By Irishexaminer.com,Jillian Bolger
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Ensconce yourself in the Scottish capital’s Old Town with an unforgettable stay at The Witchery.
Quirky, glamorous, and luxurious, the atmospheric five-star hotel sits on the Royal Mile in the gothic heart of the city.
Voted one of the world’s most romantic hotels, you’ll find an irresistible confection of plush baroque interiors and candlelit dining in the Secret Garden dining room.
B&B from £575 (€659) per room.
thewitchery.com
Arabian nights
Oman is a dream destination for adventure seekers, and a place we love to return to.
Safe, stable, and welcoming, the third-largest country in the Arabian Peninsula offers diverse terrain of white beaches, rugged mountains, emerald canyons, and ancient forts.
Muscat, the desert sultanate’s picturesque capital, serves up Omani charm in spades.
A stay at Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala Muscat offers a mix of accommodation choices plus rooftop infinity pool, spa, gym and diverse dining experiences.
Five nights B&B from 17 November from €789pp, based on two adults sharing with flights from Dublin.
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Block booking
Irish Ferries’ 20% off Early Bird offer is available on all 2026 Dublin-Cherbourg bookings made before September 30.
You’ll also find great deals like a Legoland Windsor package from €684 for the family, including return ferry travel (with car), hotel accommodation, and a one-day park pass per person for a family of four.
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Creature comforts
Autumn has us thinking of cosy hideaways and Ballymaloe House in East Cork ticks all the boxes.
Its new Dreamy Sunday getaway includes the kinds of creature comforts we love.
Think tea and cake by the fireside, woodland strolls, and Sunday evening dinner prepared by executive chef Dervilla O’Flynn.
The seasonal four course, farm-to-table menu uses the very best of local produce.
Indulge in Ballymaloe House’s fabled breakfast the next day before a beach walk at Garryvoe or clifftop walk at Ballycotton. Mondays never felt so good.
€555 for two people, €385 for a solo traveller.
ballymaloehouse.com
Boston calling
Shannon Airport is offering even more flights from the Mid-West with the announcement of the expanded Aer Lingus schedule for its Shannon to Boston service in summer 2026.
Operating three additional flights per week from mid-May to August 20, the increased service boosts the number of summer 2026 seats to North America from Shannon Airport to over 350,000.
This year Shannon passengers had a choice of five daily US flights across the summer season, including year-round services by Aer Lingus to Boston and New York-JFK, United Airlines to New York-Newark and Chicago, and Delta to New York-JFK.
It is worth remembering that Aer Lingus also operates flights from Shannon to London Heathrow, and Paris Charles de Gaulle.
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