Great sights

With Belfast and the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland having been named the number one region in the world to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet travel guides, there's never been a better time to seek out what the city has to offer. The shopping, Titanic Museum and Belfast Christmas Market (one of the most finely curated in Europe) are all famous but for something a little different this January try a walking tour of the city's street art. With hundreds of pieces by artists from all over the world, the guided adventure is a unique and beautiful way to see the city. seedheadarts.com

On your (land)marks 

The Irish Landmark Trust is offering midweek guests a three-night stay for the price of two this December and January. Choose from a number of interesting properties including a Dublin mews, a lightkeeper’s house, or a selection of country cottages. irishlandmark.com

Festive Firmdale

Find yourself in London or New York over the festive season? Pop into one of the Firmdale hotels for a classic Christmas movie screening. Watch The Holiday at Charlotte Street, Elf at The Soho or White Christmas at The Covent Garden Hotel, all of which are complimented with themed afternoon teas and festive treats. firmdalehotels.com

Lucky trip

To celebrate Dublin’s newly refurbished and renamed four-star hotel, The Alex, off Merrion Square, the hotel (formerly the Alexander) is offering guests a special treat. Stay between now and December 21st and receive a gift card containing a surprise, which could be anything from a complimentary coffee in the Steam café, cocktails in the Alex bar and restaurant or even an overnight stay. Rooms start from €143, thealexdublin.ie