Travel award goes to Cork

CORK-based travel agent Lee Travel is celebrating the receipt of an award as top agent in Ireland for the Royal Caribbean Cruise Company.

It is the first time any agency outside of Dublin or the North has won the award, which is based on a number of factors, including sales growth, customer service and the availability of online booking.

Lee Travel, headed by Declan O’Connell, can be contacted at www.leetravel.ie or call Ciara O’Connor for cruise holiday details obbn LoCall 1850 201214.

* AER ARANN, Ireland’s regional airline, has increased frequency on its Cork to Dublin route by adding an additional flight Monday to Friday. It departs from Cork at 7.00am and Dublin at 8.30am and passengers can enjoy a complimentary coffee and newspaper!

Colin Lewis, head of sales and marketing in Aer Arann, said: “The range of flight timings that we offer on the route guarantee convenience and choice for regular commuters.”

Aer Arann was also awarded the Palme d’Or Honour by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) in recognition of sustained excellence and high business performance over an extended period.

For more information visit www.aerarann.com or contact reservations on 0818 210 210.

* TRAILFINDERS which specialises in tailor-made holidays, has opened a new travel centre in Cork’s Marlboro Street.

The company has seen growth in the Irish market over recent years as more people seek out long-haul trip bargains and tailor-made holidays.

Trailfinders can be found at 40/41 Marlboro Street, Cork or through www.trailfinders.ie. Telephone (worldwide flights), 021 464 8800, tailor-made holidays 021 464 8888, or first-class and business travel 021 464 8844.

* GRAN CANARIA tees up for the winter months with the launch of two new golf courses; Anfi Tauro Golf and Salobre Golf. Both opened nine holes of their courses this week. The remainder will be up and running next June.

For more information on Gran Canaria and its many golf courses or accommodation log on to www.grancanaria.com.

* THE Radisson SAS Hotel and Spa, Galway, has opened modern, serviced suite apartments within the complex.

The apartments can be privately accessed and guests can avail of fully serviced accommodation, with access and reduced rates to the leisure facilities within the hotel.

Buffet Breakfast, weekly cleaning, change of linen, daily change of towels, wake up services, complimentary car parking, free broadband, satellite TV and DVD player are all included.

For further information or reservations contact the Radisson SAS Hotel and Spa, Galway on 091 538 300.