:: Volunteer holiday to Faroe Islands
THE Faroe Islands are closing for maintenance on April 16 to 17 2020 and are calling for willing 'voluntourists' to sign up. Just 100 participants will be enlisted to give their time for free to help maintain and preserve the breathtaking Faroese landscapes, in return for free accommodation, food and transport on the islands.
They will just need to pay for their own travel to the Faroe Islands. At the end of the project volunteers and local people will enjoy a celebratory meal, with Faroese food, local beer and traditional chain dancing. Visitfaroeislands.com/closed.
:: Spend Christmas in Donegal
IF YOU dread the thought of cooking Christmas dinner this year, why not try something different with a break to Donegal? Starting from €429 pps for two nights, which spans Christmas Eve to St Stephen’s Day, Redcastle Hotel Christmas packages are family friendly, with no charge for children under four years old.
Festive activities include a Santa visit, live choirs, Christmas movies in the hotel’s cinema, mince pies and hot drinks receptions, live entertainment and family magic shows. The hotel also boosts a spa and golf courses for those wishing to unwind. Redcastlehoteldonegal.com/
:: Japanese family adventure
JAPAN is a feast for the senses, from its electrifying neon-lit neighbourhoods to tranquil hilltop temples. Hot on the heels of hosting the Rugby World Cup this year, next summer Japan will host the Olympics. Small group adventure travel operator G Adventures have extended their trips to include children aged seven and up. Their Japan Family Journey tour explores Tokyo, imperial Kyoto and the mountain city of Nagano. The 11 day June 2020 trip is priced from €4,699 per adult and €4,519 per child. Prices do not include flights. Gadventures.com.
:: Caribbean cruising fun
FOR sun and aqua fun next Spring, Royal Caribbean are offering a six night Western Caribbean cruise onboard Empress of the Seas. Sail round-trip from Miami on March 1 2020, stopping at Puerto Costa Maya, Key West and Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Perfect Day at CocoCay, with prices starting at £409pp based on two people sharing. Royal Caribbean’s current offer of 'buy one cruise fare and get 60 per cent off another' is available on this holiday. This offer ends December 16. Royalcaribbean.co.uk.
:: All prices and availability correct at the time of issue.
