Ireland
Treat yourself to a fairytale break in Ireland this winter
Make all your fairtytale dreams come true this winter with the ultimate luxury weekend break at Ireland’s five-star Dromoland Castle in County Clare, staying two nights with full Irish breakfast and a gourmet dinner from just £140 per person* per night. Set amidst 410 acres of breathtaking countryside, this ancient castle provides the perfect location for a relaxing winter break, with easy access from Shannon airport and plenty of great airfares on offer from a choice of airports across the UK.
Festive season ferry fares to Ireland from £69
Festive fares to Ireland – for those planning to spend Christmas and/or New Year with family or friends – are a ‘gift’ at a lead-in price of just £69 one-way for car and driver with Irish Ferries.
A star performance from Sheen Falls Lodge
5* Country House Hotel in Kenmare, Sheen Falls Lodge, has been awarded the highest possible accolade of five Red Stars in the essential 2010 AA Hotel Guide, making it one of the very best in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
The K Club named Ireland's leading golf resort
Exclusive Irish golf and spa resort The K Club has retained its position as Ireland’s Leading Golf Resort, after receiving the award at the World Travel Awards 2009. This is the sixth time The K Club has won, making it the record-holder in this category.
Enjoy a hotel break in Wicklow with Stena Line
Leading ferry company Stena Line is offering customers the opportunity to enjoy a mid-week hotel break in Wicklow from only £67* per person, per night (minimum 2 nights) which includes return travel, accommodation and the kids go free.
Last-minute European city breaks offer value for money
Those still looking for a great value break this October half-term should check out the special offers – including free night deals – available on selected European city breaks courtesy of city break specialist, Cities Direct.
Credit-crunch busting hotel breaks in Kinsale with Stena Line
Leading ferry company Stena Line is offering customers the chance to enjoy a hotel break in the Carlton Hotel Kinsale from only £64.50* per person, per night including return travel from Holyhead to Dublin Port or Fishguard to Rosslare.
The top 10 national parks worldwide
National parks offer breathtaking landscapes in remote places where travellers can view unspoiled nature in protected areas.
All shook up in Donegal
Travel to Ireland’s remote, north-west coast this November and get ‘all shook up’ at the Bundoran Elvis Festival where some of the world’s best tributes to ‘The King’ will be competing in the final of the All Ireland Elvis competition.
Bewitched in Ireland this Halloween
Families can celebrate Halloween in style this year at Ireland’s leading golf and spa resort, The K Club, and enjoy a half-term holiday to remember at this luxurious hotel within easy reach of Dublin airport or Dun Laoghaire ferry port*.
Discover the South West of Ireland with Natural Retreats
For a truly unforgettable family break this October half-term why not visit the picturesque Ring of Kerry in the South West of Ireland, where the mild climate ensures palm trees grow year round.
Days out in Dublin
Stena Line is offering customers the chance to travel to Dublin and enjoy a great day out in October with a fantastic day trip by foot travel fare from only £27* per adult and £18* per child.
Increased demand prompts change to Irish Ferries winter schedule
Irish Ferries has announced that it will be maintaining its twice-daily Dublin Swift return sailings (crossing time one hour 49 minutes) between Holyhead and Dublin through until 5 January 2010 .
Hotel breaks in Co Wexford with Stena Line
Leading ferry company Stena Line is offering customers the chance to enjoy a hotel break in the Carlton Millrace Hotel and Spa in Bunclody, Co Wexford from only £67* per person, per night including return travel from Holyhead to Dublin Port or Fishguard to Rosslare.
Budget friendly half term breaks in Ireland
Irish Ferries Holidays has special prices on self-catering breaks throughout October, including the half-term holiday weeks, with prices from as little as £85 per person based on a family of two adults and two children.