Ireland Vacation Coaching – Two 30 minute calls
$175.00
Do you have a rough outline of your Ireland vacation but want to polish it up?
Let my extensive Ireland experience guide you as we work together to complete your travel plans!
In these two 30 minute calls I answer all your Ireland travel questions, helping you save hours of research and offering you honest feedback based on my 20 years of Ireland travel.
Description
Maybe you have a rough idea of what you will do but want to fill in gaps or get suggestions of nearby activities or attractions.
Or maybe you booked a self-drive tour that includes accommodations – but you have no idea what to see or do in these locations or while you travel from place to place.
Let my 20 years of Ireland travel experience be your guide as we create YOUR perfect Ireland itinerary!
At the end of this call you will have:
All your Ireland travel questions answered. PLUS a recording of our call (via Zoom).
A summary of our discussion and a document with links to every recommendation I mentioned (and likely a few more).
Helpful resources for your trip including everything you need to know about car rental in Ireland, how and when to get Euros, how to use your mobile phone in Ireland, and how to navigate Irish airports (and so much more!)
Cost for a 60 minute coaching session is $175. The second coaching call will be booked after our first call has been completed and you have had the opportunity to review all the information from our first chat.
If you would like to do all 60 minutes at once just let me know- I am happy to accommodate you!
Please note: Vacation Coaching is not an itinerary creation product and does not include accommodation searches. Please see the Custom Itinerary Creation if you need more in-depth assistance.
After Purchasing Your Coaching Session you will be taken to the order confirmation page. Under Order Details is the link to book your phone consultation.
Please do book your consultation as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The link will also be in your email receipt. Please be sure to add jody@irelandfamilyvacations.com to your safe senders list. Please check your spam folder if you don't see an email in your inbox. If you do not receive an email from me please email me directly at the above address.
Because I personally handle all travel coaching, I accept a limited number of clients per month. Be sure to book your coaching session as soon as possible.
Karen (verified owner) –
Jody was a great asset as we planned our trip driving the south and western part of Ireland. She helped us make some key decisions and finetune our route, answering any questions we had for her, and making great recommendations for sites, restaurants, and places to stay. We definitely benefited by her expertise on Ireland travel both by using her services and listening to her fabulous podcast “Ireland Family Travel”. Highly recommended Jody when planning your travel to Ireland. It was a fabulous trip!
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
I am so glad you found me through my podcast, Karen, and that I was able to help you elevate your trip!
Thank you so much for the opportunity and the very kind words!
Katy –
Wonderful Plan for visiting Ireland!
Thank you Jodi for the great podcasts and phone conferences before our visit to the west coast of Ireland! Loved it all but most especially the scone class with Kate near Galway, story telling in West Cork with Connor and the cliff hikes in Kilkee. The adventure in the Black Valley Gap of Dunloe was Simply amazing!! And simply going to do it all again very soon!!!!
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
Thanks, Katy for letting me assist you and your sisters with such a memorable trip!
I can’t wait to hear where you plan to explore next!
Terri Scholz (verified owner) –
Thank you Jody for your help with the “SISTERS 3 SOIRE´E” to Ireland. Your podcasts, our 2 phone conferences, and your continued reassurances that “you can do this” attitude was so so useful:) You listened to what type of experience we wanted in our short 9 days and you did a great job of pushing us forward, backing us up, and really helping us to nail down the details in our final days before take-off. One of the BEST pieces of advice, I almost hesitate to post, was to do the Kilkee Cliff Walk…it did not disappoint!! Spectacular views, no crowds, great lunch at the site after our walk! Loved it!!!
When we go back Jody will be our first stop!!!
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
I am so glad you had such a great trip! Absolutely love that you went with your sisters – what a terrific experience.
Delighted that you added in that side-trip to Kilkee – it’s such a lovely little town (and the cliffs are beautiful).
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review – I appreciate it!
Wade & Lauri Hinners –
So much to see, how do we fit it in???
Jody was great to work with on our trip to Ireland. We had purchased a travel package to see Iowa State play in Dublin which included several additional nights outside Dublin. Her knowledge and experience improved our travel experience. Jody set up a GREAT itinerary for us in Ireland. She suggested we add a night in Doolin and we had a great time in this village. The driver Jody lined up was excellent. We were able to see the country as we were traveling plus Larry (driver) was so interesting / informative as we travelled the country. I would recommend Jody to help improve your vacation!
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
I am so glad you had such a terrific trip to Ireland, Wade (topped off with a Cyclones WIN)!
Thanks so much for your kind review, it really means a lot that you took the time to write it.
Eugene Bissell –
Jody was like a gift from Heaven! She helped us plan a complicated two week trip for five people. No guide book offered the kind of in depth, practical advice the Jody was able to give us. She also connected us with a driver/guide that added a great deal to our trip. Having been to Ireland three times, I would highly recommend hiring a driver instead of driving on your own. In addition to the two sessions, Jody answered a number of questions that we had as we finalized the trip. I could not recommend Jody more highly!
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
Thank you so much for your kind words, Gene. I really enjoyed working with you and helping you refine your trip!
Eileen McLane (verified owner) –
Jody was an absolute treasure to work with. My plan was to visit as much of Ireland as I could in 2 weeks. It started out with two zoom calls. She listened to everything I wanted to do (I am sure she thought I was crazy for trying to do so much). I immediately felt at ease. Jody helped me map things out, made travel suggestions, gave me step by step instructions on how the trains work, she helped me figure out the best locations to stay, restaurant suggestions, etc. She answered all my last minute emails with my crazy questions 🙂 She even helped us get two drivers for a part of our trip so my husband could enjoy the views also. I have to say my whole family agreed that having drivers was one of the best things we did (definitely saved us from getting lost!). All in all, Jody was fabulous! I will highly recommend her. And if I go back to Ireland (which I hope I will), I will be reaching out to Jody to help me get to the places I missed.
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
I’m so glad you had such a great trip Eileen! Thank you for letting me assist!
Jonathan A Eadie –
This is the note one of my friends wrote after returning from Ireland last week.
“So a little ❤️note to our tour leader for the most incredible trip! Taking on planning a 7 day international trip for a group of 10 friends with different personalities and travel experience from novice to well seasoned international traveler is not an easy task or the faint of heart. “Bird Eadie”, you nailed it! From the laughs on the bus, staying 2 nights in few hotels , countless group selfies ( that no one complained about) fantastic meals and getting a real taste of Ireland and its many jewels. A week of good craic for sure. We even made new friends for the crew. Thank you for trip of a lifetime my friend! Slainte☘️❤️”
She may have been embellishing a little bit, but I also had to tell her I cheated. I had the support and help from Jody that I needed to refine and feel confident in planning our trip. Her recommendations and suggested changes along with tips on getting tickets early and best times to do certain tours etc. really made a difference. By the time our call ended, I felt like we were friends
She is definitely the authority on Ireland vacationing and I would recommend at the very least a little coaching help if not more. Worth every penny!
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
You know I wouldn’t have blamed you for taking credit – but I do thank you for the lovely note and recommendation. So glad your trip was memorable and fun for everyone!
Michelle Zavaleta (verified owner) –
We just returned from an incredible trip to Ireland, and I’m so grateful for Jody’s help in planning it. Her coaching gave us the perfect balance of structure and flexibility, helping us create a well-paced itinerary that still allowed for spontaneous moments and real connection to the country.
Jody’s suggestions helped us prioritize experiences that truly made our trip unforgettable; like a private falconry session in Kerry, a relaxed day trip to Dingle with a driver (so everyone could enjoy the views), a ring-making workshop in Dublin, and an evening visit to the Cliffs of Moher that felt magical without the crowds.
Our accommodations were charming and well-located; especially Butler House in Kilkenny and Old Weir Lodge in Killarney. Every part of the trip felt thoughtful and well-supported, and the planning process was so much less overwhelming with Jody’s expert guidance.
If you’re planning a trip to Ireland and want to make the most of your time there, I can’t recommend Jody’s vacation coaching services highly enough! After your initial consultation, she continues to check on you throughout the process. The advice she gives from her experience of traveling in Ireland over the years is priceless!
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
Thank you so much for your kind review! I truly enjoyed helping you create such a memorable trip.
Gloria Ensign (verified owner) –
This was our first time traveling outside of North America. We had a very busy itinerary, visiting Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, Bunratty Castle, Galway and Belfast in 11 days.
Jody’s guidance and suggestions were really a big part of us being able to experience Ireland. She also followed up with us multiple times and her advise was very valuable.
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
You did have a busy itinerary – but I am delighted that I was able to help you make the most of your experiences.
Wes & Rose Gainey –
Many thanks to Jody for helping us plan an incredible vacation!
We just returned from an unforgettable two-week trip to Ireland, celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary — and Jody’s Vacation Coaching made it absolutely seamless and magical from start to finish.
We began in Bunratty, then spent a few days in the Killarney area, followed by time in Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher, and ended in Cong and the Ashford Castle estate. Every stop was thoughtfully planned, well-paced, and filled with meaningful experiences that reflected the heart of Ireland.
Jody helped us prioritize the right sights, book key experiences, and left room for the kind of local magic that made this trip so special. The people we met were a highlight — warm, funny, and welcoming at every turn.
Even when we hit a snag (a flat tire near Dingle!), it became part of the adventure — and thanks to the views and perfect weather, we hardly minded. Plus, we were grateful for Jody’s tip to add roadside assistance!
We would 100% recommend Jody’s Ireland Vacation Coaching to anyone planning a trip. She’s knowledgeable, responsive, and full of personal insights that turn a good trip into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Wes & Rose
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
I am so happy to hear that you had a memorable trip! Thank you for letting me play a small part in it!
Laura Best (verified owner) –
Jody was the best resource I found for helping me plan a trip to Ireland for me and my father (82yo). She quickly assessed our interests and made great suggestions about the pacing and diversity of experiences offered. She had great tips on restaurants that would have Dad-friendly food, and general great advice for how to make the most of our experience. It wouldn’t have been the same trip without her fantastic advice. She is easy to talk with, asks great questions, listens, and follows up very timely. Don’t try to do this without her!
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
Thank you so much, Laura, for your generous praise. Please know that it was my absolute pleasure to help you create this trip for your dad.
Dwight H Pate (verified owner) –
5 stars all the way! Jody has been very helpful in planning our trip to Ireland in September of 2025. Great suggestions of places to eat, drink and be happy as well as places to see and stay. We are excited and now that our plans are coming together and we have our stops and stays mapped out we are going to get on a second call with her in about a week to get more detail about our specific itinerary and places to see along the way. If you are the type that likes to plan your own way, I highly recommend a 2 phone call coaching arrangement with Jody. She will set you straight, especially if you have never visited Ireland before like me.
Jody Halsted (verified owner) –
Thanks so much for your praise, Dwight! It has been my pleasure to help you refine your itinerary to create the trip you are dreaming of!
Jan Dallmeyer –
Jody’s suggestions were fabulous..in fact, I should have probably just had her plan the whole thing. I started with the Ulster planning trip then tweaked it to our schedule and likes. It was so nice to be able to shoot her an email and ask questions as they came up.
Jody Halsted –
So glad you had a great trip, Jan! Thanks for letting me help you refine it!
Murray (verified owner) –
Jody’s service and suggestions were top notch. She went above and beyond to get our family access to tours and items we would have missed completely. She connected us to awesome guides and adventures (best of ireland tours, Hawk walk, jerpointe park to name a few). Her itinerary was a wonderful tool. More than expected! The itinerary planning coaching gave me confidence that, as a first time traveler to Ireland, I could relax and enjoy my trip. The driving video was also very helpful as are all of Jody’s podcasts. I would not plan a trip to Ireland without consulting Jody first! She’s awesome!
Jody Halsted –
I am delighted to hear that you had a great trip! I had so much fun working with you to plan your amazing vacation – thanks for letting me be a part of it!
Hank Landes (verified owner) –
We just completed our 14 day vacation in Ireland…awesome! I am a former owner of a small tour company with lots of experience in tour planning and leading around the world. After lots of reading and conversations with others, I decided to review my tentative itinerary with Jody. She listened carefully to our goals and preliminary ideas. She gave many good options and helped me to sort out those best for our group of four. We saved money, hassle and time with her generous assistance. Great return on our investment!. Call Jody today.
Jody Halsted –
I am so happy to hear that you had a terrific vacation!
Thank you so much for your kind words and seal of approval!
Christine Armao (verified owner) –
Jody was terrific! I had never been to Ireland and was overwhelmed with my Rick Steve’s book and what to do. Jody listened to my wants and made recommendations for a great itinerary in a less than an hour. And she was there for any questions along the way. Jody is a wealth of information and her help was well worth the nominal fee. If this is your first trip or your 10th but want info on a particular area, Jody is the person to go to!!!!
Jody Halsted –
Thanks so much for the praise, Christine! It was absolutely my pleasure to offer advice for your Ireland vacation. I am delighted that you had such a good time!
Julie Subrin (verified owner) –
My teen daughter and I were halfway towards planning a fairly non-traditional trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland, but had some gaping holes in our itinerary, and lots of questions about the feasibility of our plans. Jody was a huge help in getting us over the finish line, and gave us a bunch of excellent suggestions we never would have come up with on our own. I was so grateful for her expertise, and for her openness in helping us plan the trip we wanted, even if it didn’t look like the trip most folks go for!
Jody Halsted –
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Julie! I loved helping you plan a trip that hit YOUR high points and am so happy to hear that you enjoyed your trim in Ireland!
Jackie –
Jody was such a huge help with the planning of our family 8 day vacation in Ireland. Originally, I planned out the schedule with our family trying to cover most of Ireland. But I was starting to fill overwhelmed with the scheduling and worrying if we would be doing to much. I saw on a Facebook Ireland group Jody’s information and decided to buy two 30 minute sessions to see what she thought of our itinerary. She gave me the best advice ever – to concentrate on either the south or the north but not both in our one week. We would not be able to enjoy it if we tried to do it all in one week she said. Therefore after hearing this we redid our itinerary with the help of Jody and did the Northern area. We had such a wonderful time and realized right away how right Jody was about trying to do to much!! She even pointed out some additional places (ex. Slieve League cliffs) that we might want to put on our schedule of which we loved! She emailed us before we left to see if we were ready to go and emailed when we got back to see how everything went. Thank you to Jody for all the advice and tips! We had a wonderful time in Ireland!
Jody Halsted –
I am so happy to hear that you had such a great trip and that you didn’t regret my advice of covering less ground & experiencing more! Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave a review!
Michael Murphy –
Amazing.
I was planning a trip for my family of eight, plus our future son-in-law, and I stumbled on Jody while I was looking for a chauffer service, so I reached out just to ask a few questions. Five or six sessions over a few months and we were set to go. Jody is very knowledgeable, yet very humble in her delivery. She’s also not afraid to make recommendations (we had a travel company help plan our itinerary, and she helped us make some great adjustments). I can’t express how helpful she was in the planning and execution of our trip. Don’t hesitate to reach out to her.
Jody Halsted –
Thank you, Michael. It was an absolute delight to help you plan a memorable Ireland vacation – and I was thrilled to hear that it was a trip to remember!
Erin Martin –
I am autistic and do not speak on the phone. I didn’t think I would be able to find anyone who would help me when I have that limitation. When I explained this to Jody she was incredibly kind and offered to work with me through email. I know that must have been a challenge and I’m so thankful she was willing to do it. She not only answered all of the questions I had but also arranged for a taxi service to take me to all of my destinations, making sure they could communicate with me through a chat app. I will definitely recommend her services to everyone I know who wants to plan a trip to Ireland! My trip was so much more stress-free with her help and guidance.
Jody Halsted –
I was honored to help you make your trip as stress-free as possible. Thank you for letting me play a small part in your Ireland vacation.
Tracy Clayton –
I was planning a 5-day self-driving vacation in Ireland to celebrate our daughter’s 25th birthday and had a very ambitious itinerary of almost the entire island of Ireland mapped out when I happened upon Jody’s website. After reading many of her sample itineraries and reviews of various locations, I decided to book an hour of her time to get her thoughts. She graciously reviewed my itinerary in advance of our scheduled call and made some immediate suggestions regarding time-sensitive reservations for attractions and hotels. During our call she took a great deal of time to understand how we prefer to travel (slow and steady, moving around, etc.) and then helped pare down the itinerary from an impossible jaunt where we’d be whizzing by sites without any real time to explore them to a much more manageable, but still aggressive, itinerary that could be easily modified as we traveled.
We returned from our trip this past Saturday (August 27), and our trip could have not been more successful or memorable, and the bulk of that credit goes to Jody’s planning assistance. Every tip she gave was spot-on, and we were able to see several things we likely would have skipped or not known about if not for her guidance and suggestions.
Her coaching service is highly recommended and worth every penny of the cost. If you find her website information helpful, you will be blown away at the additional information gained from a coaching call. We were so impressed that we are hopeful we can join one of her guided tours soon where we will really see the best way to visit Ireland with an experienced guide!
Tracy Clayton
Jody Halsted –
Tracy – I could not be more delighted to have helped your family make wonderful memories in Ireland.
Thank you so much for such wonderful praise. This made my day.
Lynn montoya (verified owner) –
I decided to sign up for Jody’s two 30 minute coaching sessions, as I was feeling overwhelmed. Knowing absolutely nothing about Ireland, doing research on my own and getting input from friends and family was helpful, but I needed more direction. Jody gave me the direction I needed. She had great advise and was extremely knowledgeable. Having the two sessions was extremely helpful to further tailor the trip to mine and my travel partner’s needs. Jody was extremely professional. She responded quickly to my emails, answering all of the follow up questions that I had. It was money well spent, and I will gladly use her services or take one of her tours in the future! My trip to Ireland was wonderful!
Jody Halsted –
Thank you, Lynn, for the lovely review. I was delighted to help you plan your trip and am thrilled to hear that you had a terrific trip!