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Novmber 24 2005

HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Fly to Dubai this Christmas
Fly to Dubai this Christmas with Corrib Travel for just 999. This price includes seven nights B&B in the three star Hotel Ibis, and flights via Prague. Departure date is December 23, to return on December 31. The Hotel Ibis is part of the Dubai International Exhibition and convention centre complex, close to Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai's main business artery, close to shopping malls and the main city attractions and nightspots. Taxes are extra at 150 per person. For more information or to book contact Corrib Travel at (091) 564713 or email info@corribtravel.ie.

BREAK-AWAY
TRAVEL WITH SINEAD MCGOVERN

Travel tasters - on safari in Kenya
This week's travel taster about Kenyan safaris is from Mary Concannon at Eblana Travel, Ballybrit.

Accommodation on safari
Kenya features many different styles of accommodation for those wanting to view wildlife at close quarters and these can be best summarised as follows: Game Lodges - These are usually built within the national parks or just outside. They are of permanent construction and generally offer the sort of facilities you might expect in most hotels - bar, restaurant, swimming pool, shop, gardens, etc. Tented Lodges - Similar to game lodges except that some or all of the accommodation will be in specially designed safari tents. These tents will have electric lighting (at least during peak times), en-suite shower, flush toilet, plus hot and cold running water. Tented Camps - This is the closest we offer to a real `bush' experience. The main difference to a tented lodge is that none of the structures is permanent and dining is almost always al fresco, although there is usually a mess tent or awning for protection from occasional adverse weather. Meals tend to be simple with set menus and there are few, if any, other facilities. These camps are

Mary Concanno, of Eblana Travel

Shopping and opera weekend in Warsaw
Spend two nights in Warsaw in the five star Sheraton Hotel on a B&B basis for from 299. From December 3 to 5, the package is inclusive of return airfares, two nights in the Sheraton, hot buffet breakfast each morning, meals and beverages on flight, return airport transfers, and a free guide book. As an additional extra, a visit to the Polish National Opera will set you back just 35. Airport tax of 46 and travel insurance is not included. For more information and to book contact 1Stop Travel at (091) 532707.

A Kenyan safari offers you the opportunity to visit some of the famous national parks and game reserves to see not only big game animals, but also some of the many thousand varieties of birdlife found in the country. The Masai Mara Safari Park is best known for the migration of enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra which takes place between July and September. This annual spectacle which sweeps across the African savannah is a memorable event, often considered one the natural wonders of the world.

seldom surrounded by fences and so it is not unusual for game to wander into camp, especially at night. However local guards and lighting provide added security.

Types of safari
Air safaris - these allow you to fly directly to and from national parks and reserves. Air safaris can be a little more expensive than road safaris, but they arguably represent much better value, as they reduce travelling time and maximize the opportunity to view game. Road safaris - these are generally

offered where distances may be shorter, the roads better, or because there are no reliable air services. Travelling overland offers an intimate insight into the country and the chance to visit some of the more remote areas. Air and road safaris - these offer the total safari experience and are a combination of both of the above. Eblana Travel's aim is to offer you the best possible safari experience with the flexibility to organize an itinerary to suit your individual requirements and budget. To book your Safari holiday or for more information, contact Mary Concannon at Eblana Travel on (091) 766802.

Ireland West Airport Knock Wins top easyJet Customer Services award
Ireland West Airport Knock's customer services staff have been voted as the best in the business by easyJet airline. In September, easyJet's customers voted Ireland West Airport Knock as having the best check-in process across its entire network of 68 European airports. The airport also achieved second place in the category of best sales desk in Europe. EasyJet has been operating a daily flight service from Knock to London Gatwick since January.

Pictured with their easyJet Top Customer Services Award on the date that easyJet celebrated its 10th birthday, Thursday November 10 at Ireland West Airport Knock are from left to right; Pauline Cowley, customer services agent; Julia Brookes, head of customer services; Sheila Cannon, customer services supervisor; Maria McGrath, customer services agent; and Sarah Casserley, customer services agent from Ireland West Airport Knock.

WEATHER
THURSDAY
Patchy light rain will clear to leave sunshine and thundery showers. Fresh northwesterly winds. The showers will be wintry in the evening. Max temp 5-8C (41-46F).

SATURDAY
Cold with the threat of wintry showers.

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High Tide in Galway
Thursday November 24 Friday November 25 Saturday November 26 Sunday November 27 Monday November 28 Tuesday November 29 Wednesday November 30 11.00 00.02 01.10 02.00 02.40 03.15 03.49 **** 12.16 13.19 14.07 14.48 15.26

SUNDAY
A cold day with wintry showers.

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FRIDAY

MONDAY
Cold with the threat of

Bright with sunshine, wintry showers. but also wintry showers, falling as snow TUESDAY for a time inland. Very cold with a strong Sunny spells, but also hail northerly wind. showers. Showery during the evening. Max temp 3-6C WEDNESDAY (37-43F).
Bright at times, but hail showers too.
Information supplied by PA Weather Centre

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Phases of the Moon
Thursday December 1 -- New Moon

Galway ship movements
Noon Thursday
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Four tankers dock this week -- the Agility and the Milford Fisher arrive today (Thursday); the Activity docks on Saturday; and the Arduity arrives on Monday.