The Travel Expert’s Best Travel Deals – 9th April 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 post I have a last minute getaway to Santorini, amazing offers on Sun Princess cruises, holidays to Lake Como, Salou, Turkey and Canada, an early booking offer to Lisbon and staycations in Dublin and Laois.
Best last minute: 4 Nights in Oia, Santorini, €348pp
Jet off to sunny Santorini in April and escape the summer crowds! I found flights for just €124 on the 15th of April for four nights.
A four night stay in the top rated Aplai Dome in the stunning town of Oia is just €224 per person. This is a junior suite room with a seaview and breakfast included!
I have lots more suggestions and tips for visiting Santorini in this post:
Read: Top things to do in Santorini and where to stay
View flights View hotelBest overnight escape: 5 Star Radisson St Helens, €65pp
This great value five-star Dublin hotel deal will you see you stay in a stunning Georgian mansion that dates all the way back to the 16th century. It is situated close to Dublin City Centre, yet far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the capital. If you fancy a luxurious overnight escape that won’t break the bank – then look no further.
Read: 20 last minute hotel deals, April stays from €43pp
View offer hereBest May Offer: A week in Turkey, 25th May, €366pp
TUI is offering up to €300 off holidays to Greece and Turkey this summer. I found a super deal to Turkey for just €366 including flights, transfers and checked baggage!
Located in the popular resort of Marmaris, the Club Evin is one of the top hotels in Marmaris on TripAdvisor. As well as a swimming pool, there is a Spa with Turkish bath, sauna and gym on site.
The Club Evin is located just 15 minutes walk from the beach and the centre of Marmaris, this is a great opportunity to kick start your summer!
Read: 10 holiday deals in May, 1 week from €366pp
View offer hereBest Cruise: Sun Princess, August €1249pp, Family 2&2 €949pp!
So the offers you have all been waiting for on the fabulous Sun Princess are right here! I’ve teamed up with Sunway who have offers for couples and families on various dates this year and next. Here are my top picks, but more dates and destinations are on their website.
Cruise the Med from Barcelona to Rome in for seven nights in August from just €1249 based on two sharing a balcony cabin, or €949pp based on a family of four sharing.
Price includes flights, transfers, baggage, meals and entertainment. You can add on Princess Plus ( the same package that I had on board ) for €58 per person per day, which includes up to 15 drinks per day ( $20 value per drink ), WiFi, Gratuities, 2 Fitness Classes, Premium Desserts and more.
If you are looking to plan ahead to next Easter, there is a super family offer available. Price for a family of four is only €1199 per person, departing Easter Saturday 19th April from Athens to Barcelona. Visit Santorini, Corfu, Sicily and Montenegro on this fabulous Greek Islands and Italy cruise.
View August View EasterBest family holiday: Salou in July, 2&2 from €2140, 2&3 from €2575
It’s no surprise that Salou is one of Spain’s most popular family holiday destinations. As well as super beaches and family friendly facilities, PortAventura World and Barcelona are close by, so there are plenty of opportunities for day trips.
The Sunclub apartments are a popular family property that offer super value for families looking for a family holiday in July that won’t break the bank. There is a kids club and entertainment on site.
Price for Aer Lingus flights from Dublin to Barcelona and a seven-night stay, based on a family of four is just €2140 and €2575 for a family of five in July.
There are flights available from Cork and Shannon airport to Reus too, this is closer to Salou than Barcelona but prices are a little higher, at €2796. Salou is also accessible from Girona airport which is available from Knock.
Read: 10 things you must do in PortAventura this summer
View offer hereBest summer tour: Lake Como, Milan & Bernina Express, July €1339
Explore Lake Como, Milan and St Moritz, as well as travelling through the Swiss Alps on the iconic Bernina Express. This guided group tour is superb value at just €1339 throughout July.
Price includes flights, transfers, baggage, seven-nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast and evening meal, a trip on the Bernina Express, day trip to Milan and a half-day boat cruise on Lake Como. Use my code TTE60 for a saving of €60 per person off the listed prices.
View offer hereBest family staycation: Midlands Park Hotel August, 2 Nights €295
Enjoy a family staycation at the Midlands Park Hotel this summer. We stayed here a few years ago and loved it. The Leisure Centre, restaurants and service are excellent, and it is superb value too.
There are plenty of family friendly attractions close by too, including Castlecomer Discovery Park. Price for a two night stay from €295 on various dates in July, based on a family of four.
View offer hereBest long haul: West Canada Road Trip, 10 Nights, €1899pp
With five times weekly flights from Dublin to Calgary a western Canada road trip through the heart of the Rockies should be on your list!
Explore Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, drive the Icefields Parkway, ride the Ice Explorer onto the glacier, and walk the amazing Glacier Skywalk. There is so many amazing places to explore here. Price of €1899 per person include flights, 10 nights hotel accommodation and car hire.
See more information on this trip and lots more ways to explore Western Canada here:
Read: 5 Canada Holidays in Alberta With Direct Flights from Dublin
View offer hereBest early booking offer: New Year in Lisbon, €399p
Plan ahead and spend New Year in Lisbon. Now is the best time to get cheap flights, as prices will only increase nearer the time. I found flights with TAP Air Portugal which included 10kg cabin baggage for just €167 per person, flying on the 30th of December.
A three-night stay at the top rated Maxime Hotel is just €232 per person including breakfast, or if you want to kick off the New Year in style, the 5-Star Iberostar Selection Lisboa is just €276 per person for a three night stay.
Want to bring the kids along? The superbly located Lisbonaire apartments are €725 for a family of four for three nights.
Read: Top 10 things to do in Lisbon
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