Travel digest

SUNNY HOLIDAY DEALS FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS

CASSIDY Travel has brought packages for solo travellers down to a decent level, based on the price of a week to Morocco on January 7, staying at the four-star Iberostar Founty Beach Hotel on an all inclusive basis for €659. Add on a round of golf from €64. Details on 01-2910000 or www.cassidytravel.ie.

ON COURSE FOR LEARNING LANGUAGE

STEIN Study Abroad is now taking bookings for language courses in 2012. Transition Year Courses and Leaving Cert Preparatory Courses in France, Spain and Germany (two weeks) start from €699. For information, visit www.steinstudyabroad.ie or call 01-4759646 24/7.

TAKE A BREAK TO SEE IN CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR

LATE bookers are being catered for by Crystal Ski with some decent deals for the Christmas/New Year period to France, Italy and Austria. Apartment breaks start from €449, while chalet/hotel catered stays run between €549 and €729 (departures December 24, 26 and 31). Info: Tel [phone] or visit www.crystalski.ie.

JOIN TANZANIANS IN CELEBRATIONS

FOR adventurous types wanting a getaway, one can join Tanzanians in celebrating 50 years of independence from British rule this winter. Contact Selous Safari company via www.selous.com - Rainbow Tours (www.rainbowtours.co.uk / 00442076661250) is offering a seven-night safari and beach adventure from €3,050 per person in January (ex-London Heathrow).

FREE FLIGHTS WITH CRUISE OFFERS

JOE WALSH TOURS offers free flights and transfers for those booking an Azamara European Club Cruise for 2012, with destinations such as Venice, Athens, Corfu and Croatia on the menu. Booking must be made between now and January 31 next. Visit www.joewalshtours.ie for details.