Based In Dublin

Simone Ryan

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Welcome to my page! My name is Simone Ryan and I’m based in Dublin and bring over 18 years of experience in the travel industry.

Travel has always been my passion, and I feel incredibly lucky to turn that passion into a career. I’ve been fortunate to explore some extraordinary places around the world; from watching whales breach in Hermanus, to spending time with the Masai tribe in Kenya, to soaking up the summertime glamour of St. Moritz, and wandering through the colourful, vintage car lined streets of Havana.

I also have a huge love for cruising. Some of my happiest memories are from family cruises with my children, the mix of adventure, relaxation, and time together is something we all adore. It’s a style of travel that has become very special to us.
I’m delighted to be a Travel Counsellor, as it allows me to be available at a time that truly suits you, not just during traditional business hours. Many of my clients enjoy video calls, and I’m always happy to connect that way. I specialise in long haul, cruise and tailor made travel, creating bespoke experiences designed around your needs.

Travel Counsellors are licensed and bonded in Ireland by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, so your holiday is fully protected and your money is safe.
If you’re planning a trip, I’d love to help you find the perfect holiday for you and your loved ones. I look forward to hearing from you.
Warmest wishes,
Simone Ryan

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My customer stories

Sent by Cris & Johnny Tormey

We honestly can’t thank Simone enough for organising the most magical holiday we’ve ever had. From Florida to Universal Studios, NASA, outlet shopping (with the best deals!), and then an unforgettable week cruising with MSC America, every single detail was perfectly planned. Simone went above and beyond, recommending the premium drinks package and specialty restaurants on the cruise, which truly made a huge difference to our experience. She also explained everything clearly in advance, including online check-in, making embarkation smooth and stress-free. We loved every single minute of our holiday. Everything flowed effortlessly, and it was so reassuring knowing Simone had thought of absolutely everything. We cannot recommend her enough, she is professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. Thanks to Simone, our holidays were truly magical ✨ Forever grateful ❤️

Sent by Driely Inoue

Simone is absolutely brilliant! So kind and always willing to help. My family and I can always rely on her to sort out our holidays, and everything turns out just perfect every time!

Sent by Laura Lima

Excellent service!

Sent by Alice Lima

I had an excellent service.

Sent by TEREZINHA REIS

I just want to thank you for everything. Excellent work. She was very efficient, and the trip was perfect. I also want to thank you for your patience in answering all my questions. I will definitely recommend her to my friends. On my next trip, I'll be contacting you again.

Sent by Mage Mariotto

I booked a trip to Egypt with my sister and couldn’t be happier with the service! Simone was incredibly attentive and friendly — she replied quickly and patiently answered all my questions. 😊 She even helped me right away when I had an issue with my flight. The itinerary was perfect, and the trip itself was amazing! I’d highly recommend booking with her!

Sent by Manuella P

Simone is a really good professional and so helpful person. She help a lot to make sure our trip will be as our dream and not out of our budget. She is a lovely person.

Sent by Declan H

Simone Ryan has been looking after all my business, personal and families travel arrangements for a number of years now and I find her an exceptional, professional, accommodating individual. Nothing is to much trouble for Simone either big or small and I will continue getting Simone to look after all my travel plans going forward and I have even recommended Simone to business contacts and contacts.

Sent by Lorena Santiago

Simone is extremely helpful and attentive to the needs and interests of the customers.

Sent by Terezinha R

I booked my family trip to Turkey with Simone. Excellent service, very attentive. I’m truly grateful

Sent by Selma K

I needed an airport transfer. And within a few minutes everything was done. I got my transfer voucher, with my personal information. That was great. Simone was very friendly and very helpful. Thanks again.

Sent by Declan H

Simone is an exception operator, she is very proficient, organised, detailed and extremely reliable. in addition she is so friendly, polite and accommodating she is a pleasure to deal with. I will most definitely be booking all my trips with Simone going forward.

Sent by Jhenifer M

Simone helped me with all the details, excellent service. I'm quite satisfied.

Sent by Daisy C

Always doing a great job! Thank you!!

Sent by A Philip

Simone is an excellent travel counsellor. She is diligent, thoughtful and provides an excellent service. Every trip has been first class.

Sent by Richard Ferro

Simone was excellent. She was really accommodating, understood what we were looking for, and she's put together a great honeymoon package for us!

Sent by Kelly Domingues da Silva

Great support we had from Simone!

Sent by Sarah Murtagh

Thank you again for all your time and being so responsive!! Will definitely recommend you to friends and family. We loved the cruise with MSC, the staff were so lovely and there was good entertainment. Everything was so easy, and we received such a good service.

Sent by Luciana Ribeiro

Simone is the best travel agent. My family and I are very happy and have been customers of Simone for about a year. This year we will take 2 trips with Travel Counsellors only because Simone Ryan has helped us a lot with everything. We are planning to do more trips with the help of Simone's excellent work.

Sent by Jessica Andrade

Simone was very helpful, answered all my queries and was very quick to respond my emails. She was also very friendly.

Sent by Joana S

It was amazing trip with a lot of adventure and fun! We really enjoyed it and I will recommend Simone Ryan to family and friends. Thank you so much Simone, you're a Star!!

Sent by Caitriona L

So helpful and provided great guidance. Thank you!

Sent by C Dowling

Simone was very nice to talk to and was very helpful with all of my questions and requests.

Sent by Norah R

Simone was very helpful in arranging my trip to suit my requirements and rearranging when the dates/times did not suit. She ensured that I fully understood the travel itinerary.

Sent by A Brady

Simone provided us with an excellent service. She got a great deal, a great hotel and went the extra mile to make our trip enjoyable, stress free and special. We could not recommend her more.

My Blog

I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.

Family and friends travelling together

27 January 2026

MSC World America, launched in April 2025, is one of MSC’s cutting-edge World Class ships, built to host up to 6,764 guests.

Couples getaway - MSC DIVINA

25 October 2024

When I first thought about this trip, I wanted to enjoy it as an adult trip, without the kids. So, I asked my husband what he thought about cruising. He is usually happy with any itinerary or destination I suggest, so I decided to book the MSC Dvina because of the itinerary. I know some people, when you talk about cruising, prefer new ships, others go for the itinerary. I am the type of person who

Highlights of Jordan

04 July 2022

Jordan was on my bucket list for a long time so I was delighted to go on this trip with G Adventures. I was so excited to go that I was counting down the days to the trip. I flew with Egypt Air and had a two hour connection in Cairo before going to Amman. I really loved Amman and I regret that I didn’t add an extra night there. It is a very safe city with lots of options to taste their local and i

Rio de Janeiro

11 March 2022

I remember when I was a child watching the Brazilian soap operas recorded in Rio de Janeiro. I used to imagine myself there rollerblading on the boardwalks in Leblon with the view of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, listening to Bossa Nova. Rio de Janeiro is an inviting city with a lovely combination of beach and city. When I finished college I decided to take my first trip on a pla

Buenos Aires

10 March 2022

I have been to Buenos Aires three times, my friends and I just love the city vibe. My last trip there I stayed at The Design Suites Buenos Aires for four nights. If you like a quiet and charming neighbourhood, I recommend you stay in Palermo or Recoleta. They are nice areas to stay with lots of cafés, restaurants, boutique shops and 5* hotels. Our hotel was located close to the main attractions,

Jambo Kenya

10 March 2022

“Jambo!" It is impossible to say this word without a smile in your face. You can expect to hear it a lot when you are in Kenya as the word means “Hello” in Swahili. What a beautiful country! If you are an animal lover, enjoy tasting local dishes and experiencing different cultures, Kenya is the right destination for you. When I was in Kenya in August 2017 for my honeymoon (Migration time), I coul

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