Sun and fun in an Indian paradise

HAILED as a paradise on earth, Goa is geared for those looking for a peaceful sun holiday. Incredible India are offering a 14-night beach break in the Lemon Tree Amanrante Beach Resort for €1,309 plus €250 tax.

As well as for its beaches, Goa is famous for its magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses and, with a total coastline of 125 kilometres, it is an area of India that’s small enough to be explored in a short space of time.

The Lemon Tree Amanrante Beach Resort is an upscale, full-service resort hotel a mere 250-metre stroll from the peaceful Candolim Beach.

The price features accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis and is valid for travel from April 1 to September 30. For more information contact Incredible India on 0818 300 204 or visit www.incredibleindia.ie

- IRISH Ferries has announced details of their next escorted wine tasting mini-cruise to Cherbourg which takes place on the May bank holiday weekend departing Friday April 30.

The fare is pitched at €99 per adult return, which includes bed in a two-berth en-suite cabin. For an extra €89 return, two or more passengers can bring a car when travelling together.

Twelve French wine makers will be on board to advise passengers and offer them the chance to taste their products. The package also includes two nights on board the Oscar Wilde and up to five hours ashore in Cherbourg where wine stores are offering discount prices exclusive to passengers. Reservations can be made by calling Irish Ferries on 0818 300 40 or online at www.irishferries.com.

Wines can be pre-ordered on line at www.normandie-wine.com.

- STENA Line has launched a spring sale offering customers lower fares from Rosslare to Fishguard (from €99 single for a car and two people for mid-week travel and from €109 single for weekend travel. Additional adults can sail for €25, children (4-15yrs) for €14 single and infants (0-3yrs) Free. Book by March 24 for travel up to May 31. To take advantage of this fare go to www.stenaline.ie, call 01-2047777 or visit any local Stena Line office or travel agent.

- THIS spring, the luxury five-star Hotel Okura in Amsterdam is offering special cycling tour packages. From April 1, the Amsterdam Biking Package is on offer from €219 per night based on two people sharing a standard double room. The rate includes what is described as a lavish breakfast and a day’s bike hire.

For further information and bookings, call Hotel Okura Amsterdam on 0031 20 6788300 or visit www.okura.nl/en/packages/biking-amsterdam-package.html