Travel digest with Barry Coughlan

Travelfox is noted for its over-55 offers and this October has a 10-day trip to Costa Del Almeria, to the four-star Best Sabinal Hotel in Roquetas de Mar on a half-board basis with free wine and water, for €499. 

Flights are from Dublin but Cork passengers can avail of a different package to the Costa Del Sol for about €599.

Details on www.travelfox.ie

Kid-friendly packages

The Hotel Kilkenny offers family packages throughout the year and has some for the upcoming Easter break. The hotel has an activity-filled free kids club, and one-night or two-night-midweek Easter packages allowing kids up to 12 years stay free.

There is a link with several nearby attractions to offer free entry to the facilities. Prices range between €175 and €318.

Go to www.hotelkilkenny.ie

Can you walk the walk?

A key attraction, which is renowned world-wide as a breath-taking jewel on the Ring of Kerry, is about to become even more popular with the opening of Ireland’s longest rope bridge.

The attraction at Kells Bay House and Gardens has been named as the ‘The Skywalk’ Admission to Kells Bay House & Gardens is €8 per adult, €6 per child, and a family pass is €25.

Visit www.kellsbay.ie

Cruise control

Royal Caribbean deals are a constant and change from month to month. Right now, the company offers a France/Spain/Portugal seven-night cruise holiday starting in Southampton on May 26.

Prices start from €879. The itinerary includes visits to Le Havre, Lisbon, and Vigo.

For details visit www.royalcaribbean.ie/Cruise-Deals

Winter is coming

The summer season hasn’t even begun but plans are already afoot to woo customers on winter breaks.

Tour America is looking forward to hosting November shopping groups that will descend on the east coast of the US, to New York or Boston, and to the increasingly popular mid-west city of Chicago. Prices come in from between €639 and €699.

Details on www.touramerica.ie