DEAL OF THE WEEK:The Disney Magic sets sail from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean in September, and the 14-night transatlantic cruise is on special offer.
Sail from Barcelona to Port Canaveral in Florida with a number of stops in Europe and the Caribbean on the way, including Castaway Cay, Disney’s own private island. Prices from €1,150 per adult and €999 for children, including flights from and to Dublin, all entertainment and meals. 01-4004433 or 021-4700568, magicvacations.ie.
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ESCHEW THE BEACHfor the mountains on a holiday to Austria on Wednesday with Cassidy Travel. The price, from €484pps, takes you from Dublin to Mayrhofen and includes excursions to the Krimml Waterfalls and a day trip to the village of Brandberg. 01-8735000.
GHOST: THE MUSICAL opened in London's West End this week and received a standing ovation from the audience. You can see it as part of a two-night package in a four-star hotel from €235pps. 01-8783500, keithprowseireland.com.
A WEEK'SB&B at Hotel La Rosa in Gümbet, Turkey, next month costs from €429pps. Alternatively, a week at the Valentino Apartments in Ipsos, Corfu, costs from €459pps. 01818-200110, sunworld.ie.
GOOD DEALSare available to the five-star cliff-top Sheraton Algarve at Praia de Falesia in the Algarve in October from Steintravel.ie. Five nights from €465pps from Dublin, Knock and Cork. 1890-408408.
DISCOVER VIETNAMand Cambodia on a two-week trip with GTI Ireland from October 13th. Visit cities such as Saigon, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Explore the war history of Vietnam and the monuments of Angkor Wat, float on the Mekong and visit temples and take in the colourful surroundings. Prices are from €2,499, including flights, accommodation and some meals. 01-8434734, gti-ireland.com.
SAVE €200on a Haven holiday in Wales with Irish Ferries. Family trips to Presthaven Sands for six in a two-bed holiday home including car ferry is €1,208 for a week, for travel on selected dates in August. 0818-300400.
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FAMILIES CANdiscover Limerick with Jurys Inn. Stay for one night, and two adults and two children can have breakfast and a family pass to King John's Castle for €100. Also available is the Bunratty Castle family package for €110, and you can stay another night from €70. jurysinns.com.
THE WALLSof Derry will be rocking from August 6th to 12th for the Maiden City Festival, with music, dance and drama. Two nights with dinner one evening at the Tower Hotel from £79pps (about €90). 1850-230230.
TAKE THE CARto Dublin for a holiday, and while you enjoy a cocktail and overnight stay at the Burlington Hotel, it will be valeted. Stays from €65pps, and without the car from €50pps. 01-6185600, burlingtonhotel.ie.
THE BEEHIVESummer Retreat – five days of meditation, mindfulness and contemplation in Magheramore, Co Wicklow – begins on July 27th. Each day will be a mixture of walks, meditation, ritual, movement and healthy food. Full board from €445pps, plus €50 for own room. thebeehive.ie
CASTLEROSSE HOTELin Killarney has reduced the price of the three-night dinner, B&B package for families to €479 for four sharing, including children's meals for free. 1850-770000, castlerosse.com.
SPOIL YOURSELFwith a "pear and green apple wrap-cial", a signature spa treatment at the Delphi Mountain Resort in Connemara. Two nights' B&B with dinner one night and the treatment will cost from €279pps. 095-42208, delphimountainresort.com.
TREAT THE FAMILYto a five-star break at Dromoland castle in Co Clare. During the summer, five night's B&B for two adults and two children under 12 is €1,375. Explore the grounds, enjoy the leisure facilities and relax. 1800-346 7007, sales@dromoland.ie.