Departure Lounge: An eight-night trip to Kenya with safaris and shores

Plus savings galore on seaside stays

Sat, 30 May, 2026 - 01:00

Jillian Bolger

Safari retreat

8 nights in Kenya split between conservation-focused safari and beach shores

Enjoy an unforgettable eight-night trip to Kenya, combining a conservation-focused safari in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy with a relaxing beach escape on the shores of Mombasa.

First, you’ll spend four nights in a Swahili-inspired cottage with savannah views within the 18,700-acre Ol Kinyei Conservancy. With twice-daily game drives, guided walking safaris and savannah sundowners, you’ll be immersed in this East African idyll before four chilled nights at Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa. Book by May 31 and save up to €900 pp for travel in 2026 and 2027 excluding travel from July to September. Eight-nights from €4,099pp (was €4,999) based on two sharing full-board at Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages and half board at Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa.

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Red-hot adventure

Fresh from its prestigious accolade as Best International Destination at the Forbes Travel Awards, Chile is red hot for a long-haul adventure. Combining extraordinary scenery with unique wildlife, its focus on sustainable and experience-driven travel makes it extra attractive.

Think flamingoes in the Atacama Desert, majestic condors gliding over the Andes, pumas hunting in Patagonia, with whales and penguins skirting the Pacific coast and Strait of Magellan. Committed to sustainable and responsible tourism, with many tour operators working in partnership with conservation projects, Chile is on our radar for our next big adventure.

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Beach savings

On the Beach's new offer gives customers €100 off a package to a range of locations including Ibiza

On the Beach has launched a new limited-time offer giving first-time customers €100 off their first package holiday booking.

The €100 credit voucher is redeemable against package holidays including flights and accommodation worth €1,500 or more. Choose from their Mega Deal May-hem deals for Irish summer departures, from last-minute to all the way through August. Samples include seven nights half board at Ponient Dorada Palace in Costa Dorada, Spain, with flights from Shannon, €808pp (based on 2 adults) and seven nights B&B at Ibiza Rocks Hotel in Ibiza, Spain, including flights from Dublin, just €802pp.

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Solo sojourns

Malta is one of the destinations on Sunway's solo travel breaks

Meeting strong demand for affordable solo travel, Sunway has a selection of breaks, from sun holidays to cultural city stays, with no single supplement penalties.

Solo travel deals include four nights in Marrakech from €295 staying at the 3-star Moroccan House Hotel on July 21, four-night’s in Malta at the 3-star Primera Hotel from €429 on October 18 and seven nights B&B at the 4-star Palm Hotel in Kusadasi, Turkey from €475.

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Deal of the week

Lyrath Estate in Co. Kilkenny is celebrating its this birthday

To celebrate its 20th birthday, Lyrath Estate in Co. Kilkenny has a new 24-hour package that includes an overnight stay in one of their stylish guestrooms, a gin and tonic on arrival, dinner in Eden Bistro and an evening in the hotel’s private cinema.

Next morning, tuck into a delicious breakfast. During your stay enjoy The Spa, book afternoon tea or explore the vast estate with fun country pursuits available to book. From €186 per person.