Northern exposure

NORWAY continues to be a big success story with Topflight clients — with big increases in business each year since working in partnership with SAS Airlines and using direct flights to Oslo from Dublin.

Apart from opportunities to ski, Norway is also popular for short breaks.

A three-night package, including flights and accommodation in a four-star hotel, costs €459 per person including taxes. Ski enthusiasts can opt for a two-day ski pack (skis, sticks, boots and lift pass) for a further €159

Hafjell — the ski area of Lillehammer — is open until April 20, with the prediction that the very good skiing conditions continue.

Clients wishing to ski have to transfer from Oslo Airport to Lilliehammer. This takes one hour and 40 minutes and costs an additional €45 for adults and €25 for children (return).

Contact Topflight on 01-2401701.

SILVERSEAS Cruises, the Italian line, has announced a series of golf-orientated departures in cooperation with Dublin-based tour operator John Galligan Travel.

Itineraries feature world-class golf courses in multiple ports — all without having to repack or bring along clubs. These optional group excursions are escorted by PGA-classed golf professionals and include hands-on instruction for skill shots, pull or power-drive carts, caddies where available, green fees and all transfers.

Cruises are available to many destinations in Europe and to the US Australia and New Zealand.

Details from www.jgt.ie or by telephone on 01-2076555.

WORLD Travel Centre is offering an 11-night holiday in Australia from €2,115 per person (based on two sharing). This includes return international flights with Qantas from Dublin; four nights in Perth, including a day trip to Rottnest Island and a day trip to Fremantle; two nights in Darwin, including a day in Litchfield National Park; two nights at Kakadu National Park; a night in Brisbane and two nights in Noosa; plus internal flights from Perth to Darwin and Darwin to Brisbane. Transfers are included.

Details from tel: [phone] or www.worldtravel.ie.

STENA Line is offering value fares for travel over Easter, from €85 for a car plus a driver.

The company also has a number of short breaks over the same period with prices starting at €410, including return travel and two nights’ accommodation for two people.

Families can also take advantage of the ‘kids go free’ offer which allows two children up to the age of 14 to go for free when staying with two adults.

Tel [phone], or for hotel breaks tel [phone]; log on to www.stenaline.ie/hotels or visit any local Stena Line office or travel agent.