Galway Advertiser 2005/2005_04_21/GA_2104_E1_028.pdf 

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28 F E A T U R E S

GALWAY ADVERTISER

April 21 2005

HOLIDAY SPECIALS
New service to Sharm el Sheikh
The Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh will be available direct from Dublin this coming winter. Regarded as the diving capital of the Red Sea, this resort boasts all year round sunshine and a host of water based activities. The new flight has child free offers and free insurance at the moment and is going on sale on Thursday April 28 at Fahy Travel Worldchoice (091) 594747.

BREAK-AWAY
TRAVEL WITH JULIE TIERNEY

Family break in Waterford to see the Tall Ships
Thousands of Irish parents are making plans for family breaks and ways of keeping the children entertained during the holidays. If you're looking for something to do in the country, Waterford will have something to offer all ages and tastes when it hosts a four-day festival to coincide with the start of The Tall Ships' Races in July. Some 100 tall ships, 6,000 crew members, and 250,000 visitors are expected to attend the four days of free festival fun from July 6 to 9. Highlights will include seven outdoor stages featuring 40 bands, a spectacular fireworks display, the crews parade, a series of educational events and art exhibitions with a maritime theme, Funderland, a Viking longboat, and an award-winning interactive museum. Nicky Fewer, chairman, Waterford's Tall Ships Race 2005, is thrilled that Waterford has been chosen to host the start of this year's race series and is looking forward to welcoming all visitors, national and international, to the great city. "Anyone who visits Waterford is in for an absolute treat," he said. " The hospitality and welcome that will be extended to visitors and crew members alike will be second to none and, with so much going on, we can promise a festival with something for everyone." Waterford and the south east region has a wonderful variety of accommodation to offer with something to suit every holiday type and budget. A convenient booking service is available through South East Tourism www.southeastireland.com or by phoning (051) 875 823. Bookings can also be made on the Tall Ships website www.waterfordtallshipsrace.ie

Walking toursA
selection of fully escorted walking tours available from Martina Forde Travel (091) 535337. Two examples are Croatia June 12 for one week 1,195, and Austria June 25 and July 9 from 1,095. Prices include return direct flights from Dublin, seven nights half board, walking itinerary, fully qualified local English speaking guide, and transport to and from the walks each day.

May Bank holiday breaks
Eblana Travel has availability on three night breaks for the May BankHoliday weekend. Cost shown is based on two people sharing and includes flights and hotel accommodation: Cologne ex Shannon from 249pp, Prague ex Knock/Shannon from 399pp, Warsaw ex Dublin from 360 pp, Dubrovnik ex Dublin from 399pp, Krakow ex Dublin from 440 pp, and Reykjavik ex Dublin from 449 pp. For further details on any of the above contact Eblana Travel Parkmore on (091) 766802.

HOLIDAYS & ME Maria Dooley, proprietor MiaMama, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Which three things do you always take on holiday with you? My husband Noel, my visa card, and my camera! A lounge in the sun holiday or a grab the guidebook and let s start exploring holiday? Lounging on the deck chair by the pool while Noel combs thought the guide book planning the holiday itinerary. Who would your dream holiday companion be? Um...my hubbie. Where would that holiday be? A horseback trail in New Zealand exploring the countryside and witnessing some of the breathtaking scenes as seen on the film Lord of the Rings. What culture do you most identify with? Definitely Italian, and not because I have their looks, but I do have their love of pasta and wine. What do you hate most about holidays? Has to be the unpacking. What is the best time of year to get away? A holiday is great whenever I can go, but I like to get away the end of October when the weather is miserable and the evenings are wintery. Where is the most overrated place you've visited? Nice in the south of France. How do you choose a holiday? You learn a lot from listening to other people about their own holiday experiences plus I tend to watch travel programmers and then save up and go!

WEATHER
THURSDAY
Staying mainly dry. There will be plenty of sunshine at first, but cloud will increase during the afternoon. A freshening southeasterly wind. Max temp 13-15C (55-59F).

SATURDAY
Sunny spells and occasional showers.

High Tide in Galway
15
Clifden
13

SUNDAY
Mainly dry with sunny spells.

Tuam

11

MONDAY
Largely dry with some sunshine.

GALWAY
20
13

13

FRIDAY
Heavy rain will clear during the morning. There will be a few sunny spells in the afternoon, along with scattered showers. A moderate southeasterly wind. Max temp 13-15C (55-59F).
Information supplied by PA Weather Centre

Ballinasloe

Thursday April 21 Friday April 22 Saturday April 23 Sunday April 24 Monday April 25 Tuesday April 26 Wednesday April 27

04.19 04.51 05.22 05.55 06.28 07.05 07.46

16.44 17.14 17.45 18.16 18.48 19.25 20.04

Phases of the Moon
Full Moon
Noon Thursday
11

TUESDAY
Heavy rain spreading from the west.

15

Galway ship movements
The Allacrity and Allurity tankers dock today(Thursday) and the Solent Fisher docks on Friday; the BBC Singapore with machinery for Tynagh power plant arrives from the US on Friday; the Orahope tanker docks on Saturday and the Stella Pollux with bitumen arrives on Tuesday.

WEDNESDAY
Occasional showers and sunny spells.