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Free stopover with Etihad
Etihad is offering business class passengers a chance to stop over in a five-star resort in Abu Dhabi when they book to any of the airline’s 66 destinations between now and January 31st.
Travellers will be able to choose between a one or a two-night stay at either the luxury Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort or the Yas Hotel, with limousine transfers included as part of Etihad’s Pearl Business Class service.
etihadairways.com
Christmas market deal
Hotel Meyrick on Eyre Square, Galway is running a special promotion until December 19th to coincide with the city’s Christmas markets with room rates from €65pps.
Eyre Square has been transformed into a winter wonderland with over 70 stalls of Bavarian and Irish food, Peruvian hand knits, jewellery, Christmas decorations and crafts.
Go Bus operates a non-stop bus service from Dublin (which takes two and a half hours) for €10 one way (see gobus.ie). Rooms at the Meyrick start at €65pps or €95 single occupancy. With breakfast, dinner, and a glass of mulled wine the rate is €119.50pp. All rates include access to the leisure centre.
hotelmeyrick.ie