TRAVEL agent Going Places has revealed that Majorca is the number one holiday destination for its Northern Ireland holidaymakers.

And to complement its popularity, tour operator Airtours is offering some great deals to this Balearic Island and beyond - all direct from Belfast.

Majorca is the current favourite destination for local travellers, nudging Orlando, Florida from the top spot into second place.

The Spanish island allures visitors all year round with its pleasant climate and charming scenery, and it's certainly going to be big this summer, according to the local holiday specialists.

Helen Stewart, Regional Manager for Going Places said: "Majorca is incredibly popular as it caters for a broad selection of holidaymakers and it's great that you can fly direct from Belfast.

"There are also a number of new routes out of Belfast for this summer with Airtours, which our customers are thrilled about.

"We're seeing a surge in interest now as people start thinking about summer breaks and we've got some amazing offers at the moment, with 40 per cent off on a large number of deals as well as additional discounts of up to £300.

"If you combine these deals with early booking offers from the various tour operators, you can get yourself a real bargain."

With Airtours, for example, customers who book early can benefit from free child places and group saver deals, with as many as three in 10 going free, as well as saving as much as £300 per couple and up to 40 per cent off brochure prices.

Airtours has also introduced five new routes from Belfast for Summer 2006, with direct services to Bourgas in Bulgaria, Kefalonia in Greece, Paphos in Cyprus, Cancun in Mexico and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, giving holidaymakers in the region an even greater choice.

Lead-in prices for this summer start from £239 per person with Airtours, for seven nights at the Castle Beach Apartments, Costa del Sol, on a self-catering basis, departing May 11, 2006 from Belfast.

Holidays to Majorca start at just £279 per person with Airtours for seven nights at the Sol Alcudia Center Aparthotel on self-catering basis, departing Belfast between May 1-16. Free child places and adult savers are available at this property.