The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 16th September 2025
We have searched the web so you don’t have to! Our best travel deals from Ireland include last minute deals, winter sun holidays, city breaks, early booking offers for 2026 and super staycations.
This week’s best travel deals are here! Fancy October breaks to Majorca or Madeira, or winter sun holidays in Cancun or Canary Islands? We also a super city break to Lisbon, girls trips in Ireland and Marbella, and a holiday in Puglia for next Summer.
Best Last Minute Deal: A week in Zafiro Mallorca from €499
The 4-Star Zafiro Mallorca is always highly sought after during the summer, but it offers great value if you travel off peak, which happens to be the best time to visit Majorca’s stunning old towns and villages. As well as a choice of restaurants and bars, and an activity program, there is also a Spa on site with indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, hammam and gym. Check out the reviews on TripAdvisor if you still need convincing!
Price for flights and a seven-night stay is €499 per person, departing the 4th of October from Dublin but there are options from Cork, Shannon and Knock throughout the month of October – edit the dates or airport choice via the link below to suit your requirements.
Read: 10 Sunny Short Breaks in October
Best Overnight Escape: Girls Night Away, Dinner, B&B + Prosecco, €100pp
The Clayton Limerick’s Girls Night Away package has been a huge hit with many of you for the past few years – and it’s back! This exclusive offer includes an overnight stay with breakfast, dinner, complimentary glass of wine or beer with dinner and a bottle of Prosecco in the room on arrival – all from just €100, on selected dates from October to March.
This is perfect for your Christmas party night, or if you need to getaway during school holidays, its even valid on selected dates during Halloween break, between Christmas and New Year, St Brigid’s weekend and Patrick’s Day! You can read more about this offer in this post, or click the direct link to book below:
Read: Girls Night Away, Dinner, B&B, Cocktail & Prosecco from €100pp
Best Short Break: Madeira in October from €369!
For stunning views and a relaxing escape, the 4 star TUI BLUE Madeira Gardens is the perfect spot for an adults getaway. This stylish adult-only hotel on Madeira’s south coast features a rooftop hot tub with sea views, two restaurants, four bars, and a spa.
Prices from €369pp include flights from Shannon and a 3 night stay with breakfast and return transfers, or choose a 4 night trip from Dublin from €424 per person. Many more dates and durations are available, please edit the link below to suit your requirements.
Read: 10 Sunny Short Breaks in October
Best Winter Sun: All Inclusive in Mexico from €1099
Take advantage of the new direct flights to Cancun with Aer Lingus and book an all-inclusive break from just €1199! We found some great deals departing in January, February and March to the well-rated Cancun Bay Resort, which is located near Cancun’s Hotel Zone.
Price of €1199 is available in January, February and even over St Patrick’s weekend – simply edit the dates via the links below to suit your requirements.
If you are looking for luxury holidays in Mexico – check out this post for lots more options:
Read: Luxury All Inclusive holidays in Mexico from €1584
Best Family Holidays: Choice of Christmas holidays in the Canary Islands
Escape to the sun this Christmas! We found a great value self catering week in the popular Bitacora apartments in Lanzarote, departing Saturday the 20th of December, Price for a family of four is €2836 from Dublin, or €3036 from Cork or Shannon (21st December).
If you prefer 5 Star treatment – the all inclusive Maspalomas & Tabaiba Princess Hotel is €4861* including flights, transfers, all meals and drinks for seven nights, departing the 22nd of December – also based on two adults and two children sharing. *This includes a saving of €200 when you create or log into your MYTUI account.
There are many other hotel options available and dates and durations can be changed via the links below.
Best Family Staycation: Belfast for October Bank Holiday
Centrally located, the Holiday Inn Belfast offers superb value for a family break in Belfast over the October bank holiday weekend. Visit Titanic Belfast, take a Black Cab tour, bring the kids to the Science and Discovery Centre W5, or take a spin to Colin Glen Forest Park to enjoy their Gruffalo Trail, ziplines and alpine coaster.
Read: 20 things to do in Belfast with kids and teenagers
The price is €274 for a two-night stay including breakfast, based on a family of four arriving on Sunday the 26th of october, but dates and durations can be changed, simply edit via the link below to suit your requirements.
Read: 20 Family hotel deals in Ireland over Halloween Break
Best City break: Long weekend in Lisbon from €234
Treat yourself or a loved one to a long weekend in Lisbon. There is so much see in Lisbon, but with three days you can take the train to the coastal towns of Cascais or Estoril, or explore the UNESCO World Heritage City of Sintra too.
Read: Top things to do in Lisbon
We found return flights with Aer Lingus for €100 including 10kg checked baggage, departing Saturday 7th February returning on Tuesday the 10th of February, but dates and durations can be changed to suit your requirements.
The popular Alfama Lounge Suites are ideal for a good value central stay in the city, the price is just €134 per person for a three-night stay, while the top-rated 4 Star LX Boutique Hotel is €181 per person.
Read: Top things to do in Lisbon
Read: Long weekend in Lisbon, Flights & Hotel, 3 Nights, €227
Best Early Booking Offer: Girls Weekend in Marbella, May 2026
Get your girl’s weekend out of the group chat and book a trip to Marbella for next summer! I stayed near the 4 Star Ona Alanda Club recently which has a great location in Elviria. It is only 500 metres walk to the beach where the famous Beach House and Nikki Beach are located, and just 10 minutes taxi ride from Marbella’s Old Town.
Price for early Saturday morning flights returning Tuesday night, and a three-night stay in a two bedroom apartment in the Alanda Club is €389 per person, based on four sharing. Dates and durations can be changed via the link below.
Read: Girls weekend in Marbella for May 2026
Best Summer 2026: Puglia from €999!
With five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, gorgeous beaches and some of Italy’s prettiest towns, Puglia needs be on your bucket list. I took a short break there a few years ago and would love to return to see more.
The top-rated Hotel Monte Sarago is just 10 minutes walk from the whitewashed town of Ostuni which is a super base to explore Puglia and is only 35 minutes drive from Brindisi.
Price for flights and a seven-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis is €999 next May, but many more dates and durations are available. See this and lots more Italy holidays for 2026 here:
Read: Top 10 holidays in Italy for 2026
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.
