Phuket, let's just relax

Phuket is one of the liveliest Thai islands with an excellent nightlife and scores of restaurants, but also has plenty of uncrowded beaches. Gohop.ie has an eight-night package to the island, departing 1 May. You'll stay at the four-star Hotel Amari Coral Beach in Patong. Included in the price of €1,138 per person sharing are return flights from Dublin, seven nights' accommodation on a B&B basis, airport transfers and airline taxes.

If the ring fitz

If you are thinking of proposing this February, scene setting is most important. The Fitzwilliam hotel in Dublin will help get the mood right and ensure you get an affirmative response with its two-night package in the penthouse. Her favourite flowers, chocolates and toiletries will be in there and there's a 24-hour private butler on hand to look after you. Champagne on arrival and dinner at Thornton's Michelin-starred hotel is included, and when your partner does actually pop the question, the hotel provides a bouquet and will arrange for a private consultation with Boodles jeweller. Breakfast is served the next morning and on the second night, 10 of your closest family and friends will join you in the penthouse for a champagne reception. Price is available on request. Visit fitzwilliamhoteldublin.com for more details.

The meal of the hunt

The Garryvoe hotel in east Cork is making the most of game season with a delicious-sounding culinary event on 29 January. 'Wild Night Out' starts with a sloe gin cocktail followed by a six-course feast prepared by head chef Kevin O'Sullivan, which includes soup, starter, main course of pheasant and venison, pudding, blue cheese platter and tea or coffee. There's red wine to accompany the meal and some musical entertainment afterwards. Tickets for the event cost €40.50. Visit garryvoehotel.com for details.

Ice, nice baby

Forget bootcamps and other difficult January endeavours – a spa session is a far more indulgent way of blowing off the cobwebs. Chill Spa at the award-winning Ice House hotel in Ballina, Co Mayo promises a luxurious experience from the moment you're greeted with a fresh fruit smoothie. For the rest of the month, all spa treatments booked will include a complimentary nail file and paint. The Renew package costs €99 for an hour and 20 minutes of treatments which include full-body exfoliation, a warm coco wrap, a mini Yonka facial specific to your skin type, healthy snacks in the relaxation room and a dip in the outdoor cedar hot tub. Visit theicehouse.ie for more details.

Val's day in the village

The Village at Lyons in Celbridge, Co Kildare, is a very popular choice for weddings, which is no surprise given how scenic the village is, with its mill and prettily restored buildings. It's obviously also a great choice for Valentine's Day, and this year it's offering a package of €290 per night for accommodation in one of its luxurious new suites. A half bottle of champagne and chocolates will be in your room upon arrival. You'll also enjoy a five-course dinner at the La Serre restaurant. The package is available throughout the weekend preceding Valentine's Day, which is on a Monday, and extends to the Monday night as well. Visit villageatlyons.com for more details.

A big hunk of Elvis

Calling all fans of the King. J Barter Travel Escorted Tours is offering a St Patrick's weekend in Memphis, Tennessee, home to Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion. Flying from Dublin on 16 March, this five-night trip includes a visit to Graceland, a half-day tour of Memphis, an outlet shopping excursion and evening casino tour. Included are four nights' accommodation in the three-star Heatbreak hotel, which was built in the 1950s with a heart-shaped pool, and remodelled five years ago. The price per person sharing is €1,039, with a single-room supplement of €150. Visit travelnet.ie for more details.