Departure Lounge: Break away to Limerick's Georgian Quarter
A Greenway: Of Undoubted The Break Many Shannonside Highlight Limerick
If you are looking for a city break with a wonderful bouquet consider a break to No 1 Pery Square, set in Limerick’s gorgeous Georgian Quarter.
The lovely Ireland’s Blue Book property is offering special tasting stays on September 26 and October 31 in collaboration with the Limerick & Clare Wine Lovers’ Club.
A one-night stay in a charming room, along with a guided wine tasting with canapés, followed by breakfast the following morning starts from €365 for two.
- Regular B&B rates start from €245. oneperysquare.com
If you are already thinking of a winter break, Aer Lingus has just announced three new sun routes taking off from Dublin, including Seville and Malta.
However, its new route to Marrakech may offer one of the most exciting direct routes for Irish travellers.
Aer Lingus will fly to the Moroccan city three times per week from October 7 with the flight south taking about 3hr 40mins, plus you will not need to change your watch.
Highlights of the bustling metropolis include the souks, ancient palaces, and bustling medinas.
- From €69.99 each way. aerlingus.com
Our love affair with France has been glowing on the back of the Paris Olympics so if you’re already planning a trip for 2025, why not consider some self-catering in style?
I love Château Les Carrasses, a historic wine estate turned luxury hideaway in the Languedoc Region who offer a series of gorgeous self catering properties dotted around the estate.
They’ve also recently launched Le Mazet, a new wellness cabin where treatments like massage in the vine can really ramp up the luxury.
- Rate from €149 per night. lescarrasses.com.
- Now is a great time to book your ferry too. Irish Ferries currently have a 20% sale for early bookings; irishferries.com
Lanzarote probably welcomes more Corkonians than Barleycove and Garryvoe combined every year and tour operator Sunway has some great value options for a break to the island this winter.
€555pps will get you seven nights in the popular resort of Puerto del Carmen.
The rate includes direct flights from Cork (departure November 30) with accommodation at the basic but highly rated Livvo Oasis. Rent a car with your extra budget and take a road trip to the dramatic Timanfaya National Park.
Airbnb is no stranger to a brand refresh and this summer has seen the launch of its new Icon experiences.
These unique guest offerings invite you to sleep in blockbuster attractions such as the Musée D’Orsay in Paris, the Ferrari Museum in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, or Prince’s Purple House in Minneapolis in the US.
This week’s addition of a real life Polly Pocket House stay in Massachusetts adds even more colour to the collection.
Register your interest online via airbnb.com with many Icon experiences costing less than €100.