Summer Time & The Living Is Easy
Friday, July 02, 2010
We have arrived at July with a bang. On the 1st of July we launched our highly anticipated Facebook competition. Through the la
st days of June we asked our fans on facebook to tell us what competition they would like to take part in and they told us that they wanted an online treasure hunt.
From the 1st of June we rolled this competition out and it's not too late to take part. Log on to our blog and you will see how you can enter. The prize is fantastic and well worth the challenge.
The lucky winner will get 2 tickets to see Cirque du Soleil in the 02 Arena Dublin along with transport to and from the 02 Dublin. If that wasn't enough the winner will get an overnight stay with breakfast in Bewley's Hotel Leopardstown on the 15th of July. The competition ends on the 9th of July and winners will be announced on the 12th of July.
We have also launched Twitter Tuesdays which lets our followers know about any last minute specials.
Cirque du Soleil is just one of many great events in Dublin this summer. We have launched event pages for the 02 Dublin, RDS Arena, Aviva Stadium, Croke Park, Convention Centre Dublin, and Grand Canal Theatre. On these pages you can access up to date information on upcoming events in these event venues. Next month we will have up to date information for Old Trafford and MEN Arena in Manchester. We are working in Leeds United Elland Road pages for those going to a match in Leeds.
Over the last few weeks Leopardstown Race Course have been hosting 'Bulmers Race Nights'. These race nights include races in the evening followed by live music from bands such as Fun Lovin Criminals and Duke Special. These nights have been well received and Bewley's Hotel Leopardstown has played host to many visitors to the event. For the full line up of acts check out our blog.
If seeing live music is your favourite pass time then you cannot miss Oxegen 2010 in Punchestown from the 8th to the 11th of July. Bewley's Hotel Newlands Cross is a short distance from Punchestown Race Course and have a fantastic package on offer for concert goers. You can park your car, stay the night, enjoy a full Irish breakfast before heading to the festival then a taxi can be ordered to bring you to Goff's which is only 15 minutes away from the hotel and then you can avail of the free shuttle service in to the grounds of the festival. Log on and check out our Oxegen 2010 hotel package.
July is extremely busy for Bewley's Hotel Manchester Airport & Bewley's Hotel Dublin Airport. Both hotels welcome visitor from all over the world visiting Dublin City and Manchester City but we also see many living each city availing of the Park, Stay and Fly packages before flying out on their long awaited holiday. For guests flying in our out from either Manchester Airport or Dublin Airport we now have up to date flight arrival and departure information on our website. Bewley's Hotel Manchester Airport has just launched a competition. You could win a free Park, Stay and Fly Package, to enter simply log on and enter. Simple! Dublin Airport will also be launching the same competition this month.
For those planning a holiday be it at home or abroad make sure to check out our fantastic hotels in great city locations. In a recent article in the Evening Herald, it was discussed that parents planning a family break are finding it difficult to find family friendly hotels in Ireland. It can be difficult to find a hotel in a great location at a reasonable price with the right size accommodation.
At Bewley's Hotels we have family friendly facilities and have made a great effort to be family friendly. Check out our family friendly page to see what we can offer. We have accommodation in Dublin, Leeds and Manchester that can take 2 adults and up to 2 children. In select properties we can take 2 adults and up to 3 children or 3 adults and up to 2 children. Our accommodation rates start off at €69 depending on availability and there is a €10 supplement for family rooms.
This is a great deal for those visiting our locations and we also have many special family staycation packages for families to enjoy. Visit our special offers and select the location you would like to visit.
This brings all of our news to an end for the month of July, talk to you again in August.
Enjoy the sunshine!
We've reached the half way mark of 2010 and what a year it has been so far! After the freezing cold start to the year the sun has finally come out and hopefully it's here to stay for the summer. Like the half way point of a marathon or the Womens Flora Mini Marathon, refreshments and breaks are needed after some intensive work. The month of June is similar to this half way break as we see colleges and secondary schools finishing up for their summer break with primary schools to follow suit. Even though the rest of us won't get such a long break, we have a bank holiday weekend to look forward to which no doubt will help re charge the batteries.