All You Want for Christmas
Christmas and New Year Luxury from Classic Collection Holidays
The Canary Islands with guaranteed year round sunshine are by far the most popular destinations with Irish holidaymakers over Christmas and New Year. Here are just some of the hotels on offer from the Classic Collection Holidays range.
For the week that takes in Christmas, Classic Collection Holidays have packages available in four of the Canary Islands, The Elba Carlota in Fuerteventura for €1,265 per person staying on a half board basis travelling out on the 22nd December.
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Lanzarote is probably the most popular of the islands and a week in the Hesperia Lanzarote departing on the 28th December is available for €1,485 per person on a bed and breakfast basis. The Hotel San Agustin Beach Club in Gran Canaria is also available over New Year - good value at €1,265 per person staying on a half board basis, departing on 28th December for seven nights.
All Classic Collection Holidays prices include flights, accommodation, private transfers and complimentary access to the Executive Lounges at Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports. Holidays are available from any Airport on any day for any duration. The above prices are based on 2 people sharing with Aer Lingus flights departing from Dublin.
For more details on these and many more offers contact your local travel agent or contact Classic Collection Holidays on 01 5413000 or visit www.classic-collection.ie
Christmas and New Year Luxury from Classic Collection Holidays
The Canary Islands with guaranteed year round sunshine are by far the most popular destinations with Irish holidaymakers over Christmas and New Year. Here are just some of the hotels on offer from the Classic Collection Holidays range.
For the week that takes in Christmas, Classic Collection Holidays have packages available in four of the Canary Islands, The Elba Carlota in Fuerteventura for €1,265 per person staying on a half board basis travelling out on the 22nd December.
All Classic Collection Holidays prices include flights, accommodation, private transfers and complimentary access to the Executive Lounges at Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports. Holidays are available from any Airport on any day for any duration. The above prices are based on 2 people sharing with Aer Lingus flights departing from Dublin.
For more details on these and many more offers contact your local travel agent or contact Classic Collection Holidays on 01 5413000 or visit www.classic-collection.ie
Europe's magical Christmas Markets from GoHop.ie
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Take a city break to the magical Christmas markets of Europe. Packages from GoHop.ie include:
Prague
Two nights in the 4 star Hotel Aida, on a b&b basis, from only €140pp. (based on 2 sharing) Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 2 nights' accommodation as stated, taxes and charges.
Travel: 29th November 2017
Three nights in the 4 star Relax Inn, on a b&b basis, from only €128pp. (based on 2 sharing)
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 3 nights' accommodation as stated, taxes and charges.
Travel: 29th November 2017
Budapest
Two nights in the 4 star Triple M Hotel on a b&b basis, from only €166pp. (Based on 2 sharing)
Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 2 nights' accommodation as stated, taxes and charges. Travel: 18th November 2017
Vienna
Two nights in the 4 star Apartments Ferchergasse on a b&b basis, from only €258pp. (Based on 2 sharing) Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 2 nights' accommodation as stated, taxes and charges. Travel: 7th December 2017
Berlin
Four nights in the 4* NH Berlin Treptow, on a room only basis, from only €180. (Based on 2 sharing) Price includes: Return flights ex. Dublin, 4 nights' accommodation as stated, taxes and charges. Travel: 17th November 2017
All subject to dates and availability.
Visit www.GoHop.ie or telephone 01-2412389.
Bring France home for Christmas
…start stocking that cellar now from Aldi’s French Wine Range.
Aldi recently added the Jean Claude Mas and Pardon My French ranges. With 18 French wines on the shelves priced from €6.29 to €14.99, there’s something for every palate, on sale in 129 Aldi stores every day.
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• Cuvée Reserve Cote du Rhone Villages, €6.49 - Selected from the villages of the southern Rhone, in other words the best parts, this is a soft easy-drinking combination of Grenache, Mourvedre and a little Syrah. A real all-rounder and a great ambassador for the region. Awarded silver at the IWSC 2017 (Northern Hemisphere)
• Claret Bordeaux Reserve €6.29– Classic red Bordeaux blend of mainly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon. Blackcurrant fruit with a savoury finish
• Vignobles Rousselet French Pinot Noir €7.29– There’s a deep colour to this multi-regional Pinot Noir: ripe fruit from the south and a freshness from the cooler north. A crisp, refreshing red wine
• Vignobles Rousselet French Malbec €7.29– A lovely, dark, chunky red wine made from 100% Malbec. Blackberries and brambly fruit with a touch of spice and round tannins
• Domaine Lou Frejau Chateauneuf du Pape €14.99 - Chateauneuf du Pape is one of those classic red wines that are hugely popular and a lot of it could be confused for Cotes du Rhone were it not for the price. But not this one! From a single estate it’s dark, brooding, full of character and great with meaty dishes
• Jean Claude Mas French Classic Grenache Noir €8.49 - There’s something herby here amidst all the plump, ripe fruit. Think raspberries, dark cherries, plums, even a hint of tobacco. Commended at the IWC 2017
• Jean Claude Mas French Estate Malbec €9.49 - A rich, dry French red that demands beef or lamb. It smells of sweet brambly fruit and there’s a touch of liquorice again with warm spices. Yes, there’s a lot going on here. Why not try this with the Dijon steak sauté? Commended at the IWC 2017
• Jean Claude Mas French Estate Pinot Noir €9.49– Pinot noir meets hot southern sunshine in the Languedoc to produce a classic red with a touch of new world opulence. Commended at the IWC 2017
• Pardon My French Ventoux €7.49 - This is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre – so the same as Cotes du Rhone but the vineyards are higher and cooler so the wine is lighter and more supple. The Mont Ventoux is a kind of wine bridge between the Rhone and Provence and this easy drinking red is too! Commended at the IWC 2017
• Pardon My French Fitou €7.49 - Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. It’s all plums, pepper and black liquorice. There’s even a suggestion of sun-drenched Mediterranean herbs. Chunky, complex, dark and delicious. This would be perfect with the French Lamb Bake
• Henri de Lorgere Sancerre €10.49 - Sauvignon Blanc as grown and planted on its home patch, the cool, green Loire Valley. Blackcurrant leaf, green peppers, even a touch of crushed nettles! And there’s a real mineral twang in the heart of this zingy white
• Exquisite Collection Touraine Sauvignon Blanc €7.99 - Amazing value for a Loire Sauvignon that could pass as a Pouilly-Fumé. Crisp, zesty and dry, it’s as fresh as a frosty morning. All green leaves, grapefruit zest, gun flint! Awarded bronze at the IWSC 2017 (Northern Hemisphere)
• Vignobles de Rousselet French Sauvignon Blanc €6.99– Zingy, zesty and pungent, this Sauvignon Blanc is all about blackcurrant leaf, green peppers, passionfruit and citrus zest
• Exquisite Collection Muscadet Sevre et Maine €7.99 - Bone dry, almost austere, this is absolutely classic Muscadet with its steely backbone and aroma of warm bread (which comes from the way the yeast is used). Very stylish, very grown-up. Awarded silver at the IWSC 2017 (Northern Hemisphere)
• French Chardonnay IGP Languedoc €6.99– An unoaked Chardonnay with southern French ripeness and a suggestion of minerality
• Jean Claude Mas French Classic Organic Blanc €8.49 - Five separate areas in the Languedoc contribute the grapes for this unusual and fabulously attractive white wine. There’s Grenache Blanc and Vermentino for freshness, Viognier adds a kind of peachiness and the lovely touch of rose petals and spice is from Muscat. Gloriously drinkable, delightfully different. And organic! The perfect accompaniment for the Smoked Mackerel Paté. Commended at the IWC 2017
• Jean Claude Mas French Organic Estate White €9.49 – A deliciously fresh and succulent white wine using several grape varieties to add to the core Grenache Blanc. Sourced from cool climate vineyards in the Languedoc. Commended at the IWC 2017
• Pardon My French Cotes de Gascogne €7.49 - Most people tasting this white wine for the first time will go “Oh! Sauvignon!” But it’s not. The green pepper, gooseberry, blackcurrant leaf thing comes from the Colombard grape. There’s also some Ugni Blanc and the touch of honey is from the Gascon grape Gros Manseng. So, all in all, a bit different! Dry, crisp, aromatic and very fresh. Awarded bronze at the IWC 2017
All of the above products are on sale now in all 129 Aldi stores nationwide.
Airlines and Hotels not included
Shopping around the Christmas Tree
The ITAA have provided a selection
of top destinations for Christmas shopping
Rome Christmas Markets, 28 November, 3 nights, from €189pp with Kanes Travel this November. The Piazza Navona Christmas Market is the biggest and best Christmas Market in Rome with a variety of stalls selling Christmas candy, decorations and toys, as well as special appearances by Father Christmas.
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You will also have time to explore this historic city and see the top sites including the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum and the Vatican City. By evening, taste authentic Italian cuisine, relax with a bottle of wine and soak up the atmosphere of this magnificent city.
Price includes: Return flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus and 3 nights accommodation in either the San Remo Hotel or Alexis Hotel
For more information on this deal available from Kanes Travel:
www.itaa.ie/2017/09/20/rome-christmas-markets
Christmas shopping in New York City, 9 November, 3 nights, from €599pps with Tour America is perfect for completing your Christmas wish-list! Begin on 5th Avenue, taking in Saks department store and the famous jewellers Tiffany & Co. Make sure to include some time browsing around Bloomingdale's and Macy's and take a trip to the Soho district where you'll find a mix of cool high street shops and niche shops selling unique and original clothing.
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Full of culture, shopping and entertainment, New York truly is the city that never sleeps. Aside from the shopping, why not hop on a ferry to Staten Island and view Lady Liberty, take in the breathtaking skyline from the top of the Empire State Building or catch a show on Broadway.
Price Includes: direct flights with Aer Lingus & 3 nights hotel
*Book before 30th Sept and get a second bag for FREE and a 20% Macy's voucher*
For more information on this deal available from Tour America:
www.itaa.ie/2017/09/14/new-york-city
Madrid City Break, 25 November, 3 Nights, from €279pp with Travalue.ie and enjoy the best retail experience Spain has to offer . The area around Gran Vía is one of the liveliest areas of the city and is great for shopping, dining and nightlife. It features all the major Spanish brands, including Zara, Stradivarius, Massimo Dutti and the wonderful department store El Corte Ingles. It is also where the famous Primark is located. With a retail area of 133000 sq ft and spread across five floors, this store is slightly bigger than the Penneys we're used to!
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Head to Serrano for luxurious shops located in what were once small palaces, the outlet shopping centre Las Rozas Village or El Rastro, the most popular open air flea market in Spain. This package also includes a half day tour to the beautiful Medieval city of Toledo. Known as the “city of the three cultures”, because Christians, Arabs and Jews lived together there for centuries, Toledo preserves an artistic and cultural legacy in the form of churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues.
Price includes return flights, 10kg hand luggage per person , 3 Nights accommodation and a half day tour to Toledo
For more information on this deal available from Travalue.ie:
www.itaa.ie/2017/09/20/madrid-and-toledo
Shopping around the Christmas Tree
The ITAA have provided a selection
of top destinations for Christmas shopping
Rome Christmas Markets, 28 November, 3 nights, from €189pp with Kanes Travel this November. The Piazza Navona Christmas Market is the biggest and best Christmas Market in Rome with a variety of stalls selling Christmas candy, decorations and toys, as well as special appearances by Father Christmas.
Price includes: Return flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus and 3 nights accommodation in either the San Remo Hotel or Alexis Hotel
For more information on this deal available from Kanes Travel:
www.itaa.ie/2017/09/20/rome-christmas-markets
Christmas shopping in New York City, 9 November, 3 nights, from €599pps with Tour America is perfect for completing your Christmas wish-list! Begin on 5th Avenue, taking in Saks department store and the famous jewellers Tiffany & Co. Make sure to include some time browsing around Bloomingdale's and Macy's and take a trip to the Soho district where you'll find a mix of cool high street shops and niche shops selling unique and original clothing.
Price Includes: direct flights with Aer Lingus & 3 nights hotel
*Book before 30th Sept and get a second bag for FREE and a 20% Macy's voucher*
For more information on this deal available from Tour America:
www.itaa.ie/2017/09/14/new-york-city
Madrid City Break, 25 November, 3 Nights, from €279pp with Travalue.ie and enjoy the best retail experience Spain has to offer . The area around Gran Vía is one of the liveliest areas of the city and is great for shopping, dining and nightlife. It features all the major Spanish brands, including Zara, Stradivarius, Massimo Dutti and the wonderful department store El Corte Ingles. It is also where the famous Primark is located. With a retail area of 133000 sq ft and spread across five floors, this store is slightly bigger than the Penneys we're used to!
Price includes return flights, 10kg hand luggage per person , 3 Nights accommodation and a half day tour to Toledo
For more information on this deal available from Travalue.ie:
www.itaa.ie/2017/09/20/madrid-and-toledo