Wonder of Oz outback

DUBLIN-based Australian Holidays has put together an interesting package down under in September, with a planned stopover in Hong Kong en-route, with a further stopover in Singapore on the way back.

The company is currently promoting a fully escorted 16-day “Outback Wonders” tour, which departs from Sydney and finishes in Darwin.

Highlights include some of Australia’s best known attractions: Coober Pedy, Uluru-Ayers Rock, the Olga’s, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs Desert Park and Katherine Gorge — Kakadu and Litchfield National Park. Priced from €4,960 per person based on two sharing, the package includes all airport transfers in Hong Kong, Sydney, Darwin and Singapore, all taxes, selected meals on the 16-day tour and an Australian visa.

For more information, call 01-500-5502

TOPFLIGHT is offering “Early Bird” specials for those booking sun holidays to Italy, Lanzarote, Portugal or Gran Canaria next year. Clients have until August 14 to save €150 per couple on prices quoted in a “snapshot” brochure.

The company has other special offers including three child places, free group places and free insurance for children.

For reservations, telephone [phone].

IRISH Ferries will continue to offer promotional fares to Britain throughout August, with fares on the Rosslare-Pembroke route available from €133 (one-way for car and driver)

A similar car plus driver fare is available on the Dublin — Holyhead cruise ferry sailings for an additional €14 supplement. A €25 one-way fare applies for each additional adult and €8 for each child.

Bookings at www.irishferries.com or by calling 0818 300 400.

ON a further nautical but also sporting theme, fans of the ‘boys in green’ can follow their progress in the Euro 2008 qualifier against Wales in Cardiff on November 17 by travelling on Stena Line.

Fares are from €195 per adult return (match tickets not included). Supporters will travel by sea and rail and be accommodated for two nights. Prices will rise depending on the choice of that accommodation.

The deal, based on two adults sharing, is available on the Rosslare to Fishguard route. Those who prefer to take the car will pay from €225, with a supplement of €25 per car each way for fast crossings between Dun Laoghaire and Holyhead.

For further information or to book, log onto www.stenaline.ie/Euro2008, or call 01 204 7733.

TRIDENT Holiday Homes is offering specials in Kinsale (Castle Quay) for August.

The detached homes are available for €725 a week. For more details or to check out any special offers, visit www.tridentholidayhomes.ie or call [phone].