The Holiday Show

Each week presenters Ciara Whelan and Jon Slattery do their best to help you to discover your perfect getaway. It's time to think outside the box when it comes to the package holiday!

Over the series Ciara and Jon explore the world's most popular holiday destinations. And there's something for everyone.

Ciara and Jon show you all of the great things you can get up, and some that you may never have even thought of.

And don't worry – they don't break the bank either. On The Holiday Show we like to keep our fun, affordable!

The Holiday Show - Jon

Jon Slattery was born on the 15th of April 1970 in Co. Kildare. He has one older sister, Fiona and is the proud uncle of her adorable son, Draoi.

Jon's education started in the local primary school in Clane and after that in Newbridge College where he learned that he loved the rugby pitch a lot more than the classroom. Jon still plays rugby for his local club, Clane RFC.

Jon's first love was radio and after a year in Ballyfermot Senior College was delighted to get his first job on Radio Kerry, where, as well as presenting, he worked his way up to Head of Production. From Kerry he moved to Dublin working for FM104, followed by Today FM.

As a presenter Jon's progression into TV was a natural one and over the past 10 years he has presented programmes for RTE1, RTE2, TV3, BBC, ITV, SKY TRAVEL, DISCOVERY REAL TIME and GRANADA MEN and MOTORS.

Jon met Ciara in 2003 on the set of ‘Last One Standing', a quiz show that Jon was presenting for RTE. Ciara was a runner at the time and, although she did try to run at first, he got her eventually. The rest, they say, is history.

Nowadays Ciara and Jon run Trilogy Media Productions and are just as surprised as everyone else at their ability to work together, without killing each other. Though they have come close a few times?!

The Holiday Show - Ciara

Ciara: Ciara Whelan was born in Dublin on the 4th of May 1980. Although she moved away from Dublin as a child, first to Saudi Arabia and then to her Mum's native Kilkenny, Ciara has been living back in Dublin since she was 12 and in her own words is "a bit of a ‘SoCoDu'"- a ‘South County Dublin' girl.

Ciara was educated in St. Joseph of Cluny, Killiney and is the eldest of five with sisters Róisin, Shúin, Sadhbh, and brother Richard.

From a young age Ciara was interested in the media and post leaving cert earned a place at D.I.T where she studied for a B.A in Communications: Film and Broadcasting.

And so with degree under arm, Ciara's career in the media began among the tea and coffee cups of the green room and she can even triumph in the fact that she was a ‘runner' in the Olympics!

Ciara worked her way up the ladder and for the past six years, as a freelance producer, has gained credit in a multitude of genres including film, television, television commercial, corporate video, live music event and music video, webcast and Internet virals.

3 years ago Ciara decided to make the move to the other side of the camera and with series for Channel 6, City Channel, Setanta and Men&Motors under her belt she hasn't looked back since.

Ciara loves playing hockey, reading, painting, live music and hanging with her G's [the girls!]

The Holiday Show - Behind The Scenes

Behind The Scenes - Collecting Elephant dung!?

Collecting Elephant Dung

In this behind the scenes, in South Africa, Ciara, Jon, and Tom are collecting elephant dung!!.

The Story behind Moholoholo Animal Rehab Centre

Moholoholo Animal Rehab

In this behind the scenes in South Africa Jon meets Brian Jones the founder and manager of Moholoholo Animal Rehab centre

The Story behind Children's Eco Training

Children's Eco Training

In this behind the scenes in South Africa we learn about the story behind Children's Eco Training

Behind the scenes - In the sound studio

In the sound studio

In this behind the scenes, Ciara, Jon, and Tom are working in the sound studio.

Behind the Scenes-India- Out Of This World

Kerala

In behind the scenes in India Ciara, Jon, and Tom make a discovery...

Behind the Scenes - MSC Cruises - Casino Royal!!

MSC - Casino Royale

Its behind the scenes with the gang on the MSC Splendida, Jon hits the casino in his robe.

Behind the Scenes-S.Africa Part 1-Ephelum!

South Africa Pt.1

Its all about elephants as Ciara, Jon, and Tom hit the safari trail in Part 1 of Behind the Scenes South Africa.

Behind the Scenes - South Africa Part 2- Safari

South Africa Pt.2

Follow Ciara, Jon, and Tom they film on Safari in Part 2 of Behind the Scenes in South Africa

Behind the Scenes-Switzerland-All in the name of 'Research'

Lucerne

Its all in the name of research, the gang are like kiddies in a sweetshop when they visit the fantastic museum.

Behind the Scenes-Spain-Walking the Camino

Camino

Its behind the scenes with the gang as the prepare for the pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago de Compostela.

behind the scenes-London- Bedlam

London - Bedlam

The guys visit the Imperial War Museum. Formally known as The Bethlem Royal Hospital.

Behind the scenes-Krakow-The Crazy Guide

Krakow - The Crazy Guide

The guys are in for a crazy ride with Peter, the crazy guide.

Behind the scenes-Krakow 2-Nasal Problems

Krakow - Nasal Problems

In this clip Jon shows the Poles how to take a shot of vodka.

Behind The Scenes - Abu Dhabi - Batman!!!!

Abu Dhabi - Batman

In behind the scenes in Abu Dhabi Ciara and Jon check out the wildlife reserve.

Behind the Scenes - Colorado - Winter Fun

Colorado - winter fun

In behind the scenes in Colorado Ciara and Jon get kitted out with all their gear and go skiing.

Behind the Scenes- Switzerland-On Piste

Switzerland - On Piste

In Part 1 of behind the scenes in Switzerland Ciara its the snow, and our team capture the sunset of the season on film.

Behind the Scenes- Switzerland-Ummm Fundue

Switzerland - ummm fundue

In Part 2 of behind the scenes in Switzerland our team go on a skidoo and learn how to master dining with fondue.

behind the scenes -  Family Cruise Part 1

Family Cruise 1

In Part 1 of behind the scenes on the Family Cruise Tom works out just how much pampering for Ciara and Jon.

Behind the Scenes - Family Cruise Part 2

Family Cruise 2

In Part 2 of behind the scenes on the Family Cruise we get to meet some very happy passengers onboard the MSC Splendida.

Behind The Scenes - Disney Paris Part 1

Disney 1

In Part 1 of behind the scenes in Disneyland Paris the gang get to grips with all the rides, and just how to film them too.

Behind The Scenes - Disney Paris Part 2

Disney 2

In Part 2 of behind the scenes in Disneyland Paris the gang wind down and talk about the day on the train home.

India - India Part 1

A fifteen hour transfer

In pt.1 of the behind the scenes on the way to India the gang push the boundaries of sleep and pain all in the name of romance.

Behind the Scenes - India Part 2

A storm and a chessboard

In pt.2 of the behind the scenes in India Ciara and Jon reflect on a romantic day spent on the river in India

Behind the Scenes - Italy - Matera Part 1

Arriving in Matera

In pt.1 of the behind the scenes in Italy Jon and Ciara overcome some initial mishaps as they settle into Matera

Behind The Scenes - Italy Part2

Pizza with new friends in Matera

In pt.2 of behind the scenes in Italy Ciara, Jon and Tom rub shoulders with the lively locals in the towns pizzaria.

Behind The Scenes - Cyprus - Part 1- Theatre and Aphrodite's bath

Thats CTO, not FBI!

In pt.1 of behind the scenes Cyprus the Maria the CTO, thats Cyprus Tourist Office, tells the gang all about local life.

Behind The Scenes - Cyprus Part 2 - Horse Riding

Horse Riding

In pt 2 of behind the scenes Cyprus Jon shows off his ‘bod’ when horse riding while Tom tells him all about how to be romantic.

Behind the Scenes - Cyprus - Part 3 - Wine Festival

Wine Festival

In pt.3 of behind the scenes Cyprus Ciara, Jon and Tom go to a wine festival in Limassol.

Behind The Scenes - Florida - Part 1 - Canoeing with alligators

Canoeing with Alligators

In part 1 of our Behind The Scenes video in Florida Ciara and John go canoeing with alligators.

Behind The Scenes - Florida - Part 2 - Alligators and Crab Food.

Alligators and Crab Food

In part 2 of our Behind The Scenes video in Florida Ciara and John play with Alligators and eat Crab Food.

Behind the Scenes - Florida - Part 3 - Swimming with dolphins

Swimming with Dolphins

In part 3 of our Behind The Scenes video in Florida Ciara and John go swimming with Dolphins.

Behind The Scenes - Krakow - The Crazy Guide

The Crazy Guide

In our Behind The Scenes video in Krakow the Ciara, Jon and Tom get to grips with the local lingo and Magda the crazy tour guide.

Behind the scenes - Costa Del Sol - Part 1

Ciara's ready for dinner...

In part 1 of our Behind the scenes video in Costa Del Sol the gang go to dinner...finally, and then they go for breakfast.

Behind The Scenes - Day 2 on the Costa del Sol

Quad biking and Malaga F.C.

In part 2 of our Behind the scenes video in Costa Del Sol the gang go quad biking and visit Malaga F.C.

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