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About Adams & Butler

Magical memories,
Bespoke experiences

Once you have travelled the voyage never ends. Adams & Butler will open a world of wonders and create magical memories that will stay with you far beyond your travels.

Diverge from the typical tourist destinations in favour of unique, authentic experiences. Experiences designed in the most inspiring surroundings that will be yours, and yours only. Journeys that create memorable moments and Adams & Butler’s bespoke itineraries will make this happen. The wonders of the world are within your reach.

Our sustainability policy

Why choose Adams & Butler

Our Promise

Adams & Butler promises to prioritize your needs and interests first – always. Our unrivalled expertise, long-standing relationships, and extensive knowledge enable us to offer exclusive complimentary benefits, the best rates possible, and unique bucket-list experiences. We not only listen to you, but also work with you to deliver itineraries that go above and beyond your wildest expectations.
With over a decade of experience in creating travel solutions, Adams & Butler regards our clients’ health, happiness, and well-being as our top priority. We offer a 100% credit postponement policy and a generous cancellation policy to allay any concerns.

Only Irish Virtuoso Agency

Virtuoso, the world’s leading travel consortia, connects travelers to the world’s best travel advisors – and we’re proud to say we’re the only Virtuoso member here in Ireland. We’re local experts, operating at the highest global standards, and the winner of the best travel professional 2020 at the Irish Industry Travel Awards. And our accolades don’t stop there – we’re a Travel and Leisure A-list agency, accredited and bonded by the Irish Travel Agents Association, and frequently profiled by the New York Times, Washington Post, Forbes and Conde Nast, amongst others.

Accommodation Amenities

Adams & Butler offers clients access to exclusive amenities and benefits at over 500 hotels and lodges worldwide. These amenities include, but are not limited to:
• Room upgrade on arrival
• Daily breakfast for two
• Food & beverage credit
• Early check-in/late checkout
• Spa treatment credits

Exclusive Cruise Benefits

When voyaging with Adams & Butler on a cruise, clients reap exclusive on-board amenities, which may include:
• Dedicated Onboard Hosts
• Welcome Aboard Cocktail Reception
• Camaraderie of Fellow Travelers
• Exclusive Shore Excursion
• Up to EUR 400 On Board Credit

Extra Mile

Our highly personal level of service begins the moment you enquire through to your return home. We are on hand 24/7 at all stages to make sure your trip is seamless, memorable and extraordinary. Enjoy travelling with the peace of mind that we are always on hand to assist.

Our handpicked guides and travel designers will provide a genuine experience, bringing the destination you are dreaming of to life with care and passion.

Uncover Your Options

We are flexible and know how to take away the stress of planning a trip. Whether it’s a weekend break, an around-the-world adventure or multi-city itinerary, we’re here to help. Not only will we book your flights and hotels, but also, we will curate a complete itinerary with bespoke experiences and activities tailored to your individual interests and requirements.

Sustainability

Adams & Butler is committed to responsible and conscientious travel by designing journeys with responsible travel principles, taking footfall away from over-visited sites to lesser known gems, enabling local communities to survive and thrive.  We operate on a commitment to safeguard our planet for future generations whilst opening a realm of interesting dispersed, cultural and natural heritage options for our clients. 

Adams & Butler Africa - Atta

Adams & Butler are proud to be the only Irish members of the African Travel & Tourism Association (Atta), recognised as the Voice of African Tourism. The Atta brand is recognised throughout the industry as the definitive authority on all matters concerning tourism to Africa. Members proudly display the internationally recognised Atta logo, showing their commitment to African tourism.

Our Team

A&B Designers are our gems. They have been carefully handpicked for their love of travel and their commitment to share their first-hand knowledge of the destinations they visit. Our team spends lot of time exploring the wonders of the world and seeking unique experiences, so that they can give honest advice and perfectly craft the itinerary that you are dreaming of. Their ability to provide extraordinary experiences is paramount and each of them prides themselves on exceeding client expectations. We are exceptionally proud of each one of them.

Siobhan Byrne

Founder & CEO

Rachel Herman

Chief of Staff

Giovana Polla

Business Development Manager

Eileen Cordero

Tours Manager

Richard Byrne Afoullouss

Senior Private Travel Designer

Jonathon Byrne

Luxury Private Travel Specialist

Marc Richardson

Professional Photographer

Marina Schmitz

Luxury Travel Designer

Vanessa Herrera

Luxury Travel Designer

Flavia Rodrigues Melo

Luxury Travel Designer

Vandana Nair

Digital Marketing Executive

Carl Bradford

Private Travel Designer Assistant & Administrator

Siobhan Byrne

Founder & CEO

Siobhan’s passions are travel, Africa and life-long learning!! After being a hotelier for 11 years in Killiney – the Bel Air of Dublin and home to Bono of U2, she set up Adams & Butler the first high-end travel company in Ireland. With degrees in Spanish, Arabic, Middle Eastern History, and a first-class MBA from the Smurfit Business School where she lectured for 10 years, she also studied Corporate Governance. She sits on various boards including Virtuoso EMEA and the Ireland US Council. Of the many awards she has won, she is proud of her Travel + Leisure A-List Advisor 2023 and Conde Nast Travel Specialist 2022 and the Best Travel Agent Professional at the Irish Travel Trade Awards.. She loves to walk, hike, ski and horse-ride. She has five grown sons.

Rachel Herman

Chief of Staff

I am from Terenure in Dublin, and I have been working in Adams & Butler for the last 10 years. My role in Adams & Butler is Chief of Staff. Before I started with Adams & Butler, I worked in my family’s auctioneering business. I have lived and worked in Spain, Canada and Australia (where I did a skydive over the Whitsunday Islands!!) and when I am not working, I love to socialise and travel whether it be a weekend away in my holiday home in the west of Ireland, or exploring new sunny destinations further a field with family & friends.

Giovana Polla

Business Development Manager

I have been at Adams & Butler for over 10 years. I was born in Brazil, and spent my adolescence in Quebec, Canada. After graduating from Tourism and Hospitality in Brazil, I moved to Scotland where I worked in the Hospitality industry in reception, reservations, revenue, and management, before getting an MBA at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. I love football, so in 2014 I returned to Brazil to watch the World Cup, and ended up meeting my future husband. Within a couple of months we moved to Ireland where I have been ever since. We now have two kids and are renovating a Georgian Manor House in the Irish Midlands. I love travelling, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. My 6 year old has already visited 15 different countries. At Adams & Butler I look after our internal systems, some partner relations, strategy and help out with some of the training. I love the last minute enquiries and the quicky & unique requests. I do like a challenge.😊

Eileen Cordero

Tours Manager

Originally from Venezuela, moved to Italy at the age of 18 with my parents. During my time in Italy, I discovered my passion for foreign countries and cultures while studying languages. I have been immersed in the tourism industry ever since. After several years working aboard cruise ships, I decided to settle in Dublin. My extensive experience in the tourism industry, combined with the numerous travels, has made me meticulous in travel planning and deeply knowledgeable about different cultures. I have a particular love for the landscapes, history, and culture of Ireland and Scotland, which continue to inspire me in both my professional and personal life.

Richard Byrne Afoullouss

Senior Private Travel Designer

My yearning for worldly exploration has been bred within me given the multicultural family, which finds roots in Ireland, Morocco and Kenya. Having worked within the travel trade since sixteen years of age, I have visited over forty-five countries and even lived abroad in Canada and Berlin. I relish in discovering uncommon, exceptional and noteworthy experiences for all my clients, and consider this capability the most rewarding aspect of my job. When not globetrotting, I can be found enjoying delicious food and wine or attending festivals and sporting events. All who have the pleasure of working with me comment on my impeccable social skills, sense of professionalism, and ability to please people.

Jonathon Byrne

Luxury Private Travel Specialist

Initially in Adams & Butler I oversaw exclusive-use rentals of castles and country estates - one of my first clients was Taylor Swift, who rented Luttrelstown Castle in Dublin! I have travelled in the USA - loved Natchez & New Orleans - and all over Europe, South America, Morocco, South Africa and Botswana, and spent 24 months exploring Southeast Asia before joining Google for a few years. Now back in A&B, travel is my passion and I love meeting and engaging with real people and discovering new cultures when abroad. Even when on a budget in Asia, I always relished good street food and tasting regional cuisines with the locals – so I am a bit of a foodie. My other joy is wildlife, as I am a nature buff at heart. What is better than sipping a G&T in the bush at night listening to the sound of lions roaring in the distance? Designing the perfect travel experience for clients is my new passion and making sure that they too have those unforgettable lifelong memories with friends and loved ones that they will cherish.

Marc Richardson

Professional Photographer

Marc Richardson is a photographic professional. Marc has had the privilege, the access, and the passion to capture moments in time that may never exist again. Born into a celebrated New Orleans family of musicians, Marc launched his journey into the world of photography two decades ago with special access to both emerging artists and legends of the industry. In Africa, Marc takes advantage of the abundance of extraordinary wildlife photographic opportunities, but he’s also passionate about preserving the disappearing African tribes and their culture in powerful photographs. Whether an iconic musician, a stunning landscape, breathtaking wildlife or meaningful portraits of nearly lost cultures, Marc’s goal is to capture that moment that transports you to that exact moment in time. His quest is for that image that captures the very essence of what it was like to be there at that time, allowing someone else to experience that same incredible moment.

Marina Schmitz

Luxury Travel Designer

I am Adams & Butler's newest member of staff, joining earlier this year. I was born in Brazil and studied Tourism & Leisure. After graduating, I embarked on an adventure to Ireland in 2016, where I fell in love with the opportunity to improve my English and explore Europe. I returned to Brazil in 2017, always thinking about going back to Ireland. Finally, in 2022, I made the move and have been living in the grey Dublin, but very green Ireland ever since. I share a home with my sister, who has lived in Ireland for over 12 years, bringing a touch of home into my daily life. I love traveling and discovering new cultures. For me, visiting a country where you don’t speak the language is the key to stepping out of your comfort zone.

Vanessa Herrera

Luxury Travel Designer

I am originally from Peru, where I studied Hospitality and Tourism, and have been actively involved in the industry since 2010. Recently, I got married and moved to Dublin, which I now proudly call my new home. I love nature, taking long walks, traveling to new places, and sharing new experiences with the people I love the most. My passion for traveling, getting to know new cultures, and connecting with people around the world inspired me to choose this career. I have a proven track record of crafting tailored itineraries, organizing trips, and designing unique and unforgettable experiences for her customers.

Flavia Rodrigues Melo

Luxury Travel Designer

I’m from Brazil. Having been part of the Adams & Butler team in Ireland for a year and a half, I am thrilled to continue my journey in creating exceptional travel experiences. My commitment lies in enhancing my expertise in the Irish market and delivering unparalleled customer service. I am driven by a passion for crafting personalized, unforgettable journeys that cater to each client’s unique preferences. Outside of work, I enjoy connecting with people, exploring new destinations, running, cooking, and savoring an occasional glass of wine.

Vandana Nair

Digital Marketing Executive

I’m born and brought up in India, a country with diverse culture, jaw-dropping landscapes, sumptuous food, and much more. Being a travel enthusiast, traveling in India and touching up north to down south has been an exhilarating experience. The wanderer in me did backflips when I relocated to Ireland. Up until now, I’ve visited Cork, Dublin, Galway, and it turns out that the country never fails to amaze. In my 'me-time' I love curling up on the bed with a cup of coffee and Netflix. Or when creative juices find their way to me, you'll catch me writing my heart out.

Carl Bradford

Private Travel Designer Assistant & Administrator

From Belfast, I relocated to Dublin in April 2025 and began working at Adams & Butler after having worked in hotels for the previous 3 ½ years. Before that, I studied International Travel and Tourism Management at third-level education and undertook a 5-month work-based learning placement in Leuven, Belgium, the best months of my life to date! I am a keen traveller who mostly prefers to visit smaller, lesser-known destinations (such as Liechtenstein which I visited in August 2024) and my eagerness to travel stems from my time abroad and binge-watching travel videos during the pandemic. I am also an avid football (soccer), rugby and Formula 1 fan and can often be found scouring the internet trying to combine sports tickets with well-priced flights!

What our clients say

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First, Nick Clark, our driver was truly the highlight of our trip. Having a coach in which we could all travel together and see the sights was wonderful on its own, but Nick took it to another level for us. He was professional and kind; patient with us as “tourists” and taught us so much about his homeland. Spending the last 10 days with Nick while seeing this beautiful country was more than I could have ever hoped for in our first trip to Scotland; so thank you for that! We were so sad to say goodbye to him yesterday in Edinburgh. I wasn’t sure who to reach out to in order to make sure Nick got a 5 star review from us.

Secondly, our tour guide for Edinburgh Castle Fiona, was equally as wonderful. We enjoyed our afternoon with her so very much and learned much more then we would have on our own. It was a treat to have her show us around!

Lastly, every excursion that you laid out for our family was well thought out and enjoyed by all. I have had the privilege of working with several travel planners in the past, but the quality and attention to detail of your work has far surpassed all of my previous experiences. I wanted to personally thank you for that. You are incredible at your job! Perhaps you could help me plan my return trip to Scotland in the future! Thank you for everything.

Amy Nice

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I had a lovely conversation with Mr. Eisenhart, and he couldn't say enough about how wonderful their trip was. He gave me some wonderful feedback that I'd love to share with you. They were very pleased with their guide in Ireland, Bill. They said that he was absolutely wonderful. They said that their full-day Connemara music tour was outstanding. Highlight of the trip. Their guide for their walking tour in Dublin, Frankie, was very good - particularly with engaging the kids. They all really enjoyed the bike ride, falconry, and the surfing lesson. Thank you so much for your help in putting this trip together. Mr. Eisenhart really couldn't stop gushing about how this was a trip of a lifetime.

Agent Allison Parker

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I just wanted to thank you for planning the most spectacular trip to Ireland. As you know, this was a very special trip for my family and it truly could not have went better! You not only kept us within budget, you provided accommodations and activities that were perfect and so well suited for our family. Everything was absolutely flawless. We loved our driver John so much and would highly recommend him. I also appreciated the quick responses from you / your team anytime we had a question.

Dayna Foley

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“I had a post trip debrief lunch yesterday with Judy Lenert and her daughter Carmell and they could not stop raving about what an awesome trip to Ireland, Scotland and London they had. All their guides were great, the experiences were so special and exactly what they wanted. There wasn’t one thing they would change, or thought could have been done better. A big thanks to you and the team for planning such a great trip for my clients and please let their guides and drivers know how much they are appreciated for executing this so flawlessly!”

Agent Becky Craft

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We all had a great time. The people we met at each attraction were just wonderful. We couldn’t ask for anyone more professional or pleasant.
Canice, our driver, was perfect. Besides being a great driver and professional, he made sure we made everything on time. We all really appreciated Canice. The trip could not have been any better for the three of us.

Joseph Dunn

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I finally had a chance to catch up with Janet Kelly about her trip. They had an amazing time – it exceeded all their expectations. They said "This was 5-star all the way and flawless."
So just wanted to pass along the feedback and to thank you for your patience with all the changes and for being willing to work on such a high-energy, unusual itinerary crammed into a short period of time! It was an absolute pleasure and I really appreciate your insight and responsiveness.

Agent Janet M Kelly

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I love you all! One of the best suppliers I’ve ever used. The itinerary that Jamie pieced together was amazing! Maybe one day I’ll be lucky enough to use your services for myself! Thank you for all that you do

Agent Tracey Marshall

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Our trip to Ireland was perfect …great job by you all 👍

Bill Merriam

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This company is top notch! Our check in to all the hotels, as well as to the various venues we attended was like clockwork. Our guide was one of the most professional guides in the business and exceeded our expectations. She was extremely knowledgeable, courteous, prompt, and a pleasure to be with each day. Our friends asked us what was our favourite part of our trip, and we truthfully said, "All of it." This is due in part to being in such capable hands. We highly recommend this company.

Elaine

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It was a wonderful trip, we all loved Scotland, and Fiona! Thank you for everything, it was perfectly planned, and timed!!

Lloyd Family

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Adams and Butler provided drivers who were both charming and knowledgeable hosts and great drivers on the (very) narrow roads of Ireland and Scotland. Our city accommodations were wonderful, and some of the countryside hotels were truly outstanding. Thanks to them we gained a true understanding of the culture and sites of Ireland and Scotland.

Candy

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