Sharon Tiernan-Murphy

My expertise

Adventure Travel
Cruise
Multi - Destination
Family Adventures
Honeymoons
Couples
Families
Solo Travellers

I'm based in

Duleek, Co Meath

Welcome to a travel experience built on care, expertise, and trusted by clients who value a personal service.

As your personal Travel Counsellor, I provide a unique and trusted travel service. With 30 years’ experience and using the most up to date award winning technology I can source, plan and tailor make dream holidays world-wide.

I take pride in providing a very personal and professional one-to-one service to all my customers. Every inquiry is treated like it is my own. My flexibility enables me to speak with you outside of office hours whether that be evenings or weekends.

Since joining Travel Counsellors in February 2015, I have grown my business year on year and built wonderful relationships with my customers. The personal touch and concierge service associated with being a Travel Counsellor is very important to me and I will ensure you receive the best possible travel experience.

Over the past 30 years, I have been afforded fantastic opportunities to travel to many different destinations. For this reason, I will be able to make comprehensive recommendations based on your personal requirements and deliver the best options available to you.

I have covered a multitude of holiday options for customers including honeymoons, families, couples, groups, and solo travellers. My extensive experience ranges from planning European holidays, ski trips, luxury travel, cruise holidays, tailor-made itineraries to Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South America and beyond, Canada, USA and Caribbean destinations. But it does not end there… I can organise your attraction tickets, sightseeing tours, unique experiences, excursions, and much more before you even depart.

My main area of expertise is cruise. If you are thinking about embarking on a cruise holiday, let me help you choose the perfect itinerary. Whether you are an experienced cruiser or contemplating your first ever cruise, I am available to have an in-depth chat and answer any questions you might have.

The Maldives is my personal favourite destination and is unrivalled if your type of holiday is pure luxury and relaxation with the most amazing beaches you won’t find anywhere else. Some other destinations I have first-hand experience of are Sri Lanka, Malaysia, The Seychelles, Thailand, Caribbean and Mediterranean Cruises, Mexico, Barbados, Orlando including Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, multiple USA cities, many European resorts, and cities. All can be viewed on my personal Travel Blogs on my webpage.

Put your travel plans in the hands of a trusted travel professional and let me take away all the hassle from you, so all you must do is sit back, relax, and enjoy.

You will also have the comfort of knowing that you are booking with a fully licensed and bonded company which means your money is protected.
Travel Counsellors are licensed and bonded with the Irish Aviation Authority, licence No TA621.

I sincerely look forward to dealing with you and welcome all customers and enquiries.

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Welcome to Kuala Lumpur.

Welcome to Kuala Lumpur.

Welcome to Kuala Lumpur, a city where soaring skyscrapers meet ancient temples. Vibrant markets buzz beneath glittering towers, and authentic Malaysian hospitality awaits at every turn. From architectural icons and rich cultural heritage to world-class dining and luxury hotels, Kuala Lumpur has something for every traveller.

20 Nov 2025 5   min read

Norwegian Fjords Cruise on MSC Virtuosa

Norwegian Fjords Cruise on MSC Virtuosa

Experience the magic of the Norwegian Fjords on a cruise where every turn reveals peaceful, stunning scenery and fabulous wonders. Glide past majestic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and serene waters that redefine tranquillity. The Norwegian Fjords are truly a must do for anyone seeking awe-inspiring beauty and unforgettable memories.

19 Sept 2025 5   min read

Riviera Travel Seine, Paris and Normandy River Cruise

Riviera Travel Seine, Paris and Normandy River Cruise

Bonjour! If you have never considered a River Cruise, you are missing a most beautiful experience. Let me introduce you to my own experience of Riviera Travel onboard their wonderful 5* MS Jane Austen, on the Seine, Paris & Normandy itinerary. To begin, the travel experience alone was superb. Upon arrival at Charles De Gaulle airport, our Riviera Travel representative greeted us in the arrivals

19 Jul 2025 5   min read

Norwegian Aqua Cruise

Norwegian Aqua Cruise

Norwegian Aqua is the latest evolution in the innovative Prima Class Fleet with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). I was very lucky to be invited onboard her 3-day inaugural sailing in March 2025 to experience first hand the ship, dining, entertainment and all the onboard amenities she has to offer. With total excitement we embarked at Southampton port, which was effortless and speedy, having completed

26 May 2025 5   min read

Bergen and Beyond

Bergen and Beyond

Bergen is Norway’s second-largest city, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bryggen and regarded as an historic coastal gem. We availed of the direct flight from Dublin to Bergen with Widerøe, a flight time just under 2 hours makes Bergen an excellent choice for an adventure holiday or a short city-break. A scenic landing over the fjords was only a taster of what Bergen and Beyond has to o

07 May 2025 5   min read

Sri Lanka, Pearl of the Indian Ocean.

Sri Lanka, Pearl of the Indian Ocean.

Ayubowan! (Hello) Sri Lanka has left an ever-lasting impression in my heart, a stunning country, and people alike. Known as the “Teardrop” country in the Indian Ocean offering you a multitude of experiences from green hill country, ancient ruins, cultural heritage, wildlife, and beautiful beaches. On arrival we transferred to the Wallawwa hotel Kotugoda for a wonderful stay to re-charge in the b

18 Nov 2024 5   min read

Center of Portugal with Óbidos, Tomar, Fatima & Nazaré

Center of Portugal with Óbidos, Tomar, Fatima & Nazaré

I was afforded the opportunity to visit central Portugal over a 4-day period by invitation from Visit Portugal, Centre of Portugal and TAP Air Portugal. We flew direct to Lisbon with TAP Air Portugal, an airline I would highly recommend. My first time to fly with TAP and it will not be my last. Within 1 hours drive north of Lisbon we arrived at the 12th century medieval town called Óbidos. This r

17 Oct 2024 5   min read

Captivating Croatia

Captivating Croatia

Up to now I would have told you Lake Garda is my firm favourite destination in Europe which it still is, however, Croatia is sitting right beside it now. A genuinely beautiful destination to visit. We chose to stay in the quaint area of Mlini nestled between Dubrovnik and Cavtat. Both are accessible very easy by taxi, bus, and water taxi Mlini is set on a pebbly beach with fabulous views of the s

29 Jun 2024 5   min read

CLIA River Cruise Conference

CLIA River Cruise Conference

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 in March 2024 to learn and expand my knowledge of what exactly is a river cruise and to experience the dynamics of these smaller, more int

10 May 2024 5   min read

Part 2 USA East Coast Multi-Centre Washington and Virginia.

Part 2 USA East Coast Multi-Centre Washington and Virginia.

Part2, Washington DC, and Virginia. Next stop, Washington DC approx. 1 hr drive. Upon arrival we enjoyed lunch at the Stellina Pizzeria in the upcoming area of Union Market. We met with Jason from DC Mural Tours for a 2-hour Street Art and Bar Crawl excursion. Union Market was once a trading market, now adorning fresh new apartment living and trendy restaurants and bars. Our hotel in Washington

10 May 2024 5   min read

Part 1 USA East Coast Multi-Centre New York, Baltimore, Annapolis.

Part 1 USA East Coast Multi-Centre New York, Baltimore, Annapolis.

Part 1 New York, Baltimore, and Annapolis. I travelled to the USA by invitation from The Brand USA and United Airlines as part of an Educational Trip. The amazing itinerary included New York, Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington, and Virginia. We flew with United Airlines in Economy Plus direct from Dublin to Newark. Economy Plus offers additional leg room seats at the front of the economy cabin. Se

10 May 2024 5   min read

Stylish Santorini

Stylish Santorini

Santorini has been on my to do list for so long. A few years ago, we embarked on a day trip from Crete, since then I vowed, I would return to stay someday. Never thought it would take so long, but the wait was worth it. Flight time from Dublin with Aer Lingus took 4 hours and private transfer to our hotel in Perissa was 20 minutes. We received the warmest welcome at the Kouros Village in Periss

15 May 2023 5   min read

Salubrious Seychelles

Salubrious Seychelles

Part 2, continued from my blog on Doha. On arrival at Mahe Island we quickly passed through the airport, into our transfer and on our way. Very efficient! We were warmly welcomed at the outstanding Mango House, LXR Hotels and Resort located in Baie Lazare on the Southwest of the Island. This secluded luxury hotel was once the former family home of Italian photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri. With f

04 Oct 2022 5   min read

Delightful Doha

Delightful Doha

Part 1 – Doha (Seychelles continued in a separate blog) My trip to Doha began with a 7-hour direct flight from Dublin with Qatar Airways. Extremely comfortable flight with plenty of onboard entertainment to pass the time. Service was superb. We experienced the East Lounge at Dublin airport where we enjoyed refreshments and a relaxing ambience before the flight. On arrival at Doha, a meet and gree

04 Oct 2022 5   min read

Lake Garda

Lake Garda

Let me start by telling you that Lake Garda is a stunningly beautiful location, I genuinely could not fault anything about this destination. From start to finish our holiday and experience was amazing. Lake Garda ticks all the boxes when it comes to the best of both worlds style of destination. There are so many options to go, see and do or simply relax by the pool if you so wish. Our chosen a

08 Jun 2022 5   min read

Impressive Istanbul

Impressive Istanbul

Merhaba! One city I have been yearning to visit for a while now is Istanbul, so when I received an invitation to join a Travel Counsellors Educational with Turkish Airlines I was over the moon. Our direct flight with Turkish Airlines in business class was fantastic and I must commend them on their inflight service as I received one of the best inflight meals I ever had. The new Istanbul airport

26 Jul 2019 5   min read

Fun in Fort Lauderdale & making memories in Miami

Fun in Fort Lauderdale & making memories in Miami

We decided to extend our Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Edge which I have a separate blog on with 2 nights before in Fort Lauderdale and 3 nights post-cruise in Miami, so we got to explore both destinations in one holiday. Following a very pleasant direct flight with Aer Lingus to Miami and prompt transfer to Fort Lauderdale we had arrived. Our hotel The B Ocean is a 3* mid-range hotel in a fanta

14 May 2019 5   min read

Captivating Celebrity Edge Eastern Caribbean Cruise!

Captivating Celebrity Edge Eastern Caribbean Cruise!

The moment I completed a webinar introduction on the new Celebrity Edge cruise ship I instantly fell in love with the concept of the new Edge class by Celebrity Cruises and immediately booked our cruise 2 years in advance! We flew direct to Miami with Aer Lingus and enjoyed 2 pre-nights in Fort Lauderdale followed by 3 nights post cruise in Miami which I will discuss in separate blogs for you.

07 May 2019 5   min read

Enchanting Lapland

Enchanting Lapland

We woke up on Monday 17th December with exactly 7 days before Christmas Eve to great excitement as we embarked on our 1-day Enchanting Lapland Trip. An amazing magical day was waiting for us which did not disappoint, and I feel so lucky to have the memory of this once in a life-time trip. The Christmas vibe began as soon as our flight took off. The children were encouraged to participate in

18 Dec 2018 5   min read

Taste of Thailand!

Taste of Thailand!

Sa-wat-dii, khâ ( Hello ) Thailand is now sitting at the top of my favourite destinations in the world! On arrival in Bangkok it was evident that this is a city that never sleeps. It is bustling, busy and bursting with culture! Our first two nights were spent at the Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao, which is just outside of the city. This hotel offers a fabulous roof top terrace with

15 Mar 2018 5   min read

Viva Vigo

Viva Vigo

Vigo is a Spanish city located on the north-west coast in the area of Pontevedra in Galicia, Spain. It is a thriving city that is starting to become increasingly popular with tourists but certainly not over-run. If you would like a very typical Spanish and dine with the locals experience, this is the spot for you. The flight from Dublin is just over 1 hour 30 minutes and transfer from the

17 Oct 2017 5   min read

Magical Mystical Madeira

Magical Mystical Madeira

The beautiful Island of Madeira known as the garden of Europe, is an enchanting island with the most amazing flora and fauna just waiting to be explored. It was never a destination that I was drawn to in the past but delighted I got to visit there for my own holiday this year. After a very pleasant 3hr 30 min direct flight, 20-minute airport transfer we arrived at our beautiful Porto Santa Mari

09 Sept 2017 5   min read

Celebrity Reflection Western Caribbean Cruise

Celebrity Reflection Western Caribbean Cruise

After flying with United Airlines via Newark to Miami we stayed overnight at the Turnberry Isle Hotel and received a tour of this fabulous property with an award winning golf course and the only hotel with a lazy river in Miami which is located approx. 10 mins drive from Downtown Miami. The following morning, we were treated to breakfast and hotel site visit of The 1 Hotel Miami located on S

13 Dec 2016 5   min read

Panoramic Positano.

Panoramic Positano.

Positano is filled with pure beauty around every corner of the winding roads that lead from the top of this vertical town down to the Spaggia Grande beach. Vibrant colours of lemon, green, blue and pink surround you at every turn. Beautiful flowers and trees add to the decedent colours of this pretty hamlet on the Amalfi Coast. The town beach has a lovely promenade, it is pebbly and can be

27 Sept 2016 5   min read

Ovation of the Seas.

Ovation of the Seas.

Ovation of the Seas was launched by Royal Caribbean International in April 2016. Regarding as a SMART ship as the use of technology from smart check-in with the use of RFID WOW bands to the Robotic bartenders in the Bionic Bar and Xbox Live capabilities so you can play against people all around the world is intended to make your experience on board both fun and functional. The moment I step

20 Apr 2016 5   min read

Disney World, Orlando, Florida.

Disney World, Orlando, Florida.

On 18th October 2015, I was very lucky to go to Disney World, Orlando in Florida for 5 nights. Our group flew to Orlando via Philadelphia with American Airlines and I was very impressed with all aspects of our flights including comfort, punctuality, on board service and staff. On arrival at Orlando International our transition was very smooth as we had cleared US Immigration at Dublin airport

11 Nov 2015 5   min read

My favourite destination - The Maldives

My favourite destination - The Maldives

If you were to ask me where my favourite destination is, my first answer is always The Maldives. What an amazing place to visit. You see pictures in brochures, on TV and on the internet and you honestly ask yourself it can’t really be like that. Well let me tell what you see is exactly what you get and more. I flew with Qatar Airways via London and Doha who were a fantastic airline t

02 Mar 2015 5   min read

Sharon was super helpful and has given us so many options with so much thought put into each holiday she has present to us!

M Smith

Co Louth

Sharon has been brilliant all the way through. She took away the stress of planning and booking everything in advance and picked some lovely spots for us. We would absolutely recommend having a chat with Sharon, she gets what we were after and nothing was too much trouble.

Mrs Healy

Co Louth

Sharon, my Travel Counsellor, is fantastic. Super efficient and friendly. We have just booked our 5th trip with her. Highly recommend her.

Joan S

Co Louth

I recommend Sharon all of the time to friends and colleagues, she is wonderful and goes to no end of trouble with our arrangements. She knows what we like and provides excellent options for us. Thank you Sharon

Julie B

Co Louth

Sharon exceeded all our expectations in booking a holiday via a Travel Counsellor, after years of booking holidays directly. I would recommend her to anyone interested in booking a holiday.

Marcella C

Co Louth

Sharon was brilliant at helping us with all details of our forth coming Caribbean cruise, sorting flights, hotel and cruise. Thank you Sharon, as always so helpful and professional .

Mary Gallagher

Co Louth.

Sharon is amazing at what she does. So knowledgeable and so quick at getting back to you. Highly recommend.

Siobhán McDermott

Co Louth

Sharon is a pleasure to deal with. Nothing is ever too much trouble. She really listens to what we want in a holiday and tailors everything to suit our requirements. This is our second time booking with Sharon and I have already recommended her to people I know.

Mrs Collier

Co Louth

Sharon has been absolutely amazing from the very beginning. Very friendly, helpful and attentive with any requests. Made the entire process so easy from choosing my cruise, adding additional packages, understanding what's included, payment method and always being so reliable to answer my multiple questions. Highly recommended Sharon.

Keelin Barrett

Co. Cork

Service is excellent and out of hours help goes beyond what a Travel Counsellor should do, purely exceptional.

Enda Murphy

Co Cork

Unbelievable service and courtesy. Always ready to help 100 percent.

Ber Egan

Co Kildare

Sharon is amazing at her job. Always friendly, kind and attentive and so helpful and informative at all times. Makes choosing holidays a pleasure without all the stress.

Anne McWeeney

Co Meath

Sharon was recommended to me and I would 100% recommend Sharon to a friend or family member. Sharon listened to exactly what we wanted while also making the best effort to keep costs down. Sharon provided personal recommendations which we loved and appreciated.

Aoife Harte

Down

This is our third time using Sharon for holiday bookings. The service and advice has been excellent each time. We had the most amazing holiday in Thailand & Vietnam due to the expertise that our holiday was booked with. We can't recommend Sharon's services enough.

Craig Rankin

Meath

Excelllent service, very professional and also extremely friendly and personal. I have recommended Sharon many times and everyone has commented that they will also be recommending her.

Maryanne Gosling

Co Louth

Sharon is amazing at what she does. She is so friendly and professional and has plenty of patience. She is very enthusiastic on helping her clients get the perfect holiday for them. She helped us find the perfect Honeymoon to suit us. She has an extensive knowledge of destinations to suit all types of holidaymakers. I will definitely recommend her to my friends and family for holidays. Thank you so much Sharon for all your time and research.

Lorraine Lennon

Co Meath

I have already recommended Sharon to other friends due to begin planning their honeymoons as she was an absolute dream to work with. Nothing was too much and she was always so understanding when I kept changing my mind. We will definitely be using Sharon again for future holidays as the whole process was so stress free.

Rachel Farrell

Co Meath

I have used Sharon to book numerous holidays over the years and she never ceases to amaze me at how efficient and professional she is! She really does go above and beyond to make every holiday feel so spectacular. I have highly recommended her to family and friends and will continue to do so.

Jennifer Reynolds

Co. Louth

Highly recommend Sharon . She is excellent at her job. I have every confidence every time I book I know it will be perfect and enjoyable. Fantastic and so pleasant.

Lorraine OBrien

Co Louth

As always Sharon is available at any time of the day to take a call and answer questions, very professional service.

Shane Dillon

Co Louth

Sharon is second to none. I have so much confidence in her and she looks after her customers before, during and after their trip.

Mary Cole

Co Meath

For what I would consider to be a very minor trip, the effort Sharon went to, to secure the best options for me, was exemplary and I will certainly be recommending her services to people.

David Kavanagh

Co Louth

Sharon was a pleasure to deal with and looked at lots of different options for us until we found one that suited our needs. She has been more than happy to help with any questions and has made it one of the easiest holidays to book. I would highly recommend her and will definitely book with her again.

Rachel Hegarty

Co Cork

Westin Langkawi

Westin Langkawi

Westin Langkawi 1 Bedroom Villa with Private Pool.

14 Apr 2026

Westin Langkawi

Westin Langkawi

Westin Langkawi 1 Bedroom Villa with Private Pool.

24 Sept 2025

A moment of Sunset Zen.

A moment of Sunset Zen.

How peaceful is this beautiful moment. Watching the sun set from our Sunset Veranda onboard Celebrity Edge cruise. What you see is what you get!

29 Oct 2020

Celebrity Edge,  Sunset Veranda Stateroom

Celebrity Edge, Sunset Veranda Stateroom

Take a walk through our Sunset Veranda stateroom onboard the stunning Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship. These staterooms are located at the aft of the ship.

28 Oct 2020

My travels to Thailand.

My travels to Thailand.

The most memorable trip to Thailand during which I visited Bangkok, Hua Hin, Kanchanaburi including the Hellfire pass and the Bridge over the River Kwai.

28 Oct 2020

Eden Roc Hotel, Miami.

Eden Roc Hotel, Miami.

Take a little walk through our beautiful Junior Suite Oceanfront room at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami.

28 Oct 2020

Walt Disney World Resort evening firework display.

Walt Disney World Resort evening firework display.

Spectacular evening firework display at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Always gives me goose bumps when I watch it back. The atmosphere was electric.

28 Oct 2020

Our day trip to Lapland.

Our day trip to Lapland.

My personal video from our day-trip to Lapland to search for Santa. Such a magical day with wonderful memories for life. A once in a lifetime trip.

22 Oct 2020

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