A round-up of other travel news in brief....
Pound for euro as NI prices drop
Northern Ireland may never have been more affordable. Two destinations are offering euro-for-pound deals. The five-star Lough Erne Golf Resort, in Co Fermanagh, has the 1:1 rate on BB and all packages in January. From €130, including breakfast (www.loughernegolfresort. com, 048-66323230). Park Inn Belfast is offering a 1:1 rate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the end of February. Book a single room from £70 (€70) with breakfast, or a double from £80 (€80) with breakfast, and use cardiovascular and free-weight equipment, sauna and steam room. Call 048-90677700.
Marian Keyes class
If you dream of writing a best-selling novel, then head to Harvey's Point Hotel, in Co Donegal, where Marian Keyes, facilitated by local author Patrick Kearney, will share her wisdom at a series of writing workshops, from Thursday, February 5th, to Sunday, February 8th, 2009. Packages include three nights' full board. www.harveyspoint.ie.