A world of destinations

TRAVEL Focus still has an extensive African programme for 2011 but will now bring all their specialities into the one brochure for the coming year.

In order to avoid confusion, the company includes the entire product range in one Worldwide Holidays brochure, making it simpler for the client.

The African section still includes South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique, while the Arabia and Indian Ocean section features Dubai, Mauritius and the Maldives, with the Caribbean programme featuring nine different islands and Mexico.

Details from www.travelfocus.ie.

- NEW mothers and mothers-to-be are being tempted by a special spa package at the Imperial Hotel in Cork, with prices starting at €155.

The deal at the Escape Spa & Salon includes an Aveda Hydrotherm Massage which aims to relieve many of the physical and psychological stresses unique to expectant mothers.

There is more and details are available by ringing 021-7306622 or by visiting www.flynnhotels.com

- HOTELS.COM has put together some mouth-watering accommodation deals to celebrate the Waterford Festival of Food in Dungarvan which runs from April 15 to 17.

Now in its fourth year, the festival features events for all the family to enjoy, including demonstrations by internationally renowned chefs, food trails and farmers markets.

Establishments such as the Park and Lawlors Hotels in Dungarvan and Lismore House Hotel are listed on the website and start from a very decent €86 per room per night.

- ABBEY Travel is offering Easter short breaks to Turkey’s cultural capital, Istanbul, the only city on earth which is situated on two continents.

Flights from Dublin are direct with Turkish Airlines, and the starting price in the three-star hotel Grand Asiyan is €375 per person sharing, plus taxes, for four nights departing Thursday, April 21 and returning Monday, April 25.

Details from the company on 01-8047100 or visit www.abbeytravel.ie

- MAY and June could be the months to book for those looking for overseas bargains. Crystal Alfresco mobile homes, for instance, are offering mobiles in Spain and Italy for just €100 a week on specific dates in May, and a reasonable €200 in the last week of the month and the first week in June.

Even a seven-nighter in the Cote D’Azur in late May is on offer for €200, but needless to mention they’re not throwing in travel as well!

Crystal can be contacted on 01-4331080, or call in to their office at Duke Street, Dublin. Their offers can also be booked through any local travel agent.