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Travel News: Fermanagh Mancation, hot sun hols, Belfast break, west Wales cottage

Ixia Bay, on the Greek island of Rhodes
Ixia Bay, on the Greek island of Rhodes Ixia Bay, on the Greek island of Rhodes

Lough Erne launches ‘mancation’ package

It’s all about the boys at Lough Erne Resort this summer as the five-star destination launches its first package catered exclusively to men. The ‘Dude Date’ taps into the trend of ‘mancations’ – all male-getaways for father and son duos, brothers or friend groups. Guests can enjoy an overnight stay in a luxury lodge, breakfast in the Catalina and a ‘Dude Food’ platter in the Loughside Grill on arrival. Included is an 18-hole round of golf on the resort’s Faldo course or a morning at the nearby Correlea Activity Centre. Prices from £142 per person, minimum of four guests. See lougherneresort.com

Last minute sun hols ex-Belfast from £549

TUI and First Choice have lots of late summer sun offers ex-Belfast including the following: Rhodes, seven nights at the two-star Hippocampus hotel, Ixia, from £549pps, departing July 17; Bulgaria, seven nights at the Jupiter Hotel, Sunny Beach, B+B, from £599pps, departing July 22; Majorca, departing July 23, three-star Martinique Apts, Magaluf, B+B, 7 nights from £679pps; Menorca, seven nights at the four-star Globales Almirante Farragut Hotel, Cala'n Forcat, from £779pps, departs July 31.

Stay in the heart of vibrant Belfast

Treat yourself to a luxurious break at the five-star Fitzwilliam Hotel in central Belfast. The Fitzwilliam's Spirit of Summer package includes a cocktail in the bar on arrival prepared especially for you by one of the hotel's expert mixologists, a two-course meal in its award-winning restaurant and a full breakfast on the morning of departure. Offer is available from £165/€185 per night for two people sharing and applies until August 31. A deposit of 25 per cent is required at the time of booking and 48 hours' cancellation notice is needed prior to arrival to avoid charges. Visit fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com or call 028 9044 2080.

West Wales cottage near Blue Lagoon

Bwthyn Clyd cottage on the Pembrokeshire coast, within walking distance from the beautiful harbour at Porthgain, sleeps four, plus one dog. Near to one of Wales’s most scenic walking routes, the four-mile trail to Abereiddy, with its renowned Blue Lagoon and beach. St Davids, Britain's smallest city, with its cathedral, bishop’s palace and independent shops, is a lovely day out. A seven-night stay costs from £189 pp (£755 total), plus £20 for a dog. Call 01237 459 888 or visit holidaycottages.co.uk