Set sail for shopping

CELTIC HORIZON Tours have linked up with Irish Ferries to operate two Christmas shopping trips to Manchester on November 19 and 26, offering pick up points in Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford, Kildare and Dublin.

With the opportunity to visit the shopping Meccas of Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and the 280 stores/shops in The Trafford Centre, return fares for both trips are €139 per person.

Included in the price is return travel by luxury coach and sailing on the world’s largest car ferry, the Ulysses, all transfers and two nights accommodation including breakfast in the three star Bewley’s Manchester Airport Hotel. For information on departure points and ticket reservation visit www.irishferries.com/seacoach

- THROUGHOUT next year, which marks the 20th anniversary of independence from Soviet rule, the Estonian capital of Tallinn will be hosting daily art, music, literature and cultural exhibitions, festivals and performances as the city takes on the role of European Capital of Culture. During the year 251 different events are planned, with one large festival each month. A full programme of events has been scheduled and information about the daily events in the city can be found at www.tallinn2011.ee

Ryanair starts a service from Dublin to Tallinn from December.

- IN its new brochure for 2011, Club 18-30 promises the ultimate in action packed sun-soaked holidays for party lovers next summer. Strictly aimed at those with endless energy, all-night discos blend with cool beaches, watersports and pool parties throughout the day provide a getaway for high-octane clubbers. From May next year, young holiday-makers will be spoiled for choice, with departures from Shannon, Dublin and Cork to eight happening destinations. For details, call 0818 214161 or log onto www.club18-30.ie.

- IRELAND’S guide to winter sun, snow and city breaks, Holiday Magazine has hit the shelves with a list of affordable destinations recommended by seasoned travel writers. It’s for sale at €2 in all good book/convenience stores.

And this week too, a new travel magazine solely about Havana has just gone online. WonderfulHavana.com is a new, independent insider’s guide to the Cuban capital.

It also has a “What’s On” section, with the lowdown on everything from concerts to dance events, theatre to art exhibitions. This is published one month in advance and is regularly updated.

- TOUR America has launched its new escorted holidays brochure and lists over 50 holidays tailored to Irish consumers. For a copy of the brochure contact [phone] or [phone], or find details on www.touramerica.ie