A free night in a hotel

SELECT Hotels of Ireland have launched a deal to encourage Irish families to check out undiscovered regions of the country.

Those staying with Select for four nights will get a fifth night free, if booked by March 31. The group offers a choice of hotels in 22 locations. Call 021-4391998, or check out www.selecthotels.ie.

ABBEY Travel has deals to Tuscany, with May and June departures, for a family of four, starting at €2,100 (plus taxes).