17-05-2025
Departure Lounge: Five deals to book this summer, including a week in sunny Spain
Winter in Illinois
December in Chicago is a magical time, when the lakeside city turns on its winter charm. Aer Lingus Holidays is offering direct flights from Dublin to Chicago and three nights in the centrally located four-star Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel for €638 per person sharing. Price includes direct flights from Dublin and three nights' accommodation, in December 2025. Pack your woollies!
Costa del Fun
Fancy a little Spanish hospitality? Jet off from Cork Airport to the Costa del Sol next week for a seven-night stay at the Sandos Griego Hotel. In the centre of Torremolinos, the popular all-inclusive four-star has a roomy pool and several restaurants and bars. Travel May 26, from €539pp including Ryanair flights from Cork.
Fun summer break
Overlooking Amstelkwartier, one of Amsterdam's newest neighbourhoods, Ruby Emma is a five-minute stroll from the banks of the river Amstel and pretty Park Somerlust.
Amsterdam's such a cool city for a summer break. With the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank's House, Van Gogh Museum, wonderful parks and night life, it's a short flight from Cork and Dublin. Rooms at Ruby Emma, combine great design with green-credentials and top value.
On the banks of the Amstel river, the fresh space includes mid-century modern elements and vintage pieces. Overlooking Amstelkwartier, one of Amsterdam's newest neighbourhoods, Ruby Emma is a five-minute stroll from the banks of the river Amstel and pretty Park Somerlust. Rooms from €127.
Deal of the week
The four-star Limerick Strand Hotel enjoys a riverside location, and is within walking distance of the main attractions, like the famous Milk Market.
Skip to Limerick for an affordable overnight stay and discover the heritage, culture and food scene in the Treaty City.
The four-star Limerick Strand Hotel enjoys a riverside location, and is within walking distance of the main attractions, like the famous Milk Market. Guests will enjoy discounts on tickets to King John's Castle, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and the Hunt Museum, amongst others.
The Ultimate Summer in Limerick Package, includes overnight B&B, with an ice cream welcome treat, access to the Health Club's 20-metre heated pool and hydro area. From €189 per room per night for two adults sharing.
School holiday discounts
The stylish IDILIQ Hotels and Resorts, a collection of nine properties in Spain, Orlando and the UK is offering a 15% discount between June 21 and September 7.
I really like the look of the Summer Steals offers from the stylish IDILIQ Hotels and Resorts, a collection of nine properties in Spain, Orlando and the UK.
Offering a 15% discount between June 21 and September 7, you can avail of reduced rates during the childrens' school holidays in popular and fashionable spots like Spain's Wyndham Costa del Sol, Royal Marbella Golf Resort, Tenerife's Wyndham Residences Costa Adeje and Wyndham Residences Golf del Sur. It's worth checking out the diverse properties.
