Bowe Travel
Discover the world with Bowe Travel, a prestigious and award-winning Irish travel agency proudly rooted in Thurles, County Tipperary. With a rich heritage dating back to 1902, Bowe Travel is a family-owned business that has stood the test of time, earning the trust of thousands of travelers through exceptional service and personalized care. As fully licensed and bonded members of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) and regulated by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, your journey is guaranteed to be safe, secure, and stress-free.
Whether you are dreaming of a luxurious tropical escape, an adventurous ski expedition, or a cultural city break, Bowe Travel offers an extensive portfolio of tailored holidays. Specializing in diverse destinations ranging from the snow-covered landscapes of Lapland and the ski slopes of Europe to the exotic beaches of the Caribbean, South America, Asia, and the Maldives, the agency ensures that every trip is crafted to perfection. Their expert team provides bespoke recommendations for family cruising, honeymoons, luxury tours, camping stays, and last-minute deals, ensuring there is something for every type of traveler.
Bowe Travel also excels in organizing specialized experiences, including pilgrimage tours, the Camino, Christmas markets, and exclusive city breaks. For those looking to gift the joy of travel, their convenient Christmas vouchers and gift options make it easy to share the adventure. Located conveniently on Friar Street in Thurles, Bowe Travel invites you to contact their friendly team at 0504 222 00 or 0818 222 299 to start planning your next unforgettable holiday with confidence and ease.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9:30-17:30
- tuesday: 9:30-17:30
- wednesday: 9:30-17:30
- thursday: 9:30-17:30
- friday: 9:30-17:30
- saturday: (closed)
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Our comment from TraTraTravel Ireland about Bowe Travel:
A Family Business Built on Personal Attention
Bowe Travel is recognized as a trusted family-run agency that prioritizes a deeply personal approach to travel planning. Rather than offering a generic service, the team, led by Michael and supported by dedicated staff members like Sharon and Bridget, focuses on making every booking feel tailored to the individual. Travelers consistently highlight the warmth and patience of the agents, noting that dealing with the agency is often described as an "absolute pleasure." This friendly demeanor helps alleviate the stress often associated with organizing complex itineraries, especially for once-in-a-lifetime holidays.
Effortless Organization and Complex Itineraries
The agency excels at handling intricate travel arrangements with precision. Whether clients require simple weekend getaways or elaborate multi-destination trips, Bowe Travel ensures that every detail is meticulously organized. Reviews frequently mention that flights, hotels, and private transfers are booked to perfection, resulting in a seamless experience from departure to return. The team is praised for their ability to take the weight off the traveler's shoulders, ensuring that logistics are managed so that clients can simply enjoy their time away.
Expert Advice and Unbeatable Value
Beyond simple bookings, Bowe Travel distinguishes itself through professional advice and superior access to deals. Customers appreciate that the agency often secures better prices than those available online, without compromising on quality. The staff provides expert recommendations for flights and accommodation, ensuring that travelers get the best value without having to endure unreasonable flight times or subpar accommodations. Many reviewers emphasize that while internet booking is an option, the professional touch of Bowe Travel guarantees a higher standard of service and peace of mind.
A Wide Range of Travel Services
Bowe Travel caters to a diverse clientele by offering a comprehensive suite of travel services. Their expertise covers:
- Family Holidays: Creating stress-free experiences for families, including complex multi-generational trips.
- Cruises and City Breaks: From Royal Caribbean cruises to extended stays in destinations like Miami, Iceland, and Santa Ponsa.
- Complete Packages: Bundling flights, accommodation, and transfers for a hassle-free experience.
- Budget Flexibility: A willingness to suit every budget with helpful advice on how to get the most out of travel plans.
Overall, Bowe Travel is highly recommended by repeat customers who value professional organization, friendly staff, and the confidence that comes with dealing with an experienced agency.
Bowe Travel: Reviews
Reviews are the opinions of their authors. We do not verify that the author was a customer.
Reviews on Google
4,6 out of 5 from 35 reviews
Fantastic experience: Our family had a complex booking for a once in a lifetime holiday that was made completely effortless by Michael and his team. I can't rate this service high enough. We will certainly be using Bowe Travel for any future trips
Fantastic experience: Sharon and Michael were great from start to finish of out recent trip to Iceland. Sharon's smile made you feel good while she was sending you to -3 weather, haha. Highly recommend Bowe Travel for all your holiday needs.
Fantastic experience: Love here
Fantastic experience: Great friendly service
Fantastic experience: Absolute pleasure to deal with, Sharon is excellent!
Fantastic experience: We book our holiday every year with bowe travel would not go anywhere else.they are so helpful with everything.i highly recommend bowe travel.
Fantastic experience: Bridget is brilliant. Very helpful.
Fantastic experience: Always lovely and friendly:))
Fantastic experience: Michael is and absolute gentleman, very helpful and organised everything for us
Negative experience: Bowe travel never got back to me over a family holiday I wanted to book I’ll be taking my business elsewhere
Fantastic experience: Great service, so helpful
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Bowes Travel.Thank you Michael and Team,we had a trip of a life time.Hotel,flights,transfers etc were all to perfection,staff are very professional. Gordon and Mary.
Fantastic experience: Excellent Bowe travel are very helpful and professional
Fantastic experience: Very professional highly recommended. Were able to sort out accommodation flights ect to how we wished for, can't thank them enough for stress free experience.
Fantastic experience: Great service
Fantastic experience: Excellent Family Business
Thanks so much for your review David. Much appreciated
Fantastic experience: I booked a holiday to Santa Ponsa with Bowe in August 2021. Michael organised everything, booked a beautiful hotel and private transfers. Everything went super smoothly, and we had a great time. I highly recommend Bowe travel for all your future travel and holidays.
Padraig, thank you for your review. It is very much appreciated. Glad you had a fantastic holiday.
Fantastic experience: The best travel agency around, great deals the whole time, very helpful and friendly staff,they will always get you the best deal, can't recommend Michael and his team highly enough,
Thanks so much Jimmy for your review. Much appreciated and we look foward to sending you on many more holidays.
Negative experience: Had the occasion of ringing this company today and will never ring them again! So unhelpful and disinterested and furthermore not knowledgeable about the current situation!! No wonder people are cutting out the middle man when they book holidays now!!
Fantastic experience: Excellent Service and Customer Care.
Thank you
Fantastic experience: Fantastic friendly and professional service
Positive experience: Nive
Negative experience: Food not great
Fantastic experience: Friendly efficient staff... never had a problem.
Fantastic experience: Great service great advice. Can get better prices than the internet. They have access to the best flights and hotels at the best price. No flying at stupid o clock just to save a 10r. 5 stars
Fantastic experience: Very helpful with great advice and patience
Fantastic experience: I would like to thank Micheal Bowe and all the staff of Bowe travel for making our dream holiday come true. This travel agents is by far the best we have ever had the the pleasure to use ,our every step planned to perfection .if you or anyone you may know are planning a holiday do not pass Bowe travel I guarantee you will not be disappointed thank you once again Micheal Donna and staff
Thanks so much Jason for the review.
Fantastic experience: We highly recommend bowe travel, we had an amazing holiday, a royal Caribbean cruise on the allure of the seas just fantastic and an extra 3 nights in Miami. Michael and his team were true to their word everything was spot on and more, just perfect. Can't wait to book our next cruise at bowe travel.
Thanks so much, Karen.
Positive experience: Very helpful and friendly
Fantastic experience: Top class service, management and staff
Fantastic experience: I didn't book a holiday on this occasion But have in the past, several times, the staff there are and the owner Michael are fantastic, so patient, so helpful, they can book absolutely everything for you, flights, accommodation, transfers... I could do it on the Internet myself but I find that frustrating at times, at least when Bowe Travel so it, its done right
Fantastic experience: Great place to book your holidays
Fantastic experience: Staff very helpful
Fantastic experience: Got good advice. Friendly staff
Fantastic experience: So helpful and friendly and willing to suit every budget
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