Travel digest: Family packages to Thailand

Discover Travel offers a family package to Thailand that’s available immediately and up to July 6 or from August 15 to October 31 with a choice of departure airports: Cork, Shannon or Dublin.

The 12 night package comes in at €4,059 for a family of four: two adults and two children (teenagers included) and the Phuket base will be the four star Kata Palm Resort and Spa. Bookings must be made before March 31.

Details on 021-4635440 or email: [e-mail]

Amateur golfers take five

Carr Golf is to run the World Links Invitational Pro Am between September 26 and October 1 comprising five rounds of golf in Dooks, Killarney, Tralee, Waterville and two rounds at Ballybunion.

The event is based at the five-star Europe Hotel and includes a programme of evening receptions, dinner functions and the field will consist of ten eight person teams (1 PGA Pro and seven amateurs).

Information: Tel [phone], email: [e-mail]  or www.carrgolf.com

Devonshire Day at Lismore

Fancy taking afternoon tea in a castle?

Well, Devonshire cream tea will be served during the ‘Devonshire Day’ this year on Sunday, March 20 at Lismore Castle.

Guests to the castle on the day can take a unique opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea in the Pugin Room and experience a preview tour of the castle’s Spring Gardens.

Entrance is by ticket only (available from the Immrama office and Lismore Heritage Centre for €20).

For further enquiries and bookings contact 058-53803, 058-54975 or see www.facebook.com/lismoreimmrama

Travel options Euro 2016

Abbey Travel is offering a two night package for Ireland’s first game against Sweden in Paris on June 13 priced from €699 plus €70 tax.

The package includes flights, airport transfers and two nights accommodation in a three-star city centre hotel.

Abbey Travel is also offering day trips to the Sweden game and to the games against Belgium in Bordeaux on June 18, and Italy in Lille on June 22, starting from €550 inclusive.

Call 01-8047102, email [e-mail]  or visit www.abbeytravel.ie

Burma opens its borders

A country that’s opening up to widespread tourism after years of isolation, Burma is now fast becoming a must-visit destination.

The Travel Department now offers a 12 night holiday to include flights, accommodation, transfers and excursions, leaving from Dublin on October 1 and coming in from €2,929.

Those participating will stay in quality central hotels and take part in a number of specified tours.

Telephone: [phone]; www.traveldepartment.ie/highlights-of-burma-holiday