DEALS OF THE WEEK

PRE-XMAS STAYCATION

The Ice House Hotel from €179pp sharing: Perched on the banks of the Moy, with stunning views out to the Wild Atlantic Way, The Ice House Hotel’s Igloo package is a great option if you want an escape from these dark winter days. Enjoy Xmas movies on demand, a special room service menu and relaxing spa treatments. You can also sample mulled port, hot chocolate and a festive cheese board with local cheeses from Dozio. www.icehousehotel.ie

CALIFORNIA

Family self-drive from €899pp: Starting in style from San Francisco and ending with fun at Disneyland California, this family road trip is a mix of stimulating cities, beautiful beaches and exhilarating theme parks. Flying into San Fran then driving down the west coast, you will stop off in various beautiful beach resorts. Price is based on two adults plus two children sharing a room for 10 nights. It includes flights and SUV hire. www. americansky.ie/america-s-west-coast-holidays

ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS

Europe from €699pp: If you’re looking for something a little more adventurous than lying at the beach then you’ll want to check out TD active holidays. Everything from walking to cycling and photography, yoga and exploration are on offer. Popular holidays for 2020 include walking the Camino de Santiago from €899pp, capturing Transylvania on a Photography Holiday from €869pp, and relaxing in the Algarve on a Yoga Holiday from €699pp. Use promo codes VPBLACK50 and VP-BLACK25 by Monday for discounts on some deals. www.tdactiveholidays.ie

WINTERVAL IN WATERFORD

Waterford city is basking in festive cheer with Winterval, Ireland’s largest Christmas festival, which attracts more than 500,000 visitors each year. People will be enchanted by the new Wizards + Dragons exhibition and Santa’s Grotto. Pop your skates on and take to the 600sqm of real ice at Winterval On Ice. You can also take a ride on the Winterval Express Train and Horse Drawn Sleigh. Running until December 23. www.winterval.ie