Sent by Karen Radcliffe
Dublin 28/03/2023
Susan was a pleasure to deal with, nothing was too much trouble for her in the search for our family holiday
Based In Carlow
Susan Hegarty
It's Nice To Meet You
My name is Susan and I have over 20 years’ experience in the travel industry. I’m originally from Cork and have worked in leading travel agencies in Cork, Dublin and Carlow.
I was bitten by the travel bug very early in my life. My father was in the Merchant Navy and he and my mother travelled extensively before I was born. When I came along I went with them too. I was in my first hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean when I was two months old and shortly after, was christened in France.
Perhaps it was this early introduction to the world or the tales of exotic countries and the wonderful souvenirs I grew up with that gave me a fascination and a love of travel.
I have been to many places including Egypt, Morocco, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, South Africa, USA, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Bermuda, Barbados, St Lucia, Bahamas, St Thomas, St Maarten, Puerto Rico, Mexico, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Belgium, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, most of Spain and Italy and Portugal, Croatia, Malta, Montenegro, Denmark, Slovenia, Slovakia, 6 Greek Islands and Turkey.
When I joined Travel Counsellors I won the "Best Newcomer" award and recently came first in the country for Customer Service, both of which I am very proud of. I can book any aspect of travel for you including family holidays, city breaks, group bookings, or simply flights, accommodation, car hire, transfers or attraction tickets. I specialise in cruises and honeymoons, probably because they are my own personal favourites!
I have cruised with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival, NCL and most recently MSC in inside, outside and balcony cabins for 7, 9, & 12 night cruises. I've also recently come back from my first River Cruise. I've cruised on some of the best cruise ships in the world including Allure, Harmony & Quantum of the Seas.
I am an Aussie Specialist, a South Africa Expert and Dubai Expert.
Being part of Travel Counsellors means I have access to extremely competitive prices and as we are bonded and licensed in Ireland you can be confident in booking with me. As your own personal Travel Counsellor, I am available at a time that is convenient for you and I am on call 24 hours a day should you need assistance when you are abroad.
Having a job I love is a dream come true. I’m extremely passionate and enthusiastic about holidays and would love to help you with your travel plans. I look forward to hearing from you.
Warmest Wishes,
Susan
My customer stories
Sent by Martina Leahy
Cork 28/03/2023
Susan is amazing at what she does. I have been booking through Susan with years and I have recommended her to many. She never gets it wrong.
Sent by Claire Kelly
Carlow 28/03/2023
Susan has just booked our latest holiday, giving us loads of options to choose from, all within the requirements we need with small kids. We have used her in the past and she is always a pleasure and nothing is an issue. Highly recommend her.
Sent by Sandra Bowe
Laois 28/03/2023
Susan as always is so helpful and accommodating! I have booked with Susan before and will continue to do so and I have recommended her to numerous people as she is one of a kind in the profession she has. She goes above and beyond to help people!!!
Sent by Tanya Doyle
Carlow 28/03/2023
Absolute dream working with Susan she always has the customers best interests in mind when reviewing destinations.
Sent by Gemma Hughes
Wicklow 28/03/2023
Susan was extremely helplful and took the stress out of planning our Honeymoon. No question was too big or small and she gave us so many destination options to choose from!
Sent by Niall Murphy
Carlow 28/03/2023
Susan, once again, helped us to book another dream holiday; this time a lovely cruise. We are slowly but surely getting through the bucket list with Susan's help.
Sent by Lorraine Miller
Kildare 28/03/2023
Susan is simply excellent.
Sent by Owen Keane
Cork 28/03/2023
Exceptional service and pricing. I cannot rate Susan Hegarty high enough. Lovely to deal with, professional, friendly and passionate around customer satisfaction.
Sent by Lorraine Keane
Loais 28/03/2023
Susan was absolutely brilliant to advice, give choices and her honest experience. Very happy with the level of service.
Sent by Fiona Griffin
Dublin 28/03/2023
We have had a great experience with Susan and Travel Counsellors. Would definitely use again in the future.
Sent by Regina Fennelly
Portlaoise, Laois 28/03/2023
We found Susan to be so efficient, supportive, hugely informed and dedicated to us as a couple. She was so encouraging and helped us to make our very own bespoke tailored honeymoon. Susan was so patient, we asked for various different locations to which she supported us with until we found the right destinations for us. She exchanged her personal exploration and tips that really supported us through our decision making. This lady is exactly that, she is so dedicated and I am so glad we chose to have support with our honeymoon as there is no way we could have done this on our own. Thank you so very much Susan xx
Sent by Fiona Myler
Waterford 15/10/2019
Susan is very professional and extremely helpful in finding us our family holiday. We would highly recommend Susan to our friends and family.
Sent by Sharon Dreelan
Wexford 16/12/2017
I had never dealt with a Travel Counsellor before and I cannot thank Susan enough for booking our dream holiday toThailand this Christmas. The stress of finding reasonable flights and accomodation for a Christmas holiday was torture until Susan was recommended to us. We were told she was fantastic and she didn't fail to meet our expectations. She has such patience and was so helpful for two girls that wanted to party but also to relax. We didn't make it easy on her :) I would highly recommend Susan and I will most definitly be dealing with her again for my future holidays.
Thank you again
Sent by Ann Keane
Kilkenny 02/10/2017
I am very happy with my Travel Consultant Susan who has been very helpful in all my travel arrangements.
Sent by Kathleen O'Boyle
Carlow. 01/10/2017
Excellent service from the point of going into the airport to begin the holiday to coming back home - everything went like clockwork. A wonderfully well informed Travel Counsellor full of well thought out suggestions appropriate to our family profile. Practical and level headed on the one hand and she also brought an infectiious excitement to her suggestions regarding our itinerary. I would highly recommend her and will use her expertise in the future...many times.
Sent by Noel Mc Grath
Wexford town 30/09/2017
We recently came back from holiday which was organized by Susan Hegarty. From start to finish she was helpful, courteous and very efficient. This was the first time we went through Susan. She was recommended to us by an acquaintance, and we were delighted with her level of service. All relevant paperwork arrived on time, and she always responded promptly to any queries we had. I would certainly have no hesitation passing her name on to others. She could not have done more.
Sent by Fitzpatrick Susan
Co Laois 29/09/2017
Susan was lovely very helpfully. Listened to what I wanted and age of girls and came back with a lovely package. She emailed me all the details and made sure we were 100% happy. We're all looking forward on going on the holiday now.
Sent by Emma Clancy
Portlaoise 29/09/2017
I have to say from the minute I contacted Susan about our honeymoon she was absolutely brilliant. She went above and beyond to help us pick our hotels and destinations for our cruise and wouldn't recommend anyone better for the job. Anything that we came back with that we had questions about or were unsure about Susan had no problems with re-adjusting and reassuring our trip for us. Both of my sister's and a lot of friends have booked their honeymoons through Susan directly and I will be sending all of my friends Susan's way in the future for their own honeymoon and holiday plans. Thanks Susan we appreciate all you have done in arranging our trip of a life time. Emma and Daniel xx
Sent by Elaine White
Roscrea 14/04/2017
Absolutely a pleasure to deal with! Second time booking holidays with Susan and would recommend her!
Sent by Nuala Parle
Arklow 09/04/2017
Third year now to book our summer holiday with Susan. As always, Susan gives you great choices and is very accommodating with our questions. It's a pleasure to book through her and her follow up is excellent.
Sent by Ray O'Neill
Limerick 07/04/2017
I find Susan very helpful, pleasant and knowledgeable. I have come back again and again to her to help me in arranging and booking my trips and I have recommended her to other colleagues as well. She genuinely tries to put together the best experience for you and listens to your requirements. Well done Susan!
Sent by Brian Okeeffe
Thomastown County Kilkenny 07/04/2017
A friend of ours recommended Susan to us and after dealing with Susan I have also advised other friends to give her a call. She was very friendly and helpful and gave us great advice about our honeymoon. She took the stress out if booking our honeymoon. Highly recommend her to other people looking for a great holiday. Thanks Susan.
Sent by Eleanor Ryan
Wexford 07/04/2017
We booked our family holiday with Susan. She was excellent! Gave us lots of choice and didn't put us under any pressure to book. Would definitely recommend Susan and will be booking our next holiday with her!
Sent by Julie Murphy
Borris Co Carlie 07/04/2017
Susan provides a fantastic service, no problem is too big or too small to be dealt with. All our bookings have been well catered to our needs and she is always willing to go that extra mile to fulfill our requirements. Well done Susan.
Sent by Dawn Rogers
Tralee 05/11/2015
We have booked numerous family & couple holidays with Susan, we have never been disappointed. Susan's customer service is always 100%. I always recommend her to family, friends and clients and I have never heard a bad review about her. Keep up the good work Susan.
Sent by Clare Farrell
Carlow 12/10/2015
Whenever we book a holiday we book through Susan. She is a joy to deal with, not only does she understand our requirements but is always so efficient and has a great knowledge of so many destinations. The prices are always extremely competitive and after many years holidays we have yet to find anything to fault. Without any hesitation I would recommend Susan.
Sent by Bernie Bergin
Portlaoise 12/10/2015
I have booked two holidays with Susan. It is always a pleasure to deal with. She always listens to my requirements and has never disappointed me compared to other agencies. I have recommended her to family & friends and they have always been delighted with Susan too. I would highly recommend her.
Sent by Áine Regan
Kilrush 12/10/2015
Susan is fantastic to deal with - very professional and organised. Always at the end of the phone/email if needed. I would never book a holiday with anyone else and I highly recommend her services.
Sent by Helen Bolger
Kilkenny 11/10/2015
Booked my honeymoon last October 2014 with Susan for September 2015. I never met Susan but a colleague recommended her. I paid a deposit for flights and then paid the rest 8 months later. Susan booked us a trip of a lifetime starting in Vegas with the Aria Hotel who gave us a complimentary upgrade to a penthouse because they knew we were on honeymoon!
Sent by Margaret Henson
Athlone 10/10/2015
It was great to have all my travel arrangements looked after because I'm not very good with computers. All my arrangements were just organised so I had no worries except to just pack and enjoy!
Sent by Maggie Ryan
Cork 09/10/2015
This was my 1st time using a travel consultant to book a holiday & I found Susan extremely friendly & helpful. I travelled with a friend to Crete. The hotel was small, the rooms were pretty modern & the staff were outstanding. Transfers can be a little tricky but after a little hiccup on night one everything else went to plan. I would have no problem recommending Susan.
Sent by Ann Marie Gray
Carlow 09/10/2015
I would well recommend booking holidays through Susan for her personal service and she goes beyond the call of duty. She is always at the other end for any queries you may have. And such a pleasure to deal with - always friendly and helpful.
Sent by Barry Amond
Carlow 09/10/2015
My wife and I had a great experience with Susan. Any queries before and during our holiday were promptly and efficiently dealt with. Spectacular service and looking forward to using Susan in the future.
Sent by Maria Fleming
Cork 09/10/2015
Fantastic lady to deal with. Asked her so many questions and she couldn't have been more helpful in answering all for me. She has found me an amazing holiday, perfect for our needs. Would highly recommend Susan.
Sent by Eleanor Donohoe
Carlow 09/10/2015
We booked our holiday through Susan in May, 8 of us were going so booking through Susan was suggested to me by a friend. I'm so glad we did from the get go as she arranged everything even down to the little things like the hotel printing off our return boarding passes, taxis and ferrys - nothing was left out. To say she's top notch is an understatement! Will definitely be going through Susan again.
Sent by Tina Kavanagh
Bagenalstown 09/10/2015
Always love to book my holidays with Susan Hegarty. I honestly think it is the most fab way to plan your holidays - the service is fantastic and she is always on the end of the phone to talk. It is great value for your money and everything is done for you. My holidays start when I ring susan so it's a big huge thumbs up from me!
Sent by Noelle Conroy
Portlaoise 09/10/2015
I have dealt with Susan in the past and would highly recommend her for any further bookings. Her last recommendation for my family holiday in 2014 was excellent and as a result we have booked our 2016 holiday with Susan again.
Sent by Aine McGrath
Ballylanders 09/10/2015
Great service! We're really looking forward to our holiday. Susan is a pleasure to deal with. It is brilliant to be able to contact Susan so easily and she always gets back to us swiftly. We can't praise her service enough.
Sent by David Kelly
Carlow 30/10/2014
Susan is one of people who are highly professional organiser who know what's needed for that relaxing holiday. If you want a problem free holiday where all of the hidden extras taken care of before you head to the airport you must talk to Susan firs. Again I highly recommend her.
Sent by Maria Phelan
Waterford 07/10/2014
Thanks again for all your help in planning our family holiday last July. We all enjoyed it immensely!! I have recommended you to all my friends.
Will hope to use your services again next year. Best wishes
Maria
Sent by Patricia Hennessy
Carlow 07/10/2014
Service was friendly efficient and amazing to deal with would highly recommend the service
Sent by Margaret O'Sullivan
Portlaoise 07/10/2014
I contacted Susan about booking a family holiday, she not only give me and my family a carefree holiday everything was as I requested and that made our holidays plus of course the sunshine! Thanks Susan...
Sent by Karen O'Mahony
Cork 07/10/2014
Susan is an amazing travel consultant. She was there for us every step of the way. From start to finish and everywhere in between Susan researched, booked, checked, listened and helped. We are so happy that we found her. We have recommended her to family and friends and will definitely be back again!
Sent by Marissa O'Brien
Cork 07/10/2014
We recently booked a short stay in Fuengirola with Susan; excellent service and very nice person to deal with. She made everything so easy for us when we arrived at our destination everything was what we had asked for. We will definitely be booking further holiday packages with Susan. Thanks for everything.
Sent by Bernie Bergin
Coolrain Co. Laois 07/10/2014
I booked my holiday with you in July. We went for a week in Fuertevetura. We stayed in Costa Tropical apartments. It was perfect.The weather was perfect location also. We had a fabulous relaxing holiday. It was exactly what we wanted thanks to you Susan. The apartment was spacious & clean. Pool was perfect. I have recommended your service to my friends. I will definitely book my holuday with you again. Highly recommend you for your service.
Sent by Laura Crosbie
Naas, Kildare 07/10/2014
Susan was so helpful in the booking process and very patient with any changes I wanted to make. She is also very knowledgeable and really can give good advice on where to go - location wise and what hotels are good. I will definitely use her in the future!
Sent by Thomas Murphy
Waterford, Ireland 06/05/2014
Dealing with Susan was great. The fact that Susan had first hand experience with all the destinations was a big help and I also liked that fact that Susan gave us her own honest opinion when asked which helped make the process much easier. We first worked with Susan for our last holiday which was a Mediterranean cruise out of Venice. When we first approached Susan about holiday ideas and she recommended the cruise. We were a bit unsure about it but it turned out to be one of the best holidays we have ever been on. Susan's approach is to have everything looked after for your entire holiday and is easily contactable should you run into any trouble, which happened with the ash cloud while in Venice. Susan organised everything to get us home as quickly as possible which we were very impressed with. I have recommend Susan to many of my friends and we will be booking all our holidays through Susan going forward.
Sent by Elaine Sullivan
Kery 25/04/2014
Very easy to book and really quick to return emails. Will definitely use Susan again when we look to book our next holiday away. Thanks
Sent by Caroline Ainscough
Cork 22/04/2014
I am delighted to get an opportunity to let you know that Susan has been a pleasure to deal with. Susan has looked after us, every need and each query answered in depth without delay. Thank you so much Susan. Look forward to you looking after our next booking.
Sent by Ann Murphy
wexford 22/04/2014
Found Susan very helpful and she got me a great deal. I will definitely book again with her.
Sent by Anne Moran
Carlow 16/04/2014
My friend referred Susan to me, I found her efficient courteous pleasant and helpful. I would have no problem in recommending her service to any of my friends. Way to go Susan and best of luck with your work.
Sent by Agnieszka Chorobik
Carlow Co.Carlow 16/04/2014
I know Susan for a few years before she began to work in this company,
Susan worked then in the travel office and she was always very helpful and still is always able to advise and help in choosing a vacation. Places which she recommends are interesting with an attractive price. Susan knows what I expected and never disappoints.
Sent by Claire Roche
Lucan 15/04/2014
I’ve dealt with Susan when booking holidays for almost ten years. I’ve never met anyone as enthusiastic and passionate about travel. She is my first port of call any time I plan a holiday, given her extensive experience in the travel industry. She is a delight to deal with and she always finds me great offers.
Sent by Phoebe Murphy
Athy 15/04/2014
I have used Susan,s services on several occassions and have always found everything to my satisfaction and would have no hesitation in recommending her to others.
Sent by Fiona Freaney
Kinvara, co Galway. 14/04/2014
I cannot recommend Susan highly enough, as a single mum on a budget I was unsure of our options as to a holiday abroad. Susan sent me lots of options but I was still unsure. I got back to her about six weeks later and she started all over again without any hesitation and she found us the perfect holiday. I will never bother agonising over websites again! I have already passed her details onto loads of people. Thanks again Susan. Fiona.
Sent by Aaron Mythen
Enniscorthy wexford 14/04/2014
Great service, afters sales excellent , could go on and on. Highly recommended which I have done many times.
Sent by Karl Browning
Cork 14/04/2014
Excellent service. Very professional. I will definitely be booking again with Susan.
Sent by C Maher
Cork 14/04/2014
A pleasure to deal with, made booking our holiday very easy, thank you.
Sent by Natalie Drea
Waterford 14/04/2014
Booked our holiday with Susan we can't wait. Was so handy she recommended lovely hotels for our stay; hassle free. Will definitely book again with Susan
Sent by Amy Enright
Cork 11/03/2014
Working with Susan was like getting a family member to organise our holiday. So warm and friendly and superbly efficient . I have travelled quite a lot but Susan was by far the bes I have ever booked with, not to mind having the best deals available! Thank you. I have already recommended you to all my friends and work colleagues.
Sent by Jessica Burns
Waterford 22/10/2013
Susan was extremely helpful. Couldn't have been more on top of her job. Delighted to have been recommended to her! Could not have got a better service.
Sent by Siobhan Dunne
Wexford 19/08/2013
I was delighted that I found Susan on Travel Consellors. She really put my mind at ease and planned for me a fabulous honeymoon that I can’t wait to go on. I felt like I could ask her any question and she would answer it so promptly. She was easy to get along with and I never had any issue with her, whatever I asked she did. I have numerous friends getting married over the next two years and I will definitely encouraging them to book their honeymoons through Susan. I couldn't thank her enough.
Sent by David Nally
Carlow 18/07/2013
The service we received from Susan was excellent. She presented us with numerous options for consideration, which met our budget requirements. Any questions we had were answered promptly and comprehensively. Before dealing with Susan, we had enquired about our trip with a other travel agents but they were not exactly helpful, they told us that our budget would never stretch to the type of holiday we wanted. Susan presented us with a few different options, all meeting our requirements and within budget.
Based in
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.
Cruising to Bermuda
11 December 2021
With its famous pink beaches and stunning turquoise waters, Bermuda was always on my bucket list! I’m a huge cruise fan and when the opportunity came up to spend a few nights in New York and a week on a cruise line I hadn’t sailed on previously exploring the paradise that is Bermuda. I was hooked! After a couple of nights in the cool and contemporary Rui Plaza Times Square hotel, we boarded the in
South Africa Adventure
11 December 2021
I was lucky enough to win a place on an exclusive Travel Counsellors trip to South Africa in conjunction with British Airways. Three nights in Cape Town, what a whirlwind it was! We flew out in style with a fantastic upgrade to Business Class, such a treat! After amazing food and excellent service with a flatbed for the overnight flight, we woke up refreshed and ready to explore! Our first point
Exploring LA and all it has to offer
27 August 2021
Los Angeles (LA) has always been a popular destination for my customers, whether they are exploring all that California has to offer, combining it with nearby Las Vegas or possibly cruising out of the city on an adventure to Mexico or the Panama Canal. I was extremely excited to see it myself for the first time! As there is so much to see and do, we decided on a 10 night trip. There are lots of
Lake Garda
13 May 2021
I was lucky enough to be invited on a trip hosted by Topflight to experience a few days in Lake Garda. In the past I’ve seen a lot of this beautiful country, however Lake Garda was always somewhere I wanted to experience for myself and what a whirlwind few days it was! After an early flight to Milan we made our way to the lovely town of Bardolino, with a distinctly Italian feel, this lovely lakesi
Marseille
13 May 2021
After a short flight and a comfortable transfer we were in Marseille, France’s second largest city and situated on the south coast, it has a distinctly Mediterranean feel. We arrived in time to have dinner in one of the numerous restaurants located right in the old harbour area with views of the lovely waterfront and imposing Basilique Notre de la Garde lighting up the night sky. It was a great st
5* Sheraton La Caleta
11 May 2021
Set right on the seafront with beautiful panoramic views, Sheraton La Caleta is a great option for a luxurious break in Tenerife. La Caleta is a pretty fishing village known for its excellent seafood restaurants and it’s a great setting for the hotel. The hotel itself boasts 3 lovely pools, 4 bars, 2 restaurants, a 24 hour gym and large spa as well as kids club, tennis and mini golf and it’s a jus
5 * Lopesan Baobab Resort
11 May 2021
Staying in this hotel had been on my wish list for a while so I was delighted when an opportunity came about to spend 3 nights here on a short break. The hotel itself is quite stunning, with its striking entrance and distinctly African vibe it’s the perfect spot for couples, friends and also families to visit. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to an incredible room where we had direct access fr
Dubai Theme Parks
06 May 2021
After a comfortable direct flight with Emirates from Bali we were whisked off to The Lapita Hotel, a Marriott Autograph collection property, for the last leg of our adventure. I immediately liked the hotel, beautifully designed with a Polynesian inspired theme. The property had plenty of amenities including a spa, gym, lovely pool complex and a good selections of restaurants and bars including a p
Mara River Safari Park
06 May 2021
The last two nights of our stay in Bali were in Mara River Safari Lodge. This was a unique way to end what was a fantastic stay to the island. The lodge was themed on an African Safari Lodge and the view from our balcony was of rhino's, zebra's and elephants. A basket of fruit was left in our room daily which you were able to feed the animals with. We had direct access to Bali Safari Park which h
5* Ayana Resort and Spa
06 May 2021
I had booked this hotel many times for honeymooners and customers celebrating and going on an extra special holiday and I was excited to experience it for myself. Set on 90 hectares and perched on a cliff above the sparkling Indian Ocean, this hotel has everything you need for an incredible stay. With 19 bars and restaurants, 12 pools with everything from chill out, infinity to swim up and freshwa
5* Indigo Bali Seminyak
06 May 2021
We arrived in Bali on a direct flight with Garuda Indonesia who were very nice to fly with. Our hotel was a short drive from the airport and we arrived to a warm welcome and a stunning open air lobby. The hotel, decorated in Balinese style, is one of my favourite hotels that I’ve ever stayed in. With four incredible pools, 6 restaurants, a unique tree bar and a chill out bar at the beach, where we
Touring Tokyo
06 May 2021
Japan has always been a fascination of mine and I was delighted to get the opportunity to visit Tokyo. We arrived on a comfortable Emirates flights after a short stop-over in Dubai. Feeling brave we took the train into the city, it took just over an hour and our hotel was well located and a short walk from the train station. Nothing prepares you for the sheer size and vastness of the city, with a
Singapore
30 October 2017
My parents had lived in Singapore for a time before I was born and I had grown up hearing stories about this exotic country. I was excited to see it for myself! We flew with Emirates who were, as always, great to travel with. Our hotel was situated in the centre of the city with easy access to all the attractions, most within walking distance. The hotel itself was gorgeous with an old world colon
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam & Bangkok, Thailand
29 October 2017
I’ve recently returned from a trip to Asia that took in Ho Chi Minh and Bangkok. I’ve wanted to visit both places for quite a while and to say that I was excited was an understatement! We flew via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. It was my first time to fly with them and I was pleasantly surprised, the journey was very comfortable with excellent food, plentiful drinks and friendly cabin crew. I
Cambodia
29 October 2017
I’ve been sending my customers to Cambodia for such a long time and it’s one of my favourite destinations to sell but to experience it for myself was incredible! We started our adventure in Phnom Penh and to miss out on this city when you’re in Cambodia would be such a pity. To call the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum the highlights of the city may sound like the wrong term but w
Amsterdam
09 August 2016
What a wonderful city! Built on waterways, Amsterdam is a great city to walk around taking in the beautiful old buildings and the lovely canals. There's a massive selection of lively restaurants, bars and cafes where you can sit back and appreciate this lovely city and its wonderful atmosphere. We stayed in the beautiful and very modern Room Mate Aitana. Getting from the airport was easy with v
Fuerteventura
09 August 2016
This was my first trip to Fuerteventura and I wasn’t disappointed. Just a 4 night stay, we managed to pack lots in but you could certainly stay on this lovely island for a week or longer or even combine it with a stay in Lanzarote. We stayed at Suite Hotel Atlantis Fuerteventura, an all-inclusive property in Corralejo. I found the hotel to be very nice and modern with a good selection of pools,
Lucerne, Switzerland
09 August 2016
I had never been to Switzerland and really looked forward to this trip! We flew with Swiss Airlines, it was a very pleasant flight and we were landing at Zurich before we knew it. The airport is large and modern and we were able to take a direct train to Lucerne. We passed through lovely scenery and after just over an hour arrived in lovely Lucerne. Its dramatic location surrounded by snowy
Costa Del Sol
09 August 2016
Costa del Sol is always one of the most popular destinations I book for my customers and it’s easy to see why with plenty of daily short flights and many resorts very close to the airport. With its excellent climate it’s a year round destination for couples, families, golfers and people looking to explore. On this trip I stayed in Torremolinos. This location is ideal, perfect for a beach break
Vancouver & Las Vegas
09 August 2016
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from Vancouver but I was in for a very pleasant surprise. Set on the Pacific coast of Canada and blessed with a great climate, Vancouver is a picturesque as it gets. Surrounded by mountains, dotted with parks and large outdoor public pools it’s a mecca for all sorts of travellers be it active and adventure travellers, honeymooners, artists, families or peop
Bratislava
08 August 2016
Everyone has one of those friends who has been everywhere, well, I do at least! She has exhausted most continents let alone countries at this stage so it was going to be a difficult task to find somewhere she hadn’t been before. Bratislava it was! With regular direct flights from Dublin, a large selection of hotels and excellent value for money (who doesn’t like a glass of wine for €1.50?!) it’
Paris
08 August 2016
I’ve yet to come across another place quite like it. Parisians are very proud of their city and for good reason. There’s nothing like wandering around the large Boulevards, perhaps stopping for a coffee and crepe, while admiring the beautiful buildings and soaking up the lovely atmosphere. There are numerous parks to stroll away for hours, you will see couples, friends and families enjoying pic
Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas
04 December 2014
To say I was excited about my trip on Royal Caribbeans Quantum of the Seas was an understatement. Officially the worlds first smart ship and one of the largest cruise ships at sea, Quantum has lots of new features never seen been before. Along with the old favourites like ice skating, rock climbing and flow rider, Quantum has introduced a sky diving simulator, a London Eye style capsule that can r
Malaga City
11 November 2013
When the opportunity arose to spend a weekend in Malaga I happily obliged. I had been to the Costa Del Sol before but had never been into the city and thought this would be a great chance to check it out. I have always been pleasantly surprised with the Spanish cities I’ve visited and I’m very pleased to say Malaga was no different. After a very smooth flight we arrived to glorious sunshine. The
Barbados
26 September 2013
Barbados, the name conjures up images of an island paradise with powder white sand beaches, lazy days and beautiful sunsets and this is exactly what I experienced on my recent trip to Barbados. Having been to quite a few Caribbean islands in the past, I was anxious to compare Barbados to them, not least because of the numerous good reports I’d received about the island. The trip got off to a gr
MSC Cruise
07 June 2013
I was excited to be going on another cruise! When we arrived for our flight at Dublin airport we were very glad we had booked Airport Genie! This is a fast track through security and we had no wait at all, I felt bad for the people in the regular line! After a short flight our driver was waiting for us at Venice Airport and a few minutes later we were pulling up at our ship, MSC Fantasia. We
Carnival Cruise
03 June 2013
After a smooth flight with Aer Lingus into Barcelona and one night in the city we arrived at the cruise port and our new home for the next nine nights, The Carnival Magic. This was a brand new ship and I was very excited to be on board! We had a spa balcony cabin, our first time in a balcony cabin and it was very nice to sit out in our own private space. Because it was a spa balcony cabin we had a
Crete
03 June 2013
Crete is often seen as a party destination, somewhere for young and lively holidays and while there are certainly resorts that cater for this type of trip, there is far more to Crete than this. The largest Greek Island, it has a long and fascinating history, being so far south in the Mediterranean it is blessed with a climate that boasts long hot summers and mild winters. This was my second tri
Prague
03 June 2013
We flew with Aer Lingus for a three night break to Prague. The airport was very large and modern and there were lots of options for transport into the city centre. We decided to take public transport and it was surprisingly easy with a lot of people speaking English and everyone was friendly. We arrived in our gorgeous but reasonably priced hotel, Hotel Savic, in the heart of the city in the ol
Las Vegas
03 June 2013
This was our second trip to Las Vegas and for those people who think that it's a place to spend just a few nights I couldn't disagree more! Las Vegas really is a city that doesn't sleep with round the clock shops, bars, restaurants, entertainment and casinos you can do something different every day and never get bored. June was a perfect time to visit with long days of guaranteed sunshine and
Dubai
03 June 2013
We flew direct with Etihad Airways to Abu Dhabi, the flight and service was extremely good and I would certainly recommend them. They have also recently increased their luggage allowance to 30kgs per person which is a big bonus especially when you see how many amazing shopping malls there are in Dubai! Etihad provides a bus service at no extra cost to its customers into the centre of Dubai. We
Milan
03 June 2013
Milan, the industrial heart and powerhouse of Italy can sometimes be over looked as a city break destination with people opting instead for more obvious Italian cities like Rome, Venice and Florence. To say that I was blown away by Milan would be an understatement. I spent 2 nights there and it simply wasn’t long enough to experience all this city has to offer. To keep the cost of accommodation
Barcelona and Royal Caribbean Cruise
03 June 2013
This was our second cruise, we flew into Barcelona two days beforehand and stayed at The AC Diplomatic Hotel, a lovely hotel with a roof top pool and a few minutes walk from Las Ramblas. Las Ramblas is filled with cafes, tapas bars and restaurants. There is a wonderful food market, La Boqueria, where you will find every culinary delight imaginable and lots of weird and wonderful street entertaine
Rome
03 June 2013
This was my second visit to Rome. As well as a winter break this trip was to research our wedding in Rome the following year. On our first trip to Rome we had fallen in love with this beautiful romantic city. The architecture, the atmosphere, history and the fantastic food make it a wonderful destination for a short city break or a longer holiday. It is also a good place for a few nights before
Cancun, Mexico
03 June 2013
This was our second trip to Mexico. After much research we settled on The Royal Suites Yutucan as our base for this trip. After a comfortable flight with Delta via Atlanta we arrived at the resort to be greeted by our own butler and we were given a lovely spacious room with a Jacuzzi on the balcony! This hotel is part of a five hotel mega complex, we stayed in the exclusive adults only area but
Caribbean Cruise and Las Vegas
03 June 2013
This was our first cruise and we were excited to be seeing some beautiful Caribbean Islands. We were combining it with a trip to Las Vegas which was another first. We flew to Miami and spent the night at the Sofitel Miami, it was a perfect for a stopover before a cruise as it was so close to the port. Located right on the water with a lovely pool and beautifully appointed rooms we enjoyed our b
Disneyland Paris
03 June 2013
I had been to Disney previously but only as a day trip on a visit to Paris so I was looking forward to experiencing a stay where I would have more time to explore what Disney has to offer. We flew with Air France and after a comfortable flight and a short transfer we checked into The Magic Circus Hotel. It was very nice with a family theme and a nice bar and restaurant. While not onsite at Dis
South Africa
03 June 2013
I had always wanted to see South Africa and it makes an ideal winter sun destination. We left on a chilly November day from Ireland and landed in sunny Cape Town the following morning. Driving in South Africa is safe and it gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace but it is certainly possible to visit and not drive. Itineraries can be put together with transfers and pre-booked day tri
Florida
02 June 2013
We flew via London with British Airways for our 10 night Florida adventure. For the first few nights of our trip we stayed at The Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach, situated right on the water it was a very comfortable stay and I would certainly recommend it. With its gorgeous intercoastal waterways, laid back atmosphere and lovely hotels Fort Lauderdale is poles apart from its neighbour, hectic M
Rhodes
27 May 2013
Set quite far south in the Mediterranean Sea, Rhodes is a good place to get some early summer sun. The temperatures here rise early in the season and the weather is more reliable than other spots in Europe in May. Our apartments, The Rodos Sun, were a few minutes’ walk away from the lively centre of Faliraki. We had the best of both worlds, being able to relax at the pool and dine in the nearby
Cyprus
27 May 2013
Cyprus is a year round island, with its mild winters and long hot summers it has an ideal climate for visitors. The best months for sunshine are April to October but it’s possible to enjoy this island year round. We flew out for one week but it is definitely a destination that you could spend longer in. We stayed in The Lliada Beach Hotel, set right on the beach in Protaras, its location in the
Egypt
27 May 2013
Mid October was an ideal time to be in Luxor with very hot days and mild evenings. We stayed at The Maritim Jolie Ville Kings Island Hotel which was, as the name suggests, an island a few miles from the centre of Luxor. This was an ideal spot with access to the city but with us having our own private oasis onsite. The island boasts its own zoo, walking trails, a gym and spa, a selection of bars an
Our Honeymoon in Venice and Celebrity Cruise
23 May 2013
We left Rome the day after our wedding and took a direct train to Venice. This was a nice way to see the Italian countryside and quite relaxing. We opted for first class tickets which gave us more room and more storage for our luggage as well as a snack and a glass of wine. After much consideration we had settled on a cruise for our honeymoon. We’ve had wonderful cruises in the past and it’s an
Krakow
23 May 2013
We flew out for a two night break to Krakow with Aer Lingus. Krakow by all accounts is gorgeous. It's a city with a fascinating history and is wonderful to stroll around soaking up the atmosphere and the beautiful architecture. We stayed in the gorgeous Andels Hotel. Perfectly situated in the centre of the city with the train station only minutes walk away and the largest shopping mall in the cit
Orlando
23 May 2013
We flew to Orlando via Atlanta with Delta Airlines, as always they were good to fly with. We cleared immigration in Dublin and arrived on time into Orlando. After collecting our hire car we made the short trip to The Doubletree Universal which is perfectly located. It is just off international drive and has easy access to shops, bars and restaurants with Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
Our Wedding in Rome
23 May 2013
When we got engaged a few years previously I knew that I wanted to get married abroad. We had visited Rome on a cruise and fell in love with it. It is a city with amazing energy, beautiful architecture and a fascinating history. It’s a very walkable city; just soaking up the atmosphere is wonderful. We found that getting married in Rome was not too diffucult and I picked up lots of tips along t
Lisbon
22 May 2013
Lisbon, perhaps it’s not the first place you would think of for a city break but it is well worth a visit and has a pleasant climate for most of the year. I spent a very enjoyable 3 nights here, we stayed in The Clarion Suites which was a great base and within walking distance of all of the main sights. This hotel would also be perfect for a longer stay with some of the rooms having kitchen fac
Contact Me
Whatever your holiday needs I'm here to help you, so simply give me a call or send me an email with your contact details on and I can get things started for you: