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Travel News: Father's Day in Donegal, Game Of Thrones deal, Croatia and Wales

Lough Eske Castle, Donegal
Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Lough Eske Castle, Donegal

Game Of Thrones deal at Fitzwilliam

This summer and experience some of the most iconic locations in the Seven Kingdoms with an overnight stay at the five-star Fitzwilliam Hotel in the heart of Belfast. The package includes overnight accommodation, full breakfast, a pair of tickets to Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition at Titanic Exhibition Centre and a Dragsonsglass Cocktail. From £190 per night. Offer valid until August 31. For details and booking see Fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com

Enjoy a Father’s Day trip to Co Donegal

Forget about socks and aftershave and treat Dad to a stay in Donegal this Father’s Day (June 16) with the Discover Donegal package from Lough Eske Castle. Set in 43 acres of woodland at the foot of the Bluestack Mountains and near the Atlantic coast, it's the perfect location for beach walks, hikes and mountain trails. The package includes accommodation, full Irish breakfast, three-course dinner in Cedars Restaurant, entry into either Glenveagh Castle or Donegal Castle, complimentary history tour of Lough Eske Castle, use of rucksacks, maps, rain macs and walking sticks, as well as access to the hotel's fitness centre and pool. One-night package from €289 per room, subject to availability until August 31. More at Lougheskecastlehotel.com

Explore wonders of Wales by steam train

McKinlay Kidd is offering three new rail tours of Wales, combining the magic of steam with charming accommodation, history, nostalgia and breathtaking scenery. As well as one-week and two-week-long trips, the Welsh Steam Railway Experience is a short break based in the fairytale village of Portmeirion. The sentimental steam train journey takes visitors through Snowdonia National Park. There is also a visit to the Slate Caverns in Blaenau and Caernarfon Castle. The trip costs from £495pp (two sharing), including three nights’ B&B accommodation and return first-class train travel. See Mckinlaykidd.com

Make Croatia your getaway of Choice

Last minute holiday deals this month from First Choice include a seven-night self-catering break to Croatia, staying at Croatia, Villa Peric Studio, Dubronvik, departing Belfast on May 26, from £459pps. For those interested in a shorter break, a three-night room-only break, staying at Hotel Brisa, San Antonio, departing Belfast on May 29, is from

£269pps. See Tui.co.uk

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