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
| Rank | Search Term | Monthly Search Volume |
| 1 | Spain flights | 2,400 |
| 2= | Greece flights | 1,900 |
| 2= | Italy flights | 1,900 |
| 2= | Malta flights | 1,900 |
| 2= | Portugal flights | 1,900 |
| 6= | Iceland flights | 1,600 |
| 6= | Thailand flights | 1,600 |
| 6= | Turkey flights | 1,600 |
| 9 | Croatia flights | 1,300 |
| 10= | Cyprus flights | 880 |
| 10= | France flights | 880 |
| 10= | Morocco flights | 880 |
| 10= | Poland flights | 880 |
| 10= | Singapore flights | 880 |
| 15= | Germany flights | 720 |
| 15= | Mauritius flights | 720 |
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!
The top ten holiday destinations on the rise
| Rank | Search Term | Search Increase |
| 1 | Czech Republic flights | +600% |
| 2= | Luxembourg flights | +324% |
| 2= | Hong Kong flights | +324% |
| 4 | Singapore flights | +285% |
| 5= | San Marino flights | +200% |
| 5= | Senegal flights | +200% |
| 7 | Belgium flights | +179% |
| 8 | Mauritius flights | +177% |
| 9 | Thailand flights | +164% |
| 10 | Trinidad and Tobago flights | +150% |
Further 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.
Travel insurance options:
Ireland has one of the most powerful passports in the world, meaning the holiday destinations Irish travellers can choose from is very high. However, travel insurance must always be a priority; expert Neil Curry at Chill comments:
“Regardless of whether you’re travelling around Europe or across the continent, it’s vital you have adequate travel insurance. The higher your cover level, the more you’ll be compensated should something go wrong. Some common items such as missed departure, personal luggage, and cancellations are covered by all policy levels. Other items like card fraud are only covered by gold and platinum.”
View more information on travel insurance here.
Press Release by Chill insurance experts
