Galway Advertiser 2007/2007_05_17/GA_1705_E1_030.pdf 

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www.galwayadvertiser.ie

May 17 2007

HOLIDAY SPECIALS

BREAK-AWAY
TRAVEL WITH UNA SINNOTT

Croatia calling
Treat yourself to a trip to Croatia this June Bank Holiday weekend with a special offer direct from Knock Airport. Avail of the last few seats to Croatia for one week from June 2, in self catering three-star accommodation from 399, or in four-star hotel accommodation on a half board basis from 629. Places are also available to Bulgaria on June 4, seat only 199, self catering from 379, and half board in a three-star hotel from 529. All offers are subject to limited availability. For further details contact Fahy Travel Worldchoice on (091) 594747. Cruise into 2008 Have the holiday of a lifetime with Fred Olsen, one of the world's top cruise companies. Fred Olsen has opened for sale with three Dublin departures for 2008, including Easter in the Mediterranean, 14 nights from March 16 from 1,524. The Magic of the Canaries is available for 12 nights from April 12 2008 from 1,440. Twenty nights on the Mediterranean Kaleidoscope tour from April 25 is available from 2,553, and the Iberian Escape, for seven nights on May 16, is just 861. For full itineraries contact Fahy Travel Worldchoice on (091) 594747. Competition winner The winner of the recent Slatterys Travel/Galway Advertiser competition for two tickets to Bordeaux from Slatterys Travel is Teresa Walsh of 55 Crestwood, Menlo. Further details on Slatterys Travel direct flights from Galway to Faro, Malaga, and Bordeaux are available on www.slatterys.com

Beautiful Barbados
A travel taster from Oranmore Travel
Barbados, the most eastern island in the Caribbean, with an area of 430 square kilometres, is situated about 100 miles east of its closest neighbour. With 97 kilometres of coastline, Barbados has much to offer its visitors. Renowned for its clear blue waters and soft, pink-sand, beaches, Barbados is a Mecca for scuba divers, windsurfers, and sunworshippers from all over the world. The island's tropical climate is delightful with year round sunshine and sea breezes this together with the reputation of the Bajan people, being the warmest and friendliest in the Caribbean, makes it one of the most revisited destinations of all the islands. The name Barbados comes from Portuguese and refers to the bearded fig trees that grow wild all over the island. English settlers first arrived in 1627 and quickly started planting cotton and tobacco. These crops were not productive, but the

introduction of sugar cane changed the face of the island and set its course in history. Imposing plantation houses were built and farms established to grow and process sugar and molasses for

the production of rum. Now, in the 21st century, rum is still produced, and a few old plantation houses survive, but today Barbados is most famous for its numerous exclusive hotels and resorts

Barbados is a great destination for your wedding. We have a special wedding package on offer which includes the services of a wedding co-ordinator, marriage licence, church wedding, civil

wedding certificate, bouquets, dinner, etc. The sunny weather all year round combined with excellent golf courses and facilities makes Barbados an ideal golf destination.

WEATHER
Thursday
It will become dry, but staying quite cloudy with little in the way of sunshine breaking through. Brisk southwesterly winds. Max temp 13-16C (55-61F).

Friday
It will get off to a mainly dry but cloudy start. Some bright spells developing, although the chance of a light shower. A fresh to strong southwesterly wind. Max temp 11-14C (52-57F).
Clifden
16

High Tide in Galway
Tuam
16

21
1

GALWAY
16

Ballinasloe

Thursday May 17 Friday May 18 Saturday May 19 Sunday May 20 Monday May 21 Tuesday May 22 Wednesday May 23q Thursday May 24

05.56 06.44 07.32 08.22 09.14 10.11 11.11 ** **

18.17 19.02 19.49 20.38 21.30 22.26 23.29 12.20

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Phases of the Moon
Information supplied by PA Weather Centre

Noon Thursday

Wednesday May 23 -- First quarter

Saturday
Bright spells and a few showers.

Sunday
Occasional bright spells, and showers.

Monday
Rather cloudy but mostly dry.

Tuesday
Dull with light rain or drizzle.

Wednesday
Overcast. Patchy rain.