Travel: Whats New
By Karen Ireland
Published in the Belfast Telegraph on 5th Febuary 2005
Valentine Breaks
UNIQUE Home Stays is offering private house accommodation for Valentine's Day breaks in settings, ranging from manor houses to cliff top dwellings and even old mills. Each break includes flowers and chocolates on arrival, bubbly with breakfast, log fires and candle-lit dinners. For further details on the range of properties on offer call 01637 881942 or log on to www.uniquehomestays.com
Golf in Cannes
A golfing break in Cannes is on offer this spring at the Majestic Barriere de Cannes resort hotel.
This 305-room property boasts gastronomic restaurants, a private beach and a luxury health and beauty centre.
Golf packages, from now to October, cost €260 per night which includes accommodation, a golf themed gift in room and green fees. For details call 0497068687 or log on to http://www.lucienbarriere.com/localized/en/index.asp
Romantic Food
EUNICE Power, food author and owner of the romantic Powersfield House, has concocted a special Valentine's Day weekend retreat.
Situated in Dungarvan, west Waterford, the package includes two night's accommodation, breakfast served 'til midday, champagne and canapes on arrival and a gourmet dinner prepared using the finest local ingredients. It costs €290 per couple. Tel: 00 353 58 45594.