I would also be happy to meet you at a time that suits you and together we can plan your dream holiday.

Feel free to contact me to discuss your next trip on 065 6823771 or 086 3104022 or send me an email michael.kelly@travelcounsellors.com

My business is built on personal recommendations and referrals so if you are happy with the service you receive from me, I would be delighted if you would share my details with your friends, family and colleagues.

I very much look forward to hearing from you.

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South Africa / Garden Route / Eastern Cape Safari – December.

South Africa / Garden Route / Eastern Cape Safari – December.

I had the pleasure of going to South Africa on a familiarisation trip and spent time in Capetown, visited the winelands outside of Capetown.

12 May 2026 5   min read

NCL Prima - Minicruise

NCL Prima - Minicruise

I had the pleasure of being on board the brand new NCL prima for a mini cruise from Amsterdam via Le Havre back to Southampton in England for few nights in September 2022. I must say NCL are an amazing 4 star top of the range cruise liner and their offerings for cruises is just great. They offer NCL Free at sea packages to include your drinks packages, internet connectivity while on board etc a

08 Dec 2024 5   min read

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris

I spent two days in Disneyland Paris from 26th November 2023 to 28th November 2023 and I explored the theme park and all its hotels. There is a huge range of hotels to choose from. Our party stayed at the Marvel New York hotel which is a really modern 4 star hotel. My next favorite is the Sequoia Lodge hotel, its a real homely hotel and nice swimming pool to relax in between the busy time at t

08 Dec 2024 5   min read

Maldives & Dubai trip

Maldives & Dubai trip

I had the pleasure of travelling to Dubai and Maldives with Emirates airlines and experienced a 1 night stop in Dubai on route to the Maldives for 4 nights stay at Jumneirah Olhahali Island Maldives in a water villa. We flew emirates airlines from Dublin to Dubai, in flight service and food and drinks was amazing on board. They are a really top class airline to fly with. It is the largest airli

08 Dec 2024 5   min read

Gold Conference Travel  Counsellors

Gold Conference Travel Counsellors

I attended our Gold Travel Counsellors conference in Doha from 19th September to 24th September inclusive. We flew from Dublin with Qatar airlines, I must say I was very impressed by Qatar airlines, they are a really amazing 5 star airline. Qatar Airways has been voted the World’s Best Airline at the 2024 World Airline Awards, the eighth time that the airline has scooped the Airline of the Year t

18 Nov 2024 5   min read

Rivercruise conference Amsterdam

Rivercruise conference Amsterdam

The popularity of river cruising is booming. Having cruised on larger cruise ships myself, the opportunity to experience a river cruise ship first hand was a very welcome opportunity for me. I was invited to attend the CLIA River Cruise conference in Amsterdam on 11th March 2024 to learn and expand my knowledge of what exactly is a river cruise and to experience the dynamics of these smaller, mor

13 May 2024 5   min read

Nashville - home of country Music

Nashville - home of country Music

I had the pleasure of visiting Nashville which gave me a great insight of all the wonderful attractions that Nashville, Tennessee has to offer. Broadway in downtown Nashville has live music playing each day in all the bars and venues from 11am to 3am (15 hours per day) if one has the energy to stay going. It is an amazing experience for music lovers with all the live gigs there is to see. It is

14 Jun 2023 5   min read

Luxury camping holiday in Playa Montroig Cambrils.

Luxury camping holiday in Playa Montroig Cambrils.

I had the pleasure of spending 7 nights with my sister and my nephews and nieces at the 5-star camping Playa Montroig Campsite on the outskirts of Cambrils Spain for a week from the 27th of April 2019. We flew from Shannon to Reus which was very convenient. We then took a taxi transfer for the 15-minute journey from Reus airport to Playa Montroig. The campsite is definitely a 5-star campsite and

02 Nov 2022 5   min read

Family fun in magical Lapland

Family fun in magical Lapland

I had the pleasure of treating my 4 nieces and nephews to a magical trip to Lapland for 2 nights / 3 days on 3rd December 2019. The trip started off with an early morning Aer Lingus charter flight from Dublin to Rovaniemi airport in Lapland, the official airport of Santa Claus. The flight was fun packed, we got a light breakfast on board and the elves on board the flight kept the children entertai

18 Aug 2022 5   min read

Camino de Santiago

Camino de Santiago

I had the pleasure of travelling with some friends to Bilbao in Spain on 15th November 2019 to do part of the Camino de Santiago walk or the way of St James from Pamplona to Burgos over 5 days. We spent 7 days overall in Spain. We flew with Aer Lingus from Dublin to Bilbao. We were extremely lucky as the weather was mild each day, we just experienced some rain and snow on our last day of walking.

18 Aug 2022 5   min read

We have dealt with Michael Kelly now for our last few trips and he goes over and beyond each time. Most helpful and knowledgeable and we honestly wouldn't book with anyone else. Michael provides a first class service and is so obliging and patient. Cannot recommend Michael enough.

C Leslie

Galway

Michael is amazing to deal with. I would highly recommend him.

Paula K

Athlone

He is the best and most reliable travel agent we know. As we are now in our 70's it is such a relief to know that no matter how trivial or small our worry is, Michael is just a phone call away. We always recommend Michael.

Russell Proudfoot

Athlone

Michael has been nothing but professional, friendly, and incredibly accommodating anytime we have enquired about or booked a trip with him. We return to Michael year after year because of the care and expertise he brings to every interaction. He always takes the time to advise us on the best locations, routes and travel options, making each trip even more memorable than the last. His attention to detail, quick responses, and genuine interest in ensuring we have the best possible experience give us complete confidence every time we book. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Michael to friends, family, or colleagues, he consistently goes above and beyond.

Kimberley Leddy

Cavan

Michael was very helpful and answered any questions I had to ask. He left no information out when explaining the holiday and booking it through him was the easiest holiday I’ve ever booked

Rachel C

Galway

Michael has been so helpful and accommodating. He has planned our honeymoon of dreams and we cant wait for it. Any questions we had Michael was quick to follow up. The TC app is also great so you don't have to pay everything at once. Michael was recommended to us by friends and we have shared his information to others. Couldn't recommend enough.

Sinead K

Galway

Michael is extremely professional and a very experienced operator. He gave great advise and tips for an upcoming trip. I would highly recommend him to anyone wishing to book a holiday. I will certainly be using his services again and would recommend him to all my family friends and colleagues.

Aine F

Galway

Michael’s level of service and attention to detail are excellent ~ second to none in fact. It is always a pleasure doing business with him.

Alan C

Dublin

Michael Kelly is one of the most efficient and pleasant people I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. Nothing is too much trouble for him, and he always goes above and beyond for all of our requests. We deal with Michael regularly for our business travel, and both my colleagues and myself are fully aware how lucky we are to have him for our travel needs, which often entail very far out destinations and also are very often last minute requests.

Fiona D

Loughrea

I would (& have) highly recommend Michael to friends and family. Michael is so good at listening to our needs and what were looking for and then coming back with suitable options quickly. He listens to any changes and is so fast to find solutions and accommodate to get the best possible outcome for our family holidays. He is always quick to respond to phone calls and is so reliable.

Patricia C

Cork

Michael is highly professional & easy to deal with. He is staying in regular contact to ensure our needs are met.

M Cunningham Marnell

Galway

Michael was most helpful in choosing the holiday for my friends and I. A mine of travel knowledge

A McLaughlin

Athlone

Michael was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. He was recommended to me by a friend and I will certainly be passing on the recommendation to my many friends. Thank you very much Michael for all you assistance.

O Browne

Galway

I have recommended Michael to many of my friends, who all are very complementary of his manner and services, Michael is very helpful and would be highly recommended

D Kelly

Galway

Michael, is the most helpful, patience travel agent. I'm booking my holidays every year for about 15years and I would never use anyone else. And we always have an amazing holiday. He is absolutely brilliant.

T Heaney

Galway

Michael is fantastic to deal with - pleasant, experienced and prompt.

M McManus

Galway

Michael Kelly is the best in the business

H Bleahen

Tipperary

Michael has always been fantastic to deal with..I know I am very fussy when it comes to our holidays but Michael has the patience and takes the time to always get everything right for us..from the Hotels to the flights. He takes all the stress away from us Thank you Michael . from Fidelma and Kevin

Fidelma C

Galway

My family have worked with Michael for years and he always goes above and beyond and is such a pleasure to deal with. Always at the end of a phone and willing to help. I'd happily recommend him to anyone and everyone looking to take the hassle out of planning a trip.

M Ronan

Tipperary

Michael has been extremely helpful to incorporate such a particular holiday into a specific time period. He is always available for a phone call and we had a really positive experience dealing with him.

O OConnor

Galway

I would highly recommend Michael he was very helpful in helping us with our holiday and answered all our enquiries, I will definitely be booking with him again

C Diviney

Galway

I always recommend Michael to family and friends. He provides an excellent service and goes above and beyond to get the best deal.

M Fox

Mountbellew

Michael did an excellent job in finding me the perfect holiday. He was very patient, as I asked for lots of changes on quotes to ensure I got the holiday I wanted and I will definitely be recommending him to everyone that needs help booking a holiday. He took the stress out of it for me.

C Coen

Galway

Michael's extensive experience in the travel industry combined with his exceptional attention to detail is such a benefit when booking all the details of a trip. Highly recommend booking your trip with Michael at Travel Counsellors.

Kenneth C

Galway

Michael was really helpful and answered any question I asked him. I will have no hesitation in using Michael in the future.

Joseph C

Galway

Excellent service . Second to none . Michael certainly sets the standards for others to follow . Go’s above and beyond .

R Clarke

Galway

I have been using Michael for years, mostly overseas travel he has never let me down.

Noel C

Athlone Westmeath

Great advice, quick response to queries and booking was very easy

Olivia W

Galway

As per usual Michael s services was wonderful. Just super. Well done to him.

Carmel F

Galway

As always, Michael Kelly is a travel professional - knowledgeable, efficient, supportive, creative, and patient

Linley M

Galway

Fantastic service very professional and so helpful

Bernie G

Galway

Michael was extremely polite & efficient and made the whole booking simple & enjoyable.

Deirdre D

Wexford

I chose Michael Kelly to book my trip to Australia and couldn't have been happier with the personal and professional way it was dealt with and booked. Previously Michael had booked a holiday for my daughter and her 4 children and again with the same personal touches. I have recommended Michael to my friends and work colleagues.

Colette D

Galway

He is the most helpful person you could ever deal with 100%

Sean K

Roscommon

Michael makes everything so easy to sort and so helpful. Can't recommend him enough

Ciara L

Galway

Michael Kelly is a wonderful travel counsellor. He is so helpful and nothing is a problem to him. He remembers the small details and always gives local advice. He has arranged holidays for us all over the world and I can not recommend Michael enough. He is great to organize long haul flights and transfers. I have recommended him to all our friends.

Norita R

Kildare

Efficient service and as a customer everything explained in detail and no rushing through.

Anne C

Galway

Michael was so informative, helpful, diligent & had plenty of patience with all my questions. Can’t wait to fly tomorrow.

Diane B

Galway

Michael is very quick to respond to any queries. I like the Tc App he provides for holiday payments . Very knowledgeable about the cruise I booked. I would recommend him to my friends.

Natasha F

Galway

Michael is our No. 1 contact every time when we need to travel for business. He is a real gentleman and provides very reliable and friendly service. I can highly recommend Michael to anyone who plans to travel and need assistance in arranging flights.

Andrey T

Galway

Excellent service from Michael Kelly….. such a pleasure to deal with …..so friendly and knowledgeable, yet professional ….. 5 Stars

Anthony K

Ennis

Michael gives an excellent service. Very hands on.

Brigid R

Galway

Michael is consistent and dependable, always providing excellent and professional service.

Catherine O

Westmeath

I would highly recommend my Travel Counsellor, Michael Kelly, to our friends and family. His attention to detail is truly impressive — he take the time to understand my family's preferences, ensuring every aspect of our trips are carefully planned. His professionalism shines through in every interaction; he was always prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable, making the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to Michael’s expertise, we have had many fantastic travel experiences. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and professional travel expert.

Sean C

Roscommon

5-Star Review for Michael We recently had our honeymoon in Japan, and we can't thank Michael enough for making it such a smooth and unforgettable experience. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organised, including flights, accommodation, and all transfers between Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hakone. Michael planning these in advance meant we could fully relax and enjoy every moment without the stress of figuring out train schedules or finding taxis after long travels. Michael was incredibly patient throughout the whole process, especially when were busy in wedding planning and often difficult to get hold of. He never once made us feel pressured and always made time to check in, answer questions, and keep things moving forward. His attention to detail and thoughtful itinerary allowed us to experience the best of each city and it was clear he listened to what we wanted. Because of this we were able to focus on making memories rather than managing logistics, exactly what a honeymoon should be. Highly recommend Michael to anyone planning a trip to Japan (or anywhere else!) Thanks, Ciaran and Tracy.

Ciaran B

Dublin

Michael is just outstanding in his job. He’s so helpful no question too hard for him . He will go above & beyond to get you the best out of your trip. Always recommending him well done Michael

Mary Farrell

Galway

Michael Kelly is a wonderful Travel Counsellor. Michael is always so helpful and gracious with his time. The one quality that stands out is Michael's ability to let the customer be part of the process with him. Michael takes on your ideas and wishes and somehow he can put together a very stress free experience for you. It is always a pleasure having Michael take care of our travel plans and he is part of the joy when creating family memories that will hopefully last a lifetime.

Fiona Carroll

Caltra

Michael Kelly to me, is an exceptional individual. His attitude, manner and knowledge of travelling is immense. His attention to detail, his professional work ethic and continues to strive, and his follow up on flights delays and continues to put you at ease with no stress. Flight details and boarding cards arrived to my home within days of booking, I would highly recommend him to colleagues, friends and family it's an absolute pleasure working with Mike and I'll continues working with him for years to come, your company is so lucky to have a gent like him working for you and I'm 100 percent sure all members of your team are of a highest standard. Kindest regards Leo Finn

Leo Finn

Loughrea

Michael was an absolute pleasure to deal with from the very start to finish in the planning of our honeymoon. He gives great attention to detail and was able to answer any questions we asked. He is extremely knowledgeable. He kept in touch with us throughout our trip and was a great support when our flight got cancelled when returning home. Michael is a true gentleman and we would highly recommend him to anyone planning trips of any nature abroad. He gets our 5 stars. Thanks again Michael. Marie & Chris

Chris Kelly

Roscommon / Dysart

I can rely 100% on Michael Kelly to get us to a wonderful destination. He takes all the misery out of trying to plan holidays. The service and efficiency is outstanding. I would highly recommend Michael and Travel Counsellors to everyone. An absolute pleasure!

Anne Broderick

Galway

Michael was recommended to me by a friend and I can see why! Rarely have I received such excellent service and I have already recommended Michael to others! The attention to detail and time taken by Michael was second to none, I have booked holidays with a travel agent before and honestly would have been better booking myself, but I could never have booked this holiday if not for Michael’s help!

David Ryan

Westmeath

Michael couldn’t help us more with our upcoming family trip to USA, he provided great recommendations and worked tirelessly to have all members of our family on the same flights. He’s very approachable and was very welcoming of any suggestions we had. It’s always a pleasure dealing with Michael and I look forward to booking with him again in the future.

Sarah Carney

Galway

Michael was extremely helpful from the minute we contacted him. He made suggestions on how to plan our trip and as a result we are looking forward to a trip we've had on our bucket list for years. Thank you.

Kimberley Leddy

Cavan

Michael was so professional and thorough from the start to the end. He has gone above and beyond regarding every little detail we had and was so punctual with his responses. I would highly recommend Michael to my family and friends and will definitely be using him again in the future. Thank you again Michael!

Declan Fitzgerald

Galway

Michael was extremely professional and has a wealth of knowledge of the Travel Industry. We booked our honeymoon with Michael and he ensured that we got the best experience for the best price. He gave great advise as he had visited some of the places we will be visiting. He was so pleasant and helpful from the beginning. I would definitely recommend Michael.

Emer Connell

Westmeath

Michael couldn't do enough for us. He had good suggestions and guided us with his knowledge. We were very happy and looking forward to our holiday!

Claudine Higgins

Galway

Michael at Travel Counsellors is so helpful and goes out of his way to make sure everything is arranged to perfection. A true honest gentleman who has enormous knowledge of so many holiday destinations.

Christina McHugh

Galway

I could not recommend Michael highly enough. He is just so professional at his job and nothing is ever too much trouble. He is a always a total pleasure to deal with.

Una Grenham

Ballinasloe

Michael is so professional, helpful & knowledgeable. His customer service is excellent. I would highly recommend him to everyone as he really knows his stuff! Thank you Michael.

Ann Marie Corcoran

Tipperary

Michael is a true gentleman to deal with and he was so dedicated to finding the perfect holiday to accommodate all my requirements.

Evelyn Burke

Clare

Michael Kelly could not have been more helpful. He responded to all of my requests and exceeded my expectations. I'll be back again and I'll be sure to recommend Michael (and Travel Counsellors) to my friends and family.

Alan Collins

Dublin

Super super service. Michael was so quick in getting back to us and made this whole experience so easy.

Ben Brunton

Cavan

Very helpful and knowledgeable about his job. I would highly recommend him. Thank you Michael!

Laurence McCormack

Galway

Michael was very fast and efficient in dealing with my booking to Australia. He gave me lots of options and great recommendations!

Genevieve Higgins

Galway

Michael is very helpful and definitely puts you the customer first. He is very attentive. All in all, a great experience!

Chloe Tubridy

Doonbeg

If there was an 11, I would scored that. We have already recommended Michael & Travel Counsellors to two other families! Highly, highly recommend ye!

Mary Reilly

Loughrea

We would highly recommend Michael. He was very professional in his job. He did an excellent job in putting a package together for our holiday to Canada. He advised us on all things to do to prepare for our trip i.e. tourist visas, flight transfers, places to see etc. He sent us links and kept us up to date. Michael is very professional in his job.

Marie Brannelly

Galway

Great service! Michael was very helpful and professional. I would definitely book with Michael again.

Laura Monaghan

Ballinasloe

Michael is a very helpful and knowledgeable person. I couldn’t have asked for a more professional Travel Counsellor. I have full trust in him that my trips will be wonderful and stress free as he has everything planned out to the letter. 10 out of 10!

Linda Fahy

Galway

Michael was excellent! He was patient, informative and helpful throughout our planning. I would have no issue in referring anyone to him to plan their holiday.

Antoin Macuilliam

Galway

Michael is always a pleasure to deal with and gets you good deals! Always recommend him to my family and friends!

Katie Pender

Galway

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