Sunday, 23 April 2017

Destinations April 23, 2017

Destinations
April 23, 2017
Glories of Greece with Insight Vacations
European Experiences
A selection of European holidays from ITAA members
Glories of Greece with Insight Vacations, 7 days, 25 July 2017, from €1,589 pps  (Book and pay in full by 12 May 2017 to avail this offer)
A concise tour covering ancient sites, majestic monuments and mystical monasteries.
     Athens - ascend the ‘Sacred Rock’, the Acropolis,  the Parthenon and the smaller Temple of Athena Nike and ‘Porch of the Maidens’. Walk through the Lion Gate of Mycenae, past the royal ‘beehive’ tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, hearing tales of Agamemnon. View beautiful works of art during your visit to a family-run pottery studio in Argolis and visit the Sanctuary of Asklepios in Epidaurus, as well as the best preserved open-air theatre in the whole of Greece. In Olympia, the original location of the Olympic Games, see the ruins of temples and treasures dedicated to Zeus, King of the Gods.
     Includes: 6 nights of accommodation, 6 breakfasts, 2 three-course table d’hôte dinners, a Welcome Dinner, a Signature Evening, and a Celebration Dinner, an expert Insight Tour Director, travel on Insight’s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with business-class legroom and free WiFi, baggage handling and all taxes, tips and airport transfers.
More information : www.itaa.ie/2017/04/18/glories



Baltics for Foodies, 8 Nights, June -August 2017, from €1,559 pp
     Enjoy the flavours of the Baltic region with Travel Escapes  - tour of Vilnius, Klaipeda, Riga and Tallinn. Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonia cuisine and restaurant recommendations by your tour guide. Includes a sightseeing tour of Vilnius a walking tour of the Old Town, Vilnius Cathedral, the Old University and a Lithuanian herb liquors shop. In Klaipeda - visit the Theatre Square and the Annchen von Tharau Fountain. Riga, the largest of the three Baltic capitals, includes a walking tour of the Old Town, Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral and St. Peter’s Church. In Tallinn, a blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban living, the sightseeing tour of the old medieval city walls, the Old Town and an old marzipan shop. Includes: 8 nights B&B at centrally located 4 star hotels - a welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice, 3 x 3-course national cuisine dinners, entrances to various attractions and excursions.  www.itaa.ie/2017/04/18/baltics
La Tomatina Festival, 3 Days, 29 August 2017, from €349pp (10% discount on this tour if booked by 28th April)
     Imagine one small street less than a quarter mile long in a tiny Spanish town packed with over 20,000 people preparing to spend a solid hour hurling tomatoes at each other. Sounds crazy... but  La Tomatina is a food fight festival held each August in Bunol near Valencia in Spain. The 'World's Biggest Food Fight'  -imagine one hundred metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown into battle.
Stay in nearby Valencia, on Spain’s east coast - relax on miles of white-sand beaches in advance of this crazy festival. Includes: 2 nights B&B accommodation, Festival entrance, orientation walk of Valencia,  festival party night, return coach from Buñol for Tomatina Festival, Busabout Festival t-shirt and headband and official Tomatina After Party ticket and transfers. More information on this deal available from Shandon Travel visit: www.itaa.ie/2017/04/18/la-tomatina/

Newbridge Silverware 
Leinster’s first Chinese Tourist ‘welcome’ attraction
     Newbridge Silverware, has been awarded a ‘Chinese Tourist Welcome’ accreditation which ensures the Kildare-based attraction is a must visit venue for visitors coming from China.
     The Museum of Style Icons(MOSI) at Newbridge Silverware has been awarded Chinese Welcome Accreditation after implementing specialist training workshops with assistance from the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI), making it a key destination for Chinese tourists.
     Since 1934, Newbridge Silverware has been Ireland's premier designer and producer of homeware and giftware products. Today the Newbridge Visitor’s Centre hosts the acclaimed Museum of Style Icons (MOSI) which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The museum is a permanent exhibition dedicated to design and style excellence while celebrating some of the world’s most iconic personalities.
     The museum features personal effects and items from Ireland’s most notable designers and displays artefacts from legendary stars of film and television known worldwide. These include Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, Barbra Streisand, Julie Andrews, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bette Davis, Gloria Swanson, Vivien Leigh, Jean Simmons, Ingrid Bergman, and so much more. The opening hours of the Museum of Style Icons are Monday – Saturday 9am-6pm and Sundays and Bank holidays from 11am – 6pm. For more information on Newbridge Silverware and The Museum of Style Icons go to www.newbridgesilverware.com  or call  +353 (0) 45 431301.
USA Winter Getaways
American Holidays are offering

www.americanholidays.com

     Christmas in New York City - 5 nights at the 3 star Edison Hotel, New York, from only €999pp. - includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 5 nights' accommodation based on two people sharing. Flight connections also available ex. Belfast, Shannon and Cork. Travel in December 2017 and other dates and durations are available
     New Year's in Las Vegas - spend 5 nights at the 3 star Excalibur Hotel, Las Vegas, from only €1,169pp. -includes return flights ex. Dublin, 5 nights' accommodation based on two people sharing. Flight connections also available ex. Belfast, Shannon and Cork. Travel in December 2017 but other dates and durations are available
     Caribbean Fly/Cruise -spend 1 night at the 3 star Fort Lauderdale Hotel followed by an 8 night Caribbean cruise on board Freedom of the Seas from €1,099pp. - includes return flights ex. Dublin, 9 nights' accommodation, $50 on board spend per stateroom taxes and charges. Based on two people sharing. Flight connections also available ex. Belfast, Shannon and Cork. Travel in December 2017 but other dates and durations are available
     American Heritage Tour - 9 day tour including Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington from only €2,639pp. Includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 9 nights' accommodation, Amtrak train from Boston to New York to Philadelphia to Washington, City Passes, tours and meals as per the itinerary. Based on two people sharing. Flight connections also available ex. Belfast, Shannon and Cork. Travel in January/February 2018 but other dates and durations are available
     Phone American Holidays on 01 673 3804 or visit them at 18- 19 Duke Street, Dublin 2.
More info: www.americanholidays.com

Visit Modena Motor Gallery
on 23 and 24 September 2017
Take advantage of the Pacchetto Club (package club)

Includes:  admission to the Modena Motor Gallery  tasting of typical products of Modena  complimentary souvenir of the event  entrance to the Enzo Ferrari Museum  visit to Umberto Panini collection of cars and motorcycles - all for €40 per person
     For information, reservations, hotels  Tel: 00 39 059 220022 or visit www.modenatur.it

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