Pucker up for the ultimate Valentine’s island escape

Travel Bag: Wow air launches €99 flights to US and Monart Spa’s wellness break


Love island

If you're looking for the ultimate Valentine's experience this February (and you're feeling flush), you could romance your beloved with the Gili Aphrodisiac Journey at luxury Maldivian eco-resort Gili Lankanfushi. Couples can enjoy a culinary adventure through the island's most romantic and isolated spots while sampling a curated menu of aphrodisiac-infused dishes with paired cocktails and wines while the sun sets. The special Valentine's package starts from €1,611 per couple per night, including daily breakfast and dinner, return speedboat transfers, one Gili Aphrodisiac Journey for two, one private film screening in the Jungle Cinema, one couples' jet-lag massage and one round of beachside sunset cocktails. gili-lankanfushi.com.

Celebrated stay

The Ice House hotel in Ballina, Co Mayo, has just turned 10 and to celebrate the four-star is offering 10 per cent discounts on overnight stays, packages, spa treatments, dinners and more. The Take Ten offer will be available from now until March 16th (excluding Valentine's Day). Visit icehousehotel.ie for more.

Sky sale

WOW air has announced a sale on flights to New York, Boston, San Francisco and other North American hotspots between now and April 24th. Irish passengers will be able to fly from as little as €99.99 to a selection of destinations over the next year thanks to the low-cost airline, which has been ranked as the 7th best low-cost airline in Europe. See wowair.ie

Health kick

Destination spa Monart is offering a brand new wellness break this year designed for those in need of recharging their batteries. The three-day Monart Life programme includes two nights stay in the five-star, a detoxifying food menu, bespoke fitness programme and a series of special spa treatments all designed to rejuvenate guests from the inside out. Try the package from €479 per person sharing. Visit monart.ie for more.