Departure Lounge: Immerse yourself in a techno trip to Frankfurt
Frankfurt's Avani The At Lounge Hotel
The home of techno, Germany’s Avani Frankfurt Hotel has introduced four new electronic music-themed experiences for guests to book.
Marking Avani’s recent debut in Germany, the hotel is offering art classes, walking tours, water bike rides, and mixology lessons, all set to a pulsating electronic soundtrack.
The Silent Techno Walking Tour explores eight key city location in collaboration with “street disco” experts Hushbeats.
- Book the tour for €29.99 per person.
- avanihotels.com/en/frankfurt-city
Luxury travel operator Abercrombie & Kent has unveiled its new Peruvian Amazon riverboat, and it looks pretty fabulous.
Pure Amazon is planned for launch in mid-2025, with pre-registration open now and bookings opening in August 2024.
With 10 stylish suites and two single cabins and a wellness room for treatments, the chic riverboat’s design draws on Peruvian culture and heritage, its expansive windows framing the ever-changing riverscapes, connecting you to the rainforest outside.
With expert guides, daily excursions, and creative itineraries this promises guests one unforgettable journey into the Peruvian Amazon.
Committed to responsible tourism and sustainability A&K partners with local organisations to support conservation projects in the region. The riverboat will be featured on A&K’s small group journeys and tailor-made itineraries, offering three- or four-night itineraries, or a combination of both on a seven-night cruise.
Head to Tennessee and explore The Volunteer State by RV on an epic road trip for four people for 10 nights at €1,539 per person.
Bordering the Mississippi and Blue Ridge Mountains, the southern state is also a part of Appalachia, a distinctive geographical region famed for its culture and cuisine.
Take in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the colourful cities of Nashville and Memphis, embark on riverboat cruises, and visit iconic sites like Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley.
- Trip includes return flights from Dublin to Nashville and New Orleans to Dublin and 10 nights motor home rental.
- platinumtravel.ie
As well as adding three new routes to its summer schedule — twice-weekly summer service to Rhodes and Zadar, along with the return of a direct service to Brussels — Cork Airport has just launched a new cafe and wine bar, Roasted Notes.
Along with good coffee, fresh cakes, sandwiches, and small plates, Roasted Notes serves beer, wine, and cocktails and is open from 4.00am daily.
You’ll find it airside, in the departures lounge with great views of the runway.
Dalata Hotel Group has opened its first hotel in Liverpool.
The 268-guestroom Maldron Hotel Liverpool on Park Lane is a four-minute walk from the Liverpool One shopping and leisure complex and 15 minutes from Lime Street Station.
The fresh and bright new property includes a bar, restaurant and onsite gym.
It’s a smart choice for concerts or guests attending Liverpool and Everton’s matches, with both homegrounds close by.
Book now for 20% off opening rates including good family deals.