Departure Lounge: Lapland calling with a new resort and an audience with Santa
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Just 60km from the Arctic Circle, Ruka is Sunway’s new Lapland resort to travel to this year.
Visitors will anjoy a private meeting with Santa in his secret snow-covered pine forest, with his elf school and toy factory.
Included in the package is complimentary thermal clothing, including snow suits, boots and cosy socks, gloves, and a hat.
Snowmobiling, husky sledding, and reindeer rides are all included too. Return flights to Kuusamo from Dublin, two nights accommodation, meals, and all activities, from €1,519pp.
There’s growing demand for more niche cruises, reaching areas inaccessible to bigger vessels. Swan Hellenic’s new cultural expedition cruises has added 34 off-the-beaten-track destinations, many not reached even by other expedition cruise lines.
From Hermanus in South Africa, Trancoso in Brazil (pictured), and Nosy Vao island in Madagascar to Niebla in Chile, they’ve even added Kinsale to their 2025 expedition itinerary.
Those hoping to up their hosting game this Christmas will find inspiration at Glenlo Abbey where their Festive Foodie package includes a food experience in The Pullman Kitchen.
From November 8 to December 23 (Wednesday to Sunday stays only), guests will enjoy a 45-minute canapé demo, a chutney making lesson for your festive cheese board and a seasonal cake.
Recipe cards, a jar of Christmas chutney and Glenlo Abbey apron are included with an overnight stay and breakfast for two. €339 per room for two.
Formula 1 fans might be tempted by a trip to next year’s Barcelona Grand Prix.
Book a race package for May 30 to June 1, 2025, and enjoy four nights in Barcelona, a three-day general admission ticket (upgrades are available) and return flights.
From €679 per person. Done Barcelona already? Cassidy Travel offers more Formula 1 packages and destinations throughout the F1 season.
What’s better than enjoying Rome’s historical sights and museums?
How about sharing your accommodation with a great Italian artwork? Rome’s Bettoja Hotels are participating in a new initiative to help restore and display hidden pieces of Italy’s cultural heritage.
Introducing unseen artwork to the public, Art Out of the Museum has just launched at the Bettoja Hotels’ flagship property, the four-star Hotel Mediterraneo where guests can enjoy the first restored work in its lobby.