*Retrace the steps of the Vatican Pimpernel Msgr Hugh O'Flaherty in October when the memorial society visits Rome. The itinerary includes the Irish and German Colleges, the catacombs, the Ardeatine Caves and other places associated with his life, from €685pps, places limited. Details from Killarney Chamber Office 064-6637928 and HughOFlaherty.com
* Put on your walking shoes; it's time for an adventure with Topflight's new trekking holidays to the Cinque Terre, Italy. Seven-night break from September 15th to 22nd starts at €829. See topflight.ie
* In the heart of Waterford city the Fitzwilton Hotel has a knockout midweek offer of two nights' BB, one dinner from €79pps or a flying visit for €29pps, BB, Fitzwiltonhotel.ieand 051-846900
* The ultimate family holiday is from July 27th – August 6th when a family of four can fly to New York for a night before joining the Disney cruise ship for a trip to Orlando and an overnight at Walt Disney World before flying home. From €8,835, 01-4004433 and BigApple.ie
* Meander along Europe's longest river the Rhine on a cruise from Basel to Nuremburg, discovering castles and grand palaces, medieval towns and breathtaking scenery. Eight days was €1,694 now from €964pps in November, Uniworld.ie