Special Interest & Motoring Holidays by Air and Sea
Whatever pace of holiday you choose, our flexible holidays and short breaks are ideal. Whether you would like a based holiday for walking, a touring holiday to visit gardens or historic houses, activities such as horse racing, golf or cookery we have a wealth of ideas and can personalise an itinerary to suit you.
Choice of Accommodation
Irish Welcome 3 and 4 Star Hotels Over 140 Hotels within easy reach of racecourses, golf courses, gardens, historic houses, golden beaches and breath taking scenery.
Bed & Breakfast Home from Home Accommodation – the length and breadth of Ireland in Town Houses, Country Homes, Farmhouses, Historic Homes and Cosy Cottages. You can expect a very high standard with en-suite rooms, hearty breakfasts and a warm welcome.
Gardens Short Break
South East Ireland.
Mid Season Price From £289 p.p.s. Based on 2, includes direct flights, three nights Irish Welcome Hotel accommodation, four days car rental, (Gardens Admission extra).
Suggested Itinerary:
- National Botanic Gardens, Dublin
- Malahide Castle & Talbot Botanic Gardens, Co Dublin
- Japanese Gardens, Co Kildare
- Powerscourt Gardens, Co Wicklow
Northern Ireland Flexible Short Break
- Northern Ireland - voted a 'MUST SEE' destination by Lonely Planet Guide. From the Giants Causeway across to the Fermanagh Lakelands, the stunning scenery will captivate you and the memory of the warm welcome will last long after you return home.
- Have a taste of what Northern Ireland has to offer on our Fly-Drive Flexible Short Break from: £269 per person sharing Mid-Season (May, June and September).
- Includes direct flights between Britain and Belfast, 3 Nights Irish Welcome Hotel Accommodation, 4 days car rental.
South West Flexible Short Break
Enjoy a sample of what this diverse area has to offer from the Lakes of Killarney to the golden beaches of West Cork, the picturesque villages on the Ring of Kerry or the hustle and bustle that is Cork city.
Mid Season Price From £289 p.p.s. Based on 2, includes direct flights, three nights Irish Welcome Hotel accommodation, four days car rental.
7 Nights Holiday By Sea
| Nos | 06 Jan– 31 Mar** | 01–30 Apr | 01–22 May | 23 May– 11 Jul* | 12 Jul– 24 Aug+ | 25 Aug– 30 Sep* | 01–31 Oct | 01 Nov– 14 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels | ||||||||
| 2 | £325 | £350 | £385 | £410 | £440 | £410 | £350 | £325 |
| 4 | £275 | £299 | £335 | £349 | £365 | £349 | £299 | £275 |
| Extra night | £32 | £37 | £43 | £43 | £43 | £43 | £37 | £32 |
| B & B | ||||||||
| 2 | O/R | £325 | £325 | £350 | £380 | £380 | £325 | O/R |
| 4 | O/R | £285 | £285 | £299 | £315 | £299 | £285 | O/R |
| Extra night | £33 | £33 | £33 | £33 | £33 | £33 |
O/R: On request
Supplements for Saturday Departures
* £40 return per car
+ £70 return per car
** 21-30 Mar: Supplement: £50 return per car plus Saturday supplement if applicable.
† Full details of routes and schedules advised when booking
7 Nights Holiday By Air
| Nos | 01 Jan– 31 Mar | 01–30 Apr | 01–31 May | 01–30 Jun | 01 Jul– 31 Aug | 01–30 Sep | 01–31 Oct | 01 Nov– 14 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels | ||||||||
| 2 | £405 | £430 | £475 | £475 | £529 | £475 | £430 | £405 |
| 4 | £365 | £390 | £435 | £435 | £460 | £435 | £390 | £365 |
| Extra night | £37 | £43 | £43 | £43 | £43 | £43 | £37 | £32 |
| B & B | ||||||||
| 2 | O/R | £420 | £429 | £429 | £480 | £429 | £420 | O/R |
| 4 | O/R | £385 | £389 | £389 | £415 | £389 | £385 | O/R |
| Extra night | £33 | £33 | £33 | £33 | £33 | £33 |
O/R: On request
† Full details of routes and schedules advised when booking
3 Nights Short Break By Air
| Nos | 01 Jan– 31 Mar | 01–30 Apr | 01–31 May | 01–30 Jun | 01 Jul– 31 Aug | 01–30 Sep | 01–31 Oct | 01 Nov– 14 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels | ||||||||
| 2 | £259 | £270 | £289 | £289 | £325 | £289 | £270 | £259 |
| 4 | £240 | £250 | £269 | £269 | £285 | £269 | £250 | £240 |
| Extra night | £32 | £37 | £43 | £43 | £43 | £43 | £37 | £32 |
| B & B | ||||||||
| 2 | O/R | £265 | £270 | £270 | £305 | £270 | £265 | O/R |
| 4 | O/R | £245 | £250 | £250 | £269 | £250 | £245 | O/R |
| Extra night | £33 | £33 | £33 | £33 | £33 | £33 |
O/R: On request
† Full details of routes and schedules advised when booking
Notes
- The above Holidays & Short Breaks exclude Bank Holiday Periods, locations where Special Events are taking place and Dublin city.
- Some Irish Welcome Hotels attract a supplement – full details advised before booking.
- Budget Car Rental – Group 3 allocated when two travelling and Group 4 when four are travelling – see car hire details.
| Group type | 01 Jan– 31 Mar | 01–30 Apr | 01–31 May | 01–30 Jun | 01 Jul– 31 Aug | 01–30 Sep | 01–31 Oct | 01 Nov– 14 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 3 | £28 | £28 | £30 | £30 | £47 | £30 | £28 | £28 |
| Group 4 | £34 | £34 | £39 | £39 | £53 | £39 | £34 | £34 |
For single or more travelling, please request a costing.

