Birthday gifts at Conrad

IT'S A FREE WORLD:TO MARK its 25th anniversary the Conrad Hotel in Dublin is hiding gifts in 25 rooms on the weekend of November 4th-5th.

The gift could be champagne or a weekend at the Conrad. The hotel is also offering a complimentary glass of wine to guests aged 25, and a 25 per cent discount on a return visit to those staying that weekend.

In addition, the 25th person checking in on November 4th gets their room free and a weekend at a Conrad hotel anywhere in the world.

As part of the brand’s global anniversary celebration, until November 30th Conrad guests also get a €25 per night hotel credit that can be spent anywhere in the hotel.

Catch: the Conrad Dublin has 191 rooms so there's a 13 per cent chance of finding a gift.

Take note: conradhotels1.hilton.com.

SOME hotels are offering last-minute Halloween deals. The Tullamore Court Hotel, Co Offaly is offering three nights BB for €85pps with use of the leisure facilities, the kids' club and a free stay for kids aged 12 and under when sharing with two adults while kids over 12 pay €25 a night. It also has a four-night deal for €125pp. tullamorecourthotel.ie.

A family of four gets an extra night free on a two- or three-night break at the Clifden Station House in Connemara. Both breaks include breakfast and one dinner. Two nights costs €299 and three nights €359. Book before Oct 30th. clifdenstationhousehotel.ie.

The Castlerosse Hotel in Killarney is offering free golf at Castlerosse Golf Club for adults who book a three-night BB and dinner midterm break up to November 6th for a family of four – price €375. There is a supervised Halloween themed programme for kids while older children can play tennis and football. castlerosse.com.

Catch:some hotels are more flexible than others on the cut-off dates for booking.

Take note:there's free entry into the kids' Halloween party at Athlone Springs Hotel, Co Westmeath on Monday from 5pm-7pm with prizes for the best dressed and a disco. athlonespringshotel.com.

HIGHLIFE is offering short winter breaks to the French Alps with a free ski guiding service. The service advises on the best runs for your level of expertise and helps you get the best value lift pass.

Highlife’s earliest four-night break departs December 17th for Meribel or Val D’Isere. There’s also short breaks to Morzine departing January 8th, 11th, 15th or 18th. Prices for these are from €499pp and include transfers to/from your chalet, and accommodation with saunas, food, wine and a complimentary bar.

Catch:prices don't include flights or ski packs.

Take note: highlife.ie.