Galway Advertiser 2006/2006_08_31/GA_3108_E1_032.pdf 

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www.galwayadvertiser.ie

August 31 2006

HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Honeymoon in The Maldives
The Maldives is a very popular honeymoon destination. Located in the Indian Ocean, each resort is on its own island surrounded by magnificent beaches offering a host of watersports activities, diving being the most popular. Fahy Travel Worldwide has availability on a package that includes seven nights at a the Cottage Club Beach Villa on Kuramathi on a half board basis with four nights at the Dubai marine resort on the way home for 729 per person plus taxes. Valid for travel from September 1 to October 21. Call Fahy Travel Worldchoice on (091) 594747 for full details.

BREAK-AWAY
TRAVEL WITH SINEAD MCGOVERN

Take your weddings and honeymoon to the Caribbean
MARY CONCANNON FROM EBLANA TRAVEL WRITES HERE ABOUT WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS IN THE CARIBBEAN. More and more people are choosing the option of getting married abroad. The Caribbean Islands is a very popular destination, but Spain, Cyprus, Italy, Turkey, Lanzarote and South Africa are also very popular for couples choosing to get married overseas. If you got engaged recently now is the time to start planning the honeymoon, and why not combine the wedding and honeymoon and get married in an exotic Caribbean Island? Newly weds and lovers everywhere were looking for resorts for couples are nestled on four of the Caribbean's most exotic islands; white sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters provide the ultimate backdrop. Sandals and Beaches Resorts are a dream location for the most important holiday you'll ever take - your honeymoon. With idyllic settings, perfect beaches, fine accommodation including suites and with the reassurance that everything is included, you can begin your life together not only in harmony, but in luxury too. Not only are Sandals Resorts ideal for honeymoons, but Sandals make it easy to tie the knot in your little piece of paradise with their weddingmoon packages, they will even arrange your wedding itself. Weddings normally take place beneath a garlanded gazebo on the beach or in the intimacy of a private villa. Some alternative locations or any additional wedding arrangements, such as a video recording of your Enjoy your `weddingmoon' in The Caribbean Islands. special day, can be discussed with your wedding co- honour or witnesses can be one of the most romantic coordinator on arrival and supplied as required, as can times of your life, so why not will incur appropriate an hors d'ouvres reception, a indulge yourself? To book your wedding or Caribbean wedding cake, and charges. or Sandals free weddingmoon a candlelit dinner for bride honeymoon `weddingmoon' in any packages include and groom Swing on a hammock, sip a Caribbean Sandals Resort, documentation preparation, fee for minister, justice of the cocktail, and enjoy the contact Mary Concannon at peace or registrar and Caribbean sunset in one of Eblana Travel, Parkmore, most romantic Ballybrit on ( 091 ) 766802 or marriage certificate. Best the man/bridesmaid or maid of destinations in the world. It is visit www.eblanatravel.ie.

Christmas cruise to Australia
Put the winter on hold this December and enjoy a `warm' festive season at sea on board the Sapphire Princess where you will experience the finest traditions of cruising, sailing from Singapore to Sydney. Eblana Travel has availability on a 27 day cruise and tour from 5,669 per person sharing an ocean view stateroom. This tour visits Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh city, Padang Bay, Darwin, Brisbane, and Sydney. Date of departure is December 20 and cost includes flights from Shannon or Dublin to Singapore and return from Sydney, as well as accommodation in Singapore and Sydney, and meals and entertainment on board. To book contact Eblana Travel, Parkmore on 091 766802 or,email:res.info@eblanatravel.ie

a paradise for their honeymoon and this led to the creation of Sandals, the world's most romantic tropical resorts, ideally set on the Caribbean Islands - and exclusively reserved for couples - singles and children not permitted. Sandal's extraordinary collection of 13 of the world's most luxurious all-inclusive

Aer Lingus seat sale
Catch some bargains on line at www.aerlingus.ie with the airline's autumn seat sale. Book before September 5 and get flights from Dublin to European destinations like Paris and Amsterdam from 19 one way; from 29 for cities like Barcelona and Vienna; and from as little as 1 one way to UK destinations. There are also flights from Shannon to New York from 178 on way, and Boston from 178 one way. The sale is valid for travel between October 1 and December 31.

Imagine having the Pitons in St Lucia as a backdrop to your wedding photosed on a white sandy beach.

WEATHER
Thursday
Tomorrow looks set to be dry for a while with sunshine, but one or two showers are possible during the afternoon. Light to moderate southerly winds. Max temp 15-18C (59-64F).

Friday
Friday will be cloudy and wet with patchy rain or drizzle. Most of the rain will be light, but heavier bursts are possible. Moderate southeasterly winds. Max temp 15-18C (5964F).
Clifden
17

High Tide in Galway
Tuam
16

GALWAY
17

Ballinasloe
18

Thursday August 31 Friday September 1 Saturday September 2 Sunday September 3 Monday September 4 Tuesday September 5 Wednesday September 6 Thursday September 7

10.23 11.17 **** 01.25 03.02 04.02 04.49 05.31

22.39 23.46 12.33 14.04 15.17 16.11 16.57 17.39

Phases of the Moon
15
Noon Thursday
Thursday September 7 -- Full Moon

Information supplied by PA Weather Centre

Ship Movements in Galway
Tuesday
Sunny spells and light showers.

Saturday
Occasional sunshine, but also showers.

Sunday
Sunny spells and light showers.

Monday
It will be a rather cloudy, but dry day.

Wednesday
Overcast with drizzle or light rain.

Two tankers dock this week -- the Allurity from Whitegate on Friday and the Dagmar Theresa from Pembroke on Sunday