Deal of the week
The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney has announced a selection of hobby holidays and dancing breaks for 2012 guaranteed to put a spring in the step, from bowls to golf, ballroom and Latin dancing. Music is a big part of the action, with a Lisdoonvarna reunion festival fixed for April 13-15. www.gleneaglehotel.com/064-6671550
A half-price cabin sale has been introduced by Irish Ferries to encourage Spring and Easter break travel to France and facilitate regular passengers wishing to enjoy a cabin upgrade at half the cost. Bookings must be made at least two days before travel and by March 14. www.irishferries.com/0818 300 400
Disneyland Paris 20th anniversary celebrations begin on April 1. To celebrate the event, Abbey Travel is offering up to 40% off Disneyland Paris hotel and park passes (kids under 7 stay free). Abbey offers packages starting from €85 per adult (exclusive of flights) per night. www.abbeytravel.ie/01-8047160.
New Orleans will host a four-day free musical festival from April 12. Tour America is offering a trip from Ireland from €899 (inclusive of all taxes and charges) with five nights at the Holiday Inn, Downtown Superdome (based on 4 bookings). www.touramerica.ie/01-8173500; 021-2429555.
Anyone with an interest in history might want to take a look at the Joe Walsh Tours Military & Heritage Tours Programme for 2012 which allows travellers to retrace the steps of history through battle sites, museums and cemeteries. Visit www.joewalshtours.ie/action/MilitaryHeritageTours or telephone 01-2410800.
