Where would you read about Likky Pie, or Singin' Hinnies, or Miso Soup? Read about the Red Lights and Amsterdam, sumptuous travel on the Eastern and Oriental Express, muse with Rory about Malta, read Bill Bryson, off the Appalachian Trail or see the lastest swimwear fashions? The Holiday '98 magazine has just hit the newsagents and is required reading. Even if you were not going on holidays, it will cheer you up with all the glossy photographs and stories from one end of the world to the other. Well worth £1.75.
Does the sound of Formula One excite you? Does the roar of £1,000,000 motors and the smell of high octane fuel drive you wild? Would you love to watch F1 in real life instead of from the sofa on Sundays? Does someone in your life need a treat? The Travel Department have the answer for a price that will surprise. Choose from Barcelona, Monaco, Hockenheim, Silverstone, Monza, or your favourite circuit. Prices for a one night package at Silverstone, including a £130 ticket for Saturday and Sunday, costs £339. European circuits for three nights cost from £449. Call for their brochure on 01 260 2431.
Pictures of the Pope in sunny last week are reminders that Cuba is an island in the sun, the sunny Caribbean. But, unlike other islands, it is also a very reasonable winter sun destination. , two hours east of Havana, has over 12 miles of beautiful white palm-fringed beach. A week in a four star hotel costs from £545 from London. Brochure from Cubatravel, 11 South Anne Street, Dublin 2, (01 671 3422).
More signs that the airline business in Ireland is going to have its best year ever is the opening of a new route to on March 29th, four times a week by Tyrolean Airlines, prices will start at £215 (01 608 0099). Closer to home, the first ever links between Dublin and Southampton will open on March 1st by British Airways, operated by their partner, British Regional Airlines (BRA). Cityflyer Express, another British Airways franchise partner are increasing their Dublin/Gatwick service to six daily flights.
The Adams Trinity Hotel, on Dame Street in near the heart of Temple Bar, would love you to take advantage of their winter rates. The hotel has one of the most stylish bars in Dublin, the Mercantile. Until the middle of March they are offering a mid week three night breaks at £99 per person sharing. (01 670 7100)
Does business take you away a number of times a year? Is your company an SME, small to medium enterprise? If so, then it can be difficult to take advantages of corporate rates in hotels. Hotel Express International is an organisation which brings to clients the privilege of 50 per cent discount at quality hotels worldwide. Annual membership of Hotel Express costs £90 and gives you access to more than 2,000 hotels worldwide. For example, a three star hotel in costs £55 per night, a four star £67.50, a three star in New York will cost $90 and a four star $134. Membership details from Bernice or Mary at 01 260 0565