Cork hotel wins award

BRITISH Airways Holidays has launched its annual Prestige Collection brochure, featuring 85 first-class hotels across 40 locations around the world, including the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, India, Middle East, South and North Africa, the Americas and the Far East.

The packages are, of course, based on travel out of either Heathrow or Gatwick Airports, but there are always some worthwhile options in the quality brochure. Prices lead in at around €725. Those booking early (before December 15) can pick up Harrods vouchers worth up to €225 up to a maximum of €450 per booking. Check out the offers on www.ba.com/holidays.

THE Hayfield Manor Hotel in Cork has been awarded “Hotel of the Year 2006” by Good Food Ireland.