If your cruise itinerary includes a stop at Cobh Harbour, you’re in for something special. This is not just another port stop. It’s your gateway to some of the most beautiful, historic, and genuinely Irish parts of the country. Within an hour or two, you…
Hello, John O’Connell here from Cork Luxury Travel. This is a question I get asked a lot. Usually before people arrive, sometimes on the phone, and sometimes sitting beside me in the car after they’ve already tried driving themselves for a few days. “Be honest…
I’ve driven hundreds of American visitors around the south west of Ireland. Kerry, Cork, Dingle, Beara, West Cork. When you spend full days together in a car, people talk properly. And once guests relax, they tell me what they were genuinely worried about before they…
There’s a moment that happens to a lot of visitors in Ireland. It’s usually on a narrow country road, with stone walls on either side. The view is spectacular, but instead of enjoying it, you’re gripping the steering wheel, checking mirrors, watching for oncoming traffic,…
Ring of Kerry Magic: Three Ways to Experience Ireland’s Most Beautiful Drive Hello, I’m John O’Connell from Cork Luxury Travel, and I’m excited to share something special with you. After years of guiding couples and small groups through the stunning landscapes of County Kerry, we’ve…
Hello, John O’Connell here from Cork Luxury Travel. After decades of driving the Ring of Kerry, I’ve come to realise something many visitors find fascinating: some of the landscapes we pass every day have been used in major films and TV productions. Now, I’ll be…
Hello, I’m John O’Connell, and welcome to Cork Luxury Travel, where we provide private chauffeur tours in County Cork and the South West of Ireland. Picture this: you’re gliding through the emerald hills of Ireland’s south west, where the landscape begs you to lower the window…
You’ve heard whispers about it. Maybe a friend returned from Ireland wide-eyed, raving about “the drive of a lifetime.” Or you saw a photo: waves crashing against ancient cliffs, mist curling around mossy mountains, and thought, I want to go there. Welcome to the Ring…
Planning a trip to Ireland is thrilling, but let’s face it—there are some questions you may be dying to ask, but feel too awkward or unsure to bring up. If you’re traveling with a small group of family or friends and considering a private driver…