This week's top travel deals

Antarctica's Ross Sea Cruise costs from $35,160pp - after discounts

IFLY HOLIDAYS has a VIRGIN/QATAR AIRWAYS Valentines Day deal offering companion fares to destinations like Athens, Rome, Malta, and Zurich starting from $1,779pp return. You need to hurry though - book by February 17.

BUNNIK TOURS for small groups has a 14 day Japan Discovery tour on sale. Dates are in April and prices start at  $9410pp - a saving of $1000.

ACCOR HOTELS has the Sunshine Coast on sale. Stay from three nights and enjoy up to 25% off in Noosa Heads, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland and more with Peppers, Mantra, The Sebel and BreakFree resorts and hotels. Book until February 28.

IEXPEDITION says there is no better time to consider really exploring Antarctica's Ross Sea & Sub-Antarctic Islands than January 2027. Twin cabins for the 22 day journey sailing from Dunedin NZ start at $35.160pp - and that's after a 22% reduction in price.

BAILLIE LODGES  invites you to explore cool season deals on properties like the iconic Huka Lodge in New Zealand, the multi-award-winning Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island and The Louise in the Barossa Valley. Enjoy 20% off stays for two nights or more between June - September 2025 inclusive.
 
AURORA EXPEDITIONS Wave Season means you probably can afford  a small ship adventure to Antarctica and the Arctic - but only until March 31 2025. Be sure to have a look - you could save up to US$6,500pp.

PONANT'S luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot will once again set sail for the Baltic Sea, Scandinavia, and St. Lawrence during the Winter 2026-2027 season. Book one of the 15 new departures aboard this one-of-a-kind ship and save up to 30%

QUARK EXPEDITIONS  has a triple bonus deal going for select Antarctic 2025-6 itineraries. The bonus includes a $1500 flight credit, free charter flight and hotel package and free one year priority pass membership.

TAUCK is  enhancing solo travel on Europe's rivers by waiving the single supplement for Category 1 riverboat cabins on every departure of all Tauck river cruise itineraries

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY:  The Travel Industry Club has exclusive offers for dedicated Silversea enthusiasts. Choose from a long list of itineraries operated by this five star line. More details, Sue Francis.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

This week's top travel deals. Always wanted to explore Antarctica?

PONANT's luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot will once again set sail for the Baltic Sea, Scandinavia, and St. Lawrence during the Winter 2026-2027 season. Book one of the 15 new departures aboard this one-of-a-kind ship and save up to 30%.

Quark Expeditions has a triple bonus deal going for select Antarctic 2025-6 expeditions. The bonus includes a $1500 flight credit, free charter flight and hotel package and free one year priority pass membership.

AURORA EXPEDITIONS is also on sale - check out the Wave Season Savings on small ship adventures to Antarctica and the Arctic. The deals are available until March 31 2025 and include savings of  up to US$6,500pp.

QANTAS - you only have until 11.59pm on February 10 - but the current Red Tail sale deals offer savings on flights to everywhere from the Americas, Asia, the UK, New Zealand to the Pacific.

WEBJET is offering  a one way deal to London from $595 flying with Etihad. The deal ends on February 28. Departures until March 31.

BUNNIK TOURS is a well regarded small group operator based in Adelaide. Right now a number tours excluding airfares are on sale - for instance Northern Italy, Slovenia and Croatia - 23 days from $13690 - a saving of $2000pp. Conditions as always apply.
 
HELLOWORLD has Fiji on sale with some excellent family deals - five nights from $2845.
 
CUNARD is offering triple onboard spending money on selected 2025 and 2026 voyages. I have no idea how much money is involved - I guess you would have to go through the booking process to check.
 
TAUCK is  enhancing solo travel on Europe's rivers by waiving the single supplement for Category 1 riverboat cabins on every departure of all Tauck river cruise itineraries
 
TRAVEL TRADE ONLY:  Interline Travel has a special on a Regent Cruise from Sydney to Bali departing March 27 2025. More Details Stephen West. The Travel Industry Club is also featuring Regent Seven Seas Cruises - offering discounts of up to 75%. More details, Sue Francis.
 
Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

This week's top travel deals. Australia special rates

Want to explore more of Australia at special rates?

HELLOWORLD has Australia on sale with a large  array of exclusive deals across the country - from city stays to island escapes, beach breaks and self-drive discoveries. 

This week's top travel deals

Looking for a cheap package holiday to Phuket?



CATHAY PACIFIC invites you to check out its Fly Away sale offers to must-visit cities in Asia and Europe. The deals end on February 10.

This week's top travel deals

Looking for a cheap package holiday to Phuket?

CATHAY PACIFIC invites you to check out its Fly Away sale offers to must-visit cities in Asia and Europe. The deals end on February 10.