The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 13th January 2026
We have searched the web so you don’t have to! Our best travel deals from Ireland include last minute deals, sun holidays, city breaks, early booking offers and super staycations.
This week’s best travel deals include last-minute escapes to Morocco, short breaks in the Algarve and New York, and 5-star family holiday in Madeira. There is also luxury for less on the Costa del Sol, an amazing deal to India, a Celebrity Cruise around Greece, and a girls’ weekend in Ibiza. Closer to home, we have superb staycation deals in Clare for adults and families over the St Brigid’s weekend.
We also have ALL the January travel sales and Promo Codes listed in one handy post – Read it here:
Best Last Minute Deal: All Inclusive Holiday in Morrocco from €599pp
Take your pick from two great last minute all inclusive deals to Morocco! Choose the top-rated adult-only TUI Blue Medina Gardens which is located in the heart of Marrakesh, and offers a choice of dining options as well as seven bars. Price for an all-inclusive six night break is €599 per person.
If you prefer a beach holiday, the All Inclusive TikTok favourite – 5* Riu Palace Taghazout is a super choice, and boasts seven pools, four restaurants, six bars, and a private beach area. This is priced at €773 per person for seven nights, departing the 25th of January.
Both deals include flight, transfers, checked baggage, all meals and drinks. Dates and durations can be changed via the links below, and we have many more winter sun holiday deals here:
Read: 12 Winter Sun Holiday Deals from €342pp
Best Overnight Escape: Clare for St Brigid’s Weekend €43pp, 2ad & 2ch €109!
Dust off the January cobwebs with a walk along the Cliffs of Moher! Stay at the top rated Woodstock Hotel on Sunday the 1st of February – St Brigid’s weekend, from just €85 for a Superior Twin or Double Room, or €109 for a Superior Family Room – for two adults and two children!
This family owned and run hotel has a 15 metre heated swimming pool, a paddling pool for children and a selection of dining options. This offers superb value for a friends or family overnight escape.
Read: 20 Last Minute Hotel Deals in Ireland – January Stays from €49pp
Read: 20 Spa Hotel Breaks in Ireland – Overnight Stays from €49pp
Best Spring Break: 5* Weekend in Quinta do Lago, €289pp
If Quinta do Lago is on your radar, but you don’t fancy paying summer holiday prices, then do what we did and book it for a spring break. There are less crowds, the good restaurants don’t have to be booked weeks in advance, and the hotels are a fraction of the cost!
The 5 star Wyndham Grand Algarve is up there with the best of them and a three-night break in a one-bedroom sunset suite with flights and breakfast included is available from €289 per person from Dublin, and €319 from Cork, departing 21st March.
This price is based on 2 sharing but is even less if you get a few friends to go! Want to travel from Knock or Shannon? Price is €329 and €359 respectively on the 21st of April respectively.
Read: 10 Luxury Short Breaks for Special Occasions or Quick Getaways
Read: Where to Stay In The Algarve – Ultimate Guide to The Top Holiday Resorts
Best Summer Sun: 5* Week in Costa del Sol from €589pp
Enjoy luxury for less at the 5 Star Senator Banus & Spa Hotel this summer. Located between the upmarket resorts of Estepona and Puerto Banus, this hotel offers superb value for anyone looking to explore the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas.
Price for a seven-night stay including flights is €589 in June and €739 in July from Dublin. Similar prices are available from Cork, Shannon and Knock – simply edit your airport choice via the links below.
Read: All the January travel sales in one post
Best Family Holiday: 5* All Inclusive Dreams Madeira 2ad & 2ch €4199
Are you looking for something different for your family holiday this year, but still want the kids entertained? I found the perfect spot!
Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina is one of those rare all inclusive resorts that caters equally well for adults and families! You will find array of restaurants, four swimming pools – including a splash park for kids, plus kids and teen clubs, sports activities and entertainment. Its Unlimited-Luxury® all inclusive arrangement includes unlimited drinks in all bars and restaurants and many other activities, and its scenic location at the marina is another bonus. Check out the reviews on TripAdvisor if you still need convincing!
Price for flights and a seven-night stay on an all inclusive basis is €4199 for a family of four from Dublin (Quote ref 726245-5) or €4629 from Shannon (quote ref 725730-6 ).
Read: 12 Great holidays from Shannon – 5* All Inclusive deals from €969pp
Read: 25 Of The Best European Family Resorts For 2026 – Top Deals and Early Booking Offers
Best City Break: New York – May or June Bank Holiday Weekend, €739pp, 2ad & 2ch €2316!
Take advantage of the Aer Lingus sale and book a trip to New York for the May or June bank holiday weekend – the price is the same! I found return flights and a three-night stay at the hugely popular Fitzpatrick’s Grand Central for €739 per person based on 2 sharing.
Want to bring the kids along? The price for flights and a three-night hotel stay at the top-rated Westin Grand Central is €2316 based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing.
Read: Family Weekend in New York 2ad & 2ch €2316
Read: All the January travel sales in one post
Best Long Haul: India Tour with Flights, Meals & Excursions, €1499pp!
Scratch India off your bucket list with this amazing escorted tour. Watch the sunset over the Taj Mahal, visit the Pink City of Jaipur, enjoy two half-day city tours and a traditional rickshaw ride through Old Delhi – all included in the price, as well as flights and nine-night hotel stays with breakfast and evening meals included!
This is a steal at €1699pp but when you use our UNIQUE CODE TTE200 you will save a further €200 off per person! This code can be used on ALL Travel Department long haul tours or use TTE100 for €100 per person off 7 night holidays.
Read: All the January travel sales in one post
Best Cruise: Celebrity Cruises 8 Nights Best of Greece Fly Cruise €1279pp!
Visit Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Thessaloniki and Kusadasi on one epic trip! This Best of Greece cruise departs from Athens and bring you to Greece’s stunning islands on 5 Star Celebrity Infinity, which was recently refurbished in 2024.
Price of €1279pp includes Aer Lingus flights to Athens, transfers to the ship and a eight night cruise with meals and entertainment included on the 22nd of May 2026.
Read: Cruise Reviews, News & Deal from The Travel Expert
Best Early Booking Offer: Girls Weekend in Ibiza from €280pp
Grab the girls and book a weekend in Ibiza! I had the pleasure of holidaying there in 2024 and loved it – it is a stunning island! There are resorts to suit all holiday styles, so I have chosen a lively area for those who like to party, and a quieter spot for some relaxation, but also within easy reach of nightlife – it is Ibiza after all!
I found return weekend flights for €112 in October and a three-night stay in the adult-only Casita Blanca Hotel is €185 per person including breakfast, based on 3 sharing. This is one of the most sought after hotels in the area and is a steal at this price!
If you prefer a more relaxed stay, the 4 Star Grupotel Santa Eulalia and Spa is €168 per person including breakfast, based on 2 sharing. You can see lots more hotel recommendations here:
Read: Ibiza travel guide, where to stay in Ibiza and top things to do
I hope you find something to suit you in our best travel deals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, descriptions and prices are taken from third party websites and are subject to change. Please note some of my best travel deals from Ireland include affiliate links where I receive a small commission if a booking is made.
