Departure Lounge: Prague is a winter wonderland
Charles Bridge, Prague.
Prague is mesmerising at any time of year, but November brings winter sparkle and even better value for travellers.
With its medieval heart and soaring spires, it offers history, culture, and beauty in one fabulously walkable city.
With return flights from Dublin to the Czech capital, Click and Go offers a three-night city break with room-only accommodation at the four-star Saint George Hotel from €199 per person sharing, based on November travel.
- clickandgo.com
Dreaming of safari but worried about the environmental impact of travelling to Africa?
Safari experts Mahlatini have just revealed their latest achievement — B Corp certification, making them the first independent African and Indian Ocean tour operator to achieve this hard-to-attain global standard.
Alongside meeting the highest social and environmental criteria, the Belfast-based outfit have had to commit to, and demonstrate, high standards of performance, transparency, and accountability, while joining a global community of businesses with shared beliefs in benefiting the world and its people.
- mahlatini.com
Calling all digital nomads... Portuguese flag carrier TAP Air Portugal has invested in its loyalty programme to help travellers get better value out of long stays in Portugal.
Their Miles&Go programme allows customers to rack up points when spending money with TAP’s partners, including a selection of hotels, car rental companies and restaurants.
The airline also works with leisure, health and wellness providers, retailers, and banks, earning you points when you spend.
Round trips from Dublin to Lisbon start at €100. Fares include all taxes and charges.
- flytap.com
Autumn’s the perfect time to book a cosy stay at a leafy estate.
Mixing daytime strolls with spa time and comfy décor, Kildare’s 55-acre Killashee House estate sounds like the place to start.
Its Autumn Shades of Luxury Retreat promises woodland walks with access to the swimming pool and hydrotherapy suite.
A pre-dinner cocktail with nibbles, three-course dinner, and an overnight stay with breakfast are all included for €295 for two people.
- killasheehotel.com
TUI has expanded its offering from Shannon Airport, announcing a direct flight from the south-west to the Balearic island of Majorca for summer 2025.
The weekly flight will depart every Tuesday from May 6 until September 16, 2025, connecting Shannon to Palma, with new deals online.
- tuiholidays.ie
