Irish Ferries Holidays remind us that places are filling fast for their pre-Christmas holiday hotel breaks to Cherbourg as shoppers flock to the French port for pre-Christmas bargains in wine and DIY products.
Attracted by the large savings to be made when compared to Irish prices, shoppers are now looking towards France as the place to go when it comes to finding real value for money in Euro currency terms, according to the ferry operator.
Priced from just €167 per person for a car plus 2 adults including return ferry, en suite cabin & one night hotel B&B, an Irish Ferries Holidays hotel break provides shoppers with ample time to visit Cherbourg's many wine outlets and DIY home stores.
The city has two giant hypermarkets and a choice of four fantastic wine stores all within easy reach of the port. Some will even accept advance orders by phone, fax or e-mail from those who wish to limit the amount of browsing time involved.
One recommended outlet that offers exclusive promotions for Irish Ferries customers is the Normandie Wine Warehouse. There discounts on offer range from 2% on 12 bottles of the same wine, 4% on purchases of 60 bottles and above, 6% for 120 bottles and 8% for purchases of 20 dozen or more. A regular Wine of the Month deal includes one free bottle for 12 purchased.
Customers travelling from Ireland can expect to save around €48 on a case of still wine and €72 on a case of sparkling wine. Customs wise, customers buying for their own use are limited only by the size of the car’s boot and the strength of its springs. With a case of wine weighing 16 - 20 kilos (10 kilos for a 24 pack of bottled beer), even the smallest load could deliver savings greater than the cost of travel and accommodation.
Typical of the value to be had in DIY goods are cordless drills from €13.90 (save 30%), power washers from €49.95 (save 65%), work benches from €9.90 (save 46%), garden table & chairs from €27 (save 61%), wheelbarrows from €19.90 (save 60%) and 5-step aluminium ladders from €23 (save 53%). Indeed, those who find themselves fast running out of boot space can buy a 2-wheel trailer from €189 (saving 36%)
Information on Irish Ferries holidays as well as a guide to wines with where and what to buy information plus maps to find the recommended outlets can all be found on Irish Ferries’ website. Bookings can be made by telephoning 0818 300 400 (ROI) or through travel agents.
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