*Spain's newest Parador opens on July 14th, on the site of Lorca Castle near Murcia, where three cultures meet, Christian, Islamic and Jewish. Opening rates from €62.50pps, or less if booked through LornaRobertsHolidays.com, tel: 095-23511
* Topflight Worldwide USA and Canada sale ends on Monday with San Francisco €620pps, Las Vegas from €699pps, Toronto from €739pps including five nights hotel, from November to March, tel: 01-240 1788 and Topflightworldwide.ie
* Come to the Forgotten County Roscommon and be surprised. Three nights BB and children's club for two adults and two kids from €229 in the Abbey Hotel or two nights in award-winning Clonalis House with dinner one evening for €219pps, VisitRoscommon.com
* Fly from Dublin, Cork, Knock, Shannon or Kerry to the sun with Steintravel.iein August. Family Deals to Salou from €379pps, Portugal from €399 and Tenerife from €459pps tel: 1890-408 408
* Now things have quieted down in Poland enjoy a short break to Warsaw from €283pps with Ebookers.ie, flights and accommodation