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Travel News: US craft beer tour, Lisbon and a 'babymoon' on the shores of Lough Ree

Panoramic lake views of Lough Ree from Wineport Lodge, Athlone
Panoramic lake views of Lough Ree from Wineport Lodge, Athlone Panoramic lake views of Lough Ree from Wineport Lodge, Athlone

US beer tour with a designated driver

TrekAmerica has launched two tours that will take trekkers to some of North America’s best known independent breweries. Aimed at travellers aged 18-30, the tours take in some of the USA’s most vibrant cities. Cities, Sights and Craft Beer Delights – West, takes trekkers to brewing locations in California and Oregon. Highlights include exploring Portland on a BrewCycle tour, a starlight canoe tour in Bend and a walk across San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. A seven-day trip, departing June 20 or August 22 is from £1,399. The East American tour visits New York, Boston, Washington DC and Atlanta, with highlights including visits to the Capital City Brewing Company and the Sam Adams Brewery. Eight days, departing June 28 or August 16 is from £1,249. Flights are not included. Trekamerica.com

Enjoy a lakeside pre-baby break

If you are expecting a little bundle of joy later this year, why not take a romantic trip to Wineport Lodge on the shores of Lough Ree in Athlone, Co Westmeath, before the sleepless nights set in? Its Babymoon Package (€125 pp sharing) includes a 60-minute maternity massage to help pregnancy aches melt away, followed by a relaxing afternoon in front of an open fire and dining from the locally sourced menu. See Wineport.ie

Fermanagh girls' night in package

Fermanagh's five-star Lough Erne Resort's a new Ladies of Luxury package consists of an overnight stay in a luxury lodge guest room, with Elemis face mask pamper pack. Also included is a DVD library of feel-good chick flicks, popcorn and cookies to nibble on as well as an in-lodge cocktail pitcher of the resort’s newly launched Sipster sister cocktail. There is also a two-night-stay option, which includes a chauffeured Jeep drop-off in Enniskillen on guests’ night of choice. All stays include breakfast and access to infinity pool and gym. One night starts from £75 pp sharing. Lougherneresort.com

TAP offers new Lisbon options

Served by Aer Lingus and Ryanair, Lisbon is already a popular destination with Irish visitors, but from March 31 Portuguese airline TAP offers more options, with a new twice daily service from Dublin. TAP's flights will depart Dublin at both 10.35 and 17.30, with take-offs from Lisbon at 07.10 and 14.20. For more on what to see and do in the Portuguese capital, check out Visitlisboa.com

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