Travel digest

Up to 50% discounts on cruises, transfers included

SAGA, the cruise line catering for the over 50’s market, are still offering discounts of up to 50%. Prices start from £625 (€750) per person for a one week cruise to the Fjords, including flights from Ireland and road transfers. Irish agents John Galligan Travel can be contacted on 01-2076555 or check out deals on www.jgt.ie

Book now for a Killarney weekend of music

Toes will be tapping all the way to Killarney for the 13th Gathering Traditional Music Festival, which takes place at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney from Feb 22 to 26. Three nights are available for €195 pp, or four people can stay in the Gleneagle Apartments for €450 all-in. See www.gleneaglehotel.com.

Travel deals bring you to the heart of Venice

Travelmood’s Italian deals have aroused considerable interest in the market over the last few months, among them an offer in Venice, with B&B at the three star Giorgio Hotel from€446 pp sharing. The hotel is at the heart of the city. Details on www.travelmood.ie, or call 01-4331040.

Mid-term breaks in Dalkey, kids stay free

The award-winning Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney/Dalkey has mid-term break offers from €165 pp for a three-night stay, with breakfast each morning and a dinner one evening. Kids stay free. The hotel is also selling Valentines Day packages. 01-2305556 or email: [e-mail]

Joy: holiday prices down to 1994 levels

VAT increases, fuel price increases, tax increases. Well, good news for Irish holidaymakers is that holiday prices are down at 1994 levels — that’s according to Irish owned tour operator ClickandGo.com who specialise in designing DIY holidays. Details of the company’s products are available on www.clickandgo.com.