Travel digest

BRITISH AIRWAYS IN IT FOR LONG HAUL — BARBADOS ANYONE?

BRITISH AIRWAYS has announced a new sale which offers passengers from Ireland reductions of more than 30% on long haul flights. Valid for bookings up to September 20. Travellers can avail of flights to Barbados and St Kitts from €558. Bookings can be made at www.ba.com or through any local travel agent.

CHINA TO RUSSIA BY RAIL IN TIME FOR NEW YEAR PARTY TRAIL

TRANS-SIBERIAN railway specialists The Russia Experience have special departures for the festive season. There are two trips departing Beijing on December 19 and arriving into either Moscow or St Petersburg on New Year’s Eve ready to join the 2012 celebrations. 0044 845 521 2910 or www.trans-siberian.co.uk

WORLDWIDE SALE TARGETS THE NILE, CUBA AND SOUTH AFRICA

SUNWAY’S worldwide sale is on, with special rates available from Air France and KLM for anyone booking before September 26. Seven nights in Egypt, including a Nile Cruise, costs €879 with seven nights in Cuba from €1,085 and six nights in South Africa from €1,259. Details on 01-2886828 or www.sunway.ie