14 March 2013 MALAHIDE GAZETTE 25
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TRAVEL Big house holidays for the stay at home vacationer
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Or stay at the luxurious Mount Juliet Country Estate in Co Kilkenny, for a two-night break from just €204 per person sharing. The package includes two nights’ bed and breakfast as well as a threecourse dinner on the evening of your choice. The offer is available from March 30 until April 1, 2013. For more information or to book, visit www. irelands-blue-book.ie/ easter_offers.
AS a measure designed to encourage even more families to go by ferry this year Irish Ferries has launched a Kids Go Free fare offer that can be availed of in Ireland and UK markets throughout the year up until December 20 next. Applicable to all children under the age of 16, the offer promises to cut the cost of travel from Ireland to Britain when coupled with Irish Ferries’ lead in fare from €89 for a car plus driver, which will also remain valid for the same period. In line with the company’s Green Carpet undertaking to support the Government’s The Gathering tourism initiative, a similar Kids Go Free low-cost fare arrangement is being marketed by Irish Ferries in the UK with the aim of encouraging more families to come to Ireland this year. To avail of the offer, passengers must book by Tuesday, March 19. Further information and bookings can be made online at www.irishferries.com or by calling 0818 300 400.
Hit the slopes one last time before summer hits WITH the recent arrival of spring, it won’t be long before we start thinking about our summer holiday destinations. For the moment however, Crystal Ski are offering us the perfect excuse this Easter to make the most of our final opportunities to hit the slopes this season. Travel to Andorra at the heart of the Pyrenees on March 24 and spend seven nights over the Easter break at the three-star Hotel Patagonia in Arinsal. With prices from €1,845 for a
family of four (two adults and two children under the age of 11), the price includes a quad room on a half board basis, as well as return flights from Dublin to Toulouse. Spend seven nights at the three-star Alpe D’Huez resort of Horizons D’Huez Apar tments when you travel on March 30. The price starts from only €1,959 and is based on two adults and two children sharing (children under the age of 15 years). The price also includes
flights from Dublin to Toulouse, taxes and charges. Travelling from Dublin on March 30, Crystal Ski are also offering an option to stay at the four-star Terra Nova Hotel in La Plagne, in a quad room and on a halfboard basis from €3,345. Prices include return flights to Toulouse, seven nights’ accommodation as stated, taxes and charges and are based on two adults and two children (under the age of 11) sharing.
Travel to Austria on March 23 and spend seven nights at the twostar Maximillian Bed and Breakfast in Soll from only €1,355. Prices include accommodation on a B&B basis, return flights from Dublin to Innsbruck and are based on two adults and one child (under the age of 11) sharing. Prices exclude ski hire, lessons and travel insurance. For more information or to book, call 01 4331055 or visit www.crystalski.ie.
Hunting for a beach holiday? Plenty to choose from … IF you’re hoping your Easter egg hunt will lead you straight to a holiday abroad this year, Gohop.ie have a great choice of getaways to help you find your way. Whether it’s a fun-filled family holiday or a relaxing break by the beach, breaks from Gohop.ie start from just €185 per person.
Travel to the Algarve on March 24 and spend seven nights at the three-star Albufeira Jardim Hotel on a selfcatering basis from €213 per person, or spend four nights at the three-star Albir Garden Resort in Alicante, on a self-catering basis from just €292 per person, travelling on March 26.
Travel with GoHop.ie to Majorca on March 27 and spend three nights at the threestar Mirablau on a room-only basis from only €185 per person. Price includes return flights from Cork. Or finally, travel to Malaga for a postEaster break on April 5 and spend seven nights spoiling yourself at the three-star Posa-
das De Espagna Malaga Hotel on a room-only basis from just €240 per person. All prices include return flights from Dublin (or Cork, if stated), taxes and charges, and are based on two adults sharing. For more great Easter deals, visit www.gohop.ie/g65/Easter-Holidays.
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IF YOU fancy making the most of your Easter break this year, Ireland’s Blue Book are featuring some great getaway offers which are sure to help make our decisions a little easier. Enjoy a two-night stay in Rathsallagh House, Co Wicklow this Easter from just €169 per person sharing. Enjoy an award winning breakfast each morning as well as dinner on the Friday night. T he package also includes a Lily O’Brien Easter egg as well as discount vouchers to spend at Kildare Retail Village and Newbridge Silverware. Add unlimited golf for just €40 per person.
Irish Ferries launch their Kids Go Free fare offer
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