London Calling

Not that anyone needs a reason to visit London but if we were heading over right now we would go see the exhibition of lovely hats by Stephen Jones at the V&A; we'd swoon over James McAvoy in Three Days of Rain at the Apollo and we'd stay at The Marylebone Hotel, not least because there's a special offer for Sunday Tribune readers. This elegant hotel is situated just a few minutes walk from the retail heaven of Oxford Street and Bond Street and you can stay here from £99 per room per night, including a complimentary upgrade to a deluxe room on arrival. This is subject to availability and excludes VAT and is valid until 31 May 2009 – quote The Sunday Tribune offer to avail. No 47 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8DN, United Kingdom

Tel +44 (0)20 7486 6600; www.doylecollection.com/marylebone

Kerry Gold

Castlewood House, which over looks Dingle Bay and is only a five-minute walk from the town of Dingle, has just landed a 2009 Trip Advisor Traveller's Choice award. It was deemed Best Hidden Gem Europe and Best Bargain World Hotel, and what makes this award distinct is that the accolade comes from those at the coalface – real travellers. It's not difficult to see why the B&B was singled out – it's been carefully designed to ensure that as many rooms as possible had a bay view, with an elevator to each floor; 12 luxurious bedrooms and an exceptional breakfast menu, which includes homemade porridge topped with Baileys. Tel: 066 9152788 or visit www.castlewooddingle.com

Big Game On

If safari and spectacular scenery forms part of your holiday wish list, Sunway has a very good deal right now. Spend two nights at Shamwari Private Game Reserve or Sanbona on a fully-inclusive basis and receive three complimentary nights on B&B basis at one or a combination of the following properties: Lake Pleasant Living, one of The Five Last Word Retreat properties in and around the Cape Town area, or alternatively, two nights at the Radisson Waterfront in Cape Town. The price is from €1,645 per person and it includes flights and car hire for six days including all taxes. The offer is valid for travel from 1 May - 30 September and excludes 15 June - 10 July.
Tel: 01 2886828 or visit www.sunway.ie

I Should Cocoa

It wouldn't be Easter without copious amounts of chocolate. The g hotel in Galway is offering a two-night package, which includes a full Irish breakfast each morning and dinner on one evening of choice in Matz, with a chocolate-themed cocktail also included, to enjoy at your leisure. From €255 per person sharing. Tel. 091 865200 and visit www.theg.ie