Departure Lounge: An equestrian escape, new flights to Greenland and a luxurious Greece getaway
Polo Valley, Sotogrande
For horse-loving families Polo Valley near Sotogrande, is a dream destination.
The private equestrian estate is paradise for pony fans, with polo, riding, and starry glamping up for grabs.
Best of all, no riding experience is needed, just an appetite for adventure.
The exclusive Andalusian outback adventure includes luxurious accommodation, sleeping eight.
Prices for a family of four start from £16,996 (approx €19,885) based on a seven-night stay with exclusive use of the finca on a full-board basis, a programme of rides and hacks, pre-travel and in-resort concierge services.
The new Canada Strong Pass offers free or discounted admission to some of the country’s most iconic places this summer.
Up until September 2 visitors can rock up and enjoy free entry to a range of national parks and national historic sites as well as discounts on Via Rail travel.
There’s no physical or virtual pass, just arrive and reap the benefit of participating sites. Banff and Jasper in Alberta, Pacific Rim and Revelstoke in British Columbia are included with a 25% discount on camping fees in the parks.
Children aged 17 and under travel free when accompanied by an adult and there is a 25% discount for young adults aged 18 to 24 on Via Rail.
This summer, Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa is drawing families to Kerry with 11 family rooms and one family suite.
Its location overlooking the Lakes of Killarney is enchanting and you’ll find dedicated children’s dining options including children’s afternoon tea, and full access to the hotel’s swimming pool.
A new Heights Lounge Sunday Lunch offer includes a tempting sounding Sunday roast.
Packages from €484 for one-night B&B in a family room.
Enjoy a luxurious seven-night family stay in Greece at the popular Giannoulis Cavo Spada Luxury Sports and Leisure Resort, flanking a Blue Flag Beach, on a peaceful part of Crete’s northwest coast.
Guests will enjoy a huge pool, beach access, buffet restaurant and bar.
Departing August 12, €1,714 half-board flying from Dublin.
To meet a demand in popularity, Visit Greenland has relaunched its website.
With a sharper focus, Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) is more accessible than ever, thanks to new international flights (see Iceland Air and SAS to fly from Ireland).
The relaunched website makes it easier to plan your trip to Greenland, research destinations, book local experiences like dog sledding, and accommodation and dedicated activity providers.
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