*Enjoy luxury, privacy and exclusivity in the five-star boutique Capo La Gala hotel on the cliffside near Sorrento. Five nights costs €959pps with flights and private transfers from October 1st to 20th, see topflight.ieor tel: 01-240 1700
* The historic Alfonso XIII hotel in Seville, Spain has reopened after an extensive refurbishment. If you book before August 3rd and stay by September 16th there is 20 per cent off stays of three nights and 30 per off stays for four nights, rates from €175 per room per night. See Luxurycollection.com
* Treat yourself to a stay in the five-star Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney National Park, Kerry, from €109pps for dinner and B&B, or two nights and one dinner from €189pps and free cycles or guided walks. See muckrosspark.comor tel: 064- 662 3400
* The Horse Show is coming a bit later this year, on August 15th – 19th, due to the Olympics. There is still time to book the Shelbourne Hotel's special offer of €139pps for B&B with sparkling wine in your room. Tel: 01-663 4500 TheShelbourne.ie
* Step back in time but not in comfort on a three-night foodie break for two in Mid Wales in the 16th century Maesmawr Hall Hotel. Three nights B&B plus dinner on two evenings for £325 (about €416) for two, tel: 0044-686 688255 or see Maesmawr.co.uk