Love in great outdoors

OUTDOORS Ireland is organising a singles adventure weekend from October 30 to November 1 next, with all activities operating from a base at The Sleepy Camel Hostel near Glenbeigh, County Kerry.

Suitable for all levels of fitness, the activities kick off with a welcome reception on Friday evening, followed by a night walk along the Kerry Way, with the option of a detour to the local pub for a pint before bed.

Clients can spend Saturday and Sunday hill-walking, kayaking, and rock climbing, and the early birds have an option of morning yoga or pilates.

The weekend costs €235 per person sharing and includes two nights in The Sleepy Camel, one evening meal, two gourmet picnics, transfers to and from Killarney train/bus station and Kerry Airport, night walk on Friday, adventure activities on Saturday and Sunday, qualified guides/instructors and use of equipment. There are discounted rates available for groups of four or more. Contact 086-8604563, or [e-mail].

- FBD Hotels are offering special value across all of their hotels this autumn. City breaks, including dinner on one night, are on offer from €75, while country retreats start from €89.

Clients can choose from four properties: Temple Bar Hotel, Dublin; Tower Hotel, Waterford; Castleknock Hotel & Country Club, Dublin; and Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Club, Waterford.

See www.fbdhotels.com for further information.

- JOHN GALLIGAN has just highlighted the introduction of a Spanish government tourism initiative to attract over-55s at special rates for the winter.

Those over that age can travel to Spain for one-, two-, three- or four-week packages including flights with Aer Lingus, full board in a four-star hotel that includes beverages with meals, transportation between airport and hotel, and two excursions from €365 per person. Two weeks will cost €524, three weeks €700 and four weeks €855. Single-room supplement costs an extra €15 a night.

For information and reservations, contact John Galligan Travel, [phone] or e-mail [e-mail].

- THOUGHT mobile home holidays were just for summer? Not so, as Keycamp has just announced it will be offering winter breaks — including Christmas and New Year options — at two of its parks with prices starting at €264 (accommodation only) for family, seven-night stays.

Located on the Costa Dorada, just 25 kilometres from Barcelona and with sea views, Vilanova Park is one of the options.

Keycamp’s second option is the Parc Duinrell, 20 miles from the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. Accommodation only, for two adults and up to four kids, in a three-bedroom mobile home, costs €280. See www.keycamp.ie or call 021-4252300.