We love a good bargain break but now and again, it’s great to reward a year of hard work with a dream holiday.
If you’ve got those savings stacked up and want to book a luxury break or honeymoon, why not a try a cruise holiday? Most cruise trips provide luxurious surroundings, all-inclusive dining and a varied itinerary so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy.
Denmark and Belgium
Sunway are currently offering a major discount on a seven-night cruise along the Dutch and Belgian waterways this May. The cruise departs from Amsterdam (flights included) aboard the AmaSonata Built, which was built in 2014 and “features the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation”.
Rooms measure a spacious 210-235 square feet with twin balconies and passengers will enjoy gourmet dining with free-flowing fine wines at multiple onboard dining venues. Travellers can also enjoy a heated sun deck swimming pool with a ‘swim-up’ bar, fitness centre and spa, complimentary ship-wide wi-fi and a fleet of bicycles carried onboard for passengers to enjoy on their own or on guided bike tours.
There is a daily sightseeing programme and shore excursions are also included so guests can view the colourful tulip carpets and flower displays, stroll amidst Kinderdijks’ lush green countryside and world-famous windmills, taste the famous local cheeses and admire the great medieval cities of Antwerp and Ghent.
The trip is priced at €1,529 (down from €2,599) and includes meals and drinks on board, based on two sharing. For more details, click here.
Southern Caribbean
When you think luxury holiday, the Caribbean is one of the first destinations that comes to mind and Travelmood have a fabulous ten-night Adventure Of The Seas package that takes in paradise spots including Puerto Rica, Antigua, St Lucia and Barbados. The trip includes flights from Dublin to San Juan (departing in September), three nights at the Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino and seven-nights on board the newly-refurbished Adventure Of The Seas.
Guests on the cruise can enjoy beauty treatments at the spa or head for some exercise on the running track or rock-climbing wall. After a busy day, a seafood feast is available at the Island Grill before a nightcap at the ship’s champagne bar. The package is priced at €1,355 per person, with an optional drinks package and on-board spend for €200. You can more details here.
