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THE LOCAL TOURIST Jump to the Punch at Lake Kilrea!
BY EMMA MCALLISTER
emma@nitravelnews.com
NORTHERN Ireland Travel News’
Chelsea and Emma were invited to take part in “The Boost Night Flight Party” at the Lake Kilrea aqua water park, thanks to Boost Energy. On Friday 1st July 2022, both filled with nervous and excitement we headed to “The Lake Kilrea” for their late-night session of fun filled water activities. Once we arrived at The Lake Kilrea, we quickly checked in, and filled
NI Travel News’ Christine McCleery and her son Frankie are pictured (both right) at the opening of Sweetz Belfast
out our consent form. The consent form can be filled out pre-event, however the staff at the Lake are very helpful with guiding you through this form onsite. After checking in you are you will receive a token to collect your wetsuit; Each wetsuit at the Lake Kilrea is handed wash, disinfected, and hung to dry. Once we collect our life jacket and grip
socks we make our way down to the Boost VIP tent, where we had the chance to taste Boost Energy’s new flavour Fruit Punch. Once our energy was replenished on Fruit Punch and talked through our required safety talk, we were ready to hit the water. From the moment that Chelsea and I
made our way onto the first inflatable we were smiling ear to ear. Each inflatable we stepped onto challenged us to complete the next. We spent around one hour in the water, jumping and falling from each obstacle. All this fun worked up an appetite. Thankfully, the aqua park caters to everyone with hot
Voting for Northern Ireland’s Visitor Attraction of the Year 2022 is now open and will give you a chance to make your nomination
2022 has seen the flow of travel and tourism return to the shores of Northern Ireland after a difficult 2 years, with our visitor attractions opening once again to the local and visiting public, showcasing the best this island has to offer.
With a thirst to bring back pre-pandemic visitor numbers, these attractions have worked hard over the past year to do just that.
This year’s award will give our local and travelling tourists a chance to highlight the wonderful attractions on our doorstep.
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• Staff helpfulness • Staff efficiency
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• Value for money
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food stands, tea & coffee, ice cream and many more nice treats. The Lake Kilrea is a must for all you thrill- seekers out there! Thank you to Boost Energy and The Lake
Kilrea for inviting us to take part in your special day.
EXPLORING THE LAND WE LOVE
A TASTE OF AMERICA
COMES TO BELFAST
NORTHERN Ireland’s largest supplier of American confectionary Sweetez has
just
opened its third shop on the Cregagh Road, Belfast and has plans of further expansion over the next 12 months. Sweetez, which was launched in July 2021 in Armagh by Alan Sherrard (pictured) is a chain of three stores selling American branded goods, its own collection of ‘Gangsta Donuts’ and ice-cream and has already created 30 jobs. Alan Sherrard says: “We identified a gap in the market for a good Northern Ireland confectionery shop, a real go- to destination for sweets, ice cream and gifts. TikTok and You Tube have exposed American brand products to a wider audience and demand for products are attracting people in-store.” Sweetez will also begin stocking Dole Soft Serve ice cream, a vegan, low calorie product that has become famous because of its stores based in Disneyland.
Dunadry Hotel And Gardens, an experience like no other. Experience true tranquillity on the banks of the Six Mile River, as you explore the four-star luxurious Dunadry Hotel and Gardens. Once an ancient fort, you will discover the history that flows through this iconic venue, rich with stories and traditional features now complimented by its modern and contemporary décor.
The hotel’s long-established reputation for serving distinctive food of creative and seasonal menus is unrivalled in the area and has gained accreditation from Taste of Ulster and from Ireland’s leading independent hospitality guide Georgina Campbell Guides. Be mesmerised as you stroll through the picturesque internal gardens, home to the Tree of Peace and Unity before exploring the peaceful river walk and the secret garden, the perfect backdrop for your staycation. The prize is valid Sunday-Thursday and is subject to availability.
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