Get up and go at holiday fair

IRISH holidaymakers have never had it so good when it comes to choice and value, according to the organisers.

The Holiday World Show 2005 which opened at the RDS in Dublin yesterday brings the world from Antigua to Zimbabwe to visitors. With more than 800 exhibitors representing over 70 countries, it is the biggest Holiday World Show in the 16 year history of the event.

As well as being tempted by the exotica of far flung destinations, there are also dozens of stands designed to encourage Irish people to holiday at home.