Saturday, 25 March 2017

Destinations March 25

Destinations
March 25, 2017

Celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary 
A selection of holiday offers to Canada from ITAA members

St John’s, Newfoundland Weekend Break, 3 nights, May 2017, from €669pp.
Deal from Grenham Travel:  The capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s, is one of the oldest cities in North America. Dating back four centuries, the St. Johns accents are flavoured with Irish and the people here are also known for their natural creativity, unique language, and knack for storytelling - one of the friendliest towns in the world.
Includes: Return Flights and 3 Nights in 4* Sheraton St John’s room only.
www.itaa.ie/2017/03/21/canada-2

Toronto & Niagara Falls Experience, 6 nights, November 2017, from €869pp
Deal from Travelnet: Toronto- soak up the sights and sounds of this multicultural city. From Toronto you will be escorted to Niagara Falls for a two-night stay. Here you can ride the Hornblower cruise or take the Whirlpool Jet Boat tour to the Falls. You will also have the opportunity to visit after dark to see Niagara Falls in a different light – all the colours of the rainbow. Includes: 2 nights 3* hotel accommodation in Niagara Falls, 4 nights 3* hotel accommodation in Toronto, Return flight from Dublin to Toronto, all transfers and sightseeing.
www.itaa.ie/2017/03/21/canada-3

Rocky Mountaineer Railtour & Alaska Cruise, 15 nights, 25th August 2017, from €4,899pp
Deal from John Galligan Travel: Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer - a two-day rail journey recaptures the historic train route constructed over 100 years ago through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies. The entire train ride takes place during daylight hours - breathtaking scenery of glacier-fed lakes, majestic mountain ranges and ferocious rivers. Also time to explore Vancouver, on the Pacific coast, and Vancouver Island, before embarking on your 5-star Alaska cruise - a bucket list trip that you’ll never forget.
Includes: Return flights, accommodation, Rocky Mountaineer Railtour and Alaska Cruise. Fully escorted from Ireland by senior staff.
www.itaa.ie/2017/03/20/rocky

Titanic Belfast celebrates fifth birthday
     Titanic Belfast, recently crowned ‘World’s Leading Tourist Attraction’, is celebrating its fifth birthday by marking the occasion in style with birthday bonanza celebrations from 31st March – 2nd April.
Alfie Corr and Amelia Stuart kick start Titanic Belfast’s fifth birthday in style. Join the birthday celebrations,- - face painting, living history, spot prizes, cake and a 5th birthday Challenge Trail  from 31st March – 2nd April.
     As the world’s most famous ship, Titanic’s legacy is all over the Belfast city. Visit Titanic’s last physical footprint in history by walking along the world famous Thompson Dock on a guided tour of the Titanic Dock and Pump House. Step aboard and experience over 100 years of authentic maritime and social history with a visit to the SS Nomadic, the last remaining White Star Line Ship in the world.
     Make a short break of it and avail of Tourism Northern Ireland’s special accommodation offer at the 4 star Hilton Belfast Hotel, located just across the river from the Titanic Quarter which includes one night bed and breakfast, tickets to Titanic Belfast and SS Nomadic from only £64.50 per person sharing.
For further information check out www.discovernorthernireland.com/belfast

Belle Isle Castle & Private Island
     In partnership with Adams & Butler, Dublin, Belle Isle Castle & Private Island, has joined the prestigious listing in the Ensemble Hotel & Resort Collection 2017: The Art of Luxury "Off-the-Beaten-Path". The Ensemble Travel® Group is a proactive, member-owned and member-run organisation of approximately 850 top-tier, independent travel agencies in the U.S.,Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
     There is a printed version of Ensemble Hotel & Resort Collection 2017: The Art of Luxury "Off-the-Beaten-Path", and also on the members' websites. Link to the digital version (Page 362) https://issuu.com/ensembletravelgroup/docs/ensemble_hotel_book-current_edition_e633904ac2da7e?e=2915261/11259962
Adams & Butler, Private Luxury Travel, are members of Virtuoso, Ensemble and Travel Leaders and are preferred with Protravel, Frosch, amongst others.
Belle Isle Castle & Private Island, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh BT94 5HG Northern Ireland

Mother’s Day
... give mum the best seat in the house 
at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
     Whether Mum is a big golf fan or not, the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, hosted by the Rory Foundation is a great day out for all the family with lots of entertainment, bars and dining outlets on offer for young and old alike in the Championship Village.
     The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open may have the perfect Mother’s Day gift - a grandstand ticket on the 18th green,‘the best seat in the house’ to watch Rory McIlroy defend his title for the first time at Portstewart Golf Club from July 6-9.
     So if you want to let Mum rest her legs and view all of the drama on the 18th green in comfort, grandstand tickets are available for an additional £11.50 for Thursday and Friday, £16.50 for Saturday and £21.50 for Sunday.
Make your mother as happy as Rory’s mum Rosie this Sunday… watch him play
in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Portstewart 
     These prices are on top of the daily ticket price which starts at just £20 for Pro-Am Wednesday, where Mum can catch a glimpse of a host of non-golfing stars as well as the world’s best golfers.  One-day tickets for Thursday and Friday cost £40 with tickets for the weekend costing £45 per day. Concession tickets available from just £30 per day (£35 at weekend) and £85 for the season ticket.
     A season ticket for the event, which offers a full five-day world-class experience, can be purchased for only £100 (a saving of £90 over the course of the five days).
Children up to 16 are permitted free entry when accompanied by a ticket holding adult.
     A wide range of ticketing options are available to purchase at www.dubaidutyfreeirishopen.com.  Concessions are also available for customers aged over 60 and between 16 and 21.  
     ... and finally, Mums will also be glad to hear that a portion of all ticket sales will go directly to the Rory Foundation which supports children’s charities around the world.

Worldwide Destination Deals  from Travelmood
China & Vietnam Cruise & Stay in October 2017



An 8 day escorted tour of China followed by a 5 day cruise on Ovation of the Seas around Vietnam from only €3499pp. Includes: • 3 nights in Beijing - visit the Great Wall of China, the Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square • 2 nights in Xian, the ancient capital of China, watch a Tang Dynasty dance and walk the 14th Century Ming Dynasty city walls • 2 nights in Chengdu, visit the Chengdu Panda Research Base • 1 night in Hong Kong, with half day tour, including Victoria Peak for panoramic views over theHarbour and the famous skyline
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, all internal flights, 9 day escorted tour of China, 5 night cruise, taxes and charges. Price based on 2 adults sharing.
Dominican Republic in October 2017

7 nights at the 4star Dreams Punta Cana on an all-inclusive basis from only €999pp. Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 7 nights' accommodation as stated, airport transfers on arrival, taxes and charges. Based on 2 adults sharing.
Barbados in June 2017
7 nights at the 4 star Bougainvillea Beach Resort on a room-only basis from €1,249pp. Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 7 nights' accommodation as stated, airport transfers on arrival, taxes and charges. Based on 2 adults sharing.
Sri Lanka in September 2017
9 nights at the 4 star Avani Bentota Resort & Spa on a B&B basis from €1,269pp.
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 9 nights' accommodation as stated, airport transfers, taxes and charges. Based on 2 adults sharing.
South Africa - Capetown and Game Reserve in September 2017
5 nights at the 4 star Southern Sun Waterfront Capetown on a B&B basis followed by 3 nights at the 4 star Aquila Private Game Reserve on a full-board basis from only €1,869pp. Price includes: Return flights with KLM ex. Dublin, 8 nights' accommodation as stated, taxes and charges. Based on 2 adults sharing.
For more information or to book, visit www.travelmood.ie or call 01 4331063 or visit the Travelmood store on Duke Street, Dublin 2.

USA East to West Tour
     American Holidays have put together a once-off itinerary that will let you experience every unique aspect of the USA. Based over fifty days, the trip will begin in Boston on the east coast where you'll wind your way through several states. You'll travel cross-country to San Francisco.
visit www.americanholidays.com
     Includes: Boston, New York, & Washington; Florida - Orlando (Universal) & Miami; music  in the South - New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville; the Blues in Chicago; Las Vegas and a helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon; Desert Sunshine in Palm Springs, California Beaches, San Diego, Laguna and Santa Monica; surfing at Huntington Beach; driving Pacific Coast Highway 101, the wine region of Santa Barbara, Morro Bay and Monterey and a grand finale in San Francisco. Take this Best of the U.S. from East to West Tour from only €9,070pp.
Price includes: Flights from Dublin to Boston, all internal flights, trains and bus fares, car hire, accommodation, taxes and charges.
     More info call American Holidays to book on 01 673 3804 or call into 18-19 Duke Street, Dublin 2 or visit www.americanholidays.com.

Corinthia Hotels offer 50% off 
Book a Corinthia Hotels stay before 31st March to save up to 50%. Book a stay in London, Budapest, St.Petersburg, Malta or Prague with rates available as far in advance as 30th December 2017. Visit their website: www.corinthia.com/en


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