Travel digest

SPECIAL SUN DEALSTO THE CANARIES

FALCON Holidays has New Year specials to the sun from Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports, with the emphasis on the Canaries. Examples are a January 2, 13-night special from Dublin to Lanzarote from €715, a six-night stay ex-Cork and Shannon from €413. www.falconholidays.ie or Falcon Direct on 1850-453545

HAVE A BALL SEEINGIN THE NEW YEAR

THE Burlington Hotel is hosting a New Year’s Eve Black and White Gala Ball with music provided by the Camembert Quartet (of Late Late Show fame). Tickets are on offer for €75 with guests given an option of combining an overnight (€229 for two). Information on 01-6185600 or www.burlingtonhotel.ie

FAMILY PACKAGES TO LAND OF PHARAOHS

GOHOP.ie has released early February package deals to Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Egypt. Deals include: The Egyptian family package from €1,560 includes flights, resort transfers, accommodation, baggage allowance and all taxes. Information on www.GoHop.ie or call 01-2412389.

LUXURY NEW YORK BREAK HAS FREE NIGHT

NYC & Company has announced that all 20 hotels in The Signature Collection, a group of New York City’s luxury hotels, will participate in The Third Night promotion — a free third night on two-night bookings between January 2 and February 29. Booking information can be found at WWW.nycgo.com/thirdnight.

ALGARVE CALLING FOR WEEK-LONG BREAK

ANOTHER offering from the Travel Department from Cork on March 26 is a mix of the Algarve coast and countryside. The week-long deal (half board three-star accommodation) is pitched at €469, including taxes. Single supplement is priced at €49. Details on www.thetraveldepartment.ie or 01-6371600.