Departure Lounge: Experience a special new getaway in Austria's Tyrolean mountains
Newly At The Opened A Eriro Room
News of new hotel openings cross this desk every week, so it takes something extra special to get me excited.
Cue Eriro, a new luxury mountain lodge hidden away in Ehrwald, Austria in the Tyrolean mountainscape.
Accessible only by cable car, it’s home to nine luxury suites with incredible views of the pristine scenery.
Eriro connects guests to nature through its beautiful design, cuisine, experiences and spa (think herbal treatments, thermal pools and Finnish saunas with mountain views).
Reflecting the serenity of the Alpine region, there’s a wealth of activities, from hiking and biking to yoga and crafts. This is my kind of bliss.
- Opening rates of €999 per night for an all-inclusive suite experience.
- Eriro.at
Fancy a little Greek hedonism? Mykonos promises party island vibes and Casa Cook Mykonos looks like the perfect place to luxuriate in between late nights, lazy days, and long lunches.
Renowned for its beach clubs and party hotspots, you can balance wild nights with laid-back luxury in this swanky spot. B&B from €500.
- Casacook.com
Online travel agent On the Beach has launched a new booking site in Ireland.
Following the announcement of the online travel agent’s agreement with Ryanair, the package holiday specialist now offers value European sun destinations bookable in euro from Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Knock and Shannon airports.
There are flexible payment schemes and low deposits, and customers can build their ideal package including transfers and excursions.
All flight-inclusive packages are financially protected, while each product you choose creates a separate contract between you and the supplier of that product.
- Onthebeach.ie
Donegal’s Redcastle Hotel is offering a new babymoon package that seems like good value.
From €450 for a two-night stay, it includes two 30-minute spa treatments for mums-to-be at the Cara Spa and dinner for two on one evening.
The recently-renovated four-star hotel in Moville on the banks of Lough Foyle enjoys wonderful views too. The package also includes an hour in the spa’s relaxation room and use of the leisure facilities.
- Redcastlhoteldonegal.com
Malta’s a rewarding destination year round but autumn and winter are always lovely on this Mediterranean island as the intense summer heat has subsided.
Happily, Aer Lingus has just launched its first-ever direct flights to Malta from Dublin, meaning Malta (and Gozo) are now an easy three-hour flight away.
Operating three times per week from October 25, fares start at €69.99.
With over 7,000 years of history, and three Unesco world heritage sites, Malta is an exciting destination for history and culture buffs.
- Visitmalta.com