DESTINATIONS update June 5, 2017

Destinations
Update: June 5, 2017

Bringing the Memphis Sound 
to Ireland, England and France this Summer

     In 1967 Stax Records from Memphis USA sent its top artists on a tour of Europe, the legendary Stax/Volt European Tour. Now on the 50th anniversary of that historic event the Stax Music Academy follows in their footsteps with its first-ever tour of Ireland, England and France.
     They will play Dublin on  July 16, 2017 at the National Concert Hall, Dublin
The Stax Music Academy will celebrate the famous 1967 tour with music by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, Arthur Conley, Booker T. & the MGs and more.
     The Stax Music Academy is the only school in the world teaching students the art form of American soul music and the sound of Memphis during the 1960s and 70s. Because the majority of the Stax Music Academy students live at or below the poverty line and attend via scholarships provided by the Soulsville Foundation, Stax Music Academy trips represent the first opportunity to travel beyond Memphis for many of the young people involved.
     The Stax Music Academy 2017 European Summer Soul Tour is sponsored in part by the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

For ticket details please visit www.staxstudenttour2017.com or further information contact heather@lofthouse.co.
Web: staxstudenttour2017.com
YouTube: youtu.be/LUTzqMv5yqE
Facebook: facebook.com/staxmusicacademy
Twitter: twitter.com/StaxAcademy

Camping Holidays
Offers from ITAA members

Family Camping in Brittany, 20th July, 14 nights, from €2,807 (2 adults + 3 Children)
Domaine de Ker Ys, beside the sea in Brittany. Ideal for families seeking a calm and relaxing beach holiday- boules pitch, games hall and sports field, a stunning beach. Enjoy the water park with its heated swimming pools, slides, waterfall and whirlpool or take your pick of on-site entertainment.
     Nearby Saint-Nic, on the peninsula separating the bays of Douarnenez and Brest; the Armorique national park, is ideal for a day trip. Price includes: Return ferry from Rosslare and 14 nights in a 2 Bed Bellini. More information from Dawson Travel visit: www.itaa.ie/2017/05/03/14-nights

Family Camping in Lake Garda, 17th June, 7 nights, from €580 pps
     Bella Italia, a popular holiday park located by Lake Garda, offers a choice of watersports, nature, cultural sights and pretty villages. The campsite has everything you need - 5 swimming pools, waterslides, playgrounds, an internet room, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and daily and evening entertainment .
The well-equipped mobile homes are set in landscaped grounds with mature trees providing shade from the sun. The cities of Verona and Milan are a short drive away. Gardaland, a popular amusement park, is also located nearby and is the perfect day trip for those looking for an adrenaline rush. Price includes: Flights, Taxes, Transfers and Accommodation
More information from Travelnet visit: www.itaa.ie/2017/05/02/family

US Holidays
Offers from ITAA members
California and the Golden West Tour, April to November 2017, from €2669
     Explore National Parks, Native American culture, desert landscapes and vibrant cities on this tour of California and the Golden West with Riviera Travel.
      From the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley, the Painted Desert to Yosemite and the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the natural splendours of this huge region. This trip visits San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas. Cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge, stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, go surfing in San Diego or win big in the Las Vegas. This tour showcases the very best of western USA’s natural and manmade wonders. Price includes: Return flights from Dublin via London Heathrow, 3 and 4 star accommodation, a selection of guided tours, services of an experienced tour manager and all local taxes
More information on this deal from Riviera Travel visit: www.itaa.ie/2017/05/08/c

Cruises
Offers from ITAA members
Spain Cruise, 11th October 2017, 12 nights, from €2239 pps
     Sail the Mediterranean on the Celebrity Silhouette with the Travel Broker  - from Civitavecchia, Rome, the capital of the Empire since 108 A.D. ; explore ancient sites such as the Colosseum or the Sistine Chapel. On to Spain to visit Palma de Mallorca, where you can visit El Baluard, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and Gibraltar.

Lisbon

     In Seville explore the old town- its quaint Moorish feel - tapas bars offering sthe finest seafood and typical Andalusian cuisine. Ibiza is also on the itinerary with it’s world-famous nightclubs and contrasting old town, now an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Seek inspiration from Antonio Gaudí, or the Picasso Museum in Barcelona and stroll the  streets of Lisbon. And in France you can explore the country’s oldest city, Marseilles, and taste its renowned dish, bouillabaisse. Price includes: return flights, return transfers, 20kg bag, free classic drinks package and USD150 per person on board spend. More information on this deal from the Travel Broker visit: www.itaa.ie/2017/05/16/spain/

Around the World Cruise, 5th or 7th January 2019, 118 Nights, from €12,589pp
     All aboard the MSC Magnifica with Cruisescapes for this cruise - west across the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean islands of Santa Lucia and Granada, before visits to Aruba and Colombia and transiting the Panama Canal. After an exploration of Central America, the ship will head to the United States of America with stops including San Francisco and the Hawaiian islands.
     French Polynesia follows with stops in Tahiti and Bora Bora. After exploring Fiji, the ship will reach New Zealand and the iconic port of Sydney in Australia. Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka follow, before two days in the magical Maldives.
     After crossing the Indian Ocean the ship will visit Oman, UAE and Jordan before the passage through the Suez Canal returns you to the Mediterranean Sea for the final leg of this unforgettable journey calling in at Crete, Sicily and Italy. Price includes: 118 nights onboard MSC Magnifica, based on 2 sharing an inside stateroom, meals onboard on a full board basis, entertainment onboard, 15 Shore Excursions, taxes and charges
*Departs 5th January from Genoa or 7th January from Barcelona
More information on this deal from Cruisescapes visit: www.itaa.ie/2017/05/16/around

Luxury Islands
Offers from ITAA members

5 star Madeira, 5th October 2017, 7 nights, from €879pps
     Madeira, a chain of volcanic islands off the coast of Portugal, is a tropical oasis of steep verdant cliffs rising out of the blue ocean. One of Europe's most beautiful destinations, Madeira offers an all year round summer climate, food, wine, stunning landscapes.
     The new Meliá Madeira Mare resort and spa hotel occupies an oceanfront position and offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. This luxury property boasts elegant and spacious rooms -a wide range of facilities - a choice of dining options, high standards of service, spa facilities and leisure amenities. Price includes: return flights from Dublin to Funchal, 7 nights in a Twin Room with Side Sea View and Balcony on a B&B basis with return transfers and checked in luggage.
For more information on this deal available from Travalue.ie visit: www.itaa.ie/2017/05/30/madeira

4* Bali, September – October 8 nights, from €2299pp
      Bali with Classic Resorts experience the welcoming nature of the locals, the value for money, the  culture,  landscapes and the year-round pleasant climate.
     The 4* Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa is located right along the Legian Beach. An ideal tropical holiday - four outdoor swimming pools, an onsite spa, yoga classes and Balinese craft-making lessons. Offering buffet and à la carte options, Celagi Restaurant serves local and Asian dishes while the Azul Beach Club offers coastal cuisine choices. There is also a pool bar on the oceanfront terrace. Kuta’s city centre and the Seminyak area are both 5 km away. Price includes: Return flights from Dublin & Superior Room on All Inclusive for 8 nights
For more information on this deal available from the Classic Resorts visit: www.itaa.ie/2017/05/31/bali/

4 star Corfu, 18th August, 7 nights, from €3009 (2 adults & 1 child)
     Corfu has beauty in abundance! Visit this Greek island with The Travel Broker - stylish restaurants, architectural history, and beautiful vistas of sea and sky, Corfu's beaches, or relax by the pool, or climb Mount Pantokrator for spectacular views across to the Island of Paxos.

Louis Corcyra Beach

     Situated in Gouvia bay and surrounded by scented gardens the 4 star all inclusive Louis Corcyra Beach Hotel is ilocated on the beach front with views of the Mediterranean Sea, the hotel offers a variety of dining options and activities such as pools, lagoon waterland, children's pools and clubs, tennis, volleyball, minigolf, waterpolo. Price includes: All inclusive accommodation & return flights from Dublin
More information on this deal from The Travel Broker visit: www.itaa.ie/2017/05/29/corfu-august