CITY BREAK LISBON: SO, WHERE DO a digitally connected father and son go for an extended weekend break? London has it all in terms of museums, but can be pricey. Paris is fine, but you can’t really visit there with kids without also taking in Disneyland Paris, and some of the more child-friendly destinations require pre-planning, especially during school holidays.

 GO WALK : LENNY ANTONELLI finds a quieter way up Ireland’s busiest mountain

 SAILING BREAKS : Itching to test out your sea legs? Irish waters are teeming with deals, writes SANDRA O'CONNELL 

* The fresh air alone on Inish Bofin island will help you relax, although you can add a treatment in the Marine Spa at Inish Bofin House, two nights B&B and one dinner from €259 midweek and €299 at weekends for two, tel: 095-45809, inishbofinhouse.com