Rosemary Chawke

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South Africa
Mauritius
Vietnam
Jamaica
United States
Zanzibar
Ocean Cruise
Safari

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Clonmel

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I’m Rosemary Chawke and I’ve been creating holidays for my clients for over 30 years. My first-hand travel experience means I can offer honest advice, insider tips and personalised recommendations to make every trip truly memorable.

I specialise in luxury celebration holidays, weddings abroad and honeymoons. I was married in Mauritius and honeymooned in South Africa, so if you are dreaming of saying “I do” overseas, I can guide you through every detail of your big day from personal experience.

Over the years I’ve travelled to a wide range of destinations, including:
• Mauritius and South Africa
• Vietnam
• Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi
• USA: New York, Boston, Las Vegas and Florida
• South America and Mexico
• Barbados, Puerto Rico and wider Caribbean
• Mediterranean & Canary Islands
• Turkey, Greece, Cyprus
• Many European cities

I am also a keen cruiser and have sailed several times in both the Mediterranean and Caribbean, so I can help you choose the right ship and itinerary for your style and budget.
South Africa is a particular favourite of mine. I’ve travelled extensively there and can help you plan everything from vineyard visits and wine tasting to driving the Garden Route and unforgettable safari experiences.

I am well known in Tipperary and beyond for my high level of customer care and personal touch. Most of my business comes from loyal repeat clients and their recommendations to family and friends.

I can meet with you at a time that suits your schedule, including evenings and weekends, so you can avoid queues, parking and hours of online searching.
Since 2007 I have been proud to be recognised for excellence in customer service, an award I have retained every year through running my own business.

If you are planning a trip that goes beyond the ordinary, I would love to help. Get in touch to start planning your next adventure and together we can turn your holiday dreams into reality.

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My Recent experience on board Legend of the Seas, my honest review of the world’s largest ship

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My Recent experience on board Legend of the Seas, my honest review of the world’s largest ship

I have just arrived home from the launch of Legend of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, and I am still taking it all in. As both a travel professional and a mum, I went on board asking two big questions, is this really a kids’ paradise? And will the grown ups get a proper holiday too? After experiencing the ocean view balcony cabins, West End style shows, adults only hideaways, brilliant

07 Jul 2026 5   min read

My South Africa Adventure

South Africa

Adventure Travel

Honeymoons

Safari

My South Africa Adventure

South Africa is a destination I recommend again and again: dramatic coastlines, buzzing cities, winelands and safari. I even chose it for my own honeymoon, paired with a blissful beach escape in Mauritius.

27 Jan 2026 3   min read

Christmas Lights in Malaga

Christmas Lights in Malaga

Why We Chose Malaga For A Winter City Break I wanted somewhere that would: Be easily accessible for a short break. Offer pleasant winter temperatures and lots of daylight. Feel safe and welcoming for a mum-and-daughter trip. Combine culture, food, shopping, and a bit of sea air. Malaga ticked every box. In December the city still has a soft warmth to it: cool in the mornings and evenings, bu

23 Dec 2025 3   min read

Hanoi Vietnam Gold Travel Counsellors Conference

Hanoi Vietnam Gold Travel Counsellors Conference

My recent trip to Hanoi for the Travel Counsellors Gold Conference was my first time to Vietnam and it didn't disappoint. Hanoi is such a busy and buzzing city with over 5 million motorbikes and about 8 million people, it’s non-stop, but in the best possible way. Hanoi was just as busy and buzzing as I remembered. With over 5 million motorbikes and about 8 million people, it’s non-stop, but in t

26 Nov 2025 2   min read

Fabulous Algarve

Fabulous Algarve

We are just back from our family holiday in the Algarve. We stayed at the Jardim de Vau aparthotel in beautiful Praia de Vau beside Portimao. Loved this area and the accommodation was top class. We had a 2 bedroom spacious apartment overlooking the pool and sea. The double bedroom was huge with a big bathroom with bath and shower. The second bedroom had 2 twin beds and an ensuite, again very s

17 Aug 2025 3   min read

MSC World Europa

MSC World Europa

In July 2023 I sailed on MSC World Europa to celebrate my 50th birthday. We went with our two teens who were 14 and 16 years at the time. The ship was new and had only launched a few months beforehand, so everything was so impressive. We booked a balcony family cabin and had the Fantastica package with the drinks and we added the Wi-Fi package which is a must for the teens. Our cabin was a balco

10 Jul 2025 4   min read

Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa

Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa

Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa is the perfect choice for families, couples, and friends. The hotel is located right in front of the beach in Playa d'en Bossa, a mere 10 minutes away from both the airport and the city centre. It's also just a few minutes away from the world's most popular clubs. The hotel offers top-level dining options in its Show-Cooking and À la Carte restaurants, an

03 Jul 2025 2   min read

Sea side Los Jameos Hotel

Sea side Los Jameos Hotel

Just back from a lovely winter sun break staying at the Seaside Los Jameos hotel in Lanzarote. We went with our two teens who had just finished their mock exams, so it was lovely for them to recharge the batteries. The Seaside Los Jameos is a firm favourite with our family as we stayed here a lot when the girls were very young. When we arrived the staff remembered us and looked after so well fo

02 Jul 2025 2   min read

The Big Apple

The Big Apple

In April 2023 I headed to New York with my two teens to celebrate some special birthdays. I have been lucky enough to visit New York on many occasions but each time I discover new things, and it had been a good few years since my last visit. There is always so much to be packed into your few days in the Big Apple, but my top tip would be to purchase the New York Explorer Pass. With the pass yo

01 Jul 2025 5   min read

Enchanting Rhodes

Enchanting Rhodes

Exploring Rhodes, Greece: We had a fabulous family holiday last Summer. We stayed at the Eden Roc Hotel in the resort of Kallitheas in Rhodes Rhodes is the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands, gorgeous beaches, medieval history, and vibrant culture come together to create an unforgettable travel experience. Nestled in the southeastern Aegean Sea, Rhodes offers a unique blend of ancient ruins

06 May 2025 3   min read

Gold Conference in Doha

Gold Conference in Doha

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

06 May 2025 5   min read

Norwegian Epic Adventure

Norwegian Epic Adventure

To say I was excited was an understatement. After almost 2 years of no international travel I was invited as a guest on board Norwegian Epic with some of my Travel Counsellor colleagues to experience what was an amazing trip from start to finish. We set sail from Barcelona to Sardinia and returned to Barcelona for a 4 night duration as part of their inaugural return to seas sailing. I flew from D

27 Sept 2021 3   min read

Family Holiday in the South of France

Family Holiday in the South of France

We are just back from our family holiday in Argles sur Mer in the Languedoc region of the South of France. This year we decide to do a camping holiday and we stayed at Camping La Front de Mar. This beautiful area was approx. 30mins from Perpignan airport and very accessible, you have the option if you would like to hire a car to explore but it’s not necessary as everything is in walking distance

22 Jul 2019 3   min read

Family Camping Holiday in Costa Brava

Family Camping Holiday in Costa Brava

This year our family holiday took us to Castel Montgri campsite in L'Estartit. My kids just love the mobile home style holiday, the freedom, the safety, and eating Alfresco at the mobile! L'Estartit is a beautiful area of the Costa Brava. It’s just a 40min transfer from Girona airport and a taxi cost approx. €70 each way. You don’t need to have a car as it’s very accessible to all the surround

16 Jul 2018 3   min read

Family Fun in Lake Garda

Family Fun in Lake Garda

This year our family holiday took us to the Bela Italia Campsite in Lake Garda. It was a different experience for us as a family as we had never done the camping style holiday before. We always did All-Inclusive in Spain or Portugal but I felt this year the children were older and were looking for something different. We just fell in love with Italy. The little village of Pescheria was so pic

01 May 2018 4   min read

Montego Bay Jamaica

Montego Bay Jamaica

We flew with Virgin Airlines into Montego Bay. I booked the bulk head seats which gave the extra leg room and certainly makes all the difference. Entertainment on board was excellent – I managed to watch 2 movies and relax and have a nap. When we arrived in Jamaica Montego Bay airport, we were met by Torrence and his lovely team from the Jamaican Tourist Board. They transferred us to our hote

30 May 2017 3   min read

Amazing Argentina

Amazing Argentina

After flying Business Class with KLM Airlines to Buenos Aires I was so excited to explore this wonderful city. We had a very busy itinerary ahead of us with so much to see in the 8 days. I knew it was going to be an amazing journey. On arrival we met with our Tour Guide Francesca and our driver transferred to the Alvear Art Hotel which is approx. 40 minutes from the airport. We spent the first

02 Apr 2016 5   min read

Barbados May 2008

Barbados May 2008

In May 2008 I visited the beautiful island of Barbados. Barbados has so much to offer. It has lots of art, activities, nightlife, music, history and some of the best restaurants to be found anywhere. But what makes Barbados even more special, and now I know the reason why so many visitors keep returning to the island year after year, is the people. Barbadians, called Bajans, are warm and friendly

02 Apr 2016 3   min read

Mauritius

Mauritius

In May 2012 I was lucky enough to experience my 2nd visit to this wonderful Island getaway. The first time I was there was in March 2005 when my fiancé and I headed off to get married in Mauritius. Paradise was awaiting us. That's how I describe it to anyone. It is one of the most amazing places I have ever been. The people are so friendly they cannot do enough to make your stay so memorable.

02 Apr 2016 4   min read

Fabulous Dubai

Fabulous Dubai

In September I travelled to Dubai on a work trip with Emirates Airlines and the Dubai Tourism Board. We started off our journey travelling Business Class which was such a treat. On arrival we were transferred to the Sofitel -The Palm. Transfer time was approximately 45 minutes from the airport. Our first 2 nights’ accommodation in Dubai was at the Sofitel the Palm. Newly opened in July

19 Dec 2013 2   min read

Honeymoon in South Africa

Honeymoon in South Africa

Travel in South Africa is one great adventure after another: from Kruger Park safaris to the epic coastal Garden Route; from the bright lights of Cape Town to the sweeping Drakensberg Mountains; from vineyards to deserts and from beaches to the bush. It really is 'the world in one country’. Whether you choose to stay in an internationally recognised South African hotel, bed and breakfast, lo

10 Jan 2009 2   min read

Family Holiday to Alcudia Majorca

Family Holiday to Alcudia Majorca

On the 30th Aug 2008 my husband, little daughter and I travel spent a 1week family holiday on the lovely island of Majorca. I stayed at the Lagotel Hotel and Apartments. I stayed in a one bedroom apartment which was very spacious and cleaned on a daily basis. The food at the hotel was very good. It was a buffet service with a great choice everyday. I would highly recommend doing Half Board.

07 Oct 2008 2   min read

Barcelona Short City Break

Barcelona Short City Break

I took my husband to Barcelona in February. The main reason for going was so that we could take in a match at the Nou Camp. On the Sunday we went to see Barcelona play in the New Camp. Great atmosphere. We also did the tour of the stadium the following day. We found it easy enough to get tickets for the match. We went to the stadium 2 hours before the match and bought the tickets at the ticket

17 Aug 2008 2   min read

We had the holiday of a lifetime on the incredible Star of the Seas cruise ship! From the moment we stepped onboard we were blown away. The ship is absolutely stunning — the decor, design and attention to detail throughout are amazing and the staff are extremely helpful. We stayed in a Surfside Family suite with a balcony which had a double bed in the cabin and another separate area for sleeping (smaller double bed with curtain). This worked out perfectly fine for my two teenage boys as it allowed us extra space in the cabin. The entertainment was fantastic with such a brilliant variety of shows and activities. From the Crown's Edge, FlowRider, Surfside for the smaller children, rock climbing, mini golf, laser tag and sports activities there really is something for everyone. The swimming pools were busy on sailing days and only certain slides were open but we made the most of the bigger pools and waterparks at the port stops. We loved the AquaTheater Torque performance, the SOL iceskating show and Back to the Future the Musical was a particular highlight. I especially enjoyed spending time in the tranquility of Central Park and the splendour of the AquaDome. We visited Perfect Day at CocoCay, Costa Maya, Roatán and Cozumel, each offering something completely different — South Beach in the Bahamas was beautiful and the boys enjoyed the waterpark at CocoCay. They went ziplining through the jungle in Roatán and swimming with the dolphins in Cozumel was a particular highlight for all. It simply was an amazing holiday and I would highly recommend. A special mention of course to our travel agent who was brilliant from start to finish. Rosemary made the whole process so easy and was extremely helpful and organised. It was lovely having someone we could rely on and her service was excellent. Thank you Rosemary for helping make our holiday so special — we can't recommend you highly enough!

D ODwyer

Tipperary

Rosemary, you took all the anxiety out of booking this trip for me, much appreciated.

D Brown

Clonmel Co Tipperary

Rosemary is a class act

L Tobin

Clonmel, Co Tipperary

I have been delighted with the level of personal service provided by Rosemary Chawke in the planning and booking of our upcoming trip to Mexico. I have already recommended her to my friends.

M Donovan

Dublin

Very approachable swift delivery. Happy to answer questions, helpful with difficulties, works overtime to facilitate

C Fiuza

Clonmel, Co Tipperary

Have been with Rosemary for years and if it were possible to give 11 out of 10 I would.

B Daly

Clonmel, Co Tipperary

Rosemary is extremely helpful and always responds to questions quickly. I booked through Rosemary last year and it was the first time my family had travelled in some time. She was great to deal with and always has clients best interests in mind. After the success of my first holiday in a long time last year I have now booked another holiday through Rosemary and have mentioned her to family and friends also.

M Egan

Tipperary

Delighted with Rosemary's assistance with our booking.

T OGorman

Clonmel Co Tipperary

Always so very professional and friendly.

Anita C

Clonmel

Excellent service, makes my travel experience hassle free ☺️, hopefully will be back soon to arrange another trip. Thank you Rosemary

M Lawrence

Cashel Co Tipperary

Rosemary is a an absolute pleasure to deal with and did everything she could to ensure we booked the best option for us. She is so professional, kind and patient!!!

E Lyons

Carrick on Suir

I couldn’t recommend her enough. Really looking forward to our trip and it only took a few phone calls and everything is planed to our satisfaction. She tailored the trip to our needs.

D Coffey

Dungarvan

We haven’t travelled yet but our booking experience with Rosemary was excellent. She gave us many options for both flights and accommodation.

M Lyons

Carrick on Suir

Professional and fast service. Very happy with the booking.

Ernest M

Clonmel, Co Tipperary

Always excellent service through Rosemary Chawke. We had the most amazing time on our recent ski holiday - everything was perfect!

Susan H

Clonmel, Co Tipperary

Rosemary has always been so helpful, knowledgeable, and I never have to worry about any aspect of our trips from our honeymoon 14 years ago to this day still. Always recommend Rosemary. Wouldn’t go past her.

N OMeara

Tipperary

Rosemary always so helpful and available to answer any questions.

M Gorey

Fethard, Co Tipperary

Rosemary was so lovely to deal with. She went over and beyond measures to find EXACTLY what we were looking for. Nothing was too much for her to deal with. So pleasant and so professional. I will definitely be using Rosemary’s service again. Thank you Rosemary.

Breda W

Clonmel

Rosemary has been very helpful and did everything for me.

Mary K

Tipperary

Rosemary is top class and always responds so quick with any queries you may have or help you may need. I'd highly recommend her!

Kate C

Clonmel Co Tipperary

Patience, support and ready to help, always friendly.

B Murray

Tipperary

Rosemary is an absolute joy to deal with from our initial enquiry right through to when we return home. She knows exactly what works best for us, helping us rest, recharge and explore in equal measure, and she is always spot on with her recommendations. We feel completely safe working with Rosemary, who always has our best interests at heart, which can be hard to find these days. 5🌟

Dorothy O'Tuama

Cork

Rosemary is absolutely fabulous… her availability for queries makes everything so easy!!

Liza Marie Higgins

Dublin

Rosemary was very helpful and always there at the end of the phone or email. She listened to what we wanted in a holiday and came back with wonderful suggestions. It was very easy to book and we had no stress.

Carmel Ryan

Tipperary

Rosemary is always so professional, as well as being knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Delighted to have her expertise to advise on our holiday destinations.

Angela McGrath

Clomel

Excellent, professional service. Fantastic advice, guidance and support given through the whole process by a very knowledgeable travel expert.

Martina Mullins

Clonmel

I already have recommended Rosemary. I have found her very helpful, quick to reply to any queries and any quotes I have received are clear and easy to understand.

Kathleen B

Thurles,

Such professional and helpful service. Rosemary has planned my last two family holidays and made them stressfree. All we need to do is turn up and everything is done for us- it's exactly what holidays are meant to be..

Dorothy P

Ballymacarbry

I recommend highly the care and attention given by Rosemary to all our requirements thus ensuring as far as possible that we have an enjoyable holiday....thanking you, Mary.

Mary M

Clonmel

I already have recommended Rosemary. I have found her very helpful, quick to reply to any queries and any quotes I have received are clear and easy to understand.

Jessica P

Dublin

Life as a Travel Counsellor

Life as a Travel Counsellor

My journey as a Travel Counsellor 20 years this year

16 Sept 2025

My Introduction

My Introduction

Hello and Welcome I am Rosemary Chawke from Travel Counsellors

27 Jan 2021

Honeymoon Tips

Honeymoon Tips

Welcome to my Honeymoon Tips

20 Jan 2021

The Maldives

The Maldives

Maldives is definitely on many peoples bucket list for 2025. Let me take you there with this little sneak preview.

02 Dec 2020

My TC

My TC

Ask me about My TC today you will ask yourself how you ever managed without this fabulous new travel app #myTC

23 Oct 2020

Beyond the Horizon

Beyond the Horizon

Fancy a little bit of Paradise. Let me take you there.

22 Oct 2020

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