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Travel News: Spain, Turkey, London, a Kerry walking weekend and GoT at Europa

Playa del Matorral in Fuerteventura, where Jet2 holidays are offering seven nights self-catering departing from Belfast International September 28 at Villa Helena
Playa del Matorral in Fuerteventura, where Jet2 holidays are offering seven nights self-catering departing from Belfast International September 28 at Villa Helena Playa del Matorral in Fuerteventura, where Jet2 holidays are offering seven nights self-catering departing from Belfast International September 28 at Villa Helena

Take a September holiday with Jet2

Enjoy a September break to destinations including mainland Spain, Turkey or Canary Islands with Jet2. Three nights B&B at the three-star Daniya Alicante, Alicante city, Spain, departing from Belfast International on September 17, costs £269pp based on two sharing, including a 22kg baggage allowance. Seven nights self-catering at the four-star Kentia Apartments in Side in Turkey's Antalya area, departing from Belfast International on September 27 costs £319pp based on two sharing, with 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers. See jet2.com or jet2holidays.com

London breaks for the family this summer

Thistle hotels have a range of offers and child-friendly packages in their London locations for summer. Families who book directly with Thistle get a free kids kit, in a colourful rucksack, whose contents include 'selfie props to pose with in front of London landmarks'; a diary to document their trip; jigsaw; postcard for nan and grandad; colouring book; and water bottle. Kids eat for free (from the kids menu) in Thistle hotel restaurants, and visitors who book for a seven-day trip until September 8 get a complimentary two-day London Pass per person. Details and booking at thistle.com

Tralee hotel hosts walking weekend

The Rose Hotel in Tralee is hosting a walking weekend on September 27 and 28. Guests check in on Friday evening, before meeting their Wild Water Adventures guide next morning. There's a choice of three routes – the Dingle Way (easy, 2.5 hours), Loch a Duin Valley (moderate, 4.5 hours) or Mount Brandon (strenuous, six hours). The Walking Weekend package costs €160 pp, which includes two nights' accommodation, guided walk with packed lunch and transport, and dinner one evening in the hotel's Park Restaurant. To book or for further enquires contact The Rose Hotel on 00353 66 7199 100 or visit therosehotel.com

Europa offers Game Of Thrones tickets

Game Of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition deal at the Europa Hotel, Belfast – from £73 pps. Stay in the four-star Europa Hotel. For Game of Thrones fans there’s plenty to do in the city including finding the stained glass windows across the city and visiting the Dark Horse, home to one of the fantasy TV show's doors. Offer includes tickets to Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition, overnight accommodation and a full Irish breakfast the following morning. To book call 028 9027 1066. Available until September 1.