TravelGetaway D Tuesday, February 9, 2010 metrolifeextra 19 Where would you go if you had 1,000 to spend on a holiday? Vilamoura on the Algarve is my perfect place. What do you like about (the place)? Its by the beach. Its got good night life and good restaurants especially the fish restaurants in the marina and the fine dining in general. Is it a tourist trap? Yes, if you want it to be but a sophisticated one. Who would the holiday suit? Couples and golfers. How do you get there? Naturally by Topflight direct charter to Faro, from Dublin and Cork! How long could you stay there for a grand? In a good five-star Tivoli Marina only 999 up to June. Its worth it it has a spa to die for The Angsana Spa run by the Banyan Tree. What would make your visit memorable? Winning my grand back at the Casino would be a bonus! What are the must-see attractions? The hotel itself, shopping and eating around the harbour. When should I go? April, May perfect weather before the crowds descend. Is it possible to get away from the crowds? Of course it is. Go to the spa in the hotel, the gardens around the hotel pool and, of course, the first tee at the Oceanico Old Course perfect getaways for me! 1k get away for Tony Collins, Topflights managing director (pictured above left with Christy OConnor at his favourite golf resort), reveals where he would holiday for a grand Summer 2010 Holiday Sale Majorca Alcudia, Bellevue Apts Self-Catering, 2 sharing August from 429 September from 359 Lanzarote Puerto del Carmen, Fariones Playa Bungalows Self-Catering, 5 sharing May from 369 June from 399 August from 429 September from 369 Costa Dorada Cap Salou, Aparthotel Mediterranean Village Self-Catering Family Price 2 & 2 sharing June from 1501 July from 1914 August from 1421 Menorca Cala NForcat, Binimar Apts Self-Catering, 2 sharing May from 299 August from 429 September from 359 Cyprus Protaras, Rising Star Apts Self-Catering, 3 sharing May from 409 August from 509 October from 469 Ibiza Port des Torrent, Sirenis Seaview Country Club Self-Catering Family Price 2 & 1 sharing June from 1144 August from 1368 Portugal Praia Da Rocha, Club Praia Da Rocha Self-Catering, 2 sharing May from 329 June from 429 August from 399 September from 369 Zakynthos Argassi, Windmill Bay Apts Self-Catering, 2 sharing August from 499 September from 459 October from 459 Costa Del Sol Benalmadena, Benalmadena Palace Self-Catering, 3 sharing May from 329 June from 429 August from 399 September from 399 Crete Hersonissos, Stelva Villas Self-Catering, 2 sharing May from 399 July from 499 September from 459 Book now for Free Child, Teenager & Grandparent Places, plus 2 Weeks for the Price of 1. 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Offer ends 28 Feb 2010. 100 OFF All Depts MaySept ON THESE HOTELS: Sole Hotel, Garda 3 Star HB PP From......609 La Perla Hotel, Garda 3 Star HB PP From......629 Du Parc Hotel, Sirmione 4 Star Half board PP From........................749 50 off all other properties all season Save up to 30%* + Kids under 12 Stay & Play FREE! 3 nights / 4 days from 88** per adult per night *On selected dates 03 Jan - 01Apr10 **Price based on min of 2 adults sharing & up to 2 Free kids (under 12) on selected dates in Feb & Mar10. Includes 3 nts at Disneys Sequoia Lodge & 4 days park entrance (excludes flights & transfers). Sale ends 15 Feb10. Subject to avail, terms & conditions. Call 01 8047100 www.abbeytravel.ie Out Office of femetroli extra To advertise call 01 637 5979 To advertise call 01 637 5979 This week: The Algarve Love food with your loved ones! For this Valentines Day head off for a gourmet getaway break and learn how to tantalise the taste buds for Valentines! Have a giggle with the girls over a glass of bubbly on the Champagne and Sparking Wine Course at Ghan House in Carlingford Co Louth on February 12, or head to Ballymaloe Cookery School in Cork to master the Art of Pizza Making with Philip Dennhardt! Ballyknocken Cookery School in Co Wicklow will take your heart away as you learn to cook amazing pastas, mouth-watering sauces and tempting chocolate truffle torte, with TV chef and food critic Catherine Fulvio in her Italian kitchen on Saturday February 13. And remember, culinary breaks are not just for girls! So theres no excuse for men not to head off on one of these courses either, and you never know, sparks may fly over a hot oven! The Pontoon Cookery School in Co Mayo offers a particularly male-bonding-friendly nautical-themed cookery class where Catch and Cook sessions teach the novices how to fly fish and then bring the catch back to the cookery school that afternoon to learn how to cook it. Bear Grylls would be proud! Win A Valentines Case of Lambrini Bubbly MetroHerald and United Wine Merchants Ltd have teamed up to offer a case of Lambrini Bubbly to add to your celebrations this Valentines Day. Available in Bubbly and Pink Bubbly, this is a refreshingly fruity wine, complete with champagne-style popping cork and extra fizz, making it the perfect drink this Valentines Day. To be in with a chance to win a case of Lambrini Bubbly send the answer to the following question to: life@metroherald.ie: Q. How did Saint Valentine die? A. Beheaded B. Stoned to death C. Broken heart This prize is non-transferable. Entrants must be over 18. Please drink responsibly. index.html2.html3.html4.html5.html6.html7.html8.html9.html10.html11.html12.html13.html14.html15.html16.html17.html18.html19.html20.html21.html22.html23.html