A 100TH anniversary commemorative cruise retracing the route of the ill-fated Titanic in 1912, including a visit to Cobh in Cork, has attracted massive interest from people worldwide.

WITH Christmas looming (so the shops tell us anyway), many will be contemplating whether to spend the festive season in warmer climes; however, travel availability can be difficult around New Year, particularly to destinations such as the Canary Islands and Portugal.