Turkish delight for five-star treatment

WINGS Abroad are offering a 10% saving to their brand new all-inclusive five star Venosa Beach Resort, above, and Spa in Altinkum, Turkey, for departures between July 17 and August 14. The complex is located on its own private beach and all rooms have sea views, but it is within striking distance of the famous temple of Apollo. Visit www.wingsabroad.ie or call 01-87194 44 or 1859-929939.

Themed cruises just the ticket for Irish

ACCOMPANYING the rise in popularity of cruises generally has been an upsurge in ‘themed’ holidays drawing on trends in popular culture, from cooking to painting to ‘who dunnit’ adventures. Thomas Cook Cruise has a range of themed cruises for Irish holidaymakers for this season and beyond. Prices start from around €1,170 including flights. Details on 0818-200101 or visit a travel agent.

Keeping track of Inishowen via app

INISHOWEN, Ireland’s most northerly gem, is about to have its very own iPhone App. Developed by tourism and technology expert and local man John Ward, See www.navigatour.ie/App.html for more details and information on how to download the App

Golf packages tee off for enthusiasts

WITH golf on everyone’s lips following the US Open victory for Irishman Rory McIlroy, a new Irish company, Self Drive Golf Holidays, is selling inclusive packages throughout the country. A launch offer comes in the form of one night dinner, bed and breakfast at the Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth that includes a round of golf at Rathcore Golf Club. Check it out at www.golfholidaysireland.ie or on 01-2870568