Ireland Family Vacations/ Traveling in Ireland Arvostelua 

Jody took the time to review the draft itinerary in advance of our call. She was well prepared, congenial in her guidance and full of ideas that enabled us to make informed decisions with the planning of our vacation. She delivered an updated itinerary within 3 days, as she estimated. She had organized it to facilitate maximizing our time and minimize the back tracking between the sites and experiences.

Jody is very response and helpful. I have incorporated a number of her suggestions into my itinerary.

Very informative and detailed! Site navigation can be a little confusing, but otherwise great with easy to understand content.

I loved Jody's enthusiasm about assisting in planning my trip. She went above and beyond by virtually introducing me to my driver guides. This took the awkwardness of explaining what I was looking for out of the transaction. She assisted on even the simplest questions and made sure I was comfortable with the explanations.

Some of the best money I've ever spent on a vacation. One of the most valuable parts of Jody's and my session was the permission she gave me to SKIP certain things so that my family and i could slow down and really enjoy the experience. It's also just remarkable how well she knows the country. She had a pub or restaurant rec for literally every place we're visiting! Finally, she pointed out some experiences that don't show up on "best things to do in Ireland" lists but look absolutely perfect for our family. Listen, you're likely already spending thousands of dollars to visit Ireland; it's worth her modest fee to make sure you have the best experience possible. Thank you, Jody!!!

My husband and I are planning our first trip to Ireland and I stumbled on Jody’s podcast. It has truly been invaluable and made the planning process a lot less overwhelming for me! Her website is great too and she has been helpful by answering specific questions through email. Her range of knowledge is so expansive! I highly recommend her podcast and website if you’re planning a trip to Ireland!

Ordered one Journal for myself and one for my niece! We love them so much and can’t wait to fill in during our travels.
The tips for before our trips are so great!

I'm so impressed by just how helpful and expansive Jody's website and podcasts are. This has really been a game changer in trip planning and made all the difference!

Great communication, surprise gift and great product!!!

Jody’s podcasts are always informative and when I have contacted her directly, she has been helpful.

I highly recommend Ireland Family Vacations and Jody Halsted’s Ireland Vacation Coaching—it’s absolutely worth it! Jody is incredibly kind, thorough, and attentive. I started with a rough idea of our itinerary for our summer 2025 family trip, and she helped me refine the details to create a truly memorable plan. Her invaluable advice on must-see attractions and must-do activities, along with her expert insights on logistics, made all the difference. Jody shared tips and hints that only someone with her extensive experience traveling in Ireland could provide.

Thanks to her, the stress of planning melted away, and I was able to truly enjoy the process. I’m so excited to put her advice into action when we visit. If you’re planning a trip to Ireland, Jody’s coaching is a game-changer!

We recently returned from our first long trip to Ireland and can't recommend this service enough! We had a small group tour filled with the most wonderful people. Our tour guide, Jody, was a fount of knowledge on all things Ireland and took great care to ensure that we were able to enjoy a stress-free VACATION. Her recommendations were spot-on and the pace of the trip was just right. We're so thankful that we trusted her with our vacation and would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Great product and timely delivery. Would purchase from again.

We really enjoyed this tour. We were part of a group of 14 people (just the right size). We got along well and had fun making new friends and enjoying new adventures. Our tour organizer, Jody, was with us throughout the 8-day trip. The tour was very well organized. We rode in a small bus with an Irish driver who was very well-versed in Irish history and geography. All stops were planned ahead of time. Many of the activities planned for us were fun and enjoyable. We also had time on our own to do shopping and more sightseeing.

I recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in seeing Ireland but doesn't want to go through the hassle of planning, making reservations, and thinking about driving on the 'wrong' side of the road :)

So glad we decided to take a trip to Ireland with Jody. Her knowledge of the history and the sites made the experience so much better vs going on our own. The food, lodging, castles, and more were amazing. Highly recommend using her services if you’re planning a trip.

Wonderful experience! Jody is so knowledgeable she makes everything you see come to life. She curated places and activities that were fun and beautiful and the food was amazing (castles, cliffs, and craic)! Highly recommend.

I really love this podcast and I find Jody's information interesting and informative! The planner is great. Not too big so I'll actually be able to take it on vacation!

Jody, from Ireland Family Vacations, helped me immensely in planning my month long trip to Ireland. From choosing a flight, planning an amazing itinerary, recommendations for accommodations, activities, driver guides, restaurants, on and on, she was awesome.
She is available anytime by phone or email even during the trip if needed. We had a wonderful trip with no problems because of Jody's attention to detail.
I never could have taken this trip without her massive amount of help.
Thanks, Jody 💚

Always great ideas to make our trip wonderful! Thanks!

Jody was an incredible resource to help finish off our Ireland vacation itinerary with just a couple weeks to go before our flight! Our vacation planning was helped greatly by things we learned when consulting with Jody and listening to her podcast, even including confidence to rent a car and drive around Ireland! We had an incredible time on our 8 night trip, and can't wait to return to Ireland someday, as there was so much more to see and do!