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Travel News: New flights to Corfu and Turkey, stays in Fermanagh and Ballintoy

Fly to the Greek island of Corfu
Fly to the Greek island of Corfu Fly to the Greek island of Corfu

Jet2 to Corfu from Belfast International

Jet2 will launch flights and holidays to the Greek island of Corfu from Belfast International Airport next summer. From July 1 to September 30 the company will operate a weekly Wednesday service to the island in the Ionian Sea. As well as the rugged mountains, picturesque seaside villages and beach resorts in Corfu, holidaymakers can access the resorts of Sidari, Kavos, Kassiopi, Corfu Town, Roda and Acharavi. Flights start from £80 and holidays from £429pp. More at Jet2.com

Summer service to Turkey’s Dalaman

EasyJet, will launch a new route from Belfast to Dalaman in Turkey next March. The Dalaman area’s shoreline is a chain of coves, bays and long stretches of sand. As well as Blue Flag beaches and natural beauty spots, the area also boasts a stellar night life. Flights to Dalaman will operate twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer, beginning on March 31 2020. Dalaman will become the 37th destination on easyJet’s Belfast network and the airline’s first direct route from Northern Ireland to Turkey. Fares from £24.99. Visit Easyjet.com

Luxury Christmas movie marathon

Christmas just wouldn’t be complete without holiday movies and Fermanagh’s five-star Lough Erne Resort are offering guests the opportunity to indulge in the luxury of a private suite. Their Christmas Movie Marathon package will include an overnight stay in a luxury suite, dinner in the Catalina Restaurant and all the snacks and refreshments you’ll need to remain firmly planted to your super king size bed. Once booked, guests will be able to select their chosen movie bundle to be available in their room on arrival. Next day awake to breakfast and a 60-minute treatment at the Thai Spa. Available up to December 23. One night from £225pp. Lougherneresort.com

A cosy getaway on the Causeway Coast

Blow away the cobwebs with a stay in the the idyllic village of Ballintoy on the Causeway Coastal route. The Fullerton Arms is a great base to explore the Giant's Causeway, Bushmills distillery, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Game of Thrones locations. The cosy bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with live music at weekends. Offer available Sunday to Friday, subject to availability, from £99 per room. To book call 028 2076 9613. Offer available until March 31.