The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 1st April 2025
I’ve searched the web so you don’t have to! My best travel deals from Ireland include last minute holidays, short breaks, amazing summer holidays, early booking offers, and super staycations.
This week’s best travel deals include a last luxury minute deal to the Algarve, amazing all inclusive offers in May, summer in Tuscany, September in Sri Lanka, a family holiday in Lanzarote, a city break in Athens and super staycations in Wicklow and Killarney.
Best Last Minute: 5* Break in the Algarve, €419!
With daily flights and balmy temperatures, the Algarve is always popular for luxury short breaks. There are many 5 star hotels to choose from but if you are looking for one of the best hotels in the Algarve, then it has to be the Wyndham Grand Algarve. Located close to the airport in the upmarket resort of Quinta do Lago, this is the ideal choice for a luxury getaway or a golfing break.
Price for flights and a three-night stay in a one-bedroom sunset suite with breakfast included, departing the 6th, 7th or 8th of April is only €439 from Dublin or Cork, €419 from Knock and €429 from Shannon. Select the dates and airport to suit you via the link below.
Read: 12 Luxury Short Breaks to Take in 2025
Best Overnight Escape: BrookLodge, €66!
Enjoy an overnight escape at the one of Ireland’s most loved hotels, BrookLodge. Famous for its delicious organic food and its Spa and Wellness experiences, this is the treat you have been waiting for.
Price for an overnight stay is just €66 per person including breakfast on selected dates at the end of April.
Best May Deal: All Inclusive in Marmaris from €526!
If you are looking for an all-inclusive holiday in a top rated hotel, read on! If you want a lively holiday choose the superbly located Blue Bay Platinum Hotel in Marmaris for only €526 per person.
If you prefer a relaxing break in stunning surroundings then choose the Montana Pine Resort in Olu Deniz. This area is one of the most beautiful parts of Turkey – the Blue Lagoon here is regarded as one of the world’s best beaches.
Both hotels have a choice of pools, dining options, Spa and sports activities!
Price for a seven-night stay from the 20th of May, including flights, transfers, baggage, meals and drinks is just €526* in the Blue Bay Platium Hotel or €644 in the Montana Pine Resort. *Price for the Blue Bay includes a discount of €100 when you create a MYTUI account.
Read: May Madness – 10 More Holiday deals from €363pp
Best Family Holiday: Lanzarote, Half Board in July, 2&2: €3126
Lanzarote is one of our most popular family holiday destinations, so when I find a family deal here with a Free Child Place, I have to share!
The Labranda Alyssa Suite Hotel has a kids club as well as sports activities and an evening entertainment programme with mini disco. Breakfast and evening meal are included in your stay and its modern family suites are housed in single-story villas throughout its extensive grounds.
Price for a family of four for seven-nights including flights, transfers, checked baggage, and breakfast and evening meal is €3126 from Cork and €3159 from Dublin in July. Prices include a Free Child Place and a saving of €200 when you use code SUN200 at the check out.
See lots more family deals in these posts:
Read: 10 Best Easter Holiday Deals, 2ad & 2ch from €1118!
Read: 10 All Inclusive Waterpark holidays for families
Read: 12 Family holiday deals in July and August
Best Family Staycation: 5* Dunloe Hotel, Killarney
The Dunloe Hotel and Gardens is one of the best luxury hotels in Ireland for families. The Dunloe Easter Programme includes Kids Club (3+) with arts and crafts, movies, face painting and Easter egg hunt, and guests enjoy complimentary horse riding on Austrian Haflinger Ponies, as well as tennis, and fishing.
Price for an overnight stay including breakfast is €415 for two adults and two children and €440 for 2 adults and three children.
Read: 10 Family Breaks in Ireland Over Easter Holidays
Best Summer Holiday: A Week in Tuscany from €369!
Explore the stunning region of Tuscany this summer. Airfares are terrific value in July and August and hotel prices are reasonable too! Price for a seven night holiday with flights and hotel included is available from €379 on the 17th of August from Dublin and €369 on the 20th of August from Cork, staying in the top-rated 4 Star Da Vinci Hotel in Montecatini Terme. July prices are available from €439!
I stayed in the pretty town of Montecatini many years ago and it is ideally located to explore the nearby town of Lucca and the cities of Florence and Sienna. There is a train service from Pisa airport, or you can pre-book transfers, but I recommend car hire if you want to explore Tuscany fully.
Read: The Best Places to Visit in Tuscany
Read: 10 August holiday deals in 4 and 5 Star Hotels
Best Cruise: Sun Princess Cruise only €899!
I found an incredible Mediterranean cruise deal on the fabulous Sun Princess! Set sail from Barcelona to Rome on the 26th of April for seven nights for just €899 including flights, transfers, baggage, meals and entertainment! You can add on Princess Plus – premium drinks and desserts, WiFi and tips for only €58pp per day.
This is an unbelievable price for such a fabulous ship – read my review if you want to know more:
Read: My review of Sun Princess
Read: 20 Top Tips for First Time Cruise Holidays
Best Long Haul: 5* Half Board in Sri Lanka from €1449!
Sri Lanka is a rare find that has it all – amazing beaches, incredible wildlife, and show-stopping attractions including 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites! I was seduced by Sri Lanka when I visited and I have no doubt you will be too!
This amazing deal including flights from Dublin with Qatar Airways and a seven-night stay at the 5 Star Jetwing Beach Negombo is only €1449 on the 10th of September or €1529 in November, including breakfast and evening meal each day! Quote ref TSR707918. Who’s tempted?
Read: Top 10 things to do in Sri Lanka
Best City Break: 3 Nights in Athens from €299!
Finish off the summer in style with a three-night break to Athens at the end of August. Marvel at the Acropolis, explore Plaka’s historic streets, or take a boat trip and enjoy the sunshine!
I found return flights from Dublin to Athens for just €165 on the 27th of August and a three-night stay at the 4-star Brown Kubic Hotel is only €134 per person.
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