Travel digest

THOSE booking now on Royal Caribbean International’s (www.royalcaribbean.ie or 1800 932 619) Liberty of the Seas for a seven-night Western Mediterranean fly/cruise from €847 per person (based on two people sharing an interior stateroom) will receive $100 for onboard spend.

Price for a June 18 departure includes return flights from Dublin, transfers and a five-night cruise from Barcelona, meals.

Jebel Ali Golf and Spa Resort in Dubai

WITH panoramic views over the Arabian Gulf and its own private beach, 15 restaurants and bars, two children’s pools and a children’s club, families are becoming a hugely important sector of business at the Jebel Ali Golf and Spa Resort in Dubai. Seven night packages start from €3,839 for a family of four on June 4 with flights on Etihad from Dublin. Visit www.tropicalsky.ie or tel [phone].

Going by boat from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead

The HSS Stena Explorer has returned with lower fares for the busy summer season on Stena Line’s Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead route.

Fares start from €134 single for a car plus driver, with additional adults charged €28 and children €16. Kids under three travel free. To book, click on www.stenaline.ie, call 01 2047777 or visit a Stena Line office or travel agent.

Private spa parties in Castlemartyr Resort

GETTING the girls around for lunch and a gossip has always been a thing to do, but Castlemartyr Resort in East Cork has taken the concept to a new level with the launch of “Sparties”, private spa parties.

The product hopes to meet demand for tailor-made packages and help celebrate new engagements, college reunions, etc. Cost from 120. Details at www.castlemartyrresort.ie , or on 021 4219000.