Explore Holiday Destinations from Ireland

Lose yourself in the labyrinthine medina, haggle in the souks, and sleep in a riad under the stars. Africa's most intoxicating city.

• Jemaa el-Fna square
• Majorelle Garden
• Atlas Mountains day trip

Table Mountain, world-class wine estates, penguin colonies, and the Cape of Good Hope — Cape Town is one of the world's most spectacular cities.

• Table Mountain cable car & hike
• Cape Winelands — Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
• Boulders Beach penguin colony

A city of extraordinary energy — world-class Afrobeats music, a booming food scene, beautiful beaches, and a creative arts culture unlike anywhere else in Africa.

• Lekki Conservation Centre & canopy walk
• Nike Art Gallery — largest in West Africa
• Tarkwa Bay & Elegushi Beach

Home to the Serengeti's Great Migration, the roof of Africa at Kilimanjaro, and the turquoise waters of Zanzibar — Tanzania is the ultimate African adventure.

• Serengeti Great Migration — wildebeest & big cats
• Mount Kilimanjaro — Africa's highest peak
• Ngorongoro Crater — world's largest intact caldera

The Okavango Delta — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's last great wildernesses. Botswana offers intimate, exclusive safari experiences far from the crowds.

• Okavango Delta — mokoro canoe safaris
• Chobe National Park — largest elephant population on earth
• Moremi Game Reserve — big five sightings

From the golden temples and street food of Bangkok to the lush jungles of Chiang Mai and the world-famous islands of the Gulf and Andaman Sea — Thailand is one of Asia's most beloved and diverse destinations.

• Bangkok — Grand Palace, Wat Pho & vibrant street food scene
• Chiang Mai — ancient temples, elephant sanctuaries & night markets
• Phuket — Patong Beach, Phang Nga Bay & island hopping

Thousands of temples, bamboo groves, geisha districts, and cherry blossoms. Kyoto is Japan at its most timeless and beautiful.

• Fushimi Inari shrine
• Arashiyama bamboo grove
• Gion district

Overwater bungalows, crystal-clear lagoons, and coral reefs teeming with life. The Maldives is the ultimate escape from everything.

• Overwater villa stays
• Snorkelling & diving
• Private island dining

Broadway shows, world-class museums, iconic skylines, and the best food scene on the planet. New York is always a good idea.

• Central Park & The High Line
• Broadway & Times Square
• Brooklyn Bridge walk

One of the world's great wonders — a 15th-century Inca citadel perched high in the Andes, shrouded in mist and mystery.

• Machu Picchu citadel
• Inca Trail trek
• Sacred Valley villages

Towering skyscrapers, luxury shopping, desert safaris, and world-record everything. Dubai is unlike anywhere else on earth.

• Burj Khalifa — world's tallest building & observation deck
• Desert safari — dune bashing, camel rides & Bedouin camps
• Dubai Mall & Gold Souk — world-class shopping & traditional markets

The UAE's capital blends world-class culture with breathtaking architecture and vast desert landscapes. From the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi rewards every kind of traveller.

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — one of the world's most beautiful mosques
• Louvre Abu Dhabi — stunning island museum of art & civilisation
• Ferrari World & Yas Island — world's fastest roller coaster & theme parks

UNESCO's Cultural Capital of the Arab World, Sharjah is the UAE's most authentic emirate — a treasure trove of museums, heritage areas, and traditional souks just minutes from Dubai.

• Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization — world-class collection
• Heart of Sharjah — beautifully restored historic district
• Al Noor Island — art installations & butterfly house

The smallest of the seven emirates, Ajman offers a relaxed, authentic Arabian atmosphere with beautiful beaches, a charming old town, and some of the UAE's most affordable luxury resorts.

• Ajman Museum — 18th-century fort with fascinating local history
• Ajman Corniche — pristine white-sand beach & waterfront
• Ajman Fish Market — lively local market & fresh seafood

The only emirate on the Gulf of Oman, Fujairah is a world apart — dramatic Hajar Mountains plunge to a rugged coastline famous for diving, snorkelling, and centuries-old forts.

• Fujairah Fort — one of the oldest forts in the UAE
• Al Bidyah Mosque — the UAE's oldest mosque, dating to 1446
• Snoopy Island — world-renowned snorkelling & diving site

The UAE's northernmost emirate is its most adventurous — home to the world's longest zipline, ancient archaeological sites, mangrove kayaking, and the stunning Jebel Jais mountain range.

• Jebel Jais — UAE's highest peak & world's longest zipline
• Dhayah Fort — hilltop fort with panoramic views over the emirate
• Al Hamra Village — historic pearling village & heritage site

The UAE's most tranquil emirate, Umm Al Quwain is a haven for nature lovers and those seeking an authentic, unhurried Arabian experience — with mangrove lagoons, ancient ruins, and a charming old town.

• UAQ Mangrove National Park — kayaking through pristine lagoons
• Tell Abraq — 4,000-year-old archaeological site
• UAQ Fort & Museum — restored 18th-century fort in the old town

Terraced rice paddies, ancient Hindu temples, world-class surf, and a spiritual energy unlike anywhere else. Bali is endlessly captivating — whether you're seeking adventure, culture, or pure relaxation.

• Ubud — rice terraces, monkey forest & traditional arts
• Tanah Lot & Uluwatu — clifftop sea temples at sunset
• Seminyak & Canggu — beach clubs, surf & vibrant nightlife

From the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An and the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay to the buzzing energy of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City — Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's most rewarding and diverse destinations.

• Ha Long Bay — overnight cruise through limestone karsts
• Hoi An — ancient town, tailor shops & lantern festival
• Hanoi — Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake & street food

Ancient cities, misty tea plantations, wild elephants, and some of the finest beaches in Asia — Sri Lanka packs an extraordinary variety of experiences into a compact, easy-to-explore island.

• Sigiriya Rock Fortress — UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Ella — tea country, Nine Arch Bridge & Little Adam's Peak
• Yala National Park — leopards, elephants & sloth bears

A dazzling fusion of cultures, cuisines, and cutting-edge architecture. Singapore is the perfect stopover or standalone destination — immaculately clean, safe, and endlessly fascinating.

• Gardens by the Bay — Supertrees & Cloud Forest dome
• Marina Bay Sands — infinity pool & skyline views
• Hawker centres — world-class street food at every corner

Rainforests teeming with wildlife, active volcanoes, world-class surf, and some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. Costa Rica is the ultimate eco-adventure destination.

• Arenal Volcano — hot springs & zip-lining
• Manuel Antonio — national park & white-sand beaches
• Monteverde Cloud Forest — canopy walks & quetzal spotting

Colourful colonial cities, coffee-covered mountains, Caribbean beaches, and a warmth of welcome that will stay with you forever. Colombia has transformed into one of the world's most exciting travel destinations.

• Cartagena — walled colonial city & Caribbean beaches
• Medellín — cable cars, street art & Pablo Escobar tours
• Coffee Region (Eje Cafetero) — plantation stays & UNESCO landscape

The Masai Mara, Mount Kenya, the Great Rift Valley, and the Swahili coast — Kenya is the definitive African safari experience, combining world-class wildlife with rich Maasai culture and beautiful beaches.

• Masai Mara — wildebeest migration & big five
• Amboseli — elephants with Kilimanjaro backdrop
• Diani Beach — white sand & Indian Ocean reefs

The Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, a Nile cruise through ancient temples, and the Red Sea's world-class diving — Egypt is one of history's greatest open-air museums.

• Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
• Luxor — Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple
• Nile cruise — Aswan to Luxor

From the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya to the colonial grandeur of Mexico City and the mezcal bars of Oaxaca — Mexico is one of the world's great travel destinations.

• Chichen Itza — iconic Mayan pyramid & UNESCO site
• Tulum — clifftop ruins above a turquoise Caribbean sea
• Mexico City — Frida Kahlo Museum, Teotihuacan & street tacos

Fiordland's dramatic fjords, Rotorua's geothermal wonders, Queenstown's adventure sports, and Milford Sound's breathtaking beauty — New Zealand is the adventure capital of the world.

• Milford Sound — one of the world's great natural wonders
• Queenstown — bungee jumping, skiing & adventure capital
• Rotorua — geothermal geysers, Maori culture & mud pools

The rose-red city of Petra, the vast silence of Wadi Rum, floating in the Dead Sea, and the warm hospitality of the Jordanian people — Jordan is one of the Middle East's most accessible and rewarding destinations.

• Petra — the Treasury & Siq canyon (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Wadi Rum — desert jeep tours & Bedouin camp under the stars
• Dead Sea — float in the world's saltiest body of water

Classic American cars, crumbling colonial architecture, world-class cigars, salsa music on every corner, and some of the Caribbean's most beautiful beaches — Cuba is unlike anywhere else on earth.

• Havana — Malecón, Old Havana & classic car tours
• Viñales Valley — tobacco farms & mogote limestone hills
• Trinidad — UNESCO colonial town & Playa Ancón beach