Departure lounge: Cross two bucket list destinations off with this Japan and Korea package
Explore some of this week's best getaway opportunities
Take in two bucket list destinations on one trip with Sunway’s Japan & South Korea: A journey through tradition and innovation.
The 10-day independent itinerary gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace while still benefiting from carefully curated highlights.
Begin in Osaka, with its vibrant food scene, before moving to picture-perfect Kyoto, followed by a night near Mount Fuji.
You’ll explore Tokyo next, travelling with a seven-day Japan Rail Pass. Your journey concludes in Seoul, South Korea’s cutting-edge capital, while a private tour to the DMZ offers a rare and fascinating insight into the Korean peninsula’s history and geopolitics.
Depart November 25, nine nights in four-star hotels, seven-day Japan Rail Pass, private DMZ tour in Seoul, flights with checked baggage, from €2,959 per person.
We were delighted to discover this handy new book, Greenways of Ireland, showcasing the ever-increasing network of spectacular walking and cycling routes around Ireland.
The new guide to Ireland’s traffic-free greenways is a handy mix of practical information, historical details, useful maps and imagery that will help you get out and explore Ireland at your own pace, on foot or by bike.
Highlighting the welcome redevelopment of disused tow paths and railway lines, set against lovely historic detail, the greenways follow the contours of canals, rivers, and railways, introducing 25 traffic-free routes, totalling over 750km, perfect for sightseeing, exercise, and exploration, €25.
The G Hotel & Spa’s new West of Ireland discovery package is designed to showcase the beauty and allure of Ireland’s western coastline.
Available from now through to September, the package invites guests to experience an overnight stay with bed and breakfast, alongside a full-day Aran Island Ferries cruise departing from Galway City Docks, close by. Guests will travel to Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands, for a few hours of exploration before cruising beneath the Cliffs of Moher for a striking sea-level perspective of one of Ireland’s most loved natural landmarks. Back at the hotel, enjoy a Guinness pouring masterclass, and a special nighttime turndown. From €355 per person.
The joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines runs twice weekly, connecting you directly to Turkey’s shimmering Aegean coast.
Izmir, a vibrant coastal city, offers landmarks such as the Roman Agora and scenic walks along the Kordon promenade, while culture hunters can take a day trip to Ephesus, the well-preserved ancient city and Unesco World Heritage Site.
With return fares from €89.99, this is a handy and affordable gateway to the Turkish Riviera.
If you’re still unsure where to holiday this summer, there’s plenty of value to be found in Mexico.
TUI has two dates on offer, June 20, flying from Dublin to Mexico, staying at the three-star Coco Rio, room-only, on the Caribbean coast for 14 nights from €1,139pps.
If you fancy going a little later, there’s a July 4 departure from Dublin to the three-star Hotel Casa Barbara, also on the Caribbean coast, also 14 nights, from €1,342pps, room only.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
