Best of the bargains

TOUR America continues to offer cut-price deals but you’ll have to be quick to catch the best of the bargains on sale between Monday and Saturday.

The company offers a seven-night family holiday to Florida for two adults and two children for €1,769 in a three bedroom villa (with pool).

Similarly sized family groups can stay for €1,529 in a three-star hotel, also in the Orlando area while individuals staying in such hotels pay €545 (based on two people sharing).

The company also has deals to Hawaii, priced at €1,119 per person, based on two sharing, for flights and seven nights in a three-star hotel.

For more information, log on to www.touramerica.ie.

PANORAMA offers special prices for family breaks during the children’s mid-term.

The company is discounting packages by up to €100 for adult couples and has special deals for groups or those travelling with infants.

Last-minute offers are still available for the winter sun destinations of Egypt, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.

A week in Hadaba, Egypt, flying from Dublin on February 15, costs €652.

Details at www.panoramaholidays.ie.

AIRTOURS has 20,000 free child and infant places, free insurance and group deals for those booking holidays before February 28.

The second edition of the summer brochure features 35 family-orientated properties, 22 of which cater for large family groups, and the company promises savings of up to €400 for those booking before the February cut-off.

One offer is for two adults and a child in Lanzarote’s aparthotel Puerto Tahiche (seven days) for €987.

Contact Airtours Holidays at 0818 202020 or log on to www.airtours.ie.

STENA Line has linked with British group Center Parcs to offer breaks which combine action and adventure with relaxation and indulgence.

From €743, a family of four (two adults and two children under 14) can get return travel by car with Stena Line and four night’s’ accommodation at Whinfell Forest (Penrith, Cumbria).

Set on the edge of the Lake District, the region is a natural haven for wildlife and outdoor activities.

Breaks are also available at Center Parcs’ Sherwood Forest and Longleat Forest.

For more information, log on to www.stenaline.ie/shortbreaks, phone [phone] or visit any local travel agent.

WITH every Florida booking, James Villa Holidays offers free Universal theme park tickets for children.

A three-bedroom villa (sleeps six) costs from €599 in February.

See www.jamesvillas.ie for further information.