SOLO TRAVELLERS take note: iExpedition has released what is says is the best value solo Antarctic trip in 2025. Antarctic Peninsula in Depth is a 14 day expedition sailing on December 4. Oceanview cabins are available from $14,888pp single - save $21,310. The deal includes some flights.SINGAPORE AIRLINES has a great deal if you are ready to travel. From now till 31 July 2025, redeem Saver award tickets at 30% off for selected flights when you travel between 1 and 31 August 2025.SWAN HELLENIC's Luxury Unlocked promotion treats prompt bookers to a free balcony upgrade, gold wi-fi upgrade and $250 onboard credit. The cruise selection includes 36 very different cultural expedition cruises, providing premium exploration opportunities across Africa, Antarctica, Central America, the Arctic, Europe and Latin America.REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES is offering up to 40% off on selected sailings in 2026 and 2027. Sail from Tokyo, Miami, New York, Rome, Auckland and Papeete and enjoy all suite ships plus free excursions - this is a luxury operator.
VIKING invites you to head for the Mediterranean and to sweeten the deal - add any extension to your 2026, 2027 or 2028 Mediterranean ocean voyage and save AU$3,000 per couple when you book by 1 September 2025. Viking has released a Christmas markets guide - From the twinkling lights of Vienna to the medieval courtyards of Nuremberg, Europe's Christmas markets are timeless celebrations of culture, tradition and community. Go to the site for a copy of the guide. The popular line has also released a 15 day wonders of India cruise.
CUNARD'S 185 Anniversary Sale offers 25% off on selected world voyage segments and South America voyages until 4 August 2025, unless sold out prior. Check the conditions.
WEBJET has teamed up with tour providers Contiki, Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Insight Vacations to bring you savings and a special gift when you book. Get 5% off Contiki tours with code PPWEBJETCH5 and 10% off Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Insight Vacations tours with code PPWEBJET10. Plus, receive a $100 Webjet eGift Card when you book. Read the conditions carefully. Deal ends July 31.FLATBEDS is promoting a Qatar Airways business class sale to Europe - Sale fares based on departures from now until 31 August 2025 and 1 October 2025 - 25 November 2025. Outbound/inbound surcharges apply. Prices include Sydney to Frankfurt from $8,569. This sale will end soon.RESORTS: Tasmania's award-winning Pumphouse Point set amongst ancient myrtle forests at Lake St Clair has revealed two new premium retreats will open this month.
From last week:AVLON WATERWAYS is uncorking France - from Paris to Provence and Bordeaux to Burgundy. Book your 2026 France river cruise today and save up to $6,400 per couple. This deal is based on a cruise departing March 31, 2026.OCEANIA CRUISES is offering savings of up to 55% off on selected sailings plus a free beverage package and $US250 shipboard credit. There are 82 cruises to check out - the deal ends on August 1. Be sure to read the conditions carefully.CORAL EXPEDITIONS has released a new series of four- and six-night adventure-style small ship experiences called Coastal Adventures that will come online in January 2026. The line-up of destinations will include Tasmania - then expand to include Great Barrier Reef itineraries as well as the shores of southwestern Australia.ETIHAD has released a last minute business class sale to Europe. Departure must be before September 30. Examples include Melbourne to Zurich from $7476. FF members using points can now look forward to a better deal. Have a look at the new GuestSeats and upgrade rules.RESORTS: National Geographic called it the most romantic hotel of the year. Zannier Bãi San Hô – is a remote Vietnamese resort quietly redefining private dining in Asia. Located on an untouched stretch of coastline in Phu Yen province, the resort offers everything from from lantern-lit dinners in the rice paddies to barefoot seafood feasts on a deserted beach. There is a Stay 4, Pay 3 deal including daily breakfast and minibar valid until 22 December 2025.TRADE ONLY: Breakaway Travel Industry Club has released a long list of Swan Hellenic cruise deals - but availability is limited. Get set to enjoy a new class of exploration, Breakaway says.The Travel Industry Club has exclusive rates with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, many extending well into 2026. Get in early to secure your preferred voyage, Sue Francis advises.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. Got a travel problem? Send us details.
BREAKING: Dive operator accuses Silversea of reef damage
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Tim Yeo, a scuba diving operator and General Manager & COO at Bluewater
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