Travel TREATS

HONG KONG CALL:

The world is becoming a much smaller place. Yes, I realise that may be stating the obvious but when a plane flies out of Dublin four days a week heading for Hong Kong, it brings it home. Cathay Pacific have launched this as a yearround service and it’s the first ever direct route to the Asia-pacific region. a major milestone. Well done to all concerned.

BIRTHDAY OFFERS:

Everyone looks for different things when they research hotels. For me. it’s golf, for others it may be the pool or the gym. One of the places that ticks most boxes is Castlemartyr Resort on East Co Cork. Proper luxury and celebrating their tenth birthday this year with a range of offers. For example, an overnight plus a two-course dinner, a bottle of prosecco in your room on arrival and a souvenir Little Marty teddy bear to take home costs from €120 per person sharing from Sunday to Thursday inclusive. Sounds good.

ETIHAD SPECIALS:

A number of specials from Etihad Airways for the autumn: Abu Dhabi from €459 return; Bangkok from €495 return; Perth from €979 return and Kuala Lumpur from €535 return. Sounds like the makings of a round-theworld trip... and why not?

GERMAN CRUISE:

A cruise in Germany? Not the first thought perhaps when we think of holidays but Le Boat have a seven-night self-catering stay on board brand new 5* Horizon 4, which sleeps up to ten people, costs from £1,380 per boat. Flights and transfers extra.