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Revealed: The Holiday Destinations that are the Most Popular Amongst Irish Tourists for 2023

As we enter a new year most of us are figuring out what we want to do and achieve in the year 2023, including travel goals and bucket list destinations.

With one of the most powerful passports in the world, Irish tourists can visit over 100 countries without a Visa, but which of these countries are people most eager to visit?

Insurance experts Chill, have discovered which destinations are the most popular amongst Irish tourists and the countries on the rise for 2023.

The 15 most popular holiday destinations for Irish tourists

RankSearch TermMonthly Search Volume
1Spain flights2,400
2=Greece flights1,900
2=Italy flights1,900
2=Malta flights1,900
2=Portugal flights1,900
6=Iceland flights1,600
6=Thailand flights1,600
6=Turkey flights1,600
9Croatia flights1,300
10=Cyprus flights880
10=France flights880
10=Morocco flights880
10=Poland flights880
10=Singapore flights880
15=Germany flights720
15=Mauritius flights720

Sunny Spain takes the top spot

With an average of 2,400 searches per month, Spain is the most in-demand travel destination for Irish travellers. With a relatively short flight time, great weather, and beautiful beaches, it’s no surprise that Irish tourists have Spain at the top of their travel list.

Europe reigns supreme

European countries dominate the top spots for the locations with the highest search volume in Ireland. From their close proximity to the lack of Visa requirements thanks to the Irish passport, enjoying the culture and scenery Europe offers is a no-brainer!

Farther afield in the future?

The countries with the most significant search increase in Ireland are all across the world, from Asian destinations like Thailand and Singapore to African countries such as Mauritius and Senegal.

The destination with the highest search increase is Europe’s Czech Republic with a yearly increase of 600% in Ireland.

This increase could be due to the lifting of covid restrictions, resulting in a higher year-on-year search increase for countries further away. 

Emer Roche
Emer Roche
Emer has over 10 years experience working for Irish magazines, supplements, websites and creative agencies. She’s written features for U Magazine, Image Magazine and theheyday.ie, across a range of subjects such as women’s interest, travel, culture, news and interviews. She also has a portfolio of commercial writing for creative agencies, such as RTE.ie and Originate Creative. Emer is a Dublin native with part of her heart in Ardmore, County Waterford. She lives in Dublin 7 with her husband, two kids, dog and cat.
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