North appeal for seniors

LIFE may begin at 66, especially now with the new Senior Smart Pass allowing free travel to, from and all around Northern Ireland.

The Northern Ireland Tourist Board is about to start a major marketing campaign to woo that older group and will launch a range of package holidays from as little as €50 per person for two nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation.

The board will be selling holidays based on beautiful scenery, history, culture, good food, gardens or golf and other sporting breaks.

For information call the Northern Ireland Tourist Board on 1850 230 230, or visit www.discovernorthernireland.com

AIRTOURS is in the midst of a heavy promotion of Tunisia, citing special deals for family groups — with half board — from €1,115. The company will offer free child and infant places throughout the high season, free insurance and savings of up to €400 per family. A further 5% discount is available for online bookings.

With Airtours, a family of four can stay at the Kanta Residence in Port El Kantaoui from €1,297, departing Dublin on May 26. The property located in the centre of the resort has its own private beach. Prices include flights, transfers, accommodation and all taxes.

For further information on various offers, or to book a holiday, contact Airtours Holidays on 0818 20 20 20 or log onto www.airtours.ie

TRABOLGAN in East Cork hosts a special weekend from April 20 to 23, with the emphasis on entertainment for the kids.

Activities include a Disney tribute show featuring all the Disney classics, a panto, games and competitions and a host of other events.

This ‘Kids Just Want to Have Fun Weekend’ is available for €20 per person per night, based on the Forest Oak accommodation which can accommodate seven people comfortably.

Trabolgan Holiday Village, which is located on a 140-acre estate beside the sea, has 172 self catering homes. It is open to day visitors from 9am to 7pm seven days a week

Web: www.trabolgan.com

SWISSAIR is actively promoting a new set of fares from Ireland to the Middle East, Africa and Asia, but is also offering low fares to European destinations all year round.

Dublin-Zurich return is on sale from €119, to Moscow from €155 and Nice from €127. All fares quoted include tax.

Book or check all fares by logging on to www.swiss.com

CRUISE Holidays offer a rare escorted tour/cruise to see the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver and Alaska at the end of May. The 16-day trip on May 27 begins with a flight from Dublin to Calgary and then an eight day cruise with prices from €3,369 per person.

Call 01 8173558 or log onto:

www.cruiseholidays.ie.