Departure Lounge: Emerald Cruises' New Year sale includes Europe and Asia
Emerald Cruises has announced a host of new year offers that includes savings of up to 30% on luxury river cruises in Europe and Asia
Emerald Cruises has announced a host of new year offers that includes savings of up to 30% on luxury river cruises in Europe and Asia, as well as secure return flights, private transfers, drinks packages and Balcony Suite upgrades.
Highlights include an eight-day Majestic Mekong cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia (€3,907 excluding flights) and an eight-day Majestic Rhine tour from €1,851 per person including flights.
The latest holiday intel from Irish-owned Click&Go Holidays shows that we are creatures of habit when it comes to holidaying.
The online travel agent has revealed the 10 most popular tourism spots by holiday category in 2024, with growth highest among Cork and Shannon airports, thanks to new routes opening up.
Lanzarote was the nation’s favourite family holiday spot followed closely by Algarve, Gran Canaria, Costa del Sol, Salou, Tenerife, Majorca, Fuerteventura and Kusadasi, with Malta in tenth place.
Following on the success of Ireland’s brilliantly conceived Wild Atlantic Way and Northern Ireland’s beautiful Causeway Coast both routes are set to be linked as part of a Shared Ireland Initiative this year.
It’s an inspired marketing plan by Tourism Ireland, with funds of €7.6m allocated to link these two iconic routes and encourage visitors to extend their stays and explore more of the island’s glorious coastline. It really will be the ultimate Irish road trip.
Kinsale is firmly back on the culinary map thanks to Blue Haven Hotel and Rare, its fine dining restaurant headed up by executive chef Meeran Manzoor.
Garnering rave reviews from our own restaurant critic and the Michelin Guide, guests can enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in the picturesque port town while experiencing a memorable meal inspired by Meeran’s South Indian heritage.
The Rare Romance Package includes chef’s tasting menu. a glass of Moët and an overnight stay in the Blue Haven Hotel or the boutique Old Bank Townhouse with breakfast, from €190 per person.
If adventure is top of your wish list for 2025, a trip in the Arctic Circle might just float your boat. Navigating the waterways plied by Inuit communities, this kayaking, hiking, and sailing holiday in West Greenland promises real escapism.
You’ll be immersed in the dramatic scenery of Greenland, kayaking the serene waters of Disko Island and Uummannaq Fjord, hiking through the unique flora and looking out for native wildlife.
The Kayak, Hike and Sail West Greenland trip with World Expeditions (nine days) departs on July 1 and includes one night in a Reykjavik hotel and seven nights aboard the Elsi, €8,948.
