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Where to Wednesday! We often get asked where the most popular destination is. Lanzarote has remained a firm favourite for year round sunshine and appeals to couples, families & single people looking for great beaches, amazing restaurants and most importantly glorious sunshine. It offers endless possibilities when it comes to sport too with deep sea fishing, surfing and diving on the beautiful sea bed. Located 125km off the coast of Africa, this beautiful island is just a four hour flight which can be assessed from Shannon, Dublin & Cork airports direct into its capital Arrecife. Lanzarote is a volcanic island and one of the main attractions is Timanfaya National Park where you can even get your dinner cooked over the volcano. The best way to see the island is to drive it – the longest distance between any two points is only 71 kilometres. The four main resorts are Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, Matagorda & Playa Blanca who offer accommodation ranging from self catering apartments to some of the best five star hotels, it is easy to see why Lanzarote will remain a favourite for many years to come.

Looking for an autumn getaway? Why not Choose Chicago Last autumn Avril from our office travelled to Chicago with her husband for a weekend getaway. We flew with United Airlines direct from Dublin to Chicago. United is proud to have the world's most comprehensive route network, including U.S mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. United operates 788 mainline aircraft and the airline's United Express partners operate 560 regional aircraft. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 195 countries via 26-member airlines. When we arrived into Chicago we caught the L Train which takes 45 minutes from the airport to the city and only cost $5.00 per person. We stayed three nights in the Kinzie Hotel a fabulous boutique style hotel located downtown at River North. The hotel offers a free buffet breakfast and a two hour drinks reception in the evening time, a fantastic way to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. There is so much to see and do in Chicago and the best way to see the city is to do the open top bus which goes to all the major attractions and sights including the John Hancock Center, Solider Field, Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier and many more. It is a great way to get to see the beautiful city and allows you to get off at the various sights. No visit to Chicago would be complete without trying out some of the local food including their famous deep dish pizza. There are literally thousands of restaurants in the city so there is something for everyone. I would highly recommend Chicago as a city break destination. It offers culture, shopping & some of the best food I have ever had. The locals are extremely friendly and very welcoming too.

Check out this offer for Abu Dhabi. It is a great alternative for a bit of winter sun. Call us on 093-24116 for more information. 4* Le Meridian Abu Dhabi 4 nights B&B from €899pp Travel November 2019 Upgrade to Business Class for €2330 per person Offer subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

Spoil the senses on a culinary tour from Tokyo to Kyoto.If you're looking for a trip that tantalises the tastebuds as well as sates a sense of adventure, this Japan Real Food Adventure ticks all the boxes. Prices starting at €3940pp Pack your chopsticks and celebrate thousands of years of food artistry by diving into one of the world’s most elegant, eclectic and harmonious cuisines. Spend your time spent seeing the sights and scouting out prized eating and drinking spots. Watch yakitori sizzling in front of you in a Tokyo backstreet, eat fresh-off-the-boat sashimi and learn to make soba noodles in a hands-on cooking class. Glimpse a geisha drifting through the alleyways of Gion while in Kyoto and experience a charming obanzai dinner of Kyoto-style home-cooked dishes. Stay in a traditional ryokan in Takayama and eat vegetarian shojin ryori (monastic fare) with monks in Koya-san. Price based on tour only. Flights to be added. Offer subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply

Paula from the office got the opportunity to visit Royal Caribbean ship Brillance of the Seas when it docked in Dublin Port this week. Call us on 093-24116 for some amazing cruise offers

Sorrento is one of our most popular destinations in Italy. Located on the beautiful Amalfi Coast, it offers the perfect destination for those looking for something other than a beach holiday. With excursions to Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius and Capri it offers culture as well as relaxation. With a wide range of accommodation ranging from 3 Star hotels to 5 Star luxury there is something for everyone. Popular with families, couples and honeymoons Sorrento promises to be an unforgettable holiday.

Paula is just back from beautiful Bruges, check out her photos!

The Grogan Travel team enjoying the Worldchoice Conference 👠💃 Move over Pippa, Brian Ormond is coming back to Tuam with us 😂😂😂 #WhoiceConf

Frances on board Qatar Airways Dreamliner aircraft. Beautiful business class and excellent economy class 💺 Qatar operate daily flights from Dublin to Qatar with onwards connections worldwide ✈

Avril has found lot's of properties today that tick all the boxes in Paphos, Cyprus ⭐Our first stop today was the 3 star St George Gardens Family Club. A smaller complex it offers all inclusive with lots of activities and a kids club. It will suit families and couples looking for an all inclusive option with the facilities of an apartment. ⭐Our next stop was the Leonardo Laura which is TUIs splashworld property. It offers all inclusive and has absolutely brilliant facilities. ⭐Our third property today was the Hotel Atlantica Golden Beach. This is an adult only property and has lots of repeat guests. Its easy to see why from the amazing food to the friendliest staff this ticks all the boxes

Avril from Grogan Travel is checking out Cyprus for us all. The Pioneer Beach Hotel in Paphos is her home for tonight ...... 🍹😎

Kersti is on board the Magellan Cruise Ship today. 🚢 It's a NO fly cruising holiday from Dublin and Cobh with complimentary pick up from Galway

Avril spent the day in the beautiful city of Palma before her flight home this evening 💗🍷🍦🛫

Avril spent the day in beautiful Barcelona just one of the many beautiful destinations you can visit on Marella explorer 💕🍷

Avril says good morning from the Marella Explorer Cruise Ship on it's official launch from Palma, Majorca 🛳💕