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Camping Ireland reports that interest in caravanning and camping has increased by 30%.

CLASSY CAMPING FOR OKTOBERFEST

TOPLIGHT-AER LINGUS AGREE TO SKIING DEAL

FOR those dreaming of pristine white sand beaches and crystal clear seas this summer, Tropical Sky is selling seven-night beach breaks to Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort in the Maldives from €1,719 per person (saving €199 per person), based on two sharing. Available on bookings until March 31, for selected departures in August, the price includes return flights from Dublin (via Gatwick), accommodation on a half-board basis, resort speedboat transfers, taxes and surcharges.

DESCRIBED as a sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, the island of Mauritius, where Michaela Harte met her untimely end, is among the top 10 destinations for Irish honeymooners.

SAVINGS are relative, especially when mid-winter breaks don’t come cheap, but Tropical Sky is pushing packages for the luxurious Trou aux Biches on the northern coast of Mauritius in the hope there are some still hardy souls out there with at least €6,000 (saving €1,000 per couple) and more to invest in a week-long break.

LONG-HAUL operator Tropical Sky could have picked anywhere to feature in their latest holiday promotion, but chose the tiny unspoilt island of Grenada to offer chill-out breaks to Irish clients.