Travel digest

TAKE A CRUISE ON A SWEDISH CANAL

GÖTA Canal Steamship Company have unveiled their 2012 season of historic cruises along Sweden’s Göta Canal. Cruises begin in Stockholm and Gothenburg, and SAS flies from Dublin from €79 one-way. Details on www.gotacanal.se or visit www.flysas.ie for flight information.

SHOP & REST WITH KILDARE VILLAGE

KILDARE Village outlet shopping has teamed up with some of Dublin’s top hotels to provide a chic add-on to a break in the city. Every Saturday and Sunday until December 18, a “style” coach departs from the hotels. Guests get a VIP card with an extra 10% savings. See www.KildareVillage.com

LOW DEPOSIT FOR STUDENT HOLIDAYS

LEAVING Cert students aren’t feeling the pinch as next June’s Concorde Travel’s charter to Ayia Napa has sold out. Now Concorde has launched a campaign so students pay €50 deposit when booking self-catering holidays in Cyprus. To book visit www.concordetravel.ie or phone [phone].

COSTA TRIP WITH BONUS TOURS

THE Travel Department offers another Cork special, this time to Costa Del Sol inclusive of flights, full board in the four star Hotel Los Patos and tours, including a full day visit to Gibraltar. The company quotes from €439, plus (unspecified) taxes. Details on www.thetraveldepartment.ie / 01-6371600.

SUN BECKONS WITH JANUARY OFFERING

JANUARY is a good month for bargains in the long-stay sun holiday market. Joe Walsh tours has three/four week stays in the Algarve, Tenerife and the Torremolinos area of the Costa Del Sol from between €495 and €679, including flights, transfers, and accommodation. Visit www.joewalshtours.ie.