Kids go free with Stena Line
What better way to celebrate summer than to plan a value-packed trip away with the family? Ferry company Stena Line have reintroduced their Kids Go Free offer in time for savings this summer on trips across the Irish Sea via the Belfast to Cairnryan, Belfast to Liverpool, Dublin to Holyhead and Rosslare to Fishguard routes. Kids Go Free is available on Economy or Flexi motorist fares on any Irish Sea routes up until January 5, for children up to 15 years of age. Stenaline.co.uk/kids.
Summer in Munster Vales
This summer, why not do something a bit different and experience what Ireland’s most diverse region has to offer? Munster Vales is a 1,100 km stretch of olden routes and timeworn trails through counties Waterford, Tipperary, Cork and Limerick and across five mountain ranges. You can book your stay at the newly launched and tranquil cabins nestled in a picturesque meadow in the Nire Valley at €120 per cabin per night (nirevalleyecocamp.com). Or check into Ireland’s most luxurious hostel, Ballyhoura Luxury Hostel, Kilfinane, from €26 per person per night (Ballyhourahostel.ie). Munstervales.com.
Caribbean cruising from Dublin this summer
Explore the Caribbean with Royal Caribbean during a seven-night Eastern Caribbean holiday onboard Allure of the Seas, sailing round trip from Fort Lauderdale (Florida), United States from July 14 to 21. Prices start from £1,255 per person based on two people sharing an Interior stateroom including return flights from Dublin, or guests can upgrade to an Oceanview stateroom for an additional £246 per person. Itinerary includes Fort Lauderdale to Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis to San Juan, Puerto Rico to Nassau and Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale. Royalcaribbean.co.uk.
Summer by the Sligo seaside
Nestled in the Sligo countryside near the scenic coast of Rosses Point on the Wild Atlantic Way, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa is close to blue flag beaches and family attractions such as Eagles Flying bird sanctuary, Lissadell House, Rose of Inishfree Boat Tour on Lough Gill and Five Star Fun indoor play area.
The hotels' two-night Summer Family Break package is available from €429 all inclusive for two adults and two children, and includes buffet breakfast and dinner on one evening at the Classiebawn Restaurant, €10 off Solas spa treatments, one family day activity and ice-cream in Mammy Johnston’s in Strandhill.
:: All prices and availability correct at the time of issue.
