Departure Lounge: Take a trip to the Savannah of Rwanda

Designed for complete seclusion, Wilderness Rwanda has just opened Wilderness Magashi Peninsula, an exclusive immersive safari retreat on a private peninsula within Akagera National Park.

Unforgettable Rwanda

Designed for complete seclusion, Wilderness Rwanda has just opened Wilderness Magashi Peninsula, an exclusive immersive safari retreat on a private peninsula within Akagera National Park.

A significant collaboration, the luxe new camp allows visitors access to Rwanda’s last remaining savannah ecosystem, while building on the luxury safari company’s award-winning commitment to protecting wildlife while supporting lcal communities. 

Between vast Lake Rwanyakazinga and the rugged Mutumba Mountains, Magashi Peninsula offers exceptional wildlife encounters across 10 diverse habitats with personalised guiding, water-based excursions, scenic sundowners, gourmet picnics, guided night drives, and unforgettable rooftop Star Bed experiences.

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Beautiful Belize

Now you can get to beautiful Belize in just one day, thanks to Belize Tourism Board’s partnership with Air Canada.

Now you can get to beautiful Belize in just one day, thanks to Belize Tourism Board’s partnership with Air Canada.

The new service, launched this week, connects Dublin to Belize City’s Philip Goldson International Airport via Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.

The same-day travel opens up holidays in this magical Central American country with its lush jungles, Mayan pyramids, dazzling beaches and deep Barrier Reef.

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VIP cruising

Mayan ruins of Tulum and Paradise Beach, Mexico

Princess Cruises has a good looking sale running until March 2. 

Their ‘Value Is Princess’ VIP sale offers savings of up to €1,000 per stateroom across 1,800 itineraries and all seven continents.

The promotion applies across all 17 ships in the Princess fleet, including their newest ship, Star Princess.

If you fancy sailing on this deluxe vessel, there’s a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise with Mexico, departing October 24 2026, from €572pp.

This appealing itinerary sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, calling at the Honduran island of Roatan, Belize City and Cozumel in Mexico.

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Golf galore

Golf course in Marrakesh, Morocco, Africa

Fancy a spot of golf in the Moroccan sun?

Sunway’s new golf experience is hosted by Colm Moriarty and Michael McGeady, two of Ireland’s most accomplished professionals and coaches.

Join them for a 4-night trip at the all-inclusive 5-star Hotel Du Golf by Pickalbatros.

Included are 2 rounds of golf at La Palmeraie and 1 round at Assoufid golf club, and the 36-hole Moroccan Open Tournament alongside golf coaching with Michael and Colm.

There’s a sight-seeing tour too, plus return flights from Dublin, 10kg checked luggage plus golf bag allowance, all included, leaving January 20, €1,749.

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Deal of the week

The award-winning Redcastle Hotel and Spa in Donegal is hosting a series of yoga weekends, ideal for a new year reset.

The award-winning Redcastle Hotel and Spa in Donegal is hosting a series of yoga weekends, ideal for a new year reset.

The peaceful location, on the Inishowen Peninsula overlooking Lough Foyle, will work its magic too while you enjoy classes with yogi Tara O’Rourke, founder of SaolBeo Therapies and Training.

Taking place January 23-25 and March 6-8, both retreats offer a programme of Vinyasa Flow and restorative yoga, guided meditation, and intention-setting rituals with optional sea swimming and coastal saunas.

Food, accommodation, and use of Redcastle Hotel’s spa are all included. From €335 per person sharing; €149 for a daytime option which includes all yoga sessions, breakfast, dinner and access to leisure facilities, with optional add-ons.

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