You have to hand it to the Brennans of the Park Hotel in Kenmare, Co Kerry.
They have many talents, not least the gift of the gab, and so it happens that they have persuaded three therapists, a healer and the executive chef of the Chiva- Som resort in Thailand, one of the top spas in the world, to come to Kenmare for a 10-day event of holistic treatments, naturopathic consultations, fitness classes, yoga, t'ai chi, culinary workshops and whatever you're having yourself. This could be the Mother's Day present you are looking for . . . the wedding present, the birthday present, the gift to yourself. Packages from €565 per person. Call 064-41200 or visit www.parkkenmare.com.