Ireland Trip Planning Options

Whether you prefer a step-by-step framework, expert feedback on a plan you’ve already created, or a fully custom itinerary designed for you, you’ll find the right level of support here.

Ireland Travel Compass

A clear, structured framework that walks you through planning your Ireland vacation from first idea to final booking — without overwhelm.

Prefer to Start Free?

Explore the full Ireland Vacation Planning series – step-by-step guidance to help you begin mapping out your trip before committing to structured support.

Itinerary Review

Already built your route? I’ll review your plan and send a detailed video with practical feedback to refine it.

Vacation Coaching

Personalized planning support to refine your itinerary, adjust logistics, or answer the questions that come up along the way.

Custom Itinerary Creation

Prefer a done-for-you plan tailored to your travel style and priorities, with lodging, routing, and timing aligned?

  • “Jody guided us step by step through planning and encouraged us to truly enjoy the process. Her knowledge is endless and her enthusiasm contagious. The Compass helped us understand the regions and everything available. We’ve truly enjoyed working with her.”
    Nathan & Sharie P.
  • “Jody took what would have been a nice family vacation and made it the trip of a lifetime. Every recommendation was spot on – hotels, restaurants, experiences, attractions. Our itinerary maximized our time and helped us check off everything on our Ireland bucket list.”
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    J. Dempsey
  • “I love the layout of the journal and learned so much about transportation, places to see, money exchange, and housing. I’m enjoying putting this special 2026 Ireland trip together for my family.”


    Ireland vacation planner & journal by Ireland Family Vacations
    Dee
Ireland vacation planner & journal by Ireland Family Vacations

My Ireland Vacation Planner & Journal

The all-in-one Ireland vacation planner and journal. With three guided planning sections and a final space for vacation memories, this tool walks you step by step through organizing your trip — and remembering it long after you return home.

Available in two spiral-bound editions and a digital format, so you can plan the way that works best for you.

These are the same steps Jody Halsted uses when planning her own Ireland trips and tours. Filled with practical travel tips, planning worksheets, and thoughtful journaling prompts, it brings structure and clarity to every stage of your planning.