Departure lounge: A breathtaking train journey through the Swiss alps
Travel by private coach from Milan to St Moritz before boarding the iconic Bernina Red Train
Enjoy the ultimate winter dream, snaking through the snowy Alps aboard the magical Bernina Express Train Experience.
Travel by private coach from Milan to St Moritz before boarding the iconic Bernina Red Train for a breathtaking journey through the Valtellina Valley to the 2,200m Bernina Pass.
With panoramic views of meadows, waterfalls, and snow-capped Alpine peaks, it’s the perfect festive foray. A three-night package with return flights from Dublin, December 2-5, with 10kg luggage, staying in the three-star Ibis Milano Centro, from €530.
Experience the colour, beauty, and wonder of India on Sunway’s Golden Triangle tour. The seven-day/six-night private tour will introduce you to India’s beguiling heritage, on a guided itinerary that visits Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur — taking in the breathtaking Taj Mahal, majestic Amber Fort, and immersive local experiences.
Depart September 8, from €1,419 including flights, luggage, four-star hotels, various meals, tours of the Taj Mahal and Amber Fort, all transfers and a tour guide throughout.
Explore the beauty of the Cotswold countryside at Farncombe Estate, a 500-acre estate that’s home to award-winning accommodation — including the fabled Dormy House, a cosy rural retreat with an acclaimed spa; Foxhill Manor, a five-star Grade II listed manor; The Fish Hotel, with itsirresistible mix of rooms, suites and treehouses; and three distinctive self-catering cottages. With multiple dining options and Farncombe Adventures, offering activities for all ages — including duck herding — you can even take a tour to Stratford-upon-Avon, home of Shakespeare.
With Aer Lingus’s surprise spring route to Barbados, now’s the ideal time to fly direct to the Caribbean outpost. Founded in 1887, The Crane Resort was the Caribbean’s first resort hotel. Set on 40-acres and fully restored and expanded, the clifftop hideaway is a historic place to enjoy the island’s romance, seclusion, and beauty — while overlooking the fabled pink sands of Crane Beach, one of the world’s best beaches.
With full-service concierge, luxurious accommodation including private pools, gardens, and rooftop terraces, the resort also offers award-winning cuisine, a relaxing spa, tennis courts, five outdoor pools, and quality family activities.
This Easter, treat the family to a stay in Dublin at Castleknock Hotel. The ‘Easter Thrills & Adventures’ stay includes breakfast each morning, dinner one evening, a welcome bag on check-in to introduce kids to the neighbourhood with Phoenix the Giraffe to accompany them on their adventures, a colouring book and an exploration map for the Phoenix Park.
There is also a family pass included to Dublin Zoo or AquaZone, and an option to upgrade the pass to Emerald Park (an extra €110) with over 45 adrenaline-spiking rides. Castleknock Hotel also has a playground, kids’ Movie Room and a health club with pool and spa. €650 for two nights based on two adults and two children sharing.
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