What it is: the opportunity to see some of nature's most magnificent marine animals against a stunning backdrop.

Aer Lingus US move follows EU deal Aer Lingus has confirmed that it will begin services to three new cities in the US before the end of the year. This follows news that EU transport ministers have unanimously backed an agreement with the US to throw open transatlantic air travel to more competition.

A RECENT change to French law is expected to boost the value of leaseback properties when the owners sell them. Under the new law, investors are no longer required to repay any VAT even if they re-sell the property within the first five years of ownership.

A momentous aviation deal agreed this week willhave far-reaching consequences for transatlantictravel - but will it make flying to the Statesany cheaper? MYLES McWEENEY reports

How to keep children happy while they’re in transit - or would it be better to leave them behind?

France remains 'the' land of culinary genius, but dining there is still foreign to most of us. Tom Doorley explains how to add a little 'oh-la-la' to your French holiday.

With sun-drenched fairways, glorious sandy beaches, year round mild weather and easy and affordable access, it is no wonder that the Irish love affair with The Algarve goes from strength to strength. Ita O’Kelly reports.

YOU'RE all gone mad. Gone property mad to be exact. Sure the madra in the streets now own at least seven kennels in Ireland AND a similar number abroad.

So you fancy investing in a property abroad? Somewhere to relax every once and a while, somewhere that can earn you money in the short/long term, or maybe just somewhere that’s more value for money than an Irish property purchase! Whatever the reason, investment in overseas property is growing steadily, but when it comes to the financials of your investment, what are the facts of overseas tax?

For anyone planning to head off in early summer, there are plenty of interesting and unusual items to pick up on,

IRISH embassy staff frequently encounter the difficulties which Irish people experience when travelling abroad, as ex-pats turn to them for help when things go wrong.

Ryanair has started flights to Billund (Denmark) and Rzeszow (Poland), together with Almeria, Seville and Vitoria in Spain, from Dublin.

British Visitors to South Africa are a pretty conservative lot. Large numbers pass through Johannesburg in the blink of an eye before striking out for the northern game reserves. Others base themselves in Cape Town, taking circular tours of the manicured Winelands or the more rugged Garden Route. Romantics travel between the two main cities on the Blue Train. Beach-lovers choose Durban, high-rollers try their luck at Sun City... and that's about it.

In the latest in a series of articles on hot investment opportunities the Money Doctor, John Lowe, explains how buying a ski property can lead to some very cool returns.

Look What's New - Fancy jetting off to somewhere different? Here's a taste of whats on offer. Costa Dorada, Spain; Cape Verde and Bulgaria