Galway Feature
The Twelve has a summer getaway for all the family
Forget stressful packing, meal planning and keeping everyone amused as the stylish Twelve Hotel in Galway takes care of everything for you. Ten minutes from Galway city centre, on the Connemara coast road, multi‑ award winning boutique hotel The Twelve has 48 deluxe guest rooms, a Petit Spa, its own bakery where breads and pastries are freshly made on site, a Champagne Bar, the lounge bar The Pins, a private dining room, and the world class West restaurant, with one of the most exciting and award‑ winning wine collections in Ireland.
The perfect fun family package for you and your little ones can be found at the stylish and family friendly Twelve Hotel in the charming village of Bearna, just a ten minute drive from Galwayʼs bustling city‑centre. Enjoy a two night stay in a spacious and extremely comfortable suite complete with lots of family friendly essentials; a microwave for bottles and snacks, a trendy cocktail bar for Mum and Dad and two generous televisions, guaranteed to eliminate sibling squabbles!
Enjoy breakfast each morning, selecting from a variety of Irish breakfast favourites and a selection of fresh breads and pastries straight from the on‑ site bakery oven. The fun begins for the children after breakfast on their first morning as they are invited to The Twelveʼs on‑site kidʼs bakery school The Pins. Here they will learn the art of pizza making for their lunch, while Mum and Dad have some time alone to indulge in the menu of spa treatments, take a refreshing walk along Bearna promenade or just relax, spending quality time together.
That night, while the children are treated to an in‑room movie and Kidʼs menu and popcorn, all under the supervision of the hotelʼs experienced babysitters, Mum and Dad get to enjoy a romantic Wine Tasting Dinner for two in the award‑winning West @ The Twelve. The gourmet menu created by Head Chef Cedric Bottarlini was devised to celebrate the restaurantʼs prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and features five individually selected wines to suit each of the five delicious courses. Day two sees you all enjoying all the great things to do in the area. Enjoy a trip to Bridgetʼs Garden, swim in the blue flag beach just minutes away, take a drive in the world famous picturesque beauty of Connemara or shop to you drop in Galwayʼs great boutiques. Its all here, just waiting for you. Staying at The Twelve this summer means that everything is organised to your preference before you even arrive ‑ the baby sitters, the child friendly activities, the dinner menu and even the wine choice has all been taken care of. All you and your family have to do is enjoy it! A two night stay for two adults and two children with all activities mentioned is available at a price of €612.
Two days too short and Donʼt want to leave? Add an extra third night at just €140 for bed and breakfast for all the family.
Manx2.com new Belfast-Galway air route
Manx2.com, has
launched a new air service between Belfast and Galway which will begin operations from Monday July 5th next.
Noel Hayes, chairman Manx2 said that “this new service will stimulate commerce and tourism
between the two cities as
Manx2.com will operate a twice‑daily commuter service most weekdays and with flights on Sunday evenings too there will be a choice of 20 flights per week”. Michael Corless, chairman Galway Airport, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer air connectivity between Galway and Belfast. Galway Airport now provides air access to each of Irelandsʼ provincial capitals”. Uel Hoey, business development director, Belfast International Airport said: “I believe this service between the North and West of Ireland will really benefit the business community and increase the accessibility of both marketplaces and the cities of Belfast and Galway”. For more information on the route and to reserve tickets, visit
www.manx2.com.
Galway - a city worth the visit
Galway City is one of the most chilled out spots in Western Europe. Despite being a city, it feels like a big town in County Galway with its easy attitude and cool bohemian vibe. Known as the City of the Tribes, after the 14 affluent tribes who ruled during the middle ages, this thriving city is the most westerly in Ireland and enjoys a strong artistic heritage which can be seen in all its glory during St Patricks day in Galway. Galway city is also home to flourishing arts, music, theatre and film scene. Summer in Galway is a never‑ending stream of excellent festivals and eating, drinking and entertainment all taking place outdoors in the balmy air of this warm‑hearted city. Enjoy the atmospheric pubs in this West of Ireland city, the beautiful location at the edge of Galway Bay, the pretty medieval streets and the lively weekend markets with a city break youʼll never forget. Galway is a perfect base for seeing West Ireland, but it is also worth a visit in itself. Although it has only a few typical sightseeing spots what makes it a wonderful place to stay is the atmosphere, the culture, the people, and the events.
The pedestrian shopping area south of Eyre Square, is a pleasant place to walk around. And if the traditional Irish rain starts, just visit the Eyre Square shopping centre, where they have put a roof above parts of the old town wall and so included them into the shopping centre, a beautiful combination of old and new. At the south end of the pedestrian mall, is the Spanish Arch, one of the few remaining parts of the town's ancient defenses. The park adjacent to the arch is a popular place to sit and relax, while watching the Corrib flow out into Galway Bay. The Promenade in Salthill, is a fantastic place to people watch on rare warm, sunny days. People walk and rollerblade along the prom and kids and adults alike jump off the concrete diving board into the frigid Atlantic Ocean.
For a full range of events and things to do in Galway visit
www.galwayairport.com
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