Based In Westmeath

Sinead Lonergan

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Wouldn’t you love a tailormade break away without any of the hassle? Get in touch with me today and let’s talk about your next holiday.

Exploring holiday options online can leave you frustrated and weary. Between the information overload on the internet, and the overwhelm you feel now that Covid has changed how we travel – from hiring a car abroad, to visas, vaccines, safety issues and hidden taxes, it can quickly become overcomplicated and leave you feeling exhausted and hopeless.
As you head into your second summer without a foreign holiday, you want security and reassurance. And yes, you are looking forward to having a nice break – you’ve earned one!

I’m Sinead Lonergan, an award-winning Travel Counsellor based in Westmeath and Offaly. I have walked in your shoes and have travelled the world for over twenty years.
I’ve been the newly engaged fiancée, on the hunt for that perfect honeymoon without the stress. Seeking that perfect get away together for some quality time. As a former wedding planner, I also know how much work you’ve put into your big day and how much your honeymoon means to you.

As a mum and wife, I know the stress of getting out and about, and arranging a family holiday. It’s important to get it right and to make happy memories together.
I understand how busy you get and that desire to jump off the hamster wheel and unwind - to see the world and experience new cultures.
I have also worked with retirees, who have looked forward to their long-awaited holidays, whether it’s safaris, cruises or adventures.

I can’t wait to connect with you and hear all about your holiday hopes and dreams. Getting to know you and what you want from a holiday is one of the best parts of my job. I offer a personalised service and treat each itinerary as if it were my own with my client’s needs at the heart of everything that I do.
With your itinerary booked, you can relax and enjoy your tailormade holiday while I make sure it all runs smoothly.

I promise you will have a stress-free holiday that will recharge you, inspire you and make you feel like YOU again.
I can see you now – relaxing on the plane and ready to take-off on your adventure. Or, stepping onto that cruise ship to see the sights of the world while traveling in luxury. Did I mention that I lived and worked on cruise ships for ten years? I also won the 2018 and 2019 Best Cruise recognition by the Irish Travel Counsellors and I am considered to be a cruise expert.

Don’t take a gamble on planning your holiday - there’s never been a more important time to have someone you know and trust looking after your travel investment.
Travel Counsellors are licensed and bonded with the Commission for Aviation Regulation in Ireland.
And talk to me about our flexible promise itineraries. Enjoy the extra peace of mind as we can amend your travel itineraries up to eight weeks before your trip.
Even if you’re travelling solo, you’re never alone with a Travel Counsellor. You’ll also have use of the myTC travel app - a direct line of contact with me. Together with our 24-hour duty office, we are with you every step of the way.

You deserve the holiday of your dreams so get in touch today!

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My customer stories

Sent by David G

Responsive, knowledgeable, friendly, organised… I could keep going but you get the list of it - Just call Sinead, you won’t be disappointed!!

Sent by Anne D

Sinead was very helpful and and any queries I had she answered very quickly and gave us options which was great. Sinead gave us great advice and gave us information about things that didn’t occur to us. Will definitely use Sinead in the future

Sent by Edel M

Sinead is fantastic. A great people person, very down to earth, & has the patience of a Saint!

Sent by Elizabeth S

We couldn’t recommend Sinead highly enough. She takes "with me it’s personal" to a whole new level. Thank you Sinead

Sent by Kelly C

Sinead is so wonderful, she goes above and beyond, and no question or enquiry is a problem. She is very dedicated and does her best to give the best experience and I would highly recommend Sinead to everyone.

Sent by Olivia L

Sinead she is absolutely brilliant, so quick and thoughtful. Absolutely wonderful to work with, I have never dealt with anyone like Sinead before and I’d definitely say she deserves an award for her work she makes everything so easy we don’t have to worry about a thing.

Sent by Shane McDevitt

Sinead couldn’t have been more helpful from the very beginning, very prompt replies to any questions and always answer any calls or messages at any time of day or night. Sinead made the whole booking process so easy & hassle free.

Sent by Anne C

I would recommend Sinéad to family and friends and anyone I know that would be traveling. As a Solo traveller , she is there 100% for me and I know I will be contacting her again before I travel as no doubt I will have more questions for her . Thanks Sinead

Sent by Karen T

Sinéad, was so helpful and her knowledge of the various places in Lapland made it an easy decision as to where to stay.

Sent by Catherine C

Going forward we would hope to be in touch for future travel arrangements along with other friends & family. To date it’s been all hassle free Thank you Sinead

Sent by Catherine C

Going forward we would hope to be in touch for future travel arrangements along with other friends & family. To date it’s been all hassle free. Thank you Sinead

Sent by Jacinta C

I would highly recommend Sinead to everyone I know that is planning a holiday or trip away. Sinead was so helpful with ever aspect of our cruise for our 50th wedding anniversary. Very professional and friendly.

Sent by Joan H

Sinéad is brilliant and a lovely person !! From the initial point of contact to the process of queries and bookings, I found her so helpful, extremely professional and super efficient. It is great to know that she is there as a support if needed , for any further assistance, big or small . I will be absolutely recommending her to all my family and friends.

Sent by Maeve L

Fantastic service, Sinead has left nothing out and was back to us in a very timely manner. Our Holiday was even booked outside regular business hours! Many thanks Sinead

Sent by Helen McK

Sinéad was so easy to deal with & was so helpful in organising our trip. Her personal insights & tips from her own experience were brilliant!

Sent by Elizabeth Y

All we had to do was give a date and a rough idea of destination and it was all sorted Sinead is excellent at her job. This is the second big trip that we are going on and we had no hesitation in asking Sinead to organise it for us.

Sent by Ger M

Sinead is so helpful and adds that personal touch and makes you feel like she really cares about you and your holiday and experience.

Sent by Sarah B

I’m very happy with the service I received. Sinead went over and beyond my expectations. I felt valued and I appreciated the speed and efficiency.

Sent by Deborah H

Sinead our travel counsellor took the hassle out of booking our trip, it was a group booking and she liaised with each member to coordinate our booking. She organised my travel insurance which again saved me time and hassle. I found her very professional.

Sent by Brenda C

Sinead was very attentive and so helpful when booking our holiday.

Sent by Siobhan L

Absolute pleasure working with Sinead on planning our trip to Lapland. This is our 2nd big trip booked with her and she always goes above and beyond to ensure the whole experience is enjoyable. She’s always there to answer any questions and give recommendations.

Sent by Donna C

Sinead Lonergan was incredible to deal with. Within one hour of speaking to her she designed a package for our honeymoon which we booked within 24 hours. She listened very attentively and catered to all of our requests. She left no stone unturned. Very informative and efficient. I’ve since recommended her to four people who are also keen to book with her. Highly recommended.

Sent by Nancy P

Great experience with Sinead. She was very supportive and replied quickly to any questions I had. Very professional and friendly. I would definitely book with Sinead again.

Sent by Mary C

Sinead is a pleasure to deal with. The advice she gives based on her experiences and the time and detail she puts into arranging your holiday is second to none. This is my second time booking through Sinead and my sister has also booked through her based on my recommendation

Sent by Paul Morahan

Fab support for a tricky mix of customer requirements! Cannot wait for the holiday now. Thank you

Sent by Thomas McCormack

We find Sinead brilliant and very helpful. Very competent at her job which means we can relax and look forward to the break and just enjoy the trip

Sent by Thomas Flanagan

If 20 was an option, I'd go for that. As booking our cruise was a little complex because we have 2 elderly people, I was slightly apprehensive with an agent being able to fulfil our requirements. Literally from the first contact, Sinead went above and beyond to facilitate us. Her patience, knowledge and attention to detail was outstanding. All correspondence from Sinead, was clear, concise, detailed and at all times she made it very easy for us to make decisions. Having travelled extensively for 30 years, I have never experienced a travel agent as good as Sinead.

Sent by Sinéad Harte

Very helpful, informative and friendly!

Sent by Frances Ward

Love dealing with Sinead for my holidays, she goes above and beyond to make everything feel right.

Sent by Finola Delaney

Sinead has gone above and beyond to put holidays together for us over the years. Always on the end of the phone for queries. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Sent by Dora Woods

From the first contact with Sinéad our experience was so personalised and engaging. Sinéad”s professional approach and knowledge was very evident and we felt that she knew exactly what we were looking for in our first cruise experience.. We have already recommended Sinéad to our friends. A truly 5 star service .

Sent by Julie Carry

Sinéad is so helpful and professional, and nothing is a bother. I would recommend Sinéad to all my family and friends 100%

Sent by Burke Family

My recent experience with Sinéad, was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we booked our trip, Sinéad went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our travel plans was not only met but exceeded our expectations. Sinéad's commitment to providing outstanding customer care was evident from the very beginning. She took the time to understand our preferences, interests, and budget, tailoring our travel itinerary to suit our needs perfectly. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise in the travel industry shone through, as she effortlessly guided us through the planning process. Communication with Sinéad was seamless, and she was always prompt in responding to our queries. Her attention to detail was remarkable, and she demonstrated a genuine passion for creating memorable travel experiences. Sinéad's personalized approach made us feel like more than just clients; we felt like valued friends throughout the entire process.

Sent by Waters Family

Sinéad is second to none and goes above and beyond for her clients. I would and do recommend her to family and friends.

Sent by Paula Dowdall

Sinéad was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble, would definitely recommend her and will be using her again.

Sent by Yvonne Sheridan

Sinéad was very helpful…have recommended her to a few people she will definitely use her services again.

Sent by Tina Loughran

Sinéad couldn’t be any more helpful. It’s our 30th wedding anniversary and Sinéad recommended some options to me. Great for advice. The app is great and easy to use. I would definitely recommend Sinead. Absolutely brilliant

Sent by William Gaffney

Her knowledge, own experience, attention to detail, not to mention her patience are exemplary.

Sent by Grainne Fulham

Sinead was fabulous to deal with and was so knowledgeable and helpful when booking our trip of a lifetime.

Sent by C McEvoy

Sinéad was absolutely brilliant getting my dream holiday package together for me, very helpful and patient and understanding, would recommend Sinéad to anyone looking to book any holiday.

Sent by Sinead McShane

Sinéad is amazing and I am already in contact with her again to help book a cruise for my parents. 10 out of 10 for knowledge and quality of service. Thanks Sinéad.

Sent by Sharon Mooney

Sinéad is most helpful with various queries and very efficient in returning with revised quotes or other options, would have no hesitation in recommending Sinéad and Travel Counsellors.

Sent by Louise O Brien

Sinead was a pleasure to deal with and she was so quick and helpful. She booked a fabulous cruise for us, and I’m absolutely delighted with the whole experience. Can’t wait for next year.

Sent by Elizabeth Cosgrove

I would highly recommend Sinéad as the go to person when booking your cruise. She made everything so easy and got me the holiday that suited me. She looked after everything quickly and efficiently and now all I have to do is turn up and I've no worries. Thanks Sinéad!

Sent by Lucy Butler

It was great to get a first hand knowledge of cruising and to have the pro's and con's laid out for us in such an easy going manner. Many thanks to you Sinead, and looking forward to reporting back after the holiday experience

Sent by Lisa Fitzgerald

We have planned 3 holidays with Sinead from Travel Counsellors. Based on our experience we would continue to use this great service.

Sent by Bernadette McWilliams

Sinead has been amazing on every trip I’ve booked with her.

Sent by Mary Conneally

Couldn't recommend Sinead enough she is so helpful and any changes I had were no problem for her.

Sent by Cathy Reilly

Sinead is superb!! We have been using Sinead’s services for over five years she goes above and beyond to deliver the most exquisite holiday experiences for us. She is a diamond.

Sent by Linda O Sullivan

Sinead was so helpful, knowledgeable, patient and honest in helping us plan our honeymoon. We can’t wait!! That thank you card was just a gorgeous touch. Thank you!

Sent by Angela Farrelly

Sinead is always so professional, helpful and ready with advice and suggestions on the best destinations.

Sent by Aoibhin Joyce

I would highly recommend Sinead Lonergan to my friends and family. Sinead has organised holidays for me for the past 4/5 years and is amazing!

Sent by Carla Esler

Sinead was a breath of fresh air to deal with. So simple and easy to book. Very quick to reply on queries and very personal. Highly recommend.

Sent by Lauren Geraghty

I couldn’t recommend Sinead enough from start to finish she was amazing and even after my trip she checked in to see how it was!! There was so much communication and she answered all my questions I had. She gave me so many recommendations from her own personal experience which was great and really made my holiday amazing. Will definitely book with her again.

Sent by Megan Brick

Sinead is amazing at what she does. She created a tailor made trip for us and removed the stress involved in the organising of a trip. She is extremely professional and was available to answer any questions and resolve any issues from start to finish. I would highly recommend Sinéad and Travel Counsellors. I will definitely be coming back to Sinead for our next trip!

Sent by Sinead Kennedy

We recently arrived home from our honeymoon that we booked with Sinéad and we are still in awe of the holiday that she arranged for us. We had our dates and budget and we knew what type of holiday we wanted. As Sinéad got to know us more, she was able to recommend where she thought would suit us best. When we decided to book, we had access to the My TC app, where the holiday details and all documentation was saved. We could also pay securely through the app. Sinéad arranged a honeymoon to a level of luxury we never knew existed, the hotels and resorts she choose for us were truly out of this world. I would 100% recommend booking a holiday with Sinéad. She was friendly, helpful, efficient and very professional. Thank you so much Sinéad for arranging a holiday of a lifetime for us!

Sent by Aoife O'Connor

Sinead was incredibly helpful, I would have no hesitation in recommend her to family and friends.

Sent by John O'Brien

Sinead was very helpful and very pleasant to deal with. She stayed in contact with us up until the time we were on holiday and nothing was a problem.

Sent by Gemma Darby

Sinead has been so helpful, pleasant and efficient.

Sent by Aoife Cusack

Excellent service and care as always from Sinead. She always goes above & beyond.

Sent by P Reilly

Sinead is fantastic, such a professional I would highly recommend her. The service is second to none. I have been dealing with Sinead for over five years and have book numerous holidays to all parts of the world with ease because of her excellent attention to detail. An absolute lady!

Sent by Patricia McCormack

Sinead is wonderful. She makes the process so easy and she is so friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going through her for all my future trips.

Sent by Sophie Keogh

I have already recommended Sinead to friends if they are looking for a personalised holiday to remember.

Sent by Rogers Family

We booked Lapland 2023 with Sinead and found her super helpful. She was very informative, very friendly and efficient to deal with. I have no doubts this trip will be unforgettable!

Sent by Karen McDermott

For my Lapland booking Sinead was such a great help. She guided me and was able to ring me out of hours and receive texts late when i could talk and work on booking when the kids were asleep etc. I couldn't recommend Sinead enough.

Sent by Alice McDermot

Sinead was amazing!! From the first call in October 2022, to paying our deposit on Christmas eve (yes, she was working with us right up until 7pm on Christmas eve) to heading off the following September on our honeymoon cruise. The little touches never went un-noticed. We will definitely booking our future holidays with Sinead Lonergan! I've already recommended her to my Mam & Dad and 12 of their friends & they've booked a cruise with Sinead in October 2023. Thank you so much Sinead

Sent by Steve Allen

Excellent service from Sinead, made the whole experience from start to finish a joy! Thanks Sinead.

Sent by Bobbi Galbrath

Sinead was brilliant. So professional yet personal and we feel so comfortable knowing that we have booked our next holiday with her, the first of many. Thanks again.

Sent by Gerald Reilly

I would definitely recommend Sinead Lonergan to any of my friends that are going on a special trip or Cruise!

Sent by Aoife Lenihan

Another fantastic experience booking a holiday with Sinéad, I couldn’t recommend her more.

Sent by Janice Harnett

Sinead was extremely helpful and always quick to revert back. She is not tied to office hours and is very flexible which is great. A nice lady and I would highly recommend her. We are looking forward to our holiday next year!

Sent by Marie Burns

Sinead is wonderful to deal with, nothing is a problem. She responds out of hours, and is so on the ball! I would highly recommend Sinead to ensure booking a holiday is simple and problem free!

Sent by G McGrath

I found Sinead to be very helpful and professional at her job.

Sent by Clare Geraghty

I have and will continue to recommend Sinead to friends and family. She makes booking a trip so enjoyable and easy. An excellent service provided.

Sent by Peter Smyth

It’s so refreshing to have someone else to make all the travel and accommodation arrangements and to be able to rely on their advice and experience. I had forgotten how much hassle it was to put together a holiday without having a real person to talk to.

Sent by Sarah Pendred

Fantastic help, delighted we found Sinead!

Sent by Tanya Murphy

If there was a 10 + rating I'd pick it as Sinead is amazing at what she does! I have used her before so had no hesitation returning to her for help. We know we are in excellent hands & won't need to worry about a minute of our holiday. I would highly recommend Sinead to anyone.

Sent by Andrea Hynes

Sinead is absolutely wonderful to deal with. She goes far beyond the call of duty for her customers. She is very professional and always gets back to you very promptly. I will be recommending Sinead to many friends

Sent by Patricia McCormack

Sinead was absolutely fantastic. So knowledgeable about every cruise and just made the booking experience a dream, so easy. I wouldn't book with anyone else from now on. Excellent service.

Sent by Noreen O Brien

Sinead was such a fantastic help when we were booking our cruise gave us such great information and so patient.

Sent by Jennifer O Brien

Booked a cruise with Sinead. She was fantastic to deal with. She did a zoom call with all 6 ladies late one evening and she made herself available at any time. Her knowledge of cruise ships was instrumental in us deciding to book with her. Payment of deposit was made so simple by each setting up our own accounts. I would highly recommend both Sinead and Travel Counsellors.

Sent by Mary OBrien

Excellent service. Would recommend to friends and family.

Sent by Michelle Moran

Superb service and advice...Excellent

Sent by Michelle OCallaghan

Sinead was very informative and vey nice to deal with, very prompt in her correspondence and nothing seem's to be a problem for her. She made our trip so easy to plan and is very professional in what she does best!! 10/10. I would high recommend Sinead to my friends for future trips.

Sent by Aidan OBrien

Excellent service so far for booking my trip. I’m sure the service will continue to be excellent.

Sent by Kelly Family

Sinéad is a pleasure to deal with, she has a wealth of knowledge about all things travel, Sinéad knows so much about the destinations and always has excellent recommendations. The personal touch & attention to detail is incredible. Nothing is ever an issue and she’s always available when needed. Service is excellent & super professional. I’m delighted we were recommended Sinéad, the service & attention to detail is far superior than other travel services. We would, and have highly recommended Sinéad to others interested in planning truly memorable trips. Thank you very much Sinéad!

Sent by Irene Maxwell

I would definitely recommend Sinead Lonergan to my friends and family and colleagues, she is just amazing at her job down to every last detail. I will also be booking any of my future holidays with Sinead. Irene and Ciarán

Sent by A Stafford

Brilliant service. Really quick to organise everything and great attention to detail. Highly recommend.

Sent by P Reilly

Sinead is one in a million. A true professional with a personal touch. When I think now of a holiday I always just call Sinead, she is my happy place. My excitement always starts when I pick up the phone.

Sent by Alan Conroy

Very easy process and very willing to help!

Sent by M Daniell

Sinead has been so helpful to us previously, it is a no brainer to have her as our Travel Counsellor. It is great to just book and have Sinead look after all the details so we can be confident that our vacation is in the best hands.

Sent by Sharon Mooney

I had a request for a late booking for the coming weeks and Sinead provided me with a quotation very quickly. Sinead offered her time later that evening if I had any questions about the trip. Very happy to recommend Sinead and would definitively use Sinead again for future trips.

Sent by Marie Burns

Sinead is absolutely brilliant. I will definitely use her service again.

Sent by Gemma Darby

Sinead provided a very personal service and lots of good advice, can't wait to book our next holiday.

Sent by Josphine Glennon

Thanks for taking away the stress out of planning.

Sent by Michael Brick

Sinead was very helpful with all queries and the information she provided was excellent. The app is also very user friendly.

Sent by Conor Fitzpatrick

Found Sinead very helpful, she took all the stress away from dealing with the unusual tricky times to travel these days. Thanks very much for all your help.

Sent by Kate O Connell

I haven’t been on the trip yet, but I am so happy with the planning and assistance that Sinéad has done regarding my trip. I feel so confident with the itinerary that she has put together and feel so at ease.

Sent by Helene Forde

Excellent service from Sinead. She provided up to date information and help whenever needed. Thank you!

Sent by Nuala Downes

Sinead has been more than helpful with our bookings and has gone out of her way to help us. I would have no hesitancy in recommending her to anyone.

Sent by D Scanlon

Sinead is excellent. I would highly recommend her.

Sent by Eilish Burke

Sinead went above and beyond while helping us to create and book our dream honeymoon. She was most helpful and is excellent at her job. We have already recommended Sinead to our family who have since also booked with Sinead.

Sent by Begley Family

Once you speak with Sinead you will feel in safe hands and once you’ve travelled on one of the holidays that she has organised you will never book with anyone else. Sinead has a wonderful way with people and her attention to detail is impeccable. I would highly recommend Sinead.

Sent by G Delaney

We have been using Sinead for the last number of years for our holidays and she never fails to put an amazing holiday together for us. Delighted with her service.

Sent by Clare Geraghty

Excellent service! Sinead created the perfect itinerary for us and is there to answer any questions we have!

Sent by L Walker

I would recommend Sinead to any of my friends/family. In fact some friends I recommended have used Sinead for trips and they would say the same as myself. Sinead is brilliant at what she does, a perfectionist in her field. Covid had messed with our original plans, as it did with many people and I would have been lost without Sinead, she has been a godsend!

Sent by Allen Family

I highly recommend Sinead to anybody booking a holiday, I found her so approachable and professional. Any problems I had (and I did have a few…lost luggage, antigen tests) Sinead took over, kept me up to date and I just got on with my holiday! Sinead seems to go the extra mile for her customers to make it more personal, even down to the tickets I received for my Lapland trip which came in a beautiful Christmas box with a note from Santa, personalised decorations and even face masks!! I can’t speak highly enough of the service Sinead provides she is a pleasure to deal with.

Sent by Claire Daly

I highly recommend Sinead, she is very good at her job. Very professional & efficient. Sinead is a lovely person to deal with.

Sent by Kevin McConville

Very helpful, very responsive without being pushy!!! You know your business very well Sinead.

Sent by Cathy Reilly

I have been dealing with Sinead for going on five years now. I can only use one word to describe her “excellent “. Sinead has a wealth of knowledge and is a perfectionist. Every trip she has ever booked for me was like it was her own. She knows both myself and my husband now so well, she always gets us spot on!

Sent by Niamh Mulhall

Sinead is absolutely amazing we've had to change our family moon 3 times and she made it straight forward all of the time. She went above and beyond to make the most fantastic family moon for us within our budget. She's amazing and I will definitely recommend her.

Sent by Melissa Ryan

Sinead is really great to deal with, we have now organised our honeymoon 3 times due to Covid-19, Sinead has gone above an beyond in her customer service, we have now booked again and we can't wait for it to come around. Sinead has great attention to detail and a wealth of knowledge.

Sent by Kelly Family

I would highly recommend Sinead to my friends, family and colleagues. From the time we originally spoke to Sinead about our travel plans, nothing was ever a problem. Our plans got disrupted by the pandemic and our every worry was taken care of, we have since booked 2 family trips with Sinead. The level of personal service is impeccable! Sinead has a very broad range of knowledge on travel, from knowing the ins and outs of the cruising industry, to the best resorts in the Mediterranean. The service is quick, easy, personal & professional. The Travel Counsellors app makes it easy to view different travel itineraries & find the best one suited to us, it allows you to make payments through the app, view your trips & easily access travel documents. Needless to say our experience has been fantastic, we have & will continue to recommend Sinead to our friends, family and colleagues.

Sent by Heffernan Family

Sinead is amazing at her job; she always goes above and beyond to deliver the best holidays for our family. She has been so helpful during theses unusual times with COVID moving our holiday to Florida twice!

Sent by M Daniell

100% would have no hesitation in recommending Sinead. I have already done so and they have booked with Sinead also. Looking forward to booking many more vacations with Sinead.

Sent by Bernadette Williams

Can’t recommend Sinead highly enough. Fantastic service from start to finish.

Sent by Amanda Geraghty

Sinead is a fantastic agent, so easy to deal with and super accommodating

Sent by Kevin Troy

Sinead could not have been any more helpful and was always just a click away if I had a question. Would highly recommend anyone booking a holiday to contact Sinead.

Sent by John Walker

I couldn't recommend Sinead enough. She made the whole process of planning our honeymoon completely stress free!! Always on hand to answer any question no matter how big or small. Definitely would recommend her to friends and family.

Sent by E Black

Just back from an amazing trip to Dubai as a family of 4 ( kids aged 8 and 6) which was all arranged by Sinead alleviating all the hassle and making it a totally stress free journey - Sinead presented us with 3 options for 6 nights stay in Dubai, we chose the Anantara Hotel on the Palm Dubai which was amazing and I have no doubt that my kids will be talking about it for a long time. I would have no hesitation recommending Sinead to book your next Trip, actually just let her as her professionalism, warmth, knowledge and personal touch really give you that reassurance that you are in safe hands. Now where to next ??? Thank you Sinead x

Sent by Barbara Scott

Sinead Lonergan is an exceptional Travel Counseller and an asset to Travel Counsellors, Ireland. She has gone out of her way to ensure that all aspects of our booking is made easy. Can’t recommend her enough Thank you Sinead

Sent by Denise Maher

Sinead was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She is so efficient and knowledgeable.

Sent by Elaine Collum

Sinead was very helpful finding us the cruise we wanted in short notice with limited dates to work with, nothing was too much trouble for her. Would highly recommend

Sent by Brian ONeill

Sinead was recommended to me by a few of her previous customers. Sinead has been brilliant every step of the way, organising a lot of moving parts and dealing with multiple queries. I'll definitely be recommending Sinead in future as will the rest of the people in our group.

Sent by Laura Marry

Sinéad was very helpful from the very start. When we contacted her, we had an idea of what we wanted but we were finding it hard to pin it down. Sinéad really helped to clarify our thinking and sparked lots of conversations for us as a couple to think about before finding the right honeymoon for us. She was very patient and offered great advice. We feel very safe and secure having Sinéad overseeing our honeymoon plans and know that we can trust her and her advice. We would have no problem recommending Sinéad to our friends and family. The card she sent us after booking was also a lovely personal touch. We look forward to being in further contact with Sinéad over the next few months in relation to the honeymoon we have booked with her. Thank you Sinéad!

Sent by Angela Farrelly

Sinead has been very informative and helpful in planning our trips.

Sent by Niamh Kenny

Sinead was amazing. We spoke on the phone on what we'd like for our honeymoon with our 2 kids and she advised us where and what suited us as a family. And within a couple of hours she had our honeymoon sorted and booked for us. She's a special lady and fantastic at her job. We can't wait to head off on our special holiday this year.

Sent by Lisa Fitzgerald

10/10 A+ service, Sinead was there on hand for my 20 million emails. She was very knowledgeable and gave great advice. As I am a first timer when it comes to cruising she had no problem guiding me even through silly things. I would 100% use her services again. Its been a pleasure and I cannot wait for my Honeymoon!

Sent by Lorraine Healy

I got a recommendation from another lady who told me about Sinead and she said you just have to try her, she is brilliant. From the very minute I contacted Sinead it was like a load off my shoulders. Got exactly what we wanted and no hassle whatsoever. Can't wait for it to come around.

Sent by Burke Family

Fantastic service from the word go. We were made feel at ease when booking our cruise with Sinead. We would highly recommend Sinead to anyone booking a trip

Sent by Emma O Dwyer

I had the pleasure of planning a recent trip to Bali with Sinead. I was travelling solo for the first time and I booked my flights, accommodation and G Adventures trip with her. I was continually impressed with her attention to detail and her knowledge of Bali. Sinead booked me on a direct flight to Bali from Dublin that I would have not found on my own. She gave me so many options for accommodation and the hotels I booked were fantastic. It was also really helpful that she could also take over the G Adventures trip too as I was travelling solo it was great to have a point of contact at all times. I had a dream holiday, which completely exceeded all my expectations thanks to Sinead – her advice was invaluable and the service she offers is second to none. Every step of the holiday from the initial planning to the very last day was incredibly easy and tailored to exactly what I was looking for. Sinead is a wonderful person and a pleasure deal with. I would highly recommended Sinead to anyone and especially to someone who is looking to travel solo as she is with you every step of the way.

Sent by Cathy Reilly

I have just booked my sixth holiday with Sinead and I think that alone says a lot about this fantastic lady. The service she provides and her vast knowledge is outstanding. I feel when I talk to her a sense of professionalism that is rarely found nowadays. She makes the journey from conception of your holiday to the adventure itself, exciting and special. I value her opinion and she has never steered me wrong. Her advise is always spot on for me and my taste. Contacting Sinead is always exciting as she will always have some new suggestion or information on new locations. Its all the little touches and her attention to detail that make her special !

Sent by John Paul

Sinead is very prefessional and friendly. She has ample knowledge and gives great advice to suit her clients. Each holiday she booked for us was tailored to suit our needs. She is always ready to help with any query or problem should it arise, day or night. I would highly recommend Sinead to anyone.

Sent by Tanya Staunton

So pleasant and friendly. Always goes out of her way to answer questions. Would definitely recommend Sinead to everyone looking to book an amazing holiday thanks again Sinead.

Sent by Lisa Kennedy

Sinead was lovely to deal with. Always available to answer any questions and gave great advice on destinations, hotels etc. Would highly recommend Sinead to family and friends!

Sent by Agnes Darcy

Sinead is so helpful. She is very clear with everything and I couldn't recommend her enough. Many thanks Sinead!

Sent by Sally Maloney

Sinead was a pleasure to work with. Very professional & returned emails & texts very quickly! Organised our tailor-made honeymoon, including flights, transfers, internal flights & hotels. I would highly recommend Sinead. Looking forward to the honeymoon now!!!

Sent by Aoibhin Carney

Sinead was amazing! She listened to my requests and planned the perfect trip. I’m thrilled!

Sent by Anne Maguire

Sinead was informative, friendly and offered a personal service which was very impressive.

Sent by Kennedy Family

The small personal touches never fail to impress!

Sent by Shane Caher

Sinead has been very knowledgeable and responsive, and gave good advice while listening carefully to my requirements. A truly value-add service!

Sent by Paul Murray

Sinead was very helpful with all aspects of the booking, she was available to take calls at the weekend and evening time during the week. I know we will be in good hands during our trip away.

Sent by Mary Timoney

Fantastic friendly service. Everything sorted with just a phone call and great attention to detail.

Sent by McGrath Family

Amazing lady in every level. Her knowledge, personality and customer service is amazing. We had booked with Sinead before and that’s why I'm back again. Can’t say enough about this lady!

Sent by Pat McCarthy

You can't improve on perfection!

Sent by Kate and Alan

Sinead was a pleasure to deal with - super quick to respond, had all the info in one place and at speed. Her knowledge of the locations was brilliant, and helped us to quickly decide what we did and didn't want. We also loved that she listed us as VIP clients, which we've never been before! Really quick responses, and always available

Sent by Leanne Keegan

Sinead cannot do enough for us. She is always happy to help & has great advice.

Sent by Siobhan and Thomas

Sinead was brilliant in helping us organise our first cruise and I would gladly recommend her to anyone looking to book a cruise. She was extremely knowledgeable and quick to respond to any questions we had.

Sent by Serena Harte

Fantastic, very friendly and efficient service. Can't recommend Sinead highly enough!

Sent by Ciara Martin

Sinead was lovely to deal with and was able to pick the right cruise for the places I wanted to see.

Sent by Newman Family

Sinead was so helpful and got back to us immediately with any queries she was so knowledgeable and was able to tell us from her past experience what our destination would be like she was an absolute pleasure to deal with and we had no hesitation in booking with her really felt that we are in safe hands.

Sent by Cathy & Peter

I always ask myself when I come off the phone to Sinead “why didn’t I know this lady sooner” not only is she dedicated to helping you find the perfect holiday for you, but her expert experience helps you explore other options that you have only dreamed about! Sinead is a true professional!

Sent by Amy Dunne

In my experience Sinead was more than helpful and there when ever needed I will definitely be using Sinead again in the future and have also given Sineads number to family members. Thanking you!

Sent by Bernadette Sherrock

Sinead arranged our last few holidays and she did an amazing jo. Our big trip was Safari and every little attention to detail from her left us with nothing to do only enjoy complete trouble free trips. I could not recommend her highly enough. I have given her name and number to numerous friends. Thank you Sinead, look forward to our two cruises in 2019!

Sent by Triona Moyles

Sinead was so easy to deal with and efficient. She presented us with options based on what we had in mind for our upcoming honeymoon. She made sure we were able to secure the best deals while still including aspects that were most important to us. The app feature is amazing, so easy to pay through, have all documents in one place and so exciting to see countdown!

Sent by Alice Reilly

Sinead goes over & beyond her job to do everything right for you. It has been an absolute pleasure booking our holiday with her. I would highly recommend her.

Sent by Thomas Moore

Sinead is super efficient. Would recommend her anytime.

Sent by Damian Keenan

Sinead was excellent to deal with, her personal care and attention to detail is exceptional. We highly recommend her.

Sent by Lisa & Ciaran

Sinead is 100% committed to her clients.

Sent by Raymond Murray

Sinead is always there for my bookings. She is very prompt and professional and gets the best deals every time!

Sent by John Phelan

Sinead was very professional and very precise when explaining our trip, I would highly recommend her.

Sent by Regina Ennis

Sinead is absolutely fantastic at her job, she's so professional at what she does and really listens to me in what kind of holiday I'm looking for. I would highly recommend her to any of my friends or family, she so good, we're hopefully booking a cruise with her.

Sent by Deirdre Noone

Sinead is a lovely woman to speak to, She knows exactly what the client wants and is very professional. I have already recommended her to all my friends when they are booking their next holiday

Sent by Liam O'Grady

Superb service, very friendly approach , I was given great offers and expert advice on what booking was best suited to my party, A hassle free booking and payment system , We will never travel again unless its booked through Sinead at Travel Counsellors . Well done Sinead and thanks a million!

Sent by Michael McCann

Great, simple, fast, and professional experience.

Sent by Davina Lynch

I can’t recommend Sinéad enough. As a bride she completely took the stress out of organizing our honeymoon/ familymoon and I’m over the moon it’s all done and all we have to do is look forward to our time together over there. Sinéad is so professional and easy to work with and she really does go above and beyond for her clients. Thanks so much I will definitely book with Sinéad again in the future.

Sent by Barbara Scott

I have had an excellent experience with Sinead and would highly recommend to others and have done so in the past few weeks Thank you

Sent by Aisling Penrose

Sinead was brilliant to deal with for our Honeymoon. She made the whole thing stress free for us, which is really important when organising a wedding.

Sent by Marie Doyle

Sinead is a lovely person to work with. She made the whole process of planning our trip to Thailand so easy and came up with the perfect holiday to suit our needs. Fantastic service, will definitely recommend her and will be back for our next trip.

Sent by James Fay

We asked Sinead for help with our honeymoon and it was the least painful experience we have had while booking a holiday. She really helped choose the right location by offering her personal experience. Highly recommend Sinead to anyone who is looking for a unique holiday experience!

Sent by Bernadette McWilliams

Amazing service. Sinead is fantastic and couldn’t be more helpful.

Sent by Paula Murphy

Sinead has been absolutely fantastic, we have recommended her to all our family and friends she has got us exactly what we were looking for and within our budget . We will be definitely booking our holidays with Sinead again!

Sent by Jean McCarthy

Sinead has been absolutely fantastic to deal with she is so helpful and made the process so easy.

Sent by Helena Heffernan

Always a pleasure dealing with Sinead. She definitely goes over or above on anything we ask for!

Sent by Samantha Kiernan

Sinead is absolutely brilliant to deal with, so professional and a natural at her job. I would highly recommened to friends and family.

Sent by Ciaran Healy

We found Sinead Lonergan to be very friendly and informative about our honeymoon. Answered all our questions, even the self explanatory ones with a degree of professionalism, which made us very comfortable and at ease with our decision to book our honeymoon with her. Would most definitely reccomend to a friend.

Sent by Elizabeth Agnew

As one half of a very busy couple, it is so comforting to have a real professional helping us to arrange a very special trip.

Sent by Laurenza Mulpetre

Nothing is ever to much trouble for Sinead. No matter what time of the day or night, Sinead is always ready to answer any questions you might have. I most certainly recommend her to any of my friends.

Sent by Peter Reilly

10 out of 10, I’ve recommended Sinead to my sister and she has now booked her 40th wedding anniversary holiday with her! Sinead’s service is top class.

Sent by Alice Reilly

Had a very pleasant experience booking with Sinead it was a pleasure she was so helpful !

Sent by Sarah King

Sinead is excellent at what she does. She tries to find the best holidays with the customer in mind, and is always at the other end of the phone.

Sent by Grita Donegan

My parents had a great time, thank you SInead so much for your help with everything. Sinead is an absolute pleasure to deal with. The card was such a thoughtful touch. Sinead walks extra mile and a half for her clients, very rare quality to come across so thank you Sinead, it was a pure pleasure dealing with you!

Sent by Enda Byrne

Sinead was an absolute pleasure to deal with it. Nothing was too much hassle & there was plenty of communication from her throughout. We swopped & changed our minds a half dozen times and every time Sinead had an option for us to choose from. We would highly recommend Sinead to sort anyone's travel plans.

Sent by Tony Dalton

Fast, friendly, efficient,top class accommodation on all our trips abroad. Would highly recommend Sinéad to anyone who is thinking of going abroad for either city break holiday or any other trip abroad ie. holiday/business.

Sent by Pat Walsh

It has been a great experience having Sinead put together our honeymoon and it is truly a trip of a lifetime!

Sent by Margaret Hennessy

Delighted with customer service- Sinead couldn’t have been more helpful. Thank you

Sent by Dermot Scanlon

Sinead was excellent to deal with. So professional, courteous and helpful. I will definitely recommend her to my friends and colleagues. Top class!

Sent by C McEvoy

Sinead was excellent in dealing with my holiday, I have recommended her to my family and friends. She gave me top class service.

Sent by Alan Daly

Everything was done for me. All I had to do was pay and even that was made easy. Lets hope location is as good as our Travel Counsellor!

Sent by Begley Family

Sinead was recommended to me by another friend so I knew she had a good reputation but to be honest, I was blown away by the fantastic service she gave to us. She was available anytime I called or emailed and after explaining the dynamics of our family and the destination she put together the perfect holiday for us. I actually could not fault anything about her and that is why I have given a perfect 10.

Sent by Bernadette Sherrock

It has been a pleasure three times booking my holidays with Sinead. I have always felt very well looked after. Great peace of mind to know Sinead is at the end of phone if any complications arise, but there has been no need to contact her as my holidays went off without a hitch!

Sent by Kate Sullivan

I have already been recommending Sinéad to friends & family and also to my followers on social media. She's fantastic and got what we wanted straight away for our honeymoon.

Sent by Elizabeth Senior

Sinead is gifted at what she does - she made us feel so special and we wouldn't consider booking with anyone else in the future.

Sent by Pauline Sheils

Sinead was so great to deal with and really helped take the stress out of organising our honeymoon - we would definitely recommend Sinead to everyone planning a trip!

Sent by Thomas McCormack

Huge Thank you to Sinead and Travel Counsellors for helping us plan a truly magical trip to Disneyland Paris. As it is our first trip away with our children, we found the knowledge and experience Sinead has invaluable.Highly recommend and have done already to family members. We look forward to a long and happy travel friendship with both Sinead and Travel Counsellors.

Sent by Cathy Reilly

I have never used a travel consultant before untill Sinead was recommended to me and all I can say is "where have you been all my life?" Sinead has taken all the worry, heartache, doubt, over thinking, under researching and most of all pressure around deciding and choosing a holiday. Sinead made it what it is meant to be - an enjoyment and a treat. Her absolute professionalism and understanding of your needs are second to none. I cannot wait to go on our holiday - it's like an adventure that we have had tailormade to our dreams and this is all down to Sinead. I cannot thank her enough for all she has done to make this trip just perfect for us. You are an absolute diamond.

Sent by Jenna Delaney-Dunne

Just booked our 2018 family holiday with Sinead. Fantastic service, stress free and as always Sinead goes above and beyond to make sure every inch of our holiday is suited to our needs. All we are left to do is pack our suitcases and hop on the plane!!

Sent by Claire Feely

Excellent service as always from Sinead Lonergan. Her advice, counsel and professionalism is second to none.

Sent by Niamh Hughes

Sinead has been extremely helpful and patient while we chopped and changed. Nothing has been too much trouble, I would highly recommend her to family and friends!

Sent by Helena Heffernan

Sinead was so helpful! She has given more than we ever expected of her.

Sent by Therese MacLennan

Sinead was extremely efficient and professional. I will definitely use Sinead for future holidays.

Sent by Bernadette Chalke

Sinead sorted our trip to Canada within 12 hours of us first contacting her. She was very efficient and totally understood what we were looking for on our first trip to Canada after just one phone call.

Sent by Ollie McLoughlin

The golf trip in Portugal was a tremendous success. Sinead could not do enough to make sure our stay enjoyable. Sinead displayed immense professionalism and attention to detail. We will engage Sinead to organise future trips and we are all only too happy to recommend Sinead should you wish to travel in the future.

Sent by Pat and Mary Scully

I have to say this was our first experience using a Travel Counsellor and I will be highly recommending Sinead to family and friends. She was very professional, knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful personal service. All queries dealt with quickly. Highly recommended and appreciated. If the trip is as good as the organisation of it, it will be wonderful. Thank you.

Sent by Niamh Brophy

We met Sinead at a wedding fair shortly after getting engaged. We spoke to her about organising our very complicated, once in a lifetime honeymoon which involved multiple flights, hotels, people and transport. We had priced this honeymoon with several other travel agents and none even came close to the value and service that Sinead offered us. Over the past year, she has replied to any email or call that I have sent her within an hour! This includes emails that I have sent her at midnight and nothing is ever a problem. We feel that our big holiday is in safe hands and I would strongly recommend her to anybody booking a holiday.

Sent by Pj Cannon

A superb and genuine service was provided by Sinead with totally professional advice and tips from the first to the last detail. No stress, no hassle, despite it being a very detailed trip. Do not hesitate to plan your dream holiday or any other trip with Sinead.

Sent by Niamh O'Sullivan

Patience of a saint! I found Sinead extremely professional, with great travel knowledge and recommendations of the highest quality. I would have considered my partner and I to be difficult clients as we really didn't know what we wanted for a Honeymoon. Sinead blew us away with some amazing options and destination suggestions. She gave us multiple flight itineraries for us to choose from, which was great because you could fully see all the options in front of you and could decide what best suited you. I look forward to the stunning honeymoon that Sinead put together for us. A great experience, we will be back, thank you!

Sent by Thomas Colton

Great attentiion to detail and strives for the best for her clients.

Sent by Peter Lyons

Sinead is a wonderful Travel Counsellor, she really knows her job and has a passion for customer service.

Sent by Aine Connaire

Sinead was very helpful, professional and provided excellent customer service. We would highly recommend Sinead to anyone looking to book trips away.

Sent by Tony Dalton

The personality/detail/information/helpfulness and courtesy was second to none and would definitely recommend Sinead to everyone thinking of going on holiday.

Sent by Philip Sheridan

I cannot thank Sinead enough for organising one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I contacted Sinead a couple of months ago with a view to climbing Kilimanjaro in Africa. She immediately got back to me with an itinerary, possible dates, costs and plenty of advice. With everything in place we signed up with Sinead and started to prepare for our journey which we thought was excellent value for money - 10 days in Tanzania, with 6 days of climbing. Our experience with climbing Kilimanjaro completely exceeded any expectations we had going into our trip. We really didn't know what to expect but Sinead had us well prepared with details on equipment, clothing, medication and all the training we would need. We were blown away with the team Sinead had organised for us on the mountain. With guides and porters we were well looked after and knew we were in safe hands. They were supportive, easy to talk to and made our trip all the more incredible. Getting to the summit of Kilimanjaro made it all worthwhile and the unbelievable feeling of standing on one of the highest mountains in the world, "The roof of Africa". I would urge anybody looking for a different adventure or a new challenge in life or a stepping stone to achieve something and believe if you can reach the top you can cope with anything. Sinead made this trip of a lifetime possible and I have no doubts about recommending her to all my family, friends and contacts who are considering an adventure they would never forget.

Sent by Emer McGrath

Had great experience booking with Sinead. Booked our holiday last year with Sinead as well. Will certainly use her services again.

Sent by Caitriona Horan

Sinead was a pleasure to deal with, very professional and pays attention to detail. She adds a personal touch and will wait until you are happy to go ahead.

Sent by Emma Healy

Sinéad has been so helpful in planning our honeymoon. Her experience and advice made the planning process so incredibly easy and hassle free. We are confident that we will have a wonderful trip thanks to her input. She has been extremely efficient in responding to our emails and has been at the end of the phone since we first made contact. She has made every effort to work around our work schedules to ensure we were happy with all the details before securing our booking.

Sent by Fiona McGann

Sinead is just amazing, so professional and friendly.

Sent by Andrew Walsh

Sinead was a great help in planning and booking our cruise and will have no hesitation in recommend her to our family, friends and colleagues.

Sent by Aoife McDermott

Sinead was so helpful with sorting out our cruise. She was easy to talk to and was great at organising every detail. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to others.

Sent by Sean Culkeen

I would recommend and have already recommended using Sinead's experience and service.

Sent by Bernie Sherrock

I have booked two holidays with Sinead. My first one was a safari with my siblings and the whole trip went like clockwork thanks to Sinead. I have recommended her to several people and I’m looking forward to my next experience in Nashville!

Sent by Niall Lenihan

Extremely patient and honest. Sinead was determined to give us the honeymoon experience we desired.

Sent by Denis O'Rourke

Very impressed with the professional service provided, particularly the prompt feedback provided.

Sent by Darina Kenny

Sinead has been so helpful and made us feel like she genuinely cares about our honeymoon and I know she'll do a brilliant job organising it. Lovely lady.

Sent by Agnes Mc Grath

Fantastic, friendly, efficent and professional service from Sinead. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family.

Sent by Christine Dowling

It was a fantastic trip. Sinead did everything possible to make it a trip of a lifetime; the hotels she chose, the service we got, all fantastic - she had every last detail sorted. I have recommended her to friends.

Sent by Tracey Connell

Excellent help and advice and a quick response.

Sent by Orlaith Young

Sinead made everything so easy when everything else about getting married can be so stressful. From the minute we met her we knew we would book with her. She got what we wanted from our honeymoon - relaxation and chilling with added luxury. We can't wait for it to come now and love the app with the countdown: 287 days to go! Thanks again for everything Sinead.

Sent by Peter Cannon

A superb experience and attention to detail was excellent, thank you Sinead for all your help and patience.

Sent by Fiona McGann

Sinead is just amazing! So helpful and professional. Very experienced. I would definitely recommend her to family and friends especially if you're planning that special holiday.

Sent by Dermot Scanlon

I recently travelled to Canada with my family to visit my son who was working there. I knew from the outset that organising this trip would be difficult because my two sons and daughter who were due to travel had different travel requirements. I engaged with Sinéad and I found her to be absolutely excellent. She has an enthusiasm about her business which ensures that she provides you with the best possible service. She called to my home to discuss our requirements and organised flights, hotels, transfers, ski passes and ski equipment. Everything on the holiday went seamlessly and on time. Sinéad understands her business and knows the requirements of her customers. I was delighted with the service I received which ensured that I and my family had an unforgettable holiday. I can honestly say that without the substantial input of Sinéad this would not have been possible and I thank her for all her hard work and effort. I have recommended Sinéad to others and I will continue to do so. She is excellent at her work and provides a top class professional service.

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48 Hours in Memphis

25 August 2025

48 Hours in Memphis If you are planning a trip through the Southern States of the USA, Memphis makes a brilliant stop – whether as a stand-alone city break or as an add-on to a wider itinerary. Rich in music, history, and soul food, it’s a city that manages to feel both gritty and glamorous, modern yet deeply connected to its past. When people hear “Memphis,” most immediately associate it with E

My Music City Adventure

25 August 2025

Nashville Getaway, A Music City Adventure Nashville, Tennessee, the beating heart of America’s music scene and a city that has been on my radar for a long time. On my recent trip, I discovered why it’s one of the most talked-about destinations in the Southern States. With an afternoon departure from Dublin (no red-eye airport chaos!), an 8-hour direct flight lands you right into Nashville in th

Explora I: A Journey Like No Other

14 July 2025

Every now and then, a travel experience comes along that completely resets the bar. My recent time on board Explora I with Explora Journeys did just that. From the moment I stepped onto this elegant ship in Bari, I knew I was about to experience something entirely different. Not a cruise, but a journey. One that invites you to slow down, savour the moment, and truly connect with the ocean. This i

Little Girl, Big Adventure , Last minute Lanzarote Escape

05 June 2025

A Little Girl, a Big Adventure: Our Last-Minute Lanzarote Escape By Lucy (age 10) Sometimes the best trips are the ones you don’t even see coming… This Bank Holiday, it was just me and Mum ~ a surprise adventure to Lanzarote! We booked it really last minute, and I couldn’t believe it when we pulled up to Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada. I loved the entrance and everything sparkled, from the mar

First Look: Norwegian Aqua – A New Wave of Cruising

03 June 2025

One of the greatest joys of being a Cruise Specialist with Travel Counsellors is stepping aboard a brand-new ship and experiencing the innovation and excitement before it sets sail on its full commercial journey. In March 2025, I had the pleasure of joining a 4-day inaugural preview sailing of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest vessel – Norwegian Aqua – and it truly exceeded all expectations. From th

Choosing the MSC Experience that's right for you ..

26 May 2025

Choosing Your MSC Cruises Experience: Fantastica, Aurea, or Yacht Club? When planning a cruise with MSC, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is which experience to choose. Each tier offers a unique blend of inclusions and comforts, so it really depends on your travel style. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you decide: Fantastica – Best for families and value-conscious travellers • F

Cruising into the Future ~ MSC World Europa

26 May 2025

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Icon of the Seas , through the eyes of a 9 year old ..

19 November 2024

When Mam & Dad told me we were going on a Cruise around the Caribbean on the biggest cruise ship in the world I was obviously very very very excited. I’ve been very lucky to have been on cruise holidays before- so the question then is, If the biggest cruise ship in the world means it’s going to be the best cruise ship in the world too ?? It’s hard to describe how big the Icon is - but it is 2.5

An Ultra-Luxury Silversea Experience

01 August 2024

Ultra-luxury cruises are one of the best ways to experience the world travelling in absolute comfort and style. Offering exceptional service and attention to detail, from fine dining to a high ratio of crew to guests, ultra-luxury cruise ships go all out to ensure that everything is taken care of from start to finish, and everything in between. Smaller in size than mainstream cruise liners, not o

River Cruising

15 March 2024

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Secrets Moxché

09 October 2023

Secrets Moxche, Cancun Secrets Moxche, located in Playa del Carmen first opened its doors in April 2022 and has fast become one of the most sought-after resorts in Cancun. I felt extremely fortunate to have spent a week there in September on my first every Gold Travel Counsellors Trip. Located 5 miles north of downtown Playa del Carmen and 30 miles south of Cancun’s International Airport, it wi

The City Climb at the Edge, Hudson Yards , New York City

19 January 2023

The City Climb at The Edge, Hudson Yards, New York City! I’ve always said it’s not possible to be bored in NYC – it certainly is the city that never sleeps and there is literally something for everybody there. For the adventurous brigade and thrill seekers among you – check out the City Climb at The Edge in the Hudson Yards area. Opened in 2019, it really offers a level of adventure, without th

November in New York.

24 November 2022

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Lucy's Search for Santa

23 January 2022

AN ACTUAL TRIP OF A LIFETIME: How many times have we been planning a trip abroad to some place exotic and classified it in advance of being a trip of lifetime (probably as the basis for justifying the cost), only to return and start dreaming of a return trip?? Well!! Canterbury’s “Search for Santa” expedition to Lapland is a true once in a lifetime experience that should be enjoyed if the oppo

My First Cruise Post CoVid was EPIC .. Norwegian Epic

27 October 2021

As a Cruise specialist, I was delighted to be invited by Norwegian Epic, to experience their Inaugural return to sea sailing on board Norwegian Epic. The sailing was in and out of Barcelona visiting Sardinia. This was my first overseas trip in 19 months and the fact that it was a Cruise and involved me crossing a gangway, had me very excited. That coupled with the fact that whilst I sell Norwegia

Discover the Galapagos with Celebrity Cruises

18 May 2021

Named one of the Best New Cruise Ships & Itineraries in the World in the Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2020, the state-of-the-art Celebrity Flora® is the first ship of its kind to have been designed and built specifically with the thrilling destination of the Galapagos islands in mind. Sailing these spectacular islands all year round, Flora® offers a choice of seven-night Inner Loop and Outer

Embrace nature in Grenada

17 May 2021

After months of being cooped up inside, we’re all looking forward to getting out and exploring. Spending time in a natural environment is proven to enhance our mood and mental wellbeing, and where better to get in touch with nature than in an island paradise such as Grenada where you can lose yourself in a tropical landscape of majestic waterfalls and lush forests. The Waterfalls Straight from

Discover the Galapagos with Celebrity Cruises

17 May 2021

Named one of the Best New Cruise Ships & Itineraries in the World in the Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2020, the state-of-the-art Celebrity Flora® is the first ship of its kind to have been designed and built specifically with the thrilling destination of the Galapagos islands in mind. Sailing these spectacular islands all year round, Flora® offers a choice of seven-night Inner Loop and Outer Lo

6 of the Best Beaches in Australia

15 May 2021

Dreaming of a getaway where sparkling oceans, sun-drenched coastlines and hours of blissful relaxation await? Then look no further than, Australia – a country that is essentially one beautiful coastline – and laze away your holiday on some of their most beautiful beaches. Bondi Beach, New South Wales Australia’s beach culture starts at Bondi. Sydney’s most famous stretch of sand welcomes locals

Lavish Pool Suites

15 May 2021

Pool Suites are increasingly popular. Alongside the space and privacy that inevitably comes with a higher room category, having your own pool feels like the indulgence we all need at the moment. They’re the solution if you’re looking to keep your children entertained whilst giving you plenty of distance from other guests. Crete You’ll find no better choice of rooms with pools than throughout Gree

Which Caribbean Island is right for you ?

14 May 2021

After spending 10 years sailing around the Caribbean , you would think I would have visited them all! Not a chance. With more than 7,000 islands scattered across an area reaching from the east coast of Florida to the northern tip of South America, this gorgeous archipelago is perfect for any holiday. I have chosen our favourite destinations around the Caribbean, whether you’re travelling with yo

Tenerife for me when the World starts to spin again

06 May 2021

Tenerife for me when the world starts to spin again Following on from my last blog , I waned to delve deeper into my top 5 destinations and if I could travel anywhere right now it would be to Tenerife with my husband and daughter . We enjoyed 3 family holidays together in Tenerife and I would love to be holding 3 boarding passes for TFS Airport right now. This Canary Island boasts huge beach

How my passion for travel was my exhilarating education of life

28 April 2021

The other day, I walked past some landscape paintings in my home and felt an urge to admire them. It made me think of my late aunty Lily from Ardee who painted them. We used to call her the family photographer, as she was the only one of us with a camera in the 80s. She was a retired matron, and we shared a bond through our love of beautiful landscapes. While working on a cruise ship for ten years

This past year in Travel

16 March 2021

The past year, the travel industry has really been hit badly and I for one have had a pretty intense 12 months. Initially, my priority was getting my clients home and pushing departure dates for those due to travel in March in April out by a couple of months. However, as the year moved on and the severity of the pandemic became more apparent, the bookings that were for March/April and all subse

North to Alaska

26 February 2020

Alaska is most famous for its miles and miles of untouched wilderness. Several of its famous sites are accessible only by boat or plane. So how do you experience this pristine wilderness with creature comforts??… On a Cruise Ship of course. An Alaska cruise is a trip that everyone should take at least once in their lives. I have been so fortunate to have taken this trip many times. The phenomena

Celebrity EDGE

07 June 2019

Celebrity, the luxury brand of the Royal Caribbean line, launched their newest luxury cruise ship, Celebrity EDGE 6-months ago and it recently departed from Southampton on its inaugural European sailing, following a spectacular 2-day premiere event. The launch of the Celebrity EDGE cruise-ship has been heralded by Celebrity over the past few years as bringing cruising to the next level and I was l

December in New York City

06 February 2019

It’s a reasonably long flight for a short stay but well worth it! It’s being a few a years since we visited together, but each time we go, you can’t help but falling a little more in love with the atmosphere of the whole place. It’s simply Impossible to be bored in New York. New York is an amazing place to visit during the holiday season. The festive window display tradition dates way back to

River Cruising - U by Uniworld

24 September 2018

I was very much impressed with my first ever River Cruise & River Cruising in general. U by Uniworld are looking to capture the younger market with these River Cruises, River Cruises for Millennials. When I first arrived on board the A, I was obsessed with the décor. The design is modern, fun and the lighting is amazing. An Instagram heaven!! River Cruising is a simple way to see multiple cit

5 Star Family Resort

05 October 2017

Martinhal in Portugal, a contemporary family resort. Situated in Sagres, Portugal, part of the Algarve which you probably haven’t been to before. It sits almost entirely surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, roughly an hour’s drive from Faro Airport. It’s at the edge of a national park and has a rugged open feeling and the sorts of winds and waves that attract surfers and sailors from all around t

A Standing Ovation!

13 November 2016

I did not have to be asked twice when I was invited to the launch and inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean's 3rd Quantum class ship “Ovation of the Seas” in Southampton earlier this year. Ovation is almost identical to her two sister ships – the Anthem & the Quantum - and the only Royal Caribbean class I had not experienced. So, I was particularly excited to see her. Safe to say, I was not dis

Idyllic Iceland

13 November 2016

Iceland - particularly the Blue Lagoon has always been on my bucket list and this October I finally scratched that off! My sister and I took a three day trip to Reykjavik. We were able to have a well-rounded, full trip to Iceland in the span of just three days because the flight was less than two hours from the Dublin. I got to Reykjavik faster than I could have reached Cork. Reykjavik itself is a

Lanzarote

03 September 2015

Taking our first family holiday with a 6 month old was always going to be a different experience. We travelled to the Sands Beach Resort. The resort was a 40 minute transfer from Arrecife Airport and situated in Costa Teguise which is a quieter and more family orientated area than the bustling Puerto del Carmen. It was just what we were looking for from a family holiday. I contacted the hotel p

Weekend in Paris

01 September 2015

Our first Wedding Anniversary took us to the romantic city of Paris, where else? A 40 minute RERB train ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Gare du Nord station where we took a short taxi ride to Hotel Opera Cadet. We could also have got the Metro to within 100 metres of this hotel. This 4 star boutique hotel is located on a quiet pedestrian street and has excellent access to all major att

Caribbean Escape

01 September 2015

This holiday started in the beautiful B Ocean Hotel on North Beach Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale (soon after renamed Sonesta Fort Lauderdale). We chose this modern multi-story hotel which fronts onto the beach and offers spectacular views of the early morning sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean… a sight we are certainly not used to! We really hit the jackpot with our corner room on the 4th floor – fr

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