The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 7th January 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 post includes winter breaks in Fuerteventura and Tallin, luxury breaks in Croatia, Greece and Barbados, family holidays in Greece and Clare, a Greek Islands and Italy cruise, a girls weekend in Ibiza and super spa breaks at The Johnstown Estate.
Best last minute: A week in Fuerteventura, €408!
Beat the January blues and book a week in Fuerteventura. I found return flights for just €85 on the 4th of February and a seven-night stay in the top-rated Corralejo Surfing Colors hotel is only €323 per person, so you can enjoy a week away for just €408 per person!
Read: Top things to do in Fuerteventura and where to stay
Read: 10 Great Winter Sun Holiday Deals to the Canary Islands
View Flights View hotelBest Overnight Escape: Johnstown Estate
Treat yourself to an overnight escape at The Johnstown Estate! I’m just back and loved it’s relaxed atmosphere and fabulous Spa.
My exclusive code SARAH15 will give you 15% off the Escape Spa experience, Girlie Getaway or Sparkle at the Mulberry – the amazing suite that I stayed in! This super deal is available from Sunday – Thursday until April, and you can book directly via the link below.
View offers hereBest City Break: 5 Star Weekend in Tallin, €204!
The seaside city of Tallinn is has a medieval town that looks straight out of a fairy tale. I visited recently and loved its beautiful architecture and lively nightlife. It is very compact so you can see most of the attractions in this short break and you can even avail of free 2 hour walking tours every day.
I found return flights for just €94 on the 8th of February and a two-night stay at the 5-Star Radisson Hotel is only €110 per person! The indoor pool, Spa and Wellness Centre are the perfect place to relax after sightseeing.
View flights View hotelBest Family Holiday: Half Board Holiday in Corfu With Waterpark
Combine culture and fun with a family holiday in Greece this summer. With 6 waterslides on site, it is no surprise that the Sidari Water Park Hotel is one of Corfu’s most popular family resorts. Located in the pretty resort of Sidari, within walking distance of the town and beach, it also boasts an evening entertainment programme, games area, and large self-catering apartments that sleep up to five.
Price for flights, transfers, baggage, and a seven-night stay with breakfast and evening meal included is €2515 for 2 adults and 2 children or €3411 for 2 adults & 3 children in June, or €2990 for 2 adults and 2 children or €4030 for 2 adults & 3 children in July from Dublin, Cork or Shannon. Price below is shown from Dublin, but edit the departure airport to suit you. Price includes €250 discount when you use code SALE.
Read: 20 Summer holiday deals for families with 3, 4 or 5 children
Read: 12 Summer Family holiday deals, 2ad & 2ch from €1655
Read: Best family holidays in Greece – My top 20 picks
Read: The Best All Inclusive Family Holidays for 2025
View offer hereBest Family Staycation: Easter Holidays at Lakeside Hotel, Clare
Located on the banks of the river Shannon, this super hotel has all you need for a family break during Easter holidays. Children will love the leisure centre with swimming pool and 40 metre waterslide, and family rooms come with a mini fridge.
The possibilities for day trips are endless, with Bunratty Folk Park, the Cliffs of Moher and a choice of beaches all close by, or you can avail of lots more activities in the nearby University of Limerick Adventure Centre.
Price for a two-night stay in a family room with breakfast, based on two adults and two children sharing is €494 on the 13th of April. Many more dates are available, simply edit the dates via the link below.
View offer hereBest Short Break: 5 Star Weekend in Croatia €290!
As well as the medieval city of Dubrovnik, Croatia’s beautiful islands and pretty towns are a pleasure to explore. Cavtat is one of these pretty towns and is a place I would return to in a heartbeat. Its location just 30 minutes from Dubrovnik and close to the Montenegro border make it a top choice for visitors who like to see as much as possible on their travels.
I found return flights from Dublin to Dubrovnik for just €125 in April, and a three-night stay at the Hotel Croatia is just €165 per person including breakfast. You can add on more nights or change flights or dates via the link below, as flights operate daily. You can also fly from Cork to Dubrovnik from the 3rd of May.
Read: 10 Luxury Short Breaks for Special Occasions or Quick Getaways
View flights View hotelBest Europe Summer: Greece, 5* Half Board, July or August €789!
Enjoy luxury for less at the 5 Star Alia Palace in Halkidiki this summer. This top-rated hotel offers amazing value for a luxury break with breakfast and evening meal included in the cost. Located in the pretty resort of Pefkohori overlooking the gulf of Kassandra – the peninsula that has become famous for luxury hotels including the iconic Sani Resort, the location is ideal for an adult-only escape this summer.
Price of €789 includes direct flights from Dublin to Thessaloniki on the 12th of July and a seven-night stay on a half board basis. Price in August is only €729, and a deposit of €29 secures a booking.
Read: 20 Top luxury hotels in Greece for adults
View Offer HereBest Long Haul Summer: All Inclusive in Barbados €1794!
Located on Barbados’ exclusive West Coast, The Club Barbados offers superb value for an adults-only all-inclusive resort in such an idyllic setting.
There are two restaurants, three swimming pools, four bars and a host of sports in the all inclusive arrangement, including hobie sailing, kayaking, snorkelling and tennis.
Price of €1794 includes flights, transfers, baggage and a seven-night stay on an All Inclusive basis, departing 25th June. Dates and durations can be changed – simply call or submit an enquiry online via the link below:
*Price includes an exclusive discount of €150 per booking when you mention The Travel Expert and book by 15th January.
Read: 6 Unique All Inclusive Caribbean resorts in Barbados & Antigua for a luxury getaway.
View Offer HereBest Cruise: Sun Princess Summer Fly Cruise, €1359!
Cruise Italy and the Greek Isles on the fabulous Sun Princess! Set sail from the Amalfi Coast to Athens on the 14th of June stopping in Sicily, Crete, Mykonos and Turkey over seven glorious days.
Price Includes flights, baggage, transfers, and cruise on a full board basis with entertainment. Add on Princess Plus – premium drinks and desserts, wifi and tips for only €58pp per day.
Read: My review of Sun Princess
Read: 20 Top Tips for First Time Cruise Holidays
View Offer HereBest early booking offer: Girls Weekend in Ibiza from €259!
Is Ibiza been on your bucket list? It was on mine for many years and I finally got around to visiting last summer! Its a stunning island and the perfect place for a girls weekend away. 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 €139 in October and a three-night stay in the All Suite Ibiza aparthotel San Antonio, is superb value at only €120 per person, based on four sharing. If you prefer a more relaxed stay, the 4 Star Grupotel Santa Eulalia and Spa is €183 per person. You can see lots more hotel recommendations here:
Read: Ibiza travel guide, where to stay in Ibiza and top things to do
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