Heavy bags, lighter wallet Aer Lingus's new checked -in baggage charge will come into effect on 17 January. Passengers must now check-in and pay for baggage over 6kg (the maximum weight allowed for carry-on luggage). If pre paid online, the charge is Euro4 per bag - it is Euro8 at the airport. For more information, see www. aerlingus. com.
Support your team with style At last, discerning football fans can wear their colours in style with the launch of Savile Rogue, a new collection of luxury football scarves made in the finest Scottish cashmere wool. This new range is the epitome of understated style. The scarves come in the classic barstripe design, which dates back to the 1930s, and feature no club names or logos. Visit www. savile-rogue. com
Try out a new club An Irish company has come up with a clever scheme whereby golfers can play in some of the best clubs in South Africa and Dubai without being a member via its Travel Club. Visit www. golfdirectsa. com or www. golfdirectdubai. com
Take to the slopes Aer Lingus recently launched a weekly service to Turin for the winter ski season, where a new Irish owned five-star hotel has opened, Pragelato Village Resort & Spa. Visit www. aerlingus. com and www. pragelatoresort. com
Sail the Silver seas Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has announced its 2008 schedule and is now accepting reservations. Day-by-day itineraries can be found at www. silversea. com.
Highlights include cruises to Alaska and Hawaii, and a world cruise to completely circle the globe.
Tour America sale
» Winter breaks in New York from Euro429pp for three nights.
» Winter breaks in Las Vegas from Euro595pp for five nights including flights and accommodation.
» Summer in Orlando, Florida from Euro489pp for seven nights.
» Summer in a private villa with pool in Orlando. Special family offer of Euro1795 for seven nights for two adults and two children under 12. Taxes and insurance extra. Visit www. touramerica. ie
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