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Escape to the sun of Madeira in the new year
Escape to the sun of Madeira in the new year Escape to the sun of Madeira in the new year

Armagh golfing

and dining break

Conveniently located in the heart of Armagh, the three-star Armagh City Hotel is the perfect base for shopping or exploring the history and culture of the city. Its Stay and Play offer includes an overnight night stay with a two-course dinner in the Callan Lounge. Next day, breakfast is followed by one round of golf at either Loughgall Country Park or Concra Wood Golf Club, from £79 pps. To book call 028 3751 8888. Offer available until December 31.

Winter sun deals in

Madeira or Canaries

The celebrations don’t have to stop in December – why not treat yourself to a New Year getaway to Europe? Jet2holidays have a seven-night self-catering break at the four-star Cais Da Oliveira, Madeira, departing from Belfast International on January 7, for £299 pps. Or how about a self-catering break in the Canary Island of Fuerteventura? Departing Belfast on January 13 and staying at the three-star Broncemar Beach Aparthotel, Costa Caleta Caleta De Fuste, costs £349 pps. All breaks based on two sharing and include baggage allowance and return transfers. Jet2holidays.com

Island resort does

Christmas in style

Northern Ireland's only island resort, Lusty Beg is opening its doors to guests this Christmas. A welcome reception of mulled wine and hot chocolate awaits guests on Christmas Eve, before they check out the newly launched Island Spa. The evening will bring Christmas Carols and a cocktail reception before a four-course dinner. Children will be treated to Christmas movies and games, with hot chocolate and popcorn. Christmas begins with a gift from Santa. After breakfast guests can enjoy a nature walk before the afternoon’s fun begins with a Prosecco reception and traditional Christmas banquet. Guests can also enjoy brunch on St Stephen's Day. Prices begin at £162.50 pppn. Lustybegisland.com

Bring in the New

Year in Cornwall

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to embrace the new and get out and about more in 2019, why not start as you mean to go on? Vacation rental specialist HomeAway has thousands of properties worldwide. Why not consider Cornwall? The picturesque fishing port of Looe in Cornwall is renowned for its end-of-year celebrations, while St Ives has a host of street parties and fireworks displays. Homeaway.co.uk

:: All prices and availability correct at the time of issue.