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Cassidy Travel - 19 February 2020

Our Top Theme Park Tips!

Check out our top tips for theme park holidays below – and don’t forget to see our deals right here. Book tickets + travel at the same time This may sound obvious but it’s easy to forget...

Cassidy Travel - 6 February 2020

Discover the Famous Boroughs of New York City Your Way

As part of our Find Your New York campaign we’ve put together our top tips for all of NYC’s amazing boroughs, as well as too often overlooked Upstate New York. Our Borough Guide Each of...

Cassidy Travel - 2 December 2019

Why January Might be the Best Time to Visit NYC (Amazing Deals Incoming!)

Get Great Deals in New York Do you suffer from FOGO? You know, the fear of going out? The struggle is real this time of year, but New York City has the cure. Introducing NYC Winter Outing:...

Cassidy Travel - 26 November 2019

5 Top Things to Do in Calgary

Explore Canada’s Up and Comer Calgary’s an attractive destination too often overlooked by visitors to Canada. We like it! So we’ve put together a short list of its top sights, just a...

Cassidy Travel - 26 November 2019

Canada Experience: Montreal & The Laurentians

The Ideal Balance of City & Nature Montreal is one of Canada’s best urban blends of contemporary culture and colonial-era heritage. And, just a short trip away, discover a slice of Canada’s...

Cassidy Travel - 20 September 2019

READ: Our Agent's Amazing Trip to Las Vegas!

Las Vegas is a dream destination at the top of so many people’s bucket list. See deals our holidays to Las Vegas on our website! An Unforgettable Trip to Sin City! One of our expert...

Cassidy Travel - 9 August 2019

Experience Perfect Day at Coco Cay – An Island of Firsts!

What was once a humble Caribbean isle called Little Stirrup Cay is now a holiday extravaganza with the brand new name of Perfect Day at Coco Cay. Royal Caribbean has really revamped this place...

Cassidy Travel - 16 July 2019

There's More to New York Than Manhattan

Planning your holiday to New York? Most visitors just plan to see the top sights like Times Square, The Empire State Building and Central Park, but you’d be missing out if you didn’t make it a...

Cassidy Travel - 15 July 2019

Cassidy Travel Wins Ireland’s Best Travel Agency of the Year at Travel Weekly’s Agent Achievement Awards 2019

Cassidy Travel named Ireland’s Best Travel Agency of the Year 2019 We’re delighted to announce that Cassidy Travel took home the title of Ireland’s Best Travel Agency for 2019 at Travel...

Cassidy Travel - 9 July 2019

10 Reasons to Go All Inclusive

Thinking of going on your all inclusive holidays? See our deals right here. Everything considered Are you considering going all inclusive for your holidays this year? It’s something a...

Cassidy Travel - 8 July 2019

On Board the Magellan: A JMG Cruise Experience

Thinking of taking a cruise? We got the opportunity to visit the Magellan while it stopped in Dublin Port. See our cruise deals here. All Aboard JMG Cruises offer traditional-style...

Cassidy Travel - 2 July 2019

Love USA: Top Places to Visit in USA

The US! So many thousands of us have ventured here over the years and we just keep coming. A lot of us Irish holidaymakers have family here or we just love to explore its shores and cities. See...

Cassidy Travel - 28 June 2019

Staff Experience: On Board the Princess Caribbean

Julie is one of our resident expert travel advisors – our specialist consultant with a deep knowledge of all things Cruise. She had the opportunity to spend some time on board Caribbean...

Cassidy Travel - 26 June 2019

Top Beach Holiday Destinations

Everyone loves relaxing by the seaside. Miles of white sands and blue seas – the perfect way to escape the humdrum and really unwind. We’ve gathered together a list of some of our favourite...

Cassidy Travel - 25 June 2019

Destination Guide: Top Things to See and Do in Los Angeles

Thinking of paying a visit to the City of Angels itself? One of the US’ most iconic urban sprawls, LA offers so much to see and do it can be hard to know where to start. We’ve gathered together...

Cassidy Travel - 18 June 2019

Top 10 Tips for Travelling with Kids

We’ve gathered together a few of our top family holiday tips to make planning your getaway with the kids that little bit easier. Most of our expert travel advisors are parents themselves so...

Cassidy Travel - 12 June 2019

The Ultimate Guide to Holidays in Fuerteventura - Perfect for Families!

No more holiday confusion! With our Ultimate Guide to Holidays in Fuerteventura, you can just relax and plan with ease. And don’t forget to check out our deals. Fabulous...

Cassidy Travel - 11 June 2019

5 Things to Look for in a Last Minute Holiday

It’s easy to let the year fly past without planning a holiday! It’s summer before you know it and it seems like everyone’s got their holidays booked except for you. So why not grab a last...

Cassidy Travel - 7 June 2019

Cassidy Travel Wins Best Local Travel Agency at the 2019 Travel Media Awards

Cassidy Travel has been awarded the title of Best Local Travel Agency at this year’s Travel Media Awards. On May 30th, the Shelbourne Hotel hosted 200 guests from across the travel industry...

Cassidy Travel - 6 June 2019

Staff Experience: Aqua Suites, Lanzarote

Aqua Suites is one of our top hotels on the island of Lanzarote. Located in Puerto del Carment, just a short trip from top highlights like the beach and the strip, it’s an ideal base for your...

Cassidy Travel - 5 June 2019

Cruise Experience: Our Team Visits Celebrity Edge!

Celebrity Edge is a landmark new ship designed to revolutionise cruising. A few members of our team got to experience in for themselves and we just had to share. The Celebrity Edge...

Cassidy Travel - 5 June 2019

Why Go On a River Cruise?

For a stress-free, fully immersive experience, you couldn’t go better than a river cruise. We’ve put together a list of our favourite reasons to consider a river cruise, and our favourite...

Cassidy Travel - 5 June 2019

Our Top Reasons to Visit Lisbon this September

Love Lisbon, but not the crowds and the cost of flights? Why not visit in September? We’ve gathered some of the top reasons to take a Lisbon city break post-summer. And don’t forget to check...

Cassidy Travel - 1 June 2019

Cassidy Travel's Christmas Market Guide

Europe is home to the best Christmas markets in the world and there is some great value to be had when booking a Christmas market trip from Ireland. We have compiled a list of our top choice...

Cassidy Travel - 29 May 2019

City Guide: Things to do in Seville

Seville is a fairytale destination. Its stunning architecture attracts huge visitor numbers each year. It’s served as a filming location for Star Wars and Game of Thrones, too. See our deals...

Cassidy Travel - 29 May 2019

City Guide: Top Things to do in Barcelona

This is an enchanting seaside city, a thrilling fusion of the old and the new with more things to do than you can fit into one trip. We’ve put together a handy guide, and you can see our deals...

Cassidy Travel - 20 May 2019

Top City Breaks to Add to Your Bucket List

There are so many truly iconic city destinations that deserve pride of place on anyone’s bucket list. We’ve put together a handy list of incredible city break destinations that you simply have...

Cassidy Travel - 17 May 2019

5 Top Tips for Planning a Sports Holiday

Thinking of travelling to a major sporting event this year? See our top tips for planning your trip below. Score! The anticipation as the game begins… the energy of the crowd… watching...

Cassidy Travel - 8 May 2019

8 Top Tips for Planning a Group Trip

Whether it’s a lad’s trip or a getaway with the girls, a lot of the same tips for planning apply. Read our top tips below. Plan Together There’s nothing better than getting away with...

Cassidy Travel - 23 April 2019

Why Book a Multicentre Holiday?

With so many destinations to choose from, making the most of that precious holiday time is more important than ever. Why not take a multi-centre holiday? One Holiday, Tons of...

Cassidy Travel - 19 April 2019

Travel Experience: Our Travel Expert Visits Beautiful Madrid!

Sometimes overlooked by holiday makers focused on the architecture of Barcelona or the dazzling coastlines of the Costa del Sol, Madrid offers culture, cuisine and so much more. Thinking paying...

Cassidy Travel - 17 April 2019

Iceland Experience: Our Travel Expert Gives Us the Inside Track on her Reykjavik Trip!

Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and the perfect hub for exploring its unique natural environment. But where to start planning your trip to Iceland? Our blog below could be just the ticket –...

Cassidy Travel - 11 April 2019

The Ultimate Guide to the Algarve

We’ve put together a handy guide to the Algarve, a must-see destination with tons to offer! Amazing Algarve Portugal’s coast of stunning coastline, the Algarve, is perfect mix of golden...

Cassidy Travel - 3 April 2019

Prague Experience: This Style Blogger Went for a City Break and has some Great Tips!

We love when people who book through Cassidy Travel enjoy their trip! So when Sinéad De Blogger wrote about her city break to Prague we had to share it. Prague, please! Sinéad De...

Cassidy Travel - 3 April 2019

The Ultimate Guide to Holidays in Tenerife

Our experts have compiled a handy guide to Tenerife – planning doesn’t have to be complicated! Terrific Tenerife! Tenerife is a firm favourite among Irish holiday makers, with 1000s of...

Cassidy Travel - 29 March 2019

Beyond the Beach: Top Things to do in Phuket

Classic resorts specialises in luxury trips to far-flung destinations. Check out their site and explore the world in luxury… Go beyond the beach in Phuket… Thailand’s biggest island,...

Cassidy Travel - 29 March 2019

The Top 5 Unique Things to do in Bangkok

And now a message from our luxury offshoot, Classic Resorts. Classic Resorts specialises in luxury trips to far-flung destinations. See more about them here. Bewitching Bangkok There...

Cassidy Travel - 26 March 2019

Our Tips for Booking Last Minute Holidays

When you’re dreaming of somewhere different, there’s nothing better than nabbing a great deal on a last minute holiday. But how to go about it? No plans? No problem? Sometimes you’re...

Cassidy Travel - 22 March 2019

Our Guide to Family Holidays in the Costa del Sol

Spain’s beloved Costa del Sol is one of our most popular destinations for family holidays. Tons of Irish families flock there every year and it’s easy to see why. We’ve put together a quick...

Cassidy Travel - 20 March 2019

10 Ways to Save on your Family Holiday

Our expert travel advisors have put together their top tips for saving money on your family holidays. Check it out below! On the Money No one wants to pay more! If you’re wondering how to...

Cassidy Travel - 11 March 2019

How to Plan the Ultimate Family Holiday to Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida is one of our most popular destinations for family holidays. It’s a global tourist hotspot with amazing resorts, attractions and of course the world-famous theme...

Cassidy Travel - 8 March 2019

Abu Dhabi Experience: Our Expert Advisor Shares her Story

Tanya, one of our expert travel advisors, went to Abu Dhabi and got to experience what the city has to offer for herself. Read all about her trip and her top tips! Abu Dhabi, Here I...

Cassidy Travel - 7 March 2019

One Teen's Guide to Family Holidays in Orlando, Florida

Our Teen Correspondent, Abbie, knows more about Orlando than most! She’s been on her family holidays to Orlando three times so she knows her way around it’s attractions. We asked her to tell us...

Cassidy Travel - 1 March 2019

Our Top Christmas Break Inspiration

It’s never too early to plan your Christmas fun! Actually, this is the best time of year to get a great deal on Christmas Travel plans. Festive & Yours From shopping extravaganzas to...

Cassidy Travel - 27 February 2019

New York City Guide – How One Blogger Did the Big Apple!

Lorna Jane Campbell is one our favourite lifestyle bloggers. Find her at her website where she writes about fashion, beauty, travel and more. Follow Lorna Jane on Instagram for the latest...

Cassidy Travel - 20 February 2019

Top Things to do in Lanzarote for Families

One of the most popular of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote’s striking vistas feel like stepping onto another world. Loved by generations of Irish holiday makers, the island continues to exert a...

Cassidy Travel - 18 February 2019

Our Guide to Family Holidays in Salou

Sun, sea, sand and thrills and spills – there’s no place like Salou, Spain for the perfect family holiday. Salou, sorted! Salou is the family capital of Spain’s stunning Costa Dorada....

Cassidy Travel - 15 February 2019

The Ultimate Family Holiday Guide

With so many destinations in Europe and around the world to choose from, planning that much-deserved family getaway can be overwhelming. Banish the family holiday confusion with this popular...

Cassidy Travel - 13 February 2019

Cassidy Travel Wins the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2019!

We’re absolutely delighted to announce that Cassidy Travel has been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for 2019. What makes this award extra special is that it’s all about you,...

Cassidy Travel - 11 February 2019

The Best Hotels in Las Vegas – Our Experts’ Top 5 Picks

Do you want to be right in the action or get a slice of the high life? Our experts have recommended our top 5 Las Vegas hotels below. Viva Las Vegas! Nevada’s oasis of glitz, gambling...

Cassidy Travel - 11 February 2019

5 Must-Do Activities in New York City!

New York City breaks come in all shapes and sizes. Take in iconic sights, stroll through quirky neighbourhoods or just indulge in the world-class food. Not sure what to visit first? Check out...

Cassidy Travel - 29 January 2019

Cassidy Travel Wins Travel Agent of the Year at the ITAA Awards 2019

Cassidy Travel Wins Travel Agent of the Year Accolade at Irish Travel Agents Association Travel Awards. We’re absolutely chuffed to let you know that we were named ‘Travel Agency of the...

Cassidy Travel - 27 November 2018

Cassidy Travel wins Travel Agency of the Year Award at the ITTN Awards 2018

We’re delighted to share that Cassidy Travel won Travel Agency of the Year in the annual Irish Travel Trade News travel awards last week! Adjudicated by a panel of travel experts, and award...

Cassidy Travel - 26 June 2018

Treat yourself: 5 Dream Last Minute Destinations

Are you fantasising about flying away for a week on the beach? Or maybe you’re dreaming of indulging in island life, or craving a cocktail by the pool. It’s easier than ever to make those...

Cassidy Travel - 23 April 2018

Wow and Wow! Our Experts Visit Royal Caribbean's New Ship

A member of our travel team took a trip on Royal Caribbean’s impressive new ship ‘Symphony of the Seas’. Check out her first impressions and recommendations below! Wow and wow! My recent...

Cassidy Travel - 28 March 2018

Is a Cruise Right for You?

Deciding whether or not to take a cruise holiday this year? If you’re new to the seas, this is the perfect guide to find out whether a cruise is right for you. Find the answers to our most...

Cassidy Travel - 3 January 2018

First Ski Holiday? Here's our Beginners Guide

Organising your first ski holiday may seem a daunting task with so many options on where to go, where to stay, lessons or no lessons? But fear not for I’m here to guide you through the process...

Cassidy Travel - 2 August 2017

Cassidy Travel's Holiday Checklist

Packing and preparing for your holiday can bring unwanted stress and panic, but it is easy to kick off your holiday in a nice and relaxed fashion if you get organised in advance. We have...

Cassidy Travel - 1 August 2017

Step by Step Guide: Visiting the United States

Have you just booked your first trip to the United States and aren’t sure what to do next? You will need to apply for an ESTA before you travel. We have compiled this step by step guide on how...

Cassidy Travel - 28 July 2017

Cassidy Travel's Top Tips for Cruise Holidays

The stereotypical image of cruise holidays as a trip for the elderly is quickly diminishing as they are becoming one of the top selling holidays across Ireland and the UK. According to the...

Cassidy Travel - 26 July 2017

Our Step by Step Guide: Travelling with Children

Family holidays sound like an ideal opportunity to recharge the batteries and spend quality time with the family but more often than not traveling with children can be very challenging and...

Cassidy Travel - 22 June 2017

City Guide: Paris

“Non, Je ne regrette rien” Haven’t been to the city of love yet? Why not cure those back to work blues with a little weekend trip to Paris. How to get there? There are up to 13...

Cassidy Travel - 21 June 2017

Cassidy Travel Stories: Orlando

Here at Cassidy Travel, it is not just our customers who get to enjoy the world of travel. We love sending our team members on adventures with their loved ones and hearing all about it....

Cassidy Travel - 20 June 2017

City Guide: Madrid

¿Dónde está la fiesta? Haven’t been to Madrid yet? September is the perfect time to head to the city of salsa, sangria and sun. How to get there? There are up to 10 flights...

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Our Top Theme Park Tips!

Discover the Famous Boroughs of New York City Your Way

Why January Might be the Best Time to Visit NYC (Amazing Deals Incoming!)

5 Top Things to Do in Calgary

Canada Experience: Montreal & The Laurentians

READ: Our Agent's Amazing Trip to Las Vegas!

Experience Perfect Day at Coco Cay – An Island of Firsts!

There's More to New York Than Manhattan

Cassidy Travel Wins Ireland’s Best Travel Agency of the Year at Travel Weekly’s Agent Achievement Awards 2019

10 Reasons to Go All Inclusive

On Board the Magellan: A JMG Cruise Experience

Love USA: Top Places to Visit in USA

Staff Experience: On Board the Princess Caribbean

Top Beach Holiday Destinations

Destination Guide: Top Things to See and Do in Los Angeles

Top 10 Tips for Travelling with Kids

The Ultimate Guide to Holidays in Fuerteventura - Perfect for Families!

5 Things to Look for in a Last Minute Holiday

Cassidy Travel Wins Best Local Travel Agency at the 2019 Travel Media Awards

Staff Experience: Aqua Suites, Lanzarote

Cruise Experience: Our Team Visits Celebrity Edge!

Why Go On a River Cruise?

Our Top Reasons to Visit Lisbon this September

Cassidy Travel's Christmas Market Guide

City Guide: Things to do in Seville

City Guide: Top Things to do in Barcelona

Top City Breaks to Add to Your Bucket List

5 Top Tips for Planning a Sports Holiday

8 Top Tips for Planning a Group Trip

Why Book a Multicentre Holiday?

Travel Experience: Our Travel Expert Visits Beautiful Madrid!

Iceland Experience: Our Travel Expert Gives Us the Inside Track on her Reykjavik Trip!

The Ultimate Guide to the Algarve

Prague Experience: This Style Blogger Went for a City Break and has some Great Tips!

The Ultimate Guide to Holidays in Tenerife

Beyond the Beach: Top Things to do in Phuket

The Top 5 Unique Things to do in Bangkok

Our Tips for Booking Last Minute Holidays

Our Guide to Family Holidays in the Costa del Sol

10 Ways to Save on your Family Holiday

How to Plan the Ultimate Family Holiday to Orlando, Florida

Abu Dhabi Experience: Our Expert Advisor Shares her Story

One Teen's Guide to Family Holidays in Orlando, Florida

Our Top Christmas Break Inspiration

New York City Guide – How One Blogger Did the Big Apple!

Top Things to do in Lanzarote for Families

Our Guide to Family Holidays in Salou

The Ultimate Family Holiday Guide

Cassidy Travel Wins the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2019!

The Best Hotels in Las Vegas – Our Experts’ Top 5 Picks

5 Must-Do Activities in New York City!

Cassidy Travel Wins Travel Agent of the Year at the ITAA Awards 2019

Cassidy Travel wins Travel Agency of the Year Award at the ITTN Awards 2018

Treat yourself: 5 Dream Last Minute Destinations

Wow and Wow! Our Experts Visit Royal Caribbean's New Ship

Is a Cruise Right for You?

First Ski Holiday? Here's our Beginners Guide

Cassidy Travel's Holiday Checklist

Step by Step Guide: Visiting the United States

Cassidy Travel's Top Tips for Cruise Holidays

Our Step by Step Guide: Travelling with Children

City Guide: Paris

Cassidy Travel Stories: Orlando

City Guide: Madrid