From golfing in Co Wicklow to painting in Croatia, JOAN SCALEShas the best of the week's offers
Parknasilla Resort in Co Kerry, which has reopened after a makeover, is welcoming families to make the most of the last few weeks of the summer. A four-night family package includes accommodation in one of the grounds' villas for two adults and up to four children, a family dinner on two nights in the Pygmalion Restaurant, a babysitter for two nights and use of all the resort's facilities during your stay. The package costs €1,100. 064-75600, www.parknasillahotel.ie.
The BrookLodge hotel, at Macreddin village in Co Wicklow, has a summer offer of a night's bed and breakfast, a round of golf and dinner for €150 per person sharing. The offer is valid from Sunday to Friday this month. 0402-36444, www.brooklodge.com.
Special offers with Town and Country Homes of Ireland for the autumn include three nights for the price of two at a selection of homes around the country, and a 10 per cent discount on other homes. www.townand country.ie.
The Guardian's health expert Joanna Hall, author of Drop a Dress Size for Life, will be working on walking and fitness techniques at Sheen Falls Lodge hotel, in Kenmare, Co Kerry, from October 5th to 7th. The Walk Active package will also include two nights' accommodation, lunches and dinner one night. Prices from €550, 064-41600, www.sheenfallslodge.ie.
Rebecca Storm is giving a one-night outdoor concert, against the backdrop of Doughmore Bay, at Doonbeg Golf Club, in Co Clare, on August 23rd. The evening begins with a champagne picnic on the lawn. The Young Tenors will kick off the entertainment. Tickets cost €150 from niamh_quinn@doonbeggolfclub.com.
See Galway as you have probably never seen it before by taking part in the Rat Race Adventure. The "urban adventure", next month, will see teams hiking, abseiling, cycling and kayaking the streets and waterways of the city.
Book your team on www.ratraceadventure.com.
Le Meridien Lav hotel in Podstrana, near Split on Croatia's Dalmatian coast, is inviting couples to enjoy a "babymoon" package before two becomes three. The deal includes buffet breakfast, a fruit basket and chocolates, in-room movie and €25 voucher towards a spa treatment.
The minimum stay is three nights, and rooms cost €125 per night. 00-385-21-500500, www.starwoodhotels.com.
Stena Line has some offers that might be for you. Take the children to Wales for a three-night stay at Pontin's Prestatyn Sands resort from €519 for four, including taking your car on the ferry and accommodation. It also has some availability at Pontin's in Southport. 01-2047777, www.stenaline.ie.
The ferry operator is also offering family day trips to Folly Farm, in Pembrokeshire in Wales, from €178 for a car with two adults and two children.
Rosemary Burns has a few places left on her painting holiday to Croatia from September 14th to 21st. The setting, in Cavtat, near Dubrovnik, should provide plenty of inspiration. The cost of €895 includes tuition, bed and breakfast and three evening meals. 045-432104, www.arc-designs.ie.
Motor Cycle Touring's next trip, from September 27th to October 8th, will explore northern Spain and the Basque Country, then head for the Douro Valley, in Portugal. Prices from €1,250, including ferries and accommodation. www.motorcycletouring.ie.
Find your sea legs with a Sunsail watersports holiday this autumn. The first week in September, at Club Vounaki in Greece, costs from £599 (€755) per person. Club Phokaia in Turkey costs from £599 (€755) in October. Club Perili, also in Turkey, costs from £499 (€629) per person from October 11th. 01-2311889, www.sunway.ie.