Glengormley couple Ashok and Harmeet Harish choose somewhere close to home for a weekend away.

Alec and Bernadette follow in the footsteps of Torquay native Agatha Christie - in the Devon coastal town.

The Welsh capital proves perfect for a short getaway!

Mates Terry and Neil go to County Down's Slieve Moyle cottages for the weekend, and take in a painting lesson.

Johnny and Mary from Belfast head to the island famous for kippers, steam trains, tailless Manx cats and great beaches.

Margaret and Pat Cassidy from Carryduff take their children Catherine and Kieran for a few days in Dunfanaghy.

Derrick and Barbara try out a horicultural break in and around Dublin.

Frank Cannon and Aisling Hunter travelled down to County Cavan, staying for two nights at Cabra Castle.

Mother and daughter Frances and Phoebe Wong from Bangor embark on a 2-day trip together to Belle Isle, to chill out, catch up and take in a cookery class on the estate.

Married couple Jill and Ronan head to Westmeath to recharge the batteries and indulge in some pampering.

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