SHORTS:For those wanting to holiday closer to home, and avoid the ash, Wicked Campers is offering discounted campervan hire from Belfast for €287 per week (saving €195) for travel from June 1st to September 30th.
The price includes a two-seat camper for round-trip hire from/to Belfast, travel throughout the UK and Ireland, insurance for one driver aged 21 and over, unlimited mileage and 24-hour roadside assistance. Each Toyota camper has a good-sized bed, table, all cooking gear, a CD player and cool box.
wickedcampers.co.uk
Surfing deal
Fancy surfing in San Sebastian? Then here’s an offer: five days surf lessons and seven nights accommodation in an apartment for €1,220 based on four sharing. The deal is for the month of June and includes surf equipment, but not flights.
surfholidays.com
89%
The number of people who say that they will take their holidays abroad this year, even if the Irish weather is gloriousaccording to Irish travel company Gohop.ie which asked the question: if there was guaranteed glorious summer weather in Ireland, 25 degrees plus, would you still go abroad for your summer holidays?