Travel digest

EIGHT-NIGHT PACKAGE TO SUNNY SOUTH AFRICA

SUNWAY has an eight-night package to South Africa, featuring Cape Town and the Garden Route with flight and hire car, staying in four-star hotels. Valid for next month, it includes five nights B & B plus one dinner in the President Hotel in Cape Town and three nights &in the Knysna Log Inn. The price: about €1,400. Details on www.sunway.ie or phone [phone]

SEASONAL PARTY TIME IS A CAPITAL IDEA

FITZWILLIAM Hotel is looking for a piece of the party action. Its Seasonal Style Package invites people to spend a night in the heart of Dublin city centre with some extras. This getaway deal costs from €99 per person, is valid until November 30 and includes wifi access, service charge and all taxes. Details on www.fitzwilliamhoteldublin.com

BRIGHT AND BREEZY HOLIDAY READ

FOR not much more than the price of a daily newspaper, a glossy holiday magazine entitled simply Holiday Magazine is on sale in all news agents. It’s a production that features different options and usually has some celebs writing for it, and there’s a free holiday offer to the US resort of Los Vegas.

FERRIES OPTION PERFECT FOR OUTDOORS LOVERS

IRISH Ferries is highlighting the attractions Wales has to offer lovers of the outdoors.Within reach of Holyhead and Pembroke the region boasts many options. It offers fares from €79 with car and driver one way, available on midweek departures on ferry services from Dublin and Rosslare. Visit www.irishferries.ie, or call 0818-300400.

KERRY FILM FESTIVAL SET TO REEL IN VISITORS

THE Kingdom of Kerry once again presents a selection of Irish and International films and filmmakers for the Kerry Film Festival, starting today for a week. There are exclusive screenings in Tralee, Killarney, Dingle, Listowel, Waterville and Kenmare and special accommodation packages in each venue. Details on www.discoverireland.ie/autumn