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Travel News: See the stars in Lisbon, camp in Edinburgh, Cork and Wexford hotels

The River Lee hotel, Cork
The River Lee hotel, Cork The River Lee hotel, Cork

Touring on Firth of Forth for under £100

Haven are offering a three-night touring and camping break staying at Seton Sands Holiday Park in Port Seton from £76.50 per pitch. The park is located close to Edinburgh, with views over the Firth of Forth, Seton Sands. Price is based on a family of four bringing their own touring caravan on to a basic hardstanding pitch with awning on June 14 and includes family friendly entertainment. Haven.com/touring-camping or call 0333 202 5250.

Bubbles and brunch in Cork city hotel

Staycations in Cork have never looked so chic with the Brunch, Bubbles & Blooms package at The River Lee. The package includes an overnight stay in this contemporary glass-fronted hotel, with a cold glass of bubbles on arrival, brunch for two the following morning with a Lillet cocktail on the gorgeous Blossom Grove Terrace at The River Club and €25 voucher to spend in Brown Thomas in Cork city. Prices start at €242 per night. Doylecollection.com/hotels/the-river-lee-hotel.

Lisbon under the stars historic visit

Travelling to Portugal? Until July 17, the ruins of Carmo, in Lisbon’s historic centre, will be transformed into a time machine, with multimedia projections, virtual dancers, visual effects and traditional music. Lisbon Under The Stars takes visitors on an immersive journey through history. The walls of Carmo – what remains of a medieval convent destroyed in the 18th century Lisbon earthquake – have been transformed into a three-dimensional screen on to which more than 600 years of history are projected. Major names in Portuguese music, culture and dance will be there. Direct flights available from Dublin. More at Lisbonunderstars.com

Take a Golden break in Wexford's Ferrycarrig

Boasting one of the loveliest locations of any hotel in Ireland, the Ferrycarrig is situated on the banks of the River Slaney, with each of its 102 rooms offering a river view. Five kilometres from Wexford town, the four-star Ferrycarrig has launched its Golden Breaks midweek stays. Check-in and enjoy a two or a three-night mid-week break including a cocktail or mocktail on arrival, full Irish breakfast each morning plus a gourmet four-course dinner each evening at Reeds Restaurant. Full use of Active Health and Fitness Club and discounted access to local attractions also included. From €270, available until end of August 2019. For information and booking see Ferrycarrighotel.ie