Falcon ‘ash’ guarantee

IT’S good to see a company being proactive rather than reactive. Irish tour operator Falcon Holidays has moved to reassure holidaymakers that peace of mind is part of the package with their ‘ash’ guarantee.

The company assures all customers that in the unlikely event holidays have to be cancelled, they will provide an alternative holiday or, if unable to secure a suitable alternative, then the option to cancel and receive a refund will be offered.

Customers on holiday can also rest assured that if their return journey is delayed, Falcon will provide them with accommodation and assistance while alternative arrangements are made for their return flight home.

For further information or to book a holiday, call Falcon Direct on 1850 453545, log on to www.falconholidays.ie, or visit any local travel agent.

WITH the summer holidays looming, parents may be struggling for ideas on how to keep the kids entertained. Now Stena Line has put together trips to some of Britain’s best loved theme parks.

Stena has a short break package for thrill-seekers who can enjoy a midweek break to Alton Towers, Britain’s number one theme park, from €94 per person per night (based on a two-night stay). This includes return travel by car from Dublin Port to Holyhead, hotel accommodation and one full day entry into Alton Towers.

Customers travelling from Rosslare to Fishguard can enjoy an action packed day trip to Oakwood Theme Park from €176 for a car and four people to include return travel, free car parking and entry into the theme park.

For further information or to book, click on www.stenaline.ie, call Stena Line on 01 2047733, visit any local Stena Line office or travel agent.

FOOD lovers in The West of Ireland will be spoiled for choice during the Around Ireland Offshore Powerboat Festival with 40 top restaurants taking part in Dine in the West Restaurant Week which runs throughout the festival from June 7 to 13.

Devised by the Restaurants’ Association of Ireland, the promotion sees some of Galway and Mayo’s top restaurants offering a three-course menu for €25.

For more information and a list of participating restaurants and hotels visit www.discoverireland.ie/west

GLOBAL cruise line Royal Caribbean International has unveiled more new shore excursions to allow holidaymakers to make the most of 55 ports in 22 countries. A record 11 Royal Caribbean International ships will be deployed in Europe next year and offer 109 different cruise itineraries — almost double that currently available.

For guests looking for increased flexibility, the company is to introduce customised half- or full-day private shore excursions offering travel in private vehicles.

For additional information, or to make reservations, call your travel agent or visit www.royalcaribbean.ie.