Travel Partners
Ireland In Focus works with selected travel advisors, publishers and travel specialists in the United States who share our interest in creating more personal and immersive ways to experience Ireland.
Ireland In Focus has worked with Travel Past 50 to introduce our small-group experiences to their US audience, generating bookings and helping us reach travellers looking for a slower and more personal way to discover Ireland.
Travel Past 50 is a US-based travel business and tour operator founded by experienced publishers and travel writers Tom Bartel and Kristin Henning, specialising in culturally curious, active travellers over 50.
Tom and Kristin pictured with Damien Brennan of the Yeats Society during an Ireland In Focus tour at Temple House
"Ireland In Focus's curated deep dive into Ireland's culture, history, and people epitomizes what is best about the 'slow travel' style we advocate.
None of the running around to simply check off selfie locations that so many tours promote; this unique approach is one we'd like to see more operators adopt."
Kris & Tom. Founders, Travel Past 50
Ireland Family Vacations is a US-based Ireland travel planning business founded by Jody Halsted, helping travellers create more personal, locally informed trips around Ireland through custom planning, trusted local partners and her long-running Traveling in Ireland podcast.
We work with Jody to provide personal North West Ireland experiences for clients looking to explore beyond the traditional visitor routes.
Jody Halsted
Why No Set Itinerary?
Rather than following the same rigid itinerary every week, Ireland In Focus shapes each day around the group, the weather and the opportunities that arise locally.
Guests receive a simple outline the evening before, allowing the experience to stay relaxed, personal and responsive to what will make that particular day most memorable.
What Our Guests Say...
Hear directly from guests who joined Ireland In Focus in 2025 as they reflect on the people, places and experiences that made the week memorable.
Their feedback gives a useful sense of how the relaxed pace, personal hosting and immersive approach translate into the actual guest experience.