Ryanair launches short breaks packages

Low fares airline Ryanair has launced a new initiative combining a range of short breaks and event packages.

Low fares airline Ryanair has launched a new initiative combining a range of short breaks and event packages.

Called 'Ryanair Breaks', the new packages will be available under golf, spa and leisure, tickets and tours and outdoor break themes.

The packages can be booked online across Europe.

Golf package destinations include Spain, Austria, France, Italy, Scotland and Ireland.

The Spa and Leisure section includes a range of beauty, relaxation, wellbeing and makeover options at locations across Europe.

Tickets and Tours offers concert and sports packages to everything from Britney Spears and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers playing in Paris to Barcelona FC home matches, Formula One Grands Prix to European golf tour events and painting courses to extreme sports.

Paul Fitzsimmons, Head of Ryanair Communications said today: "Customers now have thousands of reasons to travel, as well as being able to book additional excursions, tours and other things to do when they get to their destination - all through one website and with one shopping basket."