A round-up of other travel news in brief
Boat show drops anchor
Whether you are a water-sports enthusiast or a marine novice, Allianz Dublin Boat Show – the Irish Marine Federation’s flagship event – should be the place to be next week. The show sets sail on Wednesday at 11am, at the RDS Simmonscourt, and concludes tomorrow week at 5pm. During the show, Concorde Travel is offering discounts on yacht charters of up to 20 per cent if booked before the end of February.
Spanish and surfing?
If you love learning languages in a holiday setting, then www.eurolanguages.com could be for you. The website helps people of all ages compare language courses across Europe. Language holidays are a fast-growing travel trend, according to TripAdvisor, when combined with local attractions and activities, such as Spanish and surfing in Tenerife or Italian and skiing in Turin. Prices start at €200 for 20 lessons, with plenty of options for accommodation, from self-catering apartments to hostels and host families.
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The percentage increase on Irish Ferries’ sail-rail in two months, as travellers to London, Manchester and Liverpool seek to avoid airline fees and delays. London costs €88 return and takes seven hours each way.