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Liss Ard Country House-family friendly in a magical setting

(05 May 2011)
One of the latest openings is the unique Liss Ard Coutry House family friendly retreat in Ireland which is owned and operated by the founders of Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel. Located on a stunning 200 acre private estate in rural West Cork, Liss Ard Country House and the adjacent Garden Mews (www.lissardestate.com) have recently opened following an extensive refurbishment by the team behind the design and interiors at Martinhal.

Avonmore Big Picnic for Barretstown

(04 Jul 2010)
Picnic season has arrived. So no matter what the weather, indoors or outdoors, get picnicking this summer and raise much needed funds for Barretstown.

Highlife’s free Kids’ Club in Morzine

(12 Oct 2009)
From treasure hunts to snowman building, the Highlife Kids’ Club in Morzine means youngsters get a better mix of activities while parents no longer have to rush to meet their children after lessons! Designed to ensure that parents have more opportunities to ski, the Highlife Kids’ Club is ideal for skiing-age children, following their morning ski school lessons and is free to Highlife customers.

Green Hospitality Award Welcomes Results of Failte Ireland’s Visitor Attitude Survey

(25 Aug 2009)
52% of visitors to Ireland would seek to stay in a hotel that has reduced its environmental impact and 35% would pay more, that’s according to Failte Ireland’s visitor attitudes survey 2008. Green Hospitality Awards (GHA) welcome the findings as it demonstrates that GHA members can maintain their competitiveness by becoming more environmentally friendly.

Making Ireland even more Welcoming to Walkers

(06 Aug 2009)
Responding to the needs of walkers The Walkers Welcome operates around a series of "Walkers Welcome" charters which are a commitment from the local community and tourism providers to offer the best walking experience possible in the area

Kids go free at Portaventura

(05 Aug 2009)
Attraction Tickets Direct, a theme park ticket provider, is offering up to two free child tickets to PortAventura with every two adult tickets purchased, saving over €100. This offer is available until 15th August on the PortAventura Plus and PortAventura Max family tickets, and is valid on travel until 6th January 2010.

Brand New First Choice Kid’s Corner At Doncaster Sheffield Airport

(05 Aug 2009)
Keeping the kids entertained at the airport can be quite a feat which is why First Choice undertook a recent experience trial at airports across the UK to understand what could be done to make things easier and more enjoyable for families.

Westgrove Hotel launch groovy new kids’ club – The Groovies!

(30 Jun 2009)
The Groovies Club is the new kids’ club, unique to the fabulous 4-star Westgrove Hotel in Clane, Co. Kildare. Running for 2 hours every morning and 2 hours every evening, 7 days a week during July and August, as well as being active during midterm breaks and other key school holidays including Easter, the Groovies Club caters exclusively for the younger guests, aged between 4 and 12.

Cuddledry launches first SPF50+ Poncho Towels in the UK

(30 Jun 2009)
Don’t let your baby tan like a hammerhead shark this summer, give it Angelfish sun protection!

National Bike Week

(10 Jun 2009)
Mr Noel Dempsey, TD, Minister for Transport, urged everyone – and those in the Dublin area, in particular – to join in National Bike Week’s world record attempt during the Dublin Family Fun Day in the Phoenix Park on Sunday 14 June.

Stressed out workers are failing to take full holiday allowances

(08 Jun 2009)
Worried travellers are reluctant to use their full holiday allowance amid fears they will lose their jobs, according to new research.More than a third of workers admit they are nervous of taking their full holiday entitlement thanks to the credit crunch.

Host a picnic this Summer for Barretstown

(08 Jun 2009)
With the continued hope of more hot, sunny days this summer, Avonmore is encouraging people to host a picnic this Summer in aid of Barretstown Camp for seriously ill children. The campaign aims to encourage everyone, whether it is individuals, families, schools or companies across the country to raise much needed funds for one of Ireland’s worthiest causes.

Father’s Day 'Thrill or Chill' weekends

(08 Jun 2009)
Father’s Day 'Thrill or Chill' weekends are on offer at the Sands Resort, Cornwall, guaranteed to please everyone and particularly 'Dad' who gets a choice of two free adventure activities or pampering treatments. The Sands also has a 9-hole golf course, tennis, a gym and indoor and outdoor pools.

Stressed out workers are failing to take full holiday allowances

(08 Jun 2009)
Worried travellers are reluctant to use their full holiday allowance amid fears they will lose their jobs, according to new research.More than a third of workers admit they are nervous of taking their full holiday entitlement thanks to the credit crunch.

Seven deadly ways to entertain the kids this summer

(06 May 2009)
Irish hotel and operators are pulling out all the stops to get us to holiday at home here in Ireland and have puit together some great packages for family holidays this summer.