If you're looking for an after-Christmas break that's just a short hop away, visit www.emeraldexperiences.co.uk and check out the offers at some of Ireland's finest resorts.

There's a two-night getaway at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in upmarket Dublin Bay where you can combine wintry walks along the beach and visits to the local attractions and fashionable cafes with a day trip to Dublin City, just 20 minutes away by train. The cost is just £125 per person, including daily breakfast and one dinner, based on two adults sharing from 28th December and with flights from under £100 return*, you can create an affordable escape, plus there's a direct luxury Aircoach to the hotel from Dublin Airport at just €15 return.

If you want something more active to burn off those Christmas calories, book a horse riding break at Castle Leslie Estate, recently named as one of the world's premier equestrian holiday resorts. A weekend in January costs £192 per person sharing in the boutique-style Lodge and includes two nights' bed and breakfast, one dinner in the acclaimed Snaffles restaurant and a two-hour guided trek on horseback.  Fly to either Dublin or Belfast airport with January fares from £68.98 return from London.**

Finally, for a luxury spa break to revive and relax you, check out the stylish Casltemartyr Resort in Cork. Rooms in January start from £75 per person sharing including breakfast and you can be pampered to your heart's content in the state-of-the-art spa and wellness centre which overlooks the formal gardens. There are seven private treatment rooms, two couples' suites, relaxation and vitality lounges, a heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna and jet pool.  Fly to Cork from London for as little as £35.98 return in January.***

To find out more visit www.emeraldexperiences.co.uk

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Notes to editor

*Based on travel to Dublin with Ryanair from London Gatwick 28th -30th January 2014 for £97.98

**Based on travel to Dublin with Ryanair from London Stansted 3rd -5th January 2014

***Based on travel to Cork with Ryanair from London Stansted, 10th-12th
January 2014