Tempting offers to woo campers

Camping Ireland reports that interest in caravanning and camping has increased by 30%.

The organisation offers a discount camping card for €16 and features deals on sites, attractions, and a range of restaurants. For details, visit www.campingireland.ie

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FERRIES PROGRAMME

Irish Ferries has adopted a “family-friendly” programme, with all accompanied under-15s going free on routes to Britain up to January 30. That includes weekend sailings, peak July and August holidays, Christmas and New Year period. Bookings must be made by June 30. Details on www.irishferries.com or 1818-300400

PARK YOURSELF IN FRANCE THIS SUMMER

Crystal Al Fresco offers savings on a variety of French parks for June and July. Seven nights in Domaine de Ker (northern Brittany) starts from €224 per mobile and in the Le Soleil Des Landes (Aquataine) from €439. Call 01-4331056 or visit www.crystalalfresco.ie

VERONA FLIGHTS OPEN DOOR TO LAKE GARDA

Ireland’s long established Italian tour specialists, Topflight, has launched the annual seasonal charter flight programme from Cork to Verona with Saturday morning departures (10.25am), serving all of the popular resorts around Lake Garda, etc. Details are on www.topflight.ie.

SPECIAL PACKAGES FOR DUBAI-BOUND BREAKS

Tropical Sky offers four-night packages to Dubai with direct flights out of Dublin from €539 to suit couples and families. Using the golden Sands Hotel apartments, two adults and two children can avail of a €539 deal, adults only could try the Arabian Park Hotel (from €559). Check out www.tropicalsky.ie