Travel digest

DINE OUT IN BELFAST FOR OCTOBER RESTAURANT WEEK

Belfast Restaurant Week returns this October (4-11) with the promise of a huge array of events that should make it a memorable week. Right now, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) is also pushing similar events in other areas of the north and details are available on 1850 230 230 or www.discovernorthernireland.com

GET YOUR SKIS ON

Topflight has launched its biggest ever ski brouchure on the Irish market and predicts a market growth of 10 per cent in the coming months. The new brochure features 150 pages of destinations to include a French chalet experience with 50 properties to choose from. Tailormade holidays to the US and Canada are also available with prices from

€749. Details on www.topflight.ie

HEIGHTS OF LUXURY TRAVEL

J Barter Travel Group features upcoming cruises on tall ships that can be both short or longer experiences. A 10-day Treasure Islands package is available on November 26 and comes in at prices from €2,367. More follow throughout 2015 and details are available on: www.travelnet.ie/cruise/tall-ship-cruises.aspx

POP ALONG TO PEPPA PIG PARK

Children can explore the magical world of Peppa Pig in the dedicated theme park in Southampton. The Family Holiday Centre offers return flights and two nights accommodation plus entrance fees for

€999 based on two adults and two children. Details on http://itaa.ie/peppa-pig-world-for-midterm/

SCAREFEST FOR HALLOWEEN

Without breaking the bank, Travelnet.ie offers a whirlwind scarefest trip to Alton Towers to celebrate Halloween. The company has a 24-hour deal for

€99 

€89 for children) with return travel on Irish Ferries (ex- North Wall, Dublin) and coach transfers on October 25. Visit: http://itaa.ie/halloween-family-special-alton-towers-scarefest/