Hungary for expansion

THE Malév summer timetable features three new cities and additional services on established routes.

The Hungarian carrier has two new destinations, the popular tourist and cultural destination of St Petersburg in Russia and Iasi, the airline’s fifth destination in Romania. The airline is also upping frequencies on holiday resorts such as Malaga, Varna in Bulgaria and Split on the Adriatic.

Malév will continue to operate the only daily direct service from Dublin to Budapest. A summer seat sale is running until April 12, with fares to Budapest from €99 return and from €149 including taxes for destinations such as Sofia and Athens. Check out the fares at www.malev.com or call 0818 55 55 77

* CANVAS Holidays is offering a three night ‘special’ break at Camping Les Tournels on the Côte d’Azur, St Tropez, for arrivals onsite on May 7 from just €51 per couple, based on two adults with accommodation in a maxi tent. The campsite overlooks the bay of St Tropez and surrounding vineyards. www.canvasholidays.ie, or call 01 6569301.

* THE eighth annual City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival, is on the May bank holiday weekend, from April 30 to May 3.

It will bring almost 300 performers to over 60 venues for 188 gigs. Headline acts include Jools Holland and his Rhthym and Blues Orchestra and The Kings of Swing.

Contact the Northern Ireland Tourist Board directly on 1850 230 230 or log onto www.discovernorthernireland.com.

* BRITISH Airways has discounts of up to 70% this spring as it extends its seat sale on premium air fares. Prices are reduced on Club World fares by an average of 48% and on First fares by an average of 61%. Fares include €1,449 to New York, €1,715 to Barbados, €1,760 to Dubai, €1,803 to Miami and €1,816 to Mauritius.

All fares are from Dublin and include taxes, charges and fees.

Travel dates vary and fares must be booked by April 7 at www.ba.com or through your local travel agent.

* IRISH FERRIES are offering Easter packages to Alton Towers from €109 per person based on a family of two adults and two children staying two nights at the Holiday Inn Express. The package includes return cruise ferry crossing with car and a park pass to the attractions.

Call 0818 300 400 or go online at www.irishferries.com for details.