Departure lounge: Five travel deals to book, including two new summer routes direct from Cork

Other offers include a secluded sanctuary in the Maldives or a spa designed for families in Austria

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Magical Maldives

Halcyon Maldives: Having stayed in this remarkable location, close to the equator, I can confirm the absolute beauty and remoteness of this luxury outpost.