Just returned from paying homage to the patron saint of lovers and his relics in Dublin. He’s on in his own, and you might be too so to all those fab singles say it loud and proud. I’ll be my own Valentine.
Globe trotting these last years I’ve had the pleasure of Mrs M’s company and group parties but I’ve also been an independent traveller.
Although that has almost always invariably involved the help of Good Samaritans to get me out of any number of scrapes.
We all know, of course, that the best people to help you through your travel planning is your local agent,
And in Ireland, Cassidy Travel have a rich tradition of seeing you’re never alone wherever you go in the world.
All of which is why this Valentine’s Day they’re bringing us these teasers… so go on treat yourself.
Lisbon fun and fado
Fado, I do, I do, I do… Lisbon is the home of fado, the Portuguese song of panging among poor but there’s passion there too.
Cassidy are offering a two-night package for next month, staying in an a 4* hotel with return flights included from €289.
Jump on the trams and stop off at their bars and cafes for the fado and delicacies like bacalhau (dried and salted cod, to you and me) and pasteis de nata (those moreish custard tarts).
Dip your toe in
Single life is all about pleasing just yourself and that’s exactly what you can do in Fuerteventura.
Cassidy are offering a seven-night package at the 4* Kn Hotel Matas Blancas with return flights from €689 for next month.
The adults-only resort has sparkling swimming pools and comfortable
lounge areas so you can kick back and relax.
Me, oh Malta
Now the jewel of the Med will always be a special island for myself and my loved one after she jumped at my proposal to join me in life’s journey.
The restaurant is still there and in our haste we left our comp bottle of Champagne… although I dare say they might think I was at it i’d gone back in.
I did though put up a couple of yearning solo pictures (just for her benefit) of Malta and Gozo.
Cassidy are offering a seven-night package for next month at the 4* Paradise Bay Resort, Mellieha with return flight from $510.
With the Paradise Bay Resort boasting four seawater pools, glorious sea views and a private stretch of Blue Flag Beach.
I’ll sail this ship alone
Now while, of course, you can lose your partner on a ship the perception of cruising is that it is a couple’s activity.
True, and we were king and queen of the waves on board MSC in the Norwegian fjords, but equally a cruise is a great adventure for those singles who were on board.
And a few slip-ups I’m sure I was on probation and risking leaving the ship a single!
Cassidy offers seven nights in a studio interior Fantastica cabin for travel on the MSC Grandiosa around the West Med… and I dipped my toe in.
Full Board including all-inclusive drinks package and gratuities for the trip on October 23 with price from €1039 (based on 1 adult). Deposit Only €250
You’ll take off from Barcelona amd visiting Tunisia, Sicily, Naples, Genoa and Marseille
And you’ll get return flights from Dublin… so maybe time to check back in on Valentine there too.
And maybe tell him I’ll be my own Valentine.
Drop into Cassidy Travel today or contact them on 01 8779890.