Travel digest
HOLIDAY opportunities in Australia are as diverse as the country itself, and walking enthusiasts should be interested to see what one adventure company has on offer in Victoria, Australia. The packages involve a trek along the coastline between Apollo Bay and Port Campbell. Details from www.gowalkadventures.com.
TIMED to provide a pre-Christmas tanning opportunity, a Gulf cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas is offered from €1,179 by WeTravel2.com. The deal (December 5) includes return flights and a seven-night cruise calling to Fujairah, Muscat and Abu Dhabi. Details on www.WeTravel.com or by ringing 01-2401788.
Planning a special holiday or honeymoon somewhere exotic? It might be worth consulting the Tropical Medical Bureau and avail of vaccinations to avoid illness and trauma later. The standard rate for a person travelling to Asia starts from €140 which includes both vaccinations and consultation fee. Visit www.tmb.ie.
The Travel Department has a Lake Garda, Venice and Verona package on sale from Cork this August 18 for €999. Flying to Milan Bergamo, clients will avail of half board accommodation, full-day trips to Venice, Verona, Lake Garda and a trip to the opera in Verona. Call 021 2427730 or visit www.thetraveldepartment.ie.
IARNRÓD Éireann is in the throes of another successful summer rail fare promotion, with major savings now available for family seven-day return tickets, and family day passes for DART and Commuter services. The company also offers half price travel on Saturdays, when booked online, until August 31. Visit www.irishrail.ie.

