Deal of the week
Celebrity Cruises have lined up Nov and Dec fly/cruise holidays in the Caribbean, with the bonus of reduced-cost flights from Dublin with US Airways. Book by Jul 26 to escape the winter gloom onboard the multi-award-winning Celebrity Eclipse. Call 1800-932619, visit www.celebritycruises.ie or any travel agent.
A new, free Summer Trad and Culture Trail has been launched for Wexford town, running right through to September.
The trail features the best of traditional music and song each night of the week, taking place at 10 different venues across the town.
Details on www.visit wexford.ie.
Football fans visiting Glasgow this summer have an unexpected bonus in one or more of eight Olympic events in the city. But the Scottish destination has much more to offer: 2012 is the Year of Creative Scotland. Aer Lingus has direct flights from Cork. Tourism information on www.visitscotland.com/surprise.
With June proving to be a total washout, leading tour operator Falcon Holidays has jumped in to take advantage by launching next year’s Summer Sun programme. The 2013 programme features adult prices from €289, and family (2 plus 2) from €999. Check www.falconholidays.ie, call 1850-453545 or visit any travel agent.
Cassidy Travel offer specials on Cuba, staying a week in four-star luxury at the Tryp Peninsula all- inclusive resort on Varadero Beach, Cuba, from €1,350 per person. For less than €200 more, one can add three nights in Havana in the Telegrafo Hotel (B and B). Call the company hotline on 0818-332500 for details.
