Departure Lounge: Journey to a luxury resort nestled in pine-clad hills for a true Turkish delight
Hillside beach club, Turkey
Along with plenty of cultural activities and excursions, two spas, and fitness classes, there are two serene adults-only beaches and one family-friendly beach with crystal clear waters. An active kids club, lauded food offering, and spacious rooms, are matched by special inclusions of all ages.
From three separate kids clubs for different ages, from two to 15, families with smaller children will love the Baby Park, and baby weaning stations (with steamed vegetables and a chef on hand to blitz up ingredients at the buffet!) Happy people all round.
Standard room, full board €201 a night.
Summer officially starts on May 1, so why not start it in Riga, the captivating capital of Latvia.
Depart Shannon on April 30, for a 3-night stay at the three-star NB Riga Hotel. By day explore the Unesco-listed Old Town, with its cobbled streets and majestic Art Nouveau architecture, stopping off at cool cafes, lush parks and the lively Central Market. An affordable way to experience this beautiful Baltic city. Three nights B&B from €289, ex Shannon.
For a luxe break this Easter, book the family in for a Snowdrop Trails & Easter Tales at The K Club. The Co Kildare five-star offers hundreds of acres to explore, with a host of daily fun lined up, from kite-flying on the lawns to remote-control boat races along the resort’s stretch of the River Liffey, and padel matches on the new courts.
Afternoon teas, golf, and The K Spa await too, with a choice of restaurants to suit all appetites and ages. An in-house babysitting service is available too, should you fancy a sneaky night cap in the Blue Martini cocktail bar or dinner in the brand new Barton Grill. The Snowdrop Trails and Easter Tales package can be booked for two or three nights, and includes breakfast each morning, dinner one evening and full access to the Easter programme, from €778 for two adults and one child.
Affordable Spanish Picos is a twin-centre self-guided walking itinerary in the Picos de Europa. Staying in two mountain towns, you can enjoy the flexibility of choosing both the distance and difficulty of the walks on some days. Your itinerary starts and ends in Arenas, making it an option for those arriving to Spain by ferry or flights from Ireland. During your week, you’ll hike beneath Picu Urriellu, pass through historic mountain villages, walk the dramatic Cares Gorge and staying in two traditional Asturian hotels. Seven nights’ B&B from £859 based on 2 sharing (appox €983) including return flights, four dinners, luggage transfers, GPX and walking route maps.
Off the Map Travel has specialised exclusively in the Nordics for over 15 years. Their From Stockholm to Swedish Lapland trip includes an overnight Arctic Circle train experience, private city tour, Sámi guided experience, guided hiking in Abisko National Park, a Norwegian fjords photography and wildlife tour, museum visit in Jokkmokk, Swedish fika experience, a cookery class, deluxe accommodation, sauna access at selected lodges, daily breakfasts and selected lunches and dinners. From €11,886 excluding flights.
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