Departure Lounge: Hallowe'en at Florida's Disney World

Disney's Magic Kingdom.
Get mid-term break ready with advance tickets now on sale to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party — the sell-out seasonal event at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
The special family event runs on select nights at Magic Kingdom, starting on August 9 and finishing on October 31, running from 7pm to midnight. Tickets cost €127 per adult and €116 per child aged three to nine. Advance booking is essential, with popular nights selling out early.
Guests with event tickets can access Magic Kingdom Park from 4pm, when it is otherwise closed to regular ticket holders, meaning shorter wait times for popular attractions such as Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Enjoy cherry blossom season next spring on an forgettable journey to Japan with Princess Cruises.
Starting in Tokyo, your cruise will take in Japan’s Kyushsu flowers, Beppu’s spa resort, Nagasaki’s Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum, Kagoshima, Japanasebo and Toba, with a stop off in South Korea’s Busan.
Onboard, experience a showcase of Japanese culture and exquisite food. Ten nights from €3,029 per person sharing, flights from Dublin to Tokyo.

Aer Lingus has just launched new direct flights to Las Vegas from Dublin starting from €499 return. Commencing October 25, there will be three weekly flights departing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday flying to the glitzy sport and entertainment capital of the world.
The direct route will continue until 29 April 2025, taking in next Easter mid-term break, with a flight time of 10 hours.

Plan a Kildare escape with ‘The Suite Life’ overnight stay in a stylish suite at the four-star Killashee Hotel & Spa.
You will be welcomed with a bottle of wine and a graze box filled with Irish cheeses, homemade crackers, nuts and fruits.
Enjoy the 55-acre estate, 25m pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, and maybe book a spa treatment. Dinner in the Pippin Tree and breakfast are included.
You’ll receive a 10% Kildare Village discount and you’re close to racecourses, historic Russborough House, Newbridge Silverware the Japanese Gardens and Irish National Stud. From €315 per room.

Head to Costa Rica’s Gold Coast where Las Catalinas first-ever Family Summer Camp runs from June to September.
A custom seven-day itinerary will include immersive cultural programmes, wildlife and nature adventures, outdoor activities and more.
From $6,435 (approx €5,928, excluding flights) for a family of four, the tailored itinerary includes accommodation, daily breakfast, and activities, including two days of private surfing lessons and one day exploring the region by horseback.
End your camp experience with a catamaran sail to explore the coastal coves of Playa Flamingo and Potrero.