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The Click&Go Travel Podcast is hosted by Eleanor Tallon and Stephen Long. In this podcast, we'll be discussing everything travel with our in-house holiday experts. In our Resort Report, we'll talk about destinations far and wide, from sun to city and cruise to the USA. In our top tips, Stephen will…

Click&Go Travel Podcast


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    S4 Ep7: City Breaks: Big Adventures with Small Budgets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 20:17


    In this episode of the Click&Go Travel Podcast, Paul and Gill dive into the world of city breaks—short getaways packed with big experiences! From strolling through Rome's historic streets to exploring picturesque Prague, we explore why city breaks are one of the best-value holidays around. Think short flights, light luggage, less annual leave, and loads of cultural adventures. We also reveal the top city destinations from Dublin, Cork, and Shannon, plus highlight rising stars like Valletta and Seville. Whether you're planning your first city escape or your next one, this episode is your perfect starting point!

    S4 Ep6: The Hottest New Ships for 2025.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 23:50


    In this episode of the Click&Go Travel Podcast, Paul and Gill dive into the most exciting cruise ship launches coming in 2025! From the world's first Aqua Slide Coaster onboard Norwegian Aqua to MSC World America's over-water swing, we explore the standout features of the newest ships from Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Princess Cruises, and more. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or dreaming of your first voyage, this episode is your passport to the future of cruising!

    S4 Ep5: Travel Tales & Insider Tips with Ed Finn: Seville, Malta & Marrakech

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 26:43


    Welcome back to the Click&Go Travel Podcast! This week, Paul and Gill are joined in studio by a very special guest — the award-winning Irish travel journalist, broadcaster, and podcaster, Ed Finn. With his suitcase barely unpacked, Ed shares his recent adventures through the vibrant streets of Seville, the sun-soaked charm of Malta, and the exotic energy of Marrakech. Tune in for insider tips, hidden gems, and expert travel advice from one of Ireland's best-loved voices in travel.

    S4 Ep4: Your Ultimate Guide to New York City – Tips, Tricks & Must-Knows!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 20:24


    Welcome back to The Click&Go Travel Podcast! This week, we're heading stateside to one of the most exciting cities in the world—New York! Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, we've got insider tips to help you plan the perfect trip to the Big Apple. Joining us in the studio is Linda Ryan from our USA Product Team, who will be sharing expert advice on everything from getting into the city from JFK to where to stay, what to see, and how to save money on must-do attractions. So, if you're dreaming of NYC, stick with us—this episode is packed with everything you need to know!

    S4 Ep3: Discover Nashville: Direct Flights, Top Tips & Unmissable Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 19:31


    In this episode of the Click&Go Travel Podcast, we're diving into the charm of Nashville - the ultimate destination for music lovers, foodies, and adventure seekers! With Aer Lingus now offering direct flights from Dublin four times a week, getting there has never been easier. We'll explore the best places to stay, top things to do, and how you can pair your Nashville trip with other exciting U.S. cities. Tune in for all the travel tips you need to plan your next getaway!

    S4 Ep2: 5 New Routes with Aer Lingus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 25:11


    Welcome back to the Click&Go Travel Podcast with another exciting episode! This week, Paul and Gill are in the studio with two special guests—Rory Keane from Aer Lingus and Kathleen Maher from our Social Media Team. We'll be diving into some thrilling travel news as Aer Lingus expands its network with five brand-new routes! From sun-soaked Mediterranean escapes to vibrant city adventures, these new destinations offer something for everyone. We're talking: Malta – A stunning island paradise with history, beaches, and blue lagoons. Marrakesh – A sensory feast of souks, spices, and stunning architecture. Seville – The heart of Spanish culture, flamenco, and mouth-watering tapas. Las Vegas – The entertainment capital of the world, where the lights never dim. Nashville – The legendary home of country music and live performances. So, whether you're planning your next getaway or just dreaming of travel, stay tuned as we uncover everything you need to know about these exciting new routes!  Let's get started!

    S4 Ep1: All Things Las Vegas: The Ultimate Insider's Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 17:39


    Welcome back to Season 4! This week, we're diving into all things Las Vegas. Joining Paul and Gill in the studio are two fantastic guests: Tryphavana Cross from Las Vegas and Kathleen Maher from our social team. Get ready as we explore the magic, excitement, and must-see spots of this incredible city. And remember—what happens in Vegas... stays right here on this podcast episode!

    S3 Ep22: Exploring Orlando: Insider Tips with Casandra Matej, CEO of Visit Orlando

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 29:18


    This week on the Click&Go Travel Podcast, we are delighted to welcome a very special guest, Casandra Matej, the CEO of Visit Orlando, to our podcast. Casandra joins Paul and Gill to discuss all things Orlando, from direct flights with Aer Lingus to the city's must-visit theme parks, culinary delights, vibrant nightlife, and world-class shopping. Whether you're curious about getting around the city or seeking insider tips on the best food spots, Casandra has you covered. Stay tuned for an engaging and insightful chat about one of the world's favourite holiday destinations! Learn more about Orlando on the Visit Orlando Website.  www.visitorlando.com

    S3 Ep21: Cruising into the Future with Andy Harmer from CLIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 27:14


    In this insightful episode of the Click&Go Travel Podcast, Paul & Gill are joined by CLIA's Andy Harmer, a leading cruise expert to explore the booming world of cruises, with a special focus on trends shaping the Irish market. From recent industry growth to exciting innovations onboard, we cover everything a curious cruiser might want to know before setting sail.

    S3 Ep20: Choosing the right cruise line for you – Virgin Voyages

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 39:31


    Matt Lebbern and Kayleigh Hilton from Virgin Voyages join Paul and Gill in the cruise series, "Choosing the Right Cruise Line for You" with Virgin Voyages. Selecting the ideal cruise line can be challenging, whether you're an experienced cruiser or a first-timer. In this mini cruise podcast series, we aim to provide an in-depth look at some of the finest cruise lines in the world, helping you gain a true sense of what each one offers its guests on a cruise holiday. Virgin Voyages, is the newest addition to the cruising world. Known for offering adult-only cruise holidays, Virgin Voyages brings a fresh approach to the industry.

    S3 Ep19: Explore Marrakesh – a unique alternative sun destination

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 16:24


    This week on the Click&Go Travel podcast, we're diving into the vibrant and enchanting destination of Marrakesh. Join us as we explore why Marrakesh deserves a spot on your travel list. We'll talk about how to get there with either Aer Lingus or Ryanair flights, we'll guide you through the top things to do, chat about the must-visit shopping spots, and touch on the unforgettable flavours waiting to be tasted in this beautiful Moroccan destination. Whether you're planning your first trip or looking for inspiration, this episode covers it all!

    S3 Ep18: Get Ready for Boston with Meet Boston

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 35:40


    Welcome back to the Click&Go Travel Podcast! This week, we're diving into one of America's most historic and vibrant cities—Boston! Joining Paul and Gill in the studio is Boston Travel Expert Tony Lane from Meet Boston, who will share his wealth of knowledge about all things Boston. We'll explore who flies direct from Ireland to Boston, the must-see attractions for first-time visitors, the best times to visit, where to stay, and so much more! Tune in to this episode for all the tips, tricks, and recommendations you'll need to make your Boston trip unforgettable!

    S3 Ep17: Choosing the right cruise line for you – Royal Caribbean

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 47:44


    Choosing the right cruise line for you can be tricky for experienced and first-time cruisers. In this mini cruise podcast series, we want to give you an in-depth deep dive into some of the best cruise lines in the world so you can get a feel for what each of them offer their guests embarking on a cruise holiday. In this conversation, we are joined by Aaron Langford, Senior Sales Director UK & Ireland for Royal Caribbean and Jennifer Calister, Head of Ireland for Royal Caribbean. We deep dive into one of the most innovative cruise lines in the world to discover what sets them apart. Royal Caribbean's commitment to innovation centres entirely around their customers and how they keep this at the heart of all that they do, is really worth a listen. We also discuss their incredible fleet of ships, what experiences you can expect on board, their private island experiences such as Perfect Day at Cococay and so much more. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

    S3 Ep16: Choosing the right cruise line for you – MSC Cruises

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 43:29


    Choosing the right cruise line for you can be tricky for experienced and first-time cruisers. In this mini cruise podcast series, we want to give you an in-depth deep dive into some of the best cruise lines in the world so you can get a feel for what each of them offer their guests embarking on a cruise holiday. In this conversation, we are joined by Suzanne Rowe, Head of Sales for Ireland for MSC Cruises. Our conversation with Suzanne is full of passion for cruising and in our discussion, we touch on what makes MSC Cruises unique. We discuss their heritage and their love for family cruising, we touch on their commitment to the environment, the experiences guests can expect on board and of course, the wonderful destinations you can sail to around the world. This conversation is full of insights, and we hope you enjoy it.

    S3 Ep15: Choosing the right cruise line for you – Norwegian Cruise Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 45:48


    Choosing the right cruise line for you can be tricky for experienced and first-time cruisers. In this mini cruise podcast series, we want to give you an in-depth deep dive into some of the best cruise lines in the world so you can get a feel for what each of them offer their guests embarking on a cruise holiday. In this conversation, we are joined by Aaron Fletcher, Business Development Manager for Norwegian Cruise Line. Our conversation with Aaron is full of fantastic insights and inspiration about what a cruise with NCL looks like. Aaron delves into detail on the cruise lines Freestyle Cruising ethos, their unique approach to dining, the out of this world entertainment you can expect on board and the very important, value for money aspect of cruising. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

    S3 Ep14: Choosing the right cruise line for you – Celebrity Cruises

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 34:54


    Choosing the right cruise line for you can be tricky for experienced and first-time cruisers. In this mini cruise podcast series, we want to give you an in-depth deep dive into some of the best cruise lines in the world so you can get a feel for what each of them offer their guests embarking on a cruise holiday. In this conversation, we are joined by Valerie Murphy, Strategic Account Manager for Celebrity Cruises.  Our conversation with Valerie will take you on a journey into what you can expect when you sail with Celebrity Cruises. We cover so much in this episode, such as Celebrity Cruises elevated premium luxury, their fantastic fleet of ships, the destinations you can sail to and so much more.

    S3 Ep13: USA Fly-Drives with Brand USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 27:41


    This week, hosts Paul and Gill are excited to explore a thrilling topic perfect for anyone dreaming of the ultimate American road trip: Fly-Drives in the USA. Joining us is a special guest, Amanda Davis, Senior Manager for Global Trade Development at Brand USA. Amanda will be sharing her expert insights on the best fly-drive adventures across America. Whether you're planning your next big holiday or simply daydreaming about a cross-country journey, this episode will provide everything you need to know. From iconic routes to hidden gems, tips on choosing the right car, and how to plan the perfect itinerary, this episode has it all. So buckle up and get ready for an adventure! Podcast Highlights What makes a fly-drive in the US so special? Top fly-drive routes, from famous highways to lesser-known gems. How to plan your trip, from car choices to budgeting and booking attractions. Personal stories from Amanda's own fly-drive experience across the States. Listen now to fuel your American road trip dreams! Check out the Fly-Drive Suggestions on the Brand USA website. https://traveltrade.visittheusa.co.uk/USAItineraries

    S3 Ep12: Why we love Salou

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 17:18


    This week on the podcast, Paul and Gill are diving into why we absolutely love Salou, a charming resort town on Spain's Costa Dorada. Known for its golden beaches, vibrant nightlife, and family-friendly attractions, Salou offers everything from thrilling theme parks like PortAventura World to stunning coastal paths and historic sites. Whether you're flying into Barcelona or Reus from Dublin, Shannon, Cork, or Knock, you'll find yourself just a short flight away from paradise. We'll also talk about savouring local flavours, like traditional paella and a variety of tapas, and share our top picks for things to do, places to stay, and where to soak in the sun. Tune in for all the details!

    S3 Ep11: Why do people travel off peak

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 10:48


    Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Click&Go Travel Podcast! This week, Paul and Gill are diving into a fascinating topic that might just change the way you plan your holidays: "Why do some people prefer to travel off peak?" We'll share our insights and uncover the myriad benefits of opting for an off-peak getaway.

    S3 Ep10: Roaming Through Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 18:58


    Welcome to this episode of the Click&Go Travel Podcast, where we dive into the enchanting world of Rome city breaks! We'll share our firsthand experiences, tips, and recommendations for making the most of your trip. Discover who flies to Rome from Dublin with year-round daily.  We'll explore the fascinating Catacombs of St. Callixtus, learn about the Roma Pass, a great value for exploring Rome with free access to public transport and top attractions. We'll also cover the top 10 must-see sights, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Vatican Museums. Plus, we'll share our favourite food spots for pizza, pasta, and gelato, and essential tips like booking attractions in advance and wearing comfy shoes for this walking-friendly city. Tune in for an unforgettable journey through Rome. https://www.catacombesancallisto.it/en/index.php The BEST Rome Tours and Things to Do in 2024 - FREE Cancellation | GetYourGuide

    S3 Ep9: Why we love Gran Canaria with Katerina Bomshtein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 28:06


    In this week's episode we are chatting about “Why we Love Gran Canaria.” In Studio joining Paul & Gill is Katerina Bomshtein from the Gran Canaria Tourist Board. We will be covering why Gran Canaria is such a great holiday destination. 

    S3 Ep8: Why you should book with a Travel Agent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 10:37


    In today's episode, we have an interesting topic to discuss. Paul and I will be chatting about booking city breaks with a travel agent rather than booking your flights and hotel separately. We have recently done some research on 2 identical city breaks available on our website, and compared the pricing to identical city breaks where we booked the hotel and flights separately using a popular hotel provider and 2 different airlines. We saw that we were the same price or cheaper. Get your city break booked on Clickandgo.com

    S3 Ep7: Washington DC with Sunny Sumter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 20:29


    On the Click&Go Travel Podcast this week we are joined by a very special guest all the way from Washington DC, Sunny Sumter. Sunny is the President and CEO, of the DC Jazz Festival and a native to Washington DC. In today's episode Sunny will chat to us about the DC JazzFest of which this year is the 20th Anniversary. Sunny will also chat to us about the wonders of Washington DC. Links: https://washington.org/ https://www.dcjazzfest.org/

    S3 Ep6: New York City and the must-see attractions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 23:09


    Paul and Gill are back this week, and we are chatting to Linda Ryan our USA and Worldwide Product Manager.  Linda was recently on a trip to New York City and they packed in all the “must-see attractions” you have to do when you go to New York City.  Linda is here today to share those with us.

    S3 Ep5: Disneyland Paris – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 30:02


    We are back this week, for Part 2 of the Disneyland Paris FAM Trip.  We ended last week's episode and felt that there was still SO much more to share, so we are back this week to do just that.

    S3 Ep4: Disneyland Paris – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 27:57


    Welcome back to this week's Click&Go Travel Podcast where we have a full studio with Bettina our Head of Product, Sonya from our sales team and Kathleen our social media specialist is in the studio with Paul and I chatting about a recent FAM trip they did to Disneyland Paris.

    S3 Ep3: Holidays from Shannon Airport

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 29:44


    Paul and Gill are back this week on the Click&Go Travel Podcast with our special guest Declan Power from Shannon Airport and FlyShannon.ie. This year Click&Go have seen a 51% increase in holiday makers travelling from Shannon Airport compared to last year.  Adults have increased by 49% and families have increased by 55%.

    S3 Ep2: Why we love the Algarve

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 15:55


    Paul and Gill are back this week, and we are chatting about “Why we Love the Algarve.” The Algarve is an Irish Favourite when it comes to sun holidays. We chat about what is so great about The Algarve.

    S3 Ep1: Holidays from Cork Airport

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 28:48


    We are back with Season 3 of the Click&Go Travel Podcast. Today Paul and I are chatting to Barry from Cork Airport.

    S2 Ep36: American Dream - Theme park, water park, skiing, shopping, dining and so much more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 26:41


    Welcome back everyone, on the Click&Go Travel Podcast joining Paul and Gill this week are Stan Kravitz and Kristen Esposito from American Dream. We are very excited to have Stan and Kristen in with us to chat about American Dream.

    S2 Ep35: Spanish City Breaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 21:06


    Welcome back everyone, Paul and Gill will be chatting about Spanish City Breaks today.  We will be taking a closer look at Barcelona, Madrid and Seville.

    S2 Ep34: Christmas Markets to Prague, Vienna & Budapest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 30:25


    Welcome back everyone, this week on the Click&Go Travel Podcast Paul and Gill will be chatting about our top picks for Christmas Markets. We will be chatting about all things Prague, Vienna & Budapest.

    S2 Ep33: Planning a Holiday as a Family with Additional Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 52:33


    This week we are chatting to one of our customers who recently traveled with us, Catriona Connor.   Catriona's booking experience was unique in that she was travelling with her son, who has additional  needs.  In this podcast we will chat about their experience, what to consider when booking your holiday and advice from Catriona. 

    S2 Ep32: City Breaks in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 18:53


    This week on the Click&Go Travel Podcast Paul and Gill are heading over to Germany to bring you the top German city breaks: when to go, what to see and the food we think you should try.

    S2 Ep31: City Breaks in Poland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 22:29


    Hi everyone and welcome back to the Click&Go Travel Podcast. Today Paul and I are chatting about Polish city breaks. We will be chatting about Krakow, Wrocław, and Warsaw.

    S2 Ep30: New Jersey & Atlantic City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 32:33


    Have you ever considered New Jersey or Atlantic City? This week we have Jeff Vasser from New Jersey and Heather Colache from Atlantic City to chat about New Jersey and Atlantic City.

    S2 Ep29: Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 32:29


    This week on the Click&Go Travel Podcast we are going stateside to Miami. Joining Paul and Gill is Joe from the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). And 3x hoteliers from South Beach Group, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club and lastly Fontainebleau.

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    S2 Ep28: Why we love Lanzarote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 21:54


    Welcome back to the Click&Go Travel Podcast. This week Paul and I are chatting about why we love Lanzarote. Reasons from great year-round weather and amazing value destinations. 

    S2 Ep27: Budget Friendly Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 16:33


    Hi from Paul and myself Gill, welcome back to the Click&Go Travel Podcast.  In this episode we are covering our top tips for budget friendly holidays. Tips from when to book, flexible payment options and travelling during the off-peak season. 

    S2 Ep26: Luxury Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 19:37


    Welcome back to this week's Click&Go travel podcast. Today Paul and I will be talking about luxury holidays and what are the main points to consider when booking luxury holidays.

    S2 Ep25: Travel Sentiment Survey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 26:25


    Welcome back to this week's Click&Go travel podcast. Today Paul and I will be talking about travel trends and what our top tips are for booking your 2023 holiday. We did a travel sentiment survey a few weeks ago and saw that a whooping 68% of respondents have not booked their 2023 holidays as yet.

    S2 Ep24: Philadelphia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 38:59


    Paul and I are back this week , in studio with us today is Julie Greenhill and Melissa McClure from Philadelphia CVB. Thank you for joining us. Today we will be talking about Philadelphia, and why we all think you should visit.

    S2 Ep23: Disneyland Paris – Kids POV

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 32:53


    Have you ever wondered what Disneyland Paris is like from a child's Point of View? In today's episode we have 6 little Disney experts, ranging from 5 to 11 years old, and they are very excited to tell you all about their Disneyland Paris adventure.

    S2 Ep22: Greece Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 42:01


    Paul and I are back this week with Mairead from our Product Team, while Mairead is the Cruise product Manager, she loves Greece and is a bit of a pro on all things Greek. 

    S2 Ep21: American City Breaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 39:28


    Paul and Gillian are back this week on the Click&Go Travel Podcast, and we have a very special guest, Linda Ryan from our USA and WW product team.  Today Linda joins us to chat about American City Breaks.

    S2 Ep20: Top Tips for Travelling with Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 25:26


    Welcome back to the Click&Go Travel Podcast. Paul and I are back this week with Kathleen from our marketing team and we are here to share our Top Tips for travelling with kids.

    S2 Ep19: Costa del Sol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 27:09


    Welcome back to this week's episode of the Click&Go Travel Podcast. Joining Paul and Gill this week is Wendy and Luke from our team who are just back from a familiarisation trip to Costa del Sol, one of Europe's top sun destinations. In this episode they are giving you the low down on all things Costa del Sol. From their favourite hotel resorts to the local cuisine and so much more, this is a jam-packed episode that will have you wanting to pack your bags as soon as it ends!  

    S2 Ep18: Winter Destinations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 15:27


    With the nights getting longer and the days getting colder, Paul and I are back this week to warm up your winter with this week's episode of the Click&Go Travel Podcast. Today we are chatting about winter sun destinations, where to go and why we think you should.

    S2 Ep17: All Inclusive Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 33:43


    Welcome back to this week's episode of the Click&Go Travel podcast. Joining Paul and Gill are very special guests, Bettina, Head of European Product, and Pamela, Holiday Support manager. Today we are talking about All Inclusive Holidays. Best destinations for All Inclusive Holidays Majorca Canary Islands Turkey

    S2 Ep16: Iceland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 28:04


    Welcome back to the Click&Go travel podcast and today we are chatting about Iceland. I think it is safe to say that Iceland is on A LOT of people's bucket lists.  We cover things to do, food, excursions, and Paul's top tips.

    S2 Ep15: Why do people go back to the same place?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 19:55


    We are back this week on the Click&Go Travel Podcast, and we have a really interesting topic to discuss:   Why do people go back to the same place / favourite place? In studio today with Paul and I, is Maurice our Head of Sales.

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