DEALS OF THE WEEK
VALENTINE’S OFFER
Lisbon from €254pp: Why not take a romantic three-night Valentine’s break to the capital of Portugal? Stay in the stylish 4* Turim Lisboa Hotel in the heart of Lisbon and enjoy shopping, restaurants, nightlife and entertainment right on your doorstep. Price includes return flights from Dublin, departing on February 12, hand luggage plus a ticket for Lisbon’s Hop On Hop Off bus tour. Visit Travalue.ie
COSTA DEL SOL
Benalmadena from €316.17pp: Enjoy a week at the 4*Hotel Estival Torrequebrada, right on the beach and close to the town centre. The hotel is airy and bright and furnished in a contemporary style, with magnificent views over the Mediterranean Sea. There are many onsite leisure facilities including outdoor and indoor pools, sun terrace, private beach with loungers, fitness centre, hair salon, bar and restaurant. Fly from Dublin on 22 February, price includes return flights and bed and breakfast. sunway.ie
KILLARNEY
The Brehon and Angsana Spa from €160: Stay in Killarney with overnight accommodation in a superior room with a bay window or balcony to enhance the already spectacular views. Wine & chocolates in your room on arrival, full Irish Breakfast and relaxation time in the Vitality Suite of the Angsana Spa. thebrehon.com
GREECE
Laganas from €521pp: Stay for a week at Tzante
Hotel, which has been described as a see-and-be-seen spot. It is right in the middle of the main strip, within touching distance of bars and clubs. It’s also a couple of minutes’ walk from the beach. Rooms, with balconies, are housed in low-rise, terracotta-roofed blocks, which huddle around a swimming pool. Inside, they’ve got a summery look with white walls and tiled floors. Depart 13 September from Dublin. www.tuiholidays.ie
UAE
Abu Dhabi from €479pp: Enjoy five nights on a room-only basis, departing on 3 June. Stay at Le Meridien, situated within walking distance of the commercial district and a short drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport. A stroll away you will find entertainment, the best water-sport facilities, and golf courses in the city. On site, enjoy a selection of 11 restaurants, two swimming pools, fully equipped fitness centre, barber and beauty salon. Prices based on two people sharing and include return flights, taxes plus hotel accommodation. www.sunway.ie
CRUISE
Royal Caribbean Emirates Cruise from €1,189:
Enjoy seven nights cruising in the Jewel of the Seas, which offers the ultimate ‘at sea’ experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater space and exceptional staff. And with amazing features including the ten-storey glass Centrum, glass lifts facing the sea, and outside staterooms, you might not ever want to come home! It visits Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas, Muscat and Oman, departing on March 8. The fullboard price includes flights, 15kg checked-in bagswith gratuities. Travalue.ie KATHY PRENDEVILLE