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Cathy Geoffroy

Hi! I’m Cathy, and I’m excited to help you create the perfect trip!

I was born in the heart of Bourgogne, France, I’ve always had a love for adventure. During my studies, I had the chance to explore different regions of France, like Auvergne, where I fell in love with hiking. My travels then took me to Ireland, where I spent a joyful year surrounded by green landscapes and adorable sheep. After that, I lived in Canada for six months, where I embraced hiking, enjoyed local food, and made amazing memories.

Each of these adventures has strengthened my passion for discovering new cultures, experiencing beautiful landscapes, and sharing the joy of travel!

How did you get involved in travel?

"Ever since I was young, I travelled frequently with my parents. Later, my studies opened up opportunities to explore new places and meet people from around the world. It was during that time that I realized travel would become a significant part of my life. Now, I not only plan trips with family and friends, but it's also my career!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"My first solo trip to Ireland was an incredible experience that allowed me to truly immerse myself in the beauty of the country. The people are so warm and welcoming, and the scenery is absolutely stunning, my phone is now filled with breathtaking landscapes. Without a doubt, Ireland has captured my heart!"

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Recent trip reviews for Cathy

Loving Northern Ireland
Ireland | Mar 21 - Mar 29, 2025

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Mike A.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Apr 05, 2025
Our curated trip of Ireland was fantastic.
Cathy did a great job capturing all of the important details that we were interested in - traditional Irish music, food, culture and countryside.
We did not rent a car on this trip. Instead, we took trains and had wonderful, informative and friendly drivers that showed us great and unknown (to us) parts of Northern Ireland. The music and food tours were worth every penny, taste and steps. Read more

Our curated trip of Ireland was fantastic.
Cathy did a great job capturing all of the important details that we were interested in - traditional Irish music, food, culture and countryside.

We did not rent a car on this trip. Instead, we took trains and had wonderful, informative and friendly drivers that showed us great and unknown (to us) parts of Northern Ireland.

The music and food tours were worth every penny, taste and steps.

Hotel Reviews
The Fleet
Dublin

Great accommodations and location in the Temple Bar district. Would love to have stayed longer.

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Hampton By Hilton Belfast City Centre
Belfast

We had stayed at this hotel during a previous trip to Ireland. Location was good, accommodations were fine. Popular for large bus tours.

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The Ebrington
DERRY/LONDONDERRY

What a fantastic, new and classy hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were great. Location was ideal for neighborhood and tourist activities.

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Abbey Hotel Donegal
Donegal

Traditional Irish hotel. Nothing fancy but great Irish feeling. Love the location at Donegal's triangle. Enjoyed the restaurants and pubs within walking distance.

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The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Galway

We have stayed here before. Hotel was clean and accommodating. Even though it was off season, the tour bus volume was big.

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The Alex Hotel
Dublin

Probably our favorite hotel out of the bunch but unfortunately, our shortest stay. Location was good and accommodations were fantastic.

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Activity Reviews
 Belfast Music Walking Tour
Belfast Music Walking Tour
Belfast

Probably the highlight of our trip. We had a personal walking tour with Dolores, a local musician and music aficionado. The walking tour took us throughout Belfast and music along the way. I would love to come back for her punk rock tour! Our day ended with a traditional Irish music session and a great restaurant recommendation.

Quality of Experience
very personal and solid
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The best.
Guided Bogside History Walking Tour
Guided Bogside History Walking Tour
Londonderry (Derry)

Jimmy Toye was a fantastic guide. Having lived through the uprising, Jimmy provided a great account during the tour. A don't miss tour in Derry.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jimmy's the best.
Private transfer from Donegal town to Galway with stops
Private transfer from Donegal town to Galway with stops
Ireland

A rainy and cold day. Our driver, Mercin, was a great guide. A countryside your of the Great Atlantic Way ... just beautiful. One of our tours was cancelled due to weather. Mercin made the best of it with a stop at Ballynahinch Castle for an Irish coffee!

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Belfast Food Tour
Belfast Food Tour
Belfast

We were fortunate enough to have good weather and very, very small group. Our "local" guide was great and we experienced tasty local food.

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Free time in Dublin
Free time in Dublin
Dublin

Dublin is a great town. We were able to sneak in lunch at Gallagher's Boxty House.

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Musical Pub Crawl in Dublin
Musical Pub Crawl in Dublin
Dublin

The sessions were good and musicians were very entertaining. We enjoyed the two venues that had music.

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Private transfer
Private transfer
Dublin

Our driver was very friendly and helpful.

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Welcome to Donegal!
Welcome to Donegal!
Ireland

Donegal is a cute and quiet town. Being off season, we had the town to ourselves. Our Derry to Donegal driver (Michael Gallagher) was super. He recommended lunch (Olde Castle Bar) and dinner (Quay West) spots which were great. We did catch a seisun later that night at the Reel Inn! Also bought hats at Hanna Hat Company, a wonderful experience.

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Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC
Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC
Dublin

The museum was okay. Worth the tour if time permits.

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Belfast Pub Crawl
Belfast Pub Crawl
Belfast

Our guide, Mark, was super. He took our large group to four different type venues ending up at old pub for traditional Irish music. Mark was able to address us a number of times and provide us suggestions for our remaining night. The bars might have been to crowded and loud for seniors like ourselves.

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Titanic experience
Titanic experience
Belfast

A worthwhile museum stop while in Belfast. We learned alot about Belfast and the Titanic.

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Private Tour Giant's Causeway and Antrim Coast
Private Tour Giant's Causeway and Antrim Coast
Belfast

Wonderful tour of the Giants Causeway and Atlantic seascape. Our driver was so nice and attentive to both my wife and I. We learned alot bout Northern Ireland and the landcape.

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Afternoon tea at The City Hotel Derry
Afternoon tea at The City Hotel Derry
Londonderry (Derry)

A bit disappointing outing. The hotel was under construction and the eating area was bleak. The food was marginal

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Browns Bonds Hill :  Michelin Recommended dining
Browns Bonds Hill : Michelin Recommended dining
Londonderry (Derry)

Great recommendation by Kimkim. A great quite location, we felt like the meal was curated just for us. My wife and I experienced the tasting menu and wine pairing. A fantastic meal.

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Traditional boat trips at Ashford Castle
Traditional boat trips at Ashford Castle
Ireland

This session was cancelled due to poor weather.

Galway Food Tour
Galway Food Tour
Galway

On again, off again weather did not stop our guides from providing us a wonderful experience. While the tour did not encompass a large area, we had a great taste of Galway's offerings. We worth the time spend and tasty.

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Irish Rock'n'Roll Museum Experience
Irish Rock'n'Roll Museum Experience
Dublin

One of the best sessions on the tour. Being big music fans, our curator was nothing but insanely entertaining and informative. Great location and history of Irish rock museum. A must when visiting Dublin.

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Local specialist: Cathy Geoffroy
Cathy
Cathy Geoffroy
Local specialist in Dordogne | Replied on Apr 09, 2025

Hi Mike!

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! I'm so happy to see that you had a great time in Ireland 😊 Have a lovely day !

Warm regards,
Cathy

Great trip plan provided by Cathy!
Ireland | Feb 12 - Feb 20, 2025

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Suzanne C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025
Cathy did an amazing job delivering a wonderful international trip to Ireland. She was very responsive and chose wonderful activities the whole family could enjoy. We especially love the Falconry visit with Mark. Read more

Cathy did an amazing job delivering a wonderful international trip to Ireland. She was very responsive and chose wonderful activities the whole family could enjoy. We especially love the Falconry visit with Mark.

Hotel Reviews
Ashling Hotel Dublin
Dublin

They would not let us check in a minute before 3PM. The train was steps out front of the door, it was a bit unnerving with kids. Would not recommend with children. It was clean, and well kept otherwise not a lot of amenities.

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Clean
Location
It was tricky for taxi drivers, as it was on train track
Staff
Not friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
comfortable Beds & Bedding
Mount Juliet Estate
Thomastown

Beautiful property, clean and well appointed. Swimming facility was very nice, and room was comfortable. Lots of activities to spend time on. We wish we had booked more days here!

Authenticity & Character
Well decorated, and curated spaces that were inspiring
Location
Beautiful grounds, and golf course
Staff
All lovely
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great bedding!
The Kingsley Hotel
Cork

This hotel smelled of B.O upon entering. The staff seemed overwhelmed, it was extremley busy. I would not return to this property.

Authenticity & Character
Worn out
Location
Did not enjoy this location
Staff
Staff was courteous, overwhelmed by crowds
Cleanliness & Comfort
Property was worn, and not as clean as I would like
Gleneagles Hotel

Great location, this hotel was hard as a family. Had to get 2 rooms, and we had to wait until 3pm until check in. It was very busy with a conference.

Authenticity & Character
Standard Hotel- Great soup!
Location
Location was great, outside of town, but close enough.
Staff
Nothing to note.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel was clean enough, not a lot of food options. Reservations required for dinner.
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Galway

This hotel was mediocre, the staff was nice and the room was clean.

Authenticity & Character
Nice entry and glass elevator was impressive
Location
Hard to understand layout with the location of the pool. The family exited the hotel to get to the pool, although there was access down an out of the way hallway
Staff
Staff was friendly, could use a location map upon entry.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was clean
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Dublin

This is a special property, we enjoyed getting to stay here

Authenticity & Character
Amazing story and Castle integration was lovely
Location
convenient to Dublin city and airport
Staff
Friendly and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice bedding, and clean room
Activity Reviews
House of Waterford
House of Waterford
Ireland

Did not keep the kids interest. The factory tour was interesting, just not for children.

Falconry Adventures
Falconry Adventures
Killarney

Wonderful excursion! Mark was fantastic with kids, highly recommend

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hard to find, although a sign was posted, the Google map took us to a house 2 houses away.
Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny

Best castle tour in Ireland. Self guided, but you really get to see the scope and scale of castle life. Would recommend.

The Leprechaun museum
The Leprechaun museum
Dublin

It was freezing, and a story telling museum. Would not recommend

Self-Guided Guinness Storehouse Experience
Self-Guided Guinness Storehouse Experience
Dublin

Great tour! No room at the top. After 7 stories you want to take a seat, it is not possible. The cool view made up for it, but wish there was more seating at the top.

Celtic Night Show & Dinner
Celtic Night Show & Dinner
Dublin

Dinner was at 7pm with show 8-10pm. I saw people coming in later than 7PM, I wish we would've eaten during the performance. Kids were tired by 9:30 and we left early. Also our seat was poor, with a pole in the middle of the view. I can't tell how to get a better seat. It looked like tables of 4 got terrible views. Great music, and show, would recommend.

Irish National Stud Tickets & Irish Racehorse Experience
Irish National Stud Tickets & Irish Racehorse Experience
Ireland

This is 1 activity that I would have skipped. The ipad tour was frustrating for my 8 yr old. The horse race ending was cool, but not worth the time or cost. It was freezing and raining, so we did not get to enjoy the grounds.

Visit Blarney castle and kiss the stone
Visit Blarney castle and kiss the stone
Ireland

Great experience for the family. Great gift shop

Killarney National Park Jaunt - From Park to Castle
Killarney National Park Jaunt - From Park to Castle
Ireland

Wonderful experience. It was cold, but blankets were provided.

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Local specialist: Cathy Geoffroy
Cathy
Cathy Geoffroy
Local specialist in Dordogne | Replied on Mar 10, 2025

Hi Suzanne,

I truly appreciate your detailed feedback, it means so much! It was an absolute pleasure organizing your family trip to Ireland, and I’m so glad you had a wonderful experience.

I’d love to help plan your next adventure whenever you’re ready, creating unforgettable memories together again would be amazing! ✨

Wishing you all the best, and I hope to stay in touch!

Warm regards,
Cathy

Cathy did an incredible thoughtful trip itine...
Ireland | Dec 27 - Jan 3, 2025

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Rachel K.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2025
Cathy did an incredible thoughtful trip itinerary for our family of 3. The entire trip was flawless, and we really appreciated not having to worry about a thing! Will definitely use your services again!
Thank you!
Rachel Keyser
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Cathy did an incredible thoughtful trip itinerary for our family of 3. The entire trip was flawless, and we really appreciated not having to worry about a thing! Will definitely use your services again!
Thank you!
Rachel Keyser

Hotel Reviews
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Galway

Even though the room was small, the breakfast was AMAZING! Great location as well and very clean

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Iveagh Gardens Hotel
Dublin
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Local specialist: Cathy Geoffroy
Cathy
Cathy Geoffroy
Local specialist in Dordogne | Replied on Jan 13, 2025

Thank you so much, Rachel! It was an absolute pleasure organizing your family trip to Ireland! I’d be delighted to work with you again on your next adventures, can’t wait to help create more unforgettable memories! 😊🍀