August deals to Adriatic Coast

Now that the heatwave is over, it's time to start planning your trip to sunnier shores, writes Trish Whelan.

The Croatian Riviera is guaranteed to be rich in sunshine and rain-free. Croatia is perfect for a cultural city break for for a lazy beach holiday. Concorde Travel are offering deals from €499 per person.

Departures on 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August from Dublin, and on 14th, 21st August from Ireland West Airport Knock for 7 nights.

Dubrovnik's Old Town

Flight only from Knock to Dubrovnik, including taxes and 15kg luggage, was €450pp, now from €350pp. Flight only Dublin to Dubrovnik, including taxes and 15kg luggage, has now been reduced from €430pp to €199pp.

Concorde Travel are also offering 3* apartments in Dubrovnik, self-catering, 4 sharing 1 bed apartment now from €499pp. Other deals include the 2* Hotel Adriatic in Dubrovnik, b&b, from €650pp; the 4* Hotel Alga in Tucepi, b&b from €699pp; the 3* Hotel Tirena in Dubrovnik, b&b, from €799pp or the 4* Hotel Valamar Lacroma in Dubrovnik, b&b, from €899. The 5* Croatia Hotel, in Cavtat, b&b basis is now from €899pp.

Prices include return direct flights from Ireland, return airport transfers, 7 nights' accommodation as stated and all taxes and charges.

Croatia joined the EU earlier this month.

See www.concordetravel.ie, Facebook.com/concordetravel, or phone (01) 775 9300 for more details. Concorde Travel is a fully bonded Tour Operator.