Here are some of the more interesting deals, Web sites and other travel tidbits that came across our desk recently:
* Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland, has an “Easter Three-Night Package” aimed at families that includes three nights’ lodging for two adults and two children younger than 12, full Irish breakfast each morning, a children’s Easter egg hunt and a treasure hunt for the adults. Price is about $900 based on the current exchange rate. 800-462-3273; tiny.cc/86UUp
* If you’d like to take a cruise to the Antarctic but fear the rough seas en route in the Drake Passage, Quark Expeditions has put together a package that substitutes a two-hour flight for the two-day ocean crossing. Prices start at $8,990 triple occupancy for the eight-day fly/cruise program that will debut in December. 866-961-2960; tiny.cc/7E0wR
* The Victoria (British Columbia) Tea Festival, the largest public tea exhibition in North America, will be Feb. 13-14 and will feature tastings, workshops and lectures. 250-370-4880; victoriateafestival.com
* Head north for Carnaval de Quebec, which runs till Feb. 14. carnaval.qc.ca/en
* For a list of Valentine’s Day-related things to do in Indianapolis, check out visitindy.com/valentine.
* If you’re headed to Boyne Highlands Resort and Boyne Mountain in Michigan for some skiing, you have another option for fun thanks to a two-hour zip-line adventure. boyne.com/Winter/SnowSports/Ziplines.html
* Find out about winter activities in Traverse City, Mich., at visittraversecity.com/winter-activities-47/.
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Deals and Web sites listed here have been checked for availability as of press time, but the listings are not an endorsement.
