Surfers' Paradise

By combining likely temperatures of 25ºC, five days of surfing and yoga in Peniche, Portugal, and a chance to see top surfer Kelly Slater in action, and all from €395 per person in a shared room, Surf Holidays has come up with a top-class package. For the week beginning 9 October, included is seven nights' accommodation and all surf equipment. Peniche is only an hour's bus ride from Lisbon. Visit www.surfholidays.com for full details.

Stylish Stay

Dublin Fashion Week from 1-3 October isn't up there yet with New York or Milan but it's still lots of fun. The Westin on Dublin's Westmoreland Street is offering a one-night special Fashion Package for that weekend which includes one night's accommodation, two Absolut cocktails in the Mint bar, a customised treat on arrival, valet car parking, full Irish breakfast and late check out for €145 per person sharing. Mwah! www.thewestindublin.com.

Sneem's A Good Deal

Kerry appears to be the county with more upmarket hotels than All-Ireland football wins. Parknasilla in Sneem has a very enticing break for walkers this autumn where you can combine luxurious surrounds with nature. Included is a guided walk through the resort's coastal woodlands, a picnic lunch, and a luxury foot treatment in the on-site spa a dinner in the Pygmalion restaurant. From €245 pps.

www.parknasillahotel.ie

New York (Last) Minute

Lastminute.com doesn't just do last-minute flight deals. If you want to get your winter holiday sorted now there are some great options for travel up to June 2011. These include return flights to New York for €458, return to Washington for €458 and return to Johannesburg for €688.