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Saturday, March 06, 2010
THERE is still time to book a St Patrick’s Day break, with rooms available at both the Radisson Blue Hotel in Galway and the Waterford Castle Hotel.
Pipe bands, dance groups and performance artists come from all over the world to Galway each year to take part in the parade, and experience the carnival atmosphere.
The 4-star Radisson is located only a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Galway city. For reservations, call 091-538300 or visit their site online at www.radissonhotelgalway.com.
The Waterford Castle Hotel is offering a two night package with one dinner.
For more information on the hotel, log on to www.waterfordcastle.com or call 051-878203.
- IRISH FERRIES say savings of up to 33% on standard rates are currently being offered in their spring sale to France. This sees two adults and car travel from Rosslare to Cherbourg or Roscoff during the period March 7 to May 31 for €139 each way – down from €208 – inclusive of berth in a 2-berth, 2-star cabin with shower and toilet.
A supplement of €20 each way applies in the case of each extra adult (€15 for a child). A couple travelling by motorcycle will pay €119 each way.
The company has also deals with local wine warehouses, and says discounts of up to 12.5% are also available to Irish Ferries passengers in selected outlets in Cherbourg and Roscoff.
Bookings must be made prior to March 16. More details by telephoning 0818-300400 (NI +353-818300400) or online at www.irishferries.com.
- SOME deals seem too good to be true, but Holiday Homes Direct is offering an Easter break in Norway for a family of five for €530, including flights from Ireland, airline taxes and accommodation. This works out at €106 per head.
The company highlights this two bedroom lakeside apartment as being one of dozens of properties still available for rent during the forthcoming holiday season.
Check out: www.holidayhomesdirect.ie. To view the Norwegian property log on to www.holidayhomesdirect.ie/12274.
- The latest addition to the ships sailing from Dubai for winter sun cruises is the Costa Deliziosa, billing itself as the first cruise ship to have its naming ceremony in an Arabian city.
Cruise Holidays, a specialist division of Tour America, offer packages on the vessel from €1,129 including flights, a seven day trip around the United Arab Emirates and, of course, meals and entertainment on board.
Clients can also sail from Dubai to Barcelona on April 19 aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas from €1,059, including flights and a 14-night cruise.
For more information visit www.cruiseholidays.ie, or call 01-8173558 or 021-701001.
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