Departure Lounge: On your way home from India, you’ll spend three nights in Dubai
The Travel Department’s 10-night Golden Triangle trip will introduce you to the magical cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur
The Travel Department’s 10-night Golden Triangle trip will introduce you to the magical cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur alongside a visit to Ranthambore National Park, home of India’s tigers. The itinerary is packed with memorable moments, including a tour of Jaipur’s Amber Fort in the Pink City and sunset visit to Agra’s Taj Mahal. On your way home from India, you’ll spend three nights in Dubai to relax, explore independently, or shop. Departing Dublin February 20, on a half board basis in four- and five-star hotels, from €2,799, including flights, transfers, and accommodation, expert guides included.
Who hasn’t dreamed of a road trip through the US? Trailfinders’ Best of the West itinerary showcases the very best of western America, combining cities with natural spectacles like the Grand Canyon, the snaking Pacific Coast, and wilderness of Yosemite National Park. In between, you’ll explore the sparkle of Las Vegas, with the option to return from San Francisco for a shorter nine-night journey or toreverse the order and begin with the coastal region. The 13-night self-drive costs from €2,649pp based on two sharing a double room, including international flights, fully inclusive car rental, hotel accommodation, Las Vegas strip night helicopter excursion, and an electronic roadbook.

Hotel Arts Barcelona has created a landmark partnership with FC Barcelona, unveiling the FC Barcelona Match Experience stay package. The collaboration includes seats in the Players’ Zone at Spotify Camp Nou, Barca’s home stadium. The dream football experience starts at €1,950 per night, based on two sharing, and includes an upgrade to a Panorama Sea View Room, breakfast, two match tickets in the Players’ Zone, access to the stadium Hospitality Lounge with premium catering, private transfers to and from the stadium on match day and personalised welcome amenities, including official FC Barcelona merch.

Steal away for a Valentine’s escape in the beautiful Lodge at Ashford Castle. Overlooking Lough Corrib, the stylish country house hotel offers up elegant rooms, friendly staff, access to a selection of outdoor activities, and stand-out food in Wilde’s Restaurant. Available from February 13-15, from €470 per Deluxe room, the Valentines’ offer includes one-night stay in a room or suite, full Irish breakfast, three-course dinner in Wilde’s, a dozen red roses, complementary bike hire, a morning history tour (select days), access to Éalú health and wellness centre, golf and tennis courts, and a gorgeous morning walk with the Ashford Estate’s resident Irish dogs.

Bookings are now open for Australia’s Ngaro Track, the country’s newest multi-day hiking experience on Whitsunday Island, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. From May, World Expeditions offers a fully supported three-day/two-night walk complete with expert guides, all meals and purpose-built infrastructure, including two special campsites. Accessed by boat, the Ngaro Track on Whistunday Island, reveals a dazzling area of natural beauty, biodiversity and indigenous heritage on the largest island in the Whitsunday Islands National Park and a key site within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Ancient rainforest, vine thickets, rocky headlands, and high lookouts over the turquoise waters will make this hike unforgettable. Three days from €1,350, excluding flights.

