The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 30th July 2024
I’ve searched the web so you don’t have to! My best travel deals from Ireland include last minute holidays, short breaks, early booking offers, cruise deals, and super staycations.
In this week’s best travel deals I have holidays to Gran Canaria and the Algarve, short breaks in Vienna and Croatia, a fabulous cruise deal, winter in Cyprus, early booking offers to Orlando and Marbella, and staycations in West Cork and Dublin.
Best last minute: Adult-Only Break in Gran Canaria
The top-rated IG Nachosol Atlantic by Servatur Hotel is the perfect choice for an adult-only escape. There is a swimming pool, rooftop terrace and hot tubs on site, and it is just 10 minutes walk from the beach and the town centre.
Ideally located in sunny Puerto Rico this property is top-rated on TripAdvisor and was a Travellers Award Winner this year.
Price from €605 includes flights, transfers, checked baggage and apartment for one week departing 22nd of August.
Read: 10 Last minute holidays from Ireland
View offer hereBest October Offer: A week in the Algarve from €235!
Grab an Autumn break in the Algarve this year, with airfares as low as €60 return, there has never been a better time to go.
There are flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Knock and Kerry airports. This price is based on the 9th of October from Dublin, but airports, dates and durations can be changed when you click on the links below.
A seven-night stay is available from €175 per person near Vilamoura, €274 in Alvor and €311 in Albufeira.
Alternatively, why get a few friends together and stay at the brand new 5 Star Boavista Golf & Spa Resort? Price for a seven night stay based on four sharing a two-bedroom townhouse is €249 per person.
Read: Resort guide – where to stay in the Algarve
View flights View Vilamoura View Albufeira View Alvor View TownhouseBest Overnight Escape: August in Dublin from €67pp
Spend a night in Dublin for just €67 per person. I found a great deal to the 4-Star Clayton Burlington Hotel, it is even available this Sunday, the bank holiday weekend!
I spent many a night here at the annual Irish Travel Trade Awards and enjoyed nice meals in the Sussex restaurant and light bites in the lobby lounge – this is great value for a stay in the capital.
I have selected the 4th of August below, but many more dates are available throughout August, simply edit the dates to suit you.
Read: 20 last minute hotel deals in Ireland
View offer hereBest Short Break: October Bank Holiday in Dubrovnik, €356pp
Enjoy a four-night break in Croatia over the October bank holiday weekend. I found return flights from Dublin to Dubrovnik with Aer Lingus from €233 including 10kg checked baggage.
The family-run Hotel Castelletto in the beautiful resort of Cavtat is just €123 for a four-night stay, including airport transfers. Or why not treat yourself to the 5-Star Ariston Hotel for just €204pp including breakfast.
Want to bring the kids along? The Residence Delta apartments are just €440 for a four night stay, based on two adults and two children sharing, or €660 for a family of six.
View flights here View Castelletto View Ariston View FamilyBest Family Holiday: Easter in Orlando
Enjoy a trip of a lifetime to Orlando over Easter holidays. I found great value flights via Chicago so you can avail of Pre Clearance in Dublin airport.
Price for flights and a ten-night stay at the Coco Key Hotel and Waterpark Resort is €2876 based on two adults and 2 children sharing.
View Offer HereIf you prefer to stay in one of the Universal Studios Hotels, it is cheaper to book flights and the hotel separately.
Return flights via New York are €576pp on the 14th of April, and 10 night stay at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort Dockside with park tickets included is €3371 based on two adults and two children sharing or €4690 based on 2 adults and 3 children sharing. Make sure to use the code HAPPY at the checkout to get 10% off.
Read: How to plan a trip to Orlando in 10 easy steps
View Flights View UniversalBest Family Staycation: October Mid Term in West Cork
Escape to West Cork over the October mid term break and enjoy gorgeous views from the Schull Harbour Hotel.
Price for a two-bedroom apartment for two nights is €440 on the 27th of October. There is a Leisure Centre, gym and restaurant on site, and with West Cork on your doorstep the opportunities for day trips are endless.
Read: 15 Family Breaks in Ireland in July & August from €333
View offer hereBest winter break: 5 Star week in Cyprus from €446pp
Beat the winter blues with a week in Cyprus. I found return flights for €128 on the 18th of November. A seven-night stay at the 5 Star Coral Beach Resort with breakfast included is only €318 per person, making the total cost just €446 for a five star winter break!
View flights here View HotelBest City Break: 4 Star Vienna Break from €220pp
I had the pleasure of visiting Vienna last year and it is a stunning city! You can go too, for as little as €220. I found return flights for €60 in September and a two-night stay at the top-rated 4-Star+ Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna is €160 per person. There are many more hotel recommendations in my Vienna travel guide:
Read: Top things to do in Vienna
View flights here View HotelBest Cruise: Norwegian Getaway
Best early booking offer: Girls Weekend in Marbella from €313pp
Turn the What’s App chat into reality and book a girls weekend in Marbella for next year. I found return flights from €183 on the 9th of May. There are many hotels and apartments to choose from including the Princessa Playa from €130 per person based on three sharing.
Or, if you want to kickstart your summer in style, the 5-star Marbella Beach Resort is €233 per person, based on 4 sharing a two-bedroom luxury apartment.
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.
