From special offers for seniors to Spain in October to gourmet nights in Donegal,
Joan Scaleshas the best of the week's deals
DEAL OF THE WEEK
Five nights in ’Frisco: from €659pps
Touramerica is offering five nights in San Francisco including flights from €659pps. A two-centre seven-day package and visit to Yosemite National Park is from €729pps. Details: 01-8173500 or touramerica.ie.
OVERSEAS DEALS:
Costa del Sol: from €455pps
The popular Spanish government subsidised senior travel programme returns in October for holidays to Costa del Sol, Costa de la Luz and Majorca. Prices this year start at €455pps for one week to €953pps for four weeks, including flights from Ireland, four-star accommodation, full board, beverages and transfers. Book with Rathgar Travel 01-4909311; John Galligan Travel at 01-2076555; Shandon Travel at 021-4277094; and the Travel Broker 01-8333921.
Turkey week: from €499pps
Top Turkey holiday tip from Sunworld for couples looking for a beach holiday: try the Magnific Hotel in Gumbet. On the beach and minutes from restaurants and night life, a week’s stay on August 7th costs from €499pps. Sunworld.ie or tel 0818-200400.
Business class to Abu Dhabi: €2,088
Etihad Airways is celebrating its third anniversary with a special pearl business class return fare to Abu Dhabi for €2,088, normally €2,738. Book with your local travel agent or online on etihadairways.com.
Morocco week: from €727pps
See the best of Morocco with a two-centre package from Gohop.ie. Return flights from Dublin to Agadir with four nights there and three nights in Marrakech with private transfers from €727pps. Tel: 01-2412389 or gohop.ie.
Croatia week: from €650pps
Late deals for Croatia for next week from Concorde Travel include the Hotel Orphee in Plat from €650pps; Hotel Dalmacija in Makarska from €724pps; and the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace from €1,024pps. Tel: 01-7759300 or concordetravel.ie.
HOME DEALS
Gibson hotel: from €99
The newest hotel to open in Dublin is called after a famous guitar, the Gibson. Located beside the O2, the hotel has a music theme and some unusual modern touches. Experience the Gibson for €99 per night. Tel: 01-6815000 or gibsonhotel.ie.
Family stay in west: from €999
Bring the family to the Connemara Coast Hotel for a holiday and you will come away with a lovely family portrait. Book a mid-week Sunday to Thursday stay for two adults and two children and you will get an extra night free, dinner on three evenings and the portrait from €999. A full programme of activities is available. Tel: 01-592108 or email info@connemaracoast.ie.
Imperial nights in Cork: €50
The Imperial Hotel in Cork is selling 50 rooms each night for €50 for a variety of dates in July and August, including some weekend nights. Book by July 19th on 021-4274040.
Gourmet Donegal dinner: €55pp
Whiskey lovers can enjoy a gourmet Bushmills tasting dinner at the Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel in Donegal on July 23rd. Chef Philippe Ferber will work with Sam Turtle, the Bushmills ambassador, to create a unique dinner and whiskey tasting menu. Dinner costs €55 per person, overnight accommodation, from €275. Tel: 074-9725100.
Dublin/Kerry offer: from €636
Enjoy the best of Dublin and Kerry castles and resorts with an unusual package. Stay two nights in the luxury of Clontarf Castle with dinner one evening and then go to the Parknasilla Resort in Kerry for two nights with dinner one evening and a round of golf or archery lesson for €636 for two sharing. Tel: 01-8332321.
Tour cuisine in Dublin: €19.95
The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Dublin is taking to the highways and byways of France with a Tour de France inspired menu. During the race the regional cuisine of France will cost €19.95 for two courses and €24.95 for three, in Brasserie de Verres en Vers, or stay overnight with dinner and BB for €210 for two sharing. Tel: 01-8982900 or radissonblu.ie.
Summer recitals: from €65
The final two summer Sunday lunch recitals at Marlfield House near Gorey will be on July 18th when Virginia Kerr appears and August 8th with the Celtic Tenors. Lunch and recital are €65 and BB is €75pps on Sundays and €85 on Saturdays. Tel: 053-9421124 or marlfieldhouse.com.
Please bear in mind that all deals are subject to availability