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My philosophy is a simple one — to offer you the best, most authentic travel experience possible. Award winning travel agency in the West of Ireland.

My trips are individually crafted around your tastes and interests. With over 20 years’ travel experience, I specialise in honeymoons, cruises and tailor made holidays.

17/06/2025

🌿✨ Luxury Meets Culture in Puglia, Italy – October 2025 ✨🌿

If you love art, architecture, local cuisine and beautiful boutique stays, this luxury escape is for you.

🗓️ 04 October 2025 | From Dublin
💶 From €3,000 pp | 7 Nights

Here's what’s included:

🍝 2 Nights – La Fiermontina, Lecce
Stay in the heart of the “Florence of the South,” with optional gastronomy tours, bike trips or cooking classes.

🏛️ 2 Nights – Aquatio Cave Hotel & Spa, Matera
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind stay in a UNESCO World Heritage Site — the iconic Sassi cave dwellings.

🌊 3 Nights – Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel, Torre Canne
Relax on the Adriatic coast at this elegant beachfront hotel, surrounded by olive groves and charming Puglian villages.

Optional private tours to Alberobello, coastal towns like Otranto and Leuca, and more.

This is slow luxury at its finest — ideal for couples, architecture lovers, cultural explorers, or anyone seeking something deeply special.

📩 Message me directly for full details or to reserve your place.
☎️ 087 234 3824

10/06/2025

💜 Travel for yourself — not by yourself.

Thinking about going solo? G Adventures has made it easier, safer, and more inspiring than ever with their Solo-ish Adventures — designed especially for solo travellers looking to connect, explore, and feel confident from day one.

With welcome dinners, built-in “me-time,” small groups, and female guides on select trips, this is solo travel that feels supported and empowering.

🌍 Top Trips Loved by Solo Female Travellers:
🔸 Inca Discovery – Trek to Machu Picchu with expert local guides
🔸 Sailing Croatia: Split to Dubrovnik – Cruise the Adriatic in a small group
🔸 Japan Express – Discover temples, neon lights, and ancient traditions
🔸 Morocco: Kasbahs & Desert – Wander souks, ride camels, and sleep under the stars
🔸 Costa Rica Quest – Rainforests, volcanoes, and eco-lodges

👯‍♀️ Make new friends, discover unforgettable places, and travel the world on your own terms.

📩 Message me if you're curious about which trip fits you best!

06/06/2025

✨ Still looking to book a summer or autumn getaway? Explore these handpicked luxury escapes.

From private island serenity to all-inclusive excellence and once-in-a-lifetime cruises — these standout destinations promise unforgettable experiences.

🌴 Atmosphere Kanifushi, Maldives – Private island retreat with indulgent spa treatments and barefoot luxury
🏖 Ikos Aria, Kos – Award-winning, all-inclusive beachfront elegance in Greece
🏝 Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort, Mauritius – Tranquil luxury with wellness at its core
☀ Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic – Iconic Caribbean escape with private beaches and world-class golf
🌆 W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, Dubai – Stylish and contemporary with striking sea views
🌴 W Dubai – The Palm, Dubai – Chic, glamorous, and steps from the beach
🚢 Regent Seven Seas Cruises – All-inclusive luxury cruising with fine dining, suite accommodation, and curated shore excursions

If you're still deciding on your perfect summer or autumn getaway, I’d love to help design something unforgettable.

📩 Send me a message to explore your options.

21/05/2025

☀️ Cancun is Calling – And Aer Lingus Will Take You There! ☀️

If you're dreaming of white sandy beaches, clear blue seas, and sipping margaritas under palm trees – I have exciting news! 🌊🍹

✈️ Aer Lingus has just announced new direct flights from Dublin to Cancun. ✈️

Imagine starting your morning in Dublin and ending your day basking in the Caribbean sun. 🌞

Whether it’s a girls' getaway, a solo escape, or a romantic retreat – Cancun offers it all: luxury resorts, vibrant culture, endless beaches, and total relaxation. 💕🌴

📆 Flights begin January 2026.

🎟️ Message me today to get expert help planning your perfect escape.

👉 Let’s make your next holiday the one to remember.

09/05/2025

I am honoured to be named Top Performing Travel Counsellor in Ireland at the Travel Counsellors “20 Beyond” Conference.

Winning this award means the world to me. I’m so grateful to my amazing clients and supportive colleagues, it’s their loyalty and trust that have helped me grow my business over the years. To be recognised at such a special event, surrounded by so many inspiring peers, was genuinely emotional. It’s a moment I’ll never forget.

06/03/2024

🇵🇭 Three Islands Escape -Philippines
📍 Bohol | El Nido | Boracay
🕣 10 days

Enjoy the best white beaches of the Philippines including the world famous white beach of Boracay and the Alina Beach of Bohol as well as the Turquoise lagoons of El Nido.

01/03/2024

🌟WHERE YOU’LL GO
Nairobi | Masai Mara | Watamu

🌟HOW LONG YOU’LL BE OUT THERE
12 Days | 11 Nights

🌟WHAT YOU’LL DO
Stay in luxury accommodation with the opportunity to see some of Africa’s most amazing wildlife. Enjoy daytime and night-time game drives.Take a sunset dhow cruise on Mida Creek.

11/10/2023

🇿🇦Best of South Africa

🌟Explore the V&A Waterfront, framed by the ocean and Table Mountain.
🌟Experience the Cape's diversity sightseeing in
the city, winelands or local communities on a
private tour.
🌟Discover the Franschhoek Valley on the wine
tram - breath-taking scenery, world-class cuisine
and fine wines.
🌟Enjoy unforgettable game drives in an internationally-renowned Big 5 private game reserve situated near Port Elizabeth.

03/10/2023

📍 Located in the Hvítá river canyon, Southwest Iceland, Gullfoss Waterfall is crowed as one of Iceland's most iconic falls.

Home to stunning scenery, dramatic landscapes, and pristine countryside, you are all set to have the holiday of a lifetime in enchanting Iceland!

25/09/2023

🇿🇦Best of South Africa

11 days | 10 nights

⭐️Explore the V&A Waterfront, framed by the ocean and Table Mountain.

⭐️Experience the Cape's diversity sightseeing in the city, winelands or local communities on a private tour.

⭐️Discover the Franschhoek Valley on the wine tram - breath-taking scenery, world-class cuisine and fine wines.

⭐️Enjoy unforgettable game drives in an internationally-renowned Big 5 private game reserve situated near
Port Elizabeth.

30/11/2021

✈️Travel Updates✈️

❗️Government have tonight confirmed that Antigen Testing (within 48 hrs) for those who are fully vaccinated or proof of recent Covid, for all arrivals.

❗️For those who are not fully vaxed or have not had Covid – they need a Negative PCR within 72 hrs of arriving.

❗️The GREAT NEWS is that children aged 11 and under are exempt, so good news for the Lapland Kids. Anyone 12 and over need to comply.

❗️Measure in place from Friday 3rd (at 00.01 hrs into legislation for Travel) but reviewed in two weeks – that’s 14th December.

06/10/2021

Explore Morocco on this all-encompassing journey from Casablanca to Marrakech

Take in the rich history and diverse culture of Morocco on an eight-day Premium adventure.

Marvel at the Mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca, discover the enchanting medina of Meknes, uncover ancient history at the Roman ruins of Volubilis, wander through twisting alleyways in Fes el-Bali, relax in the lakeside settlement of Bin el-Ouidane and watch Djemaa el-Fna come to life in Marrakech. Experience life in the Middle Atlas Mountains, share stories and food with a local family in Fes, travel with a local leader and gain unrivalled insight to the Moroccan way of life.

DM for more information about this premium holiday.

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Award winning travel agent in the West of Ireland. With over 20 years’ travel experience, I specialise in honeymoons, cruises and tailor made holidays.