The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 19th August 2025
We have searched the web so you don’t have to! Our best travel deals from Ireland include last minute holidays, short breaks, September sizzlers, and super staycations.
This week’s best travel deals are here! We’ve got a last minute deal to Corfu, an overnight escape in Valencia, a city break to Dubrovnik, family deals to Lake Garda and Sligo for the October mid term break, a luxury winter escape in Morocco, early booking offers for Albania and Zanzibar in 2026, and a five-star Celebrity cruise.
Best Last Minute Deals: All Inclusive in Corfu for €799pp
The Mitsis Messonghi is a top-rated all-inclusive hotel in one of the best resorts in Corfu. Enjoy a week in this luxury hotel from €799 on the 23rd of September or €999 on the 5th of September – with Aer Lingus flights, 10kg checked bag and all meals and drinks included in the cost! Check out the reviews on TripAdvisor if you still need convincing.
Read: 10 Last minute holiday deals from Ireland
4 Star Deal to Costa Dorada from €419pp
Located just a five-minute walk from the beach, Pineda Park is the number one apartment complex in the area, offering spacious two-bedroom apartments, a swimming pool, and an outdoor terrace with evening entertainment.
The complex is highly rated on TripAdvisor and have many repeat guests.
Fly from Dublin on 16th September for €419pp, from Cork on 15th September for €449pp, or from Shannon on 16th September for €449pp, all including flights and 7 nights’ accommodation.
Best Overnight Escape: 5 Star in Valencia from €183pp
Everyone is talking about Valencia and for good reason! Why not see for yourself and book a luxury Saturday night escape from only €183 in November? You will be staying in the 5 Star SH Valencia Palace, and with fights departing early on Saturday morning and returning on Sunday evening, you will have two days to explore this great city!
If you want to stay longer, a two-night stay from Dublin – Friday to Sunday, is only €287. You can also fly from Cork – flights are only €65 for three nights. Simply edit the dates via the links below.
See this overnight escape, and lots more here:
Read: 12 One-Night Getaways from Dublin Airport
Best Family Holiday: Lake Garda for October Mid Term – 2&2 from €1018!
Looking for a family getaway for the October mid term break? I found great value flight deals to Milan Bergamo airport from €150 per person – and it is just 1 hour from Lake Garda. A seven-night stay at the popular Bella Italia family resort is only €418 in a one-bedroom apartment, or €483 in a two-bedroom apartment.
Explore Lake Garda, bring the kids to Gardaland, and enjoy day trips to Milan, Venice or Verona – the possibilities are endless! Note flights to Milan, Bergamo are daily with Ryanair, so if you prefer a shorter stay you can edit the dates via the links below to suit your requirements.
Read: Lake Garda Travel Guide
Read: 10 luxury family holidays over October mid term break
Best Family Staycation: Clayton Sligo, 2-bedroom Family Room, 2 Nights, €358
Set on expansive grounds, yet within walking distance of Sligo Town centre, the 4-star Clayton Sligo ticks all boxes for a family staycation. The leisure centre has a separate kids pool, and there is a mini golf course, games room and sensory room on-site.
Price for a two-night stay over the October mid term break is only €358 in a two-bedroom family room.
Read: 20 Family hotel deals over the October mid term break
Best City break: 5* Dubrovnik Deal from €279pp!
With Aer Lingus flying direct from Dublin to Dubrovnik until the 19th of November, this is the time to pick up a bargain break to this stunning city – without the summer crowds! I found a great deal staying in the newly renovated 5* Royal Palm Hotel, which is rated as Excellent on TripAdvisor.
Price for Aer Lingus flights with 10kg checked baggage and a three-night stay including breakfast is €279 per person. Want to stay longer and visit Montenegro or Mostar? The price for a seven night trip is only €469 per person.
Check out our guide here: with the top things to do in Dubrovnik and nearby.
Best Winter Sun: 5 Star All Inclusive Morocco Resort from €540pp
Beat the January blues and experience laidback luxury at the adult-only, 5-star Pickalbatros White Beach Resort Taghazout. Set along the stunning shores of Taghazout, which is a small surf town outside Agadir, this is a top celebrity hangout and is rated the best hotel in the area on TripAdvisor – I am seriously tempted to book this myself!
Price includes flights, transfers, and a four-night weekend stay on an all inclusive basis. Want to stay for seven nights? The price is €869 per person. Dates and durations can be changed when you click on the links below.
Note listed price will show at €50pp more but you can save a €100 per booking when you create or log in to a MYTUI account – which is free and easy to do.
Read: Winter weekends in Morocco – Flights & Accommodation from €199
Read: 25 Winter destinations from Ireland, with Direct Flights
Best Longhaul: All Inclusive in Zanzibar from €1445pp
Scratch one off your bucket list and book a holiday to Zanzibar next summer! The Reef and Beach Resort is rated as Excellent on TripAdvisor and is superb value for an all inclusive holiday to a dream destination.
Price of €1445pp includes flights, transfers, baggage and a seven-night stay on an all-inclusive basis, departing on many dares in May. Many more dates and durations are available.
Prices quoted include a €250 booking discount when you log in or create a free MYTUI account – this is valid on many more long haul holidays up to 31st October 2026 – see lots more options here:
Read: 10 Great Long Haul Holidays to take in 2026 for Adults & Families – With Prices from €997!
Best Cruise: Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Beyond, €1749pp
Cruise the Caribbean on 5 Star Celebrity Beyond! Set Sail from Fort Lauderdale and visit St Thomas, St Kitts and Puerto Plata over seven glorious days from the 28th of February.
Price of €1749 includes return flights, checked baggage, transfers, a pre-cruise hotel stay and a seven-night cruise on a full board basis. And, you will be staying in an ocean view cabin to make the most of those Caribbean Sea views!
Read: 20 Top Tips for First Time Cruise Holidays
Best Early Booking Offer: Albania, 4 Night Easter Weekend Break, €322pp
Did you know Ryanair are now flying direct to Albania from Dublin in 2026? Plan ahead and book an Easter stay in the capital, Tirana. Price for flights and a four-night stay in the top-rated 4-Star Ebel Boutique Hotel is €322 per person including breakfast.
Read: Top things to do in Albania, and where to stay
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.
