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The Campus sports centre at the Portuguese resort of Quinta do Lago
The Campus sports centre at the Portuguese resort of Quinta do Lago The Campus sports centre at the Portuguese resort of Quinta do Lago

Vote for Epic to become top site

EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin's Docklands, has been announced as a finalist for the title of World’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2019 at the 26th annual World Travel Awards, the most prestigious global travel industry accolade. The museum, recently voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction, is one of 14 world finalists and will take on the Taj Mahal, The Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World, Florida, Table Mountain in South Africa, Machu Picchu of Peru and the Great Wall of China, among others. The awards take place in Oman on November 28. Online voting is under way at Epicchq.com/vote

Portugal tennis camp with Judy Murray

Budding tennis stars young and old can enjoy an October treat with tennis coaching from Judy Murray, renowned tennis coach and mother of top players Andy and Jamie Murray. Both adult and children's camps are included at Quinta do Lago's new Campus sports centre in the Algarve region. There's a 10 per cent sibling discount on The Junior Tennis Camp with Judy Murray, running from October 20 to 23. Discount is valid if two or more children book at the same time and the camp costs €300 per child. More at Quintadolago.com

Autumn sun breaks from just £319 pp

Jet2holidays have a number of tempting autumnal offers to the sun. These include a seven-night self-catering break at the four-star Kentia Apartments in the Antalya area of Turkey. Departing from Belfast International on October 18, from £349 per person. If you prefer a break to the Greek island of Crete, a seven-night self-catering break at the three-star+ Saradari Apartments, Heraklion, departing on October 21, is from £319 per person. Both breaks are based on two sharing and include a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers. See Jet2holidays.com

Fall into autumn at the Culloden

Enjoy luxurious overnight accommodation, complimentary room upgrade, a selection of tasty local treats, full Irish breakfast and use of the spa facilities at the five-star Culloden Estate & Spa. Located six miles from Belfast, guests can relax in front of roaring fires while enjoying views over Belfast Lough. The Rest & Revive package is available from now until November 29 and is priced from £100pps. Terms and conditions apply. Hastingshotels.com

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