Have bag, ready to travel tomorrow or Saturday?
Return flights this weekend to Tenerife or Lanzarote are available for a song from tuiholidays.ie. Travelling on February 23rd to Tenerife staying seven nights prices start from €99 and for 14 nights from €79. Or head to Lanzarote on February 25th from €99 for seven nights and 14 nights from €79. Tuiholidays.ie, 1850 453545.
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Totally tropical deal
A winter escape to the Maldives will have savings of up to €170pp for stays between March 25th and April 30th if booked by February 28th. Staying in the Meeru Island Resort on a full board basis, work on your water sports or loll around in the spa, from €1,449pps. Tropicalsky.ie, 01-6649999.
For a song
The Gloaming will be appearing in the National Concert Hall from March 5th - 12th except 9th. Make a night of it with a stay in the Conrad Hotel that includes B&B, dinner and concert tickets from €465 for two. Conraddublin.com, 01 602 8900
![FashionKilkenny Castle. Historic landmark in the town of Kilkenny in Ireland.](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/RMZ4WGCFZAWYAV65EECQUKHPIM.jpg?auth=dea2f4d817da1d55b926fa2cf0c9df97d93600968fb39de14bf181874fc1a8a6&width=800&height=449)
Kilkenny escape
The Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny is welcoming empty nesters for a four-night package from €390 per room. Dinner, B&B and use of the spa and infinity pool is included in your break. Plenty of time to explore the highlights of Kilkenny. Flynnhotels.com or 056 7760500.
![Powerscourt Estate located in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland,](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/7A2RQCH7QTPLMX3WQXFJZM2LWY.jpg?auth=290e295d442e598e5f2be3679b774ae2b26de11f326120811206e1bad16bb618&width=800&height=449)
Mum’s the word
Treat your Mum to an overnight in Powerscourt Hotel, Enniskerry this Mother's Day. The stay ( based on two people sharing) includes overnight accommodation in a twin room; full Irish breakfast; afternoon tea in the Sugar Loaf Lounge; 2x 50 minute treatments in ESPA and two tickets to Powerscourt Gardens. Available March 22nd - 29th 2018. Powerscourthotel.com, 01 2748888.
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Land of the Incas
The Travel Department is leading a group to explore the land of the Incas in November. The Peru tour will begin in Lima with a trip to the world's highest lake, Titicaca. You will also get to explore Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco. Price from €3,959pps for 13 nights. Traveldepartment.ie, 016371600.
International Women’s Day
The Mustard Seed in Ballingarry, Co Limerick will mark International Women's Day on March 8th with a special a five course meal of locally sourced foods, and stay over. The campaign theme is #PressforProgress. Dinner will cost €48 and overnight B&B is €55pps. Mustardseed.ie, 069 - 68508