The annual Quinnsworth and Crazy Prices winter flights breaks promotion has started again this week. Collect one stamp for every £10 spent. Thirty stamps will entitle you to special price fares to the UK and Europe, except Heathrow, and 50 stamps to Heathrow and the United States. Fares are for two people and start from £84 for Manchester and £389 to New York or Boston.
One point to be made is that the rules are strict and must be complied with. If you miss the date to apply for your travel certificate, that's it. Details from your nearest Quinnsworth, Lifestyle or Crazy Prices store.
The Eternal City - may be hot in August but it is still beautiful. Picture yourself at the Trevi Fountain, climbing the Spanish Steps, sipping cappuccino in a busy square, watching life go by. Italia tour (01 671 7821) have two night special offers to Rome during August, which include flights, accommodation and a Rome by Night tour for £339.
Irish Ferries have a summer saver fare to for late holiday planners which is £140 lower than the standard fare if you return via Britain. Irish Ferries are also offering a duty free mini cruise to Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire which boasts the world's best new roller coaster. Weekday sailings from Rosslare for a car and four adults cost £79, and for a family of four travelling by ship and coach £59. The packages includes up to 10 hours at Oakwood and access to all its 49 attractions.
Visitors to should try and see the new Maritime Museum which opened this week. The Maritime Museum explores every aspect of the island's links with the sea. Get your hands wet as you feel the pull of the currents and the power of the sea. Try your hand at boat building and then sail your craft on the wave tank. One of the best kinds of museums which allows you to put your practical skills to the test.
Next weekend is the start of the Warrenpoint Maiden of the Mournes International Festival . The Guinness Entertainment Dome will bring such shows as the Abba Gold, Stars in Their Eyes, a Country and Western Jamboree and, while Marty Whelen may be with the Roses in the Dome in Tralee, Derek Davies will be with the Maidens of the Mournes. Other events from August 2nd-15th include street entertainment, jazz bands, quizzes, barbeques and childrens events. Tickets and details from (080 16937 52256).
If you happen to be in the Carrickfergus area on a Sunday during this month or next then you can have a most unusual tour from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Visit the only complete Victorian Coal Gas works in Ireland. This unique site offers a view into our industrial past.
Summer sun might still be with us but winter sun is just around the corner, according to Falcon who have launched their winter programme this month. Over 60,000 people take a winter holiday. Falcon's popular family holidays, which include food, drink and entertainment, will be extended to the winter season this year. Selected properties will have no under occupancy supplements and there will be Kids Clubs in and Gran Canaria . Brochures available from your local travel agent.
