Travel bag: Historic hotel in Cork gets a makeover

Enjoy a refurbished Oriel House

Cork's historic Oriel House hotel has just enjoyed a €2 million refurbishment under the influence of interior designer Chrisna Duffy. The result is an updated set of rooms and suites called the Ellis & Tobin Collections.

The Tobin Collection comprises 11 premium executive double guest bedrooms while the Ellis Collection includes a suite and four boutique double rooms. Oriel House is a listed building which dates back to 1805 and, with its city adjacent location, it's the perfect base for a weekend in the rebel county. Book your stay at orielhousehotel.ie.

20/20

To celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, The Peninsula Bangkok has launched 20 unique experiences highlighting the city’s splendours. Try everything from a day exploring the lesser

known Tha Kha Floating Market on a wooden paddleboat, spend an afternoon tasting craft beers on Koh Kret Island, try a nighttime street food safari or discover the spirituality of Sak Yant tattoo art, there's something for everyone. Find out more at peninsula.com/bangkok.

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Sacred Sundays

Not that you need an excuse to revisit Monart spa this summer, but the team here has launched a new facial worth experiencing. The Youth Renew Hydra Glow Peel promises to smooth complexions and minimise wrinkles and it can be combined with its Sunday Night Escape which includes an overnight stay, breakfast and dinner from €159 per person sharing. One-hour long Hydra Glow Peel Facial Treatment at the Spa starts from €95; monart.ie.

Free night in Miami

Fancy a free night in the American city? Stay for five nights at the Albion South Beach hotel between now and October 31st and enjoy the fifth night free. Fly from Dublin and enjoy the city's famous South Beach, colourful nightlife, Cuban cuisine and sights like the Lincoln Road Mall and the botanical gardens, from €729 based on two adults sharing on a room-only basis for five nights with return flights from Dublin. Visit americansky.ie for more.