Topflight could have the answer with their dedicated 'Weddings & Honeymoons' brochure, just launched for 2006/2007, and covering a myriad of destinations including Italy, Cyprus, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia. Italy looms large in terms of choice, not surprisingly since it is unquestionably one of the most romantic destinations in the world. With Topflight you have a choice of Rome, the Amalfi Coast (including Sorrento), Lake Garda and the island of Sicily. Topflight will assist with all aspects of the wedding from the music at the ceremony to the buttonhole flowers for the groom and party. "We treat each wedding as a unique experience, " says Topflight MD Tony Collins, "and are fully committed to providing you with the service of our knowledgeable personnel to ensure that your special day is a treasured experience." Call 01 2401700 or log on to www. topflight. ie for more details about the wedding packages.

Falcon gets a real headstart for winter While summer still beckons in the holiday stakes, Falcon has released its brochure for Winter 2006/2007 featuring, they say, their "biggest ever choice of resorts and accommodations, with something for families, couples and groups". All of the old faithfuls are there for those in search of winter sun, destinations like the Canary islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura but also the likes of Cyprus with its appeal to both culture-vultures and sun-seekers alike or the resort of Sharm el Sheikh on the Egyptian side of the Red Sea. For those who book their winter break before 31 May there are a number of offers, including free child places and a reduction of 120 per couple.

On the kids' front it's worth noting that Falcon's Kids Clubs operate throughout their winter schedule and that there is a Holiday Soccer School on offer on selected dates in Lanzarote. Book online at www. falconholidays. ie or call 1850 453545.

Dublin Horse Show for a galloping good time A date for the diary is the annual bash that is the Dublin Horse Show, scheduled for this year from 9 to 13 August and featuring (apart from the international show jumping) all kinds of other attractions from pony club events for the kids to dressage demonstrations, shopping stands and a national crafts competition. Not forgetting Ladies Day, of course. To book tickets in advance check out www. dublinhorseshow. com or telephone 01 2407213.

Easter extravaganza in sunny Malta Easter is a fascinating time to visit the island of Malta. Like Spain, it is a place that favours processions and on Easter Sunday these are in full flow across the towns and villages on the island, with the statue of the 'Risen Christ' carried aloft by the locals.

This year, during the week leading up to Easter Sunday, there is also a 'Last Supper' display on view in Zebbug . . . a set of 13 life-sized papiermache statues that represent Jesus and the Apostles. If you can't make it in time for Easter this year there are plenty of other festivals coming up in Malta over the next few months, from its huge Fireworks Festival at the very end of April to its Spring Folk Singing Festival in May and Il-Bandu equestrian races in June. A number of tour operators operate to Malta from Ireland . . . Budget Travel, Panorama, Sunway, Direct and JWT/Falcon, among others. For more information contact Malta Tourism on 01 6620332 or log on to www. visitmalta. com Roslyn Dee