Ferry nice deal for kids

IT'S A FREE WORLD : BLACKPOOL Pleasure Beach is offering fathers a free day out on Father’s Day tomorrow

IT'S A FREE WORLD :BLACKPOOL Pleasure Beach is offering fathers a free day out on Father's Day tomorrow. Fathers get an unlimited ride wristband if accompanied by at least one full paying child.

Test his nerves on Infusion, the world’s first five looping suspended roller coaster over water. Experience the views and thrills of the The Big One roller coaster then turn his world upside down on Pleasure Beach’s classic looping coaster, Revolution. Fathers can also go on 12 rides for nothing at Nickelodeon Land, a new area of Pleasure Beach, where guests can rub shoulders with famous Nick characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants, and Dora the Explorer.

Catch: only the rides are free.

Take note: wristbands must be purchased online using code 11201 and be bought at the same time as at least one child's wristband. Offer applies to gate priced wristbands. See pleasurebeachresort.com.

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IRISH FERRIESand Stena Line are letting kids under 16 go free with a family taking their car. In the case of Irish Ferries, the offer applies until August 31st on cruise and fast ferry services from Dublin to Holyhead and Rosslare to Pembroke. Stena has car fares from €119 (single) for car and driver (Rosslare- Fishguard) or from €129 (Dublin-Holyhead) or from €119 (Belfast- Stranraer). There's also free Wi-Fi. Offer ends June 26th.

Catch:offers don't apply to any reserved seating on board.

Take note: irishferries.com or stenaline.ie.

LAS VENTANAS al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico is offering four nights for the price of three if you stay in a roof terrace, penthouse or multi-bedroom suite. The luxury resort is offering sun and sand, pool butlers and poolside pampering. The offer starts at $515 (€364) per night. Or stay in a roof terrace, penthouse or multi-bedroom suite for a minimum of three nights and get a fourth night free. These rooms are more expensive with two-bed ocean view suites in high season from around $660 (€467) a night.

Catch: offers available until September 28th and are not combinable.

Take note: Las Ventanas is part of Ty Warner Hotels Resorts (rosewoodhotels.com).

IF YOU'RE around Wexfordnext Saturday 'Wexford Day' is offering free entry into some of the county's attractions, including Dunbrody Famine ship and Duncannon Fort. See visitwexford.ie.

Found a freebie on holiday? Tell me about it. E-mail emorgan@irishtimes.com

Edel Morgan

Edel Morgan

Edel Morgan is Special Reports Editor of The Irish Times