Friday 30 August 2024

Ian McIntosh's Best Travel Deals of The Week


HURTIGRUTEN: Keen to see the Northern Lights? Hurtigruten has a 25% discount on selected Coastal Express sailings (Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen, Bergen-Kirkenes, Kirkenes-Bergen), 'Coastal Express - Northern Lights' & Astronomy Voyage departing between 15th September, 2024 and 30th April, 2025.
JETSTAR: These deals end on September 2 - but if you hurry Jetstar is offering a Life’s a Beach sale with one way fares from $29. Or, there are three night package deals to the Gold Coast from $321pp twin share. Check the website carefully to see the price from your city. Qantas has a Red Tail sale to domestic destinations going as well - but it ends on September 1.
HELLOWORLD: is offering flights operated by Fiji Airways to Dallas economy return from Sydney from $1774. The sale ends on September 6. Also check out the series of fly/drive holidays in the Northern Territory- particularly the value four day Darwin city getaway from $399 staying at the Adina Apartment Hotel.
IFLY: is advertising a Qantas London and Paris sale from $1719 return - business from $9,419. The sale ends on September 2.
EMIRATES: has also released special fares to Europe - but some of them also expire on September 2. They include London from $1779 and Paris $1889. Business from Adelaide to London is from $9149 until September 2.
VIETNAM AIRLINES: continues to promote strongly - the latest: Experience Hanoi’s romantic autumn, soak up the sun in Da Nang, immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Hoi An's Mid-Autumn Festival, or explore the underwater wonders of Nha Trang. Fares from $718. Book your tickets before October 31, 2024, for travel until March 20, 2025.
THE ROYAL GARDEN: is one of London’s most popular hotels - brilliantly located opposite the great parks and Kensington Palace. You will enjoy 20% off your stay when you book directly by September 18 for stays until October 31. Use the code BIRTHDAY20.
PULLMAN HOTELS: across the Pacific have a range of offerings this spring from Father's Day dining in Sydney to advance savings in Auckland and a gastronomic stay in Rotorua, New Zealand.
VELOCITY FREQUENT FLYER: Book a stay at Crown Towers in Melbourne, Sydney or Perth, or Crown Metropol in Melbourne or Perth before 6 September 2024 for travel on or before 28 February 2025 and you will receive six Velocity Points per $1 spent on eligible bookings, 15% discount off best rate available on eligible bookings plus a bottle of sparkling wine.
VIKING CRUISES: is offering free return economy class flights on all river journeys, and free airfares for companions on all ocean and expedition voyages. The offers are valid on new bookings for 2025, 2026 and 2027 river, ocean and expedition voyages
from now until 15 November 2024. Solo travellers can also save 25% on single supplements across a selection of sailings.
MALAYSIA AIRLINES: Discover Asia sale highlights prices from $619 return. Visit Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh City, Penang, and beyond. Book by 05 Sep 2024 and travel now until 30 Jun 2025.
EMIRATES: Flights start again from Adelaide on October 28. Buy Emirates miles and get a 25% bonus.
QANTAS: has been flying between Australia and Hong Kong for 75 years and to celebrate you save $75 off the base fare on return flightswhen you use the code TAKEOFF75. Offer ends 30 September 2024, unless sold out prior. Travel must be between now and 9 August 2025.
Remember conditions always apply to these specials. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential.

Monday 26 August 2024

Ian McIntosh's best travel deals this week


The best travel deals this week are:

VIKING CRUISES is offering free return economy class flights on all river journeys, and free airfares for companions on all ocean and expedition voyages. The offers are valid on new bookings for 2025, 2026 and 2027 river, ocean and expedition voyages from now until 15 November 2024. Solo travellers can also save 25% on single supplements across a selection of sailings. For additional information, contact Viking on 138 747 (AU) / 0800 447 913 (NZ) or visit www.viking.com. For Viking’s award-winning enrichment channel, visit www.viking.tv.

iEXPEDITION has a super deal if you are interested in a cruise from Africa to Antarctica via South Georgia. The 21-day expedition departs on November 13, and you will save 75% if you grab one of the three remaining cabins. Email or give them a call today on 1800960577.

VIETNAM AIRLINES has special fares on business and premium economy tickets departing from Perth to Vietnam. One-way fares start from AUD 868 and round-trip fares from AUD 1,460. Offer valid until October 31, 2024, for travel until March 31, 2025.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES Discover Asia sale highlights prices from $619 return. Visit Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh City, Penang, and beyond. Book by 05 Sep 2024 and travel now until 30 Jun 2025.

CAPTAIN COOK CRUISES says there's still time for travellers to experience the magic of the ship’s final expeditions into remote Fiji, with bonus Sail-for-Seven nights -Pay-for-Four - and 20 per cent savings specials still available.

PONANT has released a special for a cruise exploring Vietnam departing on November 29. On offer is a 30% PONANT bonus, $2,000 flight credit pp, and free solo supplement.

COASTAL CRUISES  has a series of Hurtigruten specials including no single supplement on selected coastal voyages.

EMIRATES has released an Adelaide London special price of $2169 from Adelaide and is offering double points.  Flights start again from Adelaide on October 28. Buy Emirates miles and get a 25% bonus.

IFLY has an Emirates special going with fares from $1635 return to Europe. The deal ends on September 30.

CATHAY PACIFIC's companion offer is two adult return economy tickets to Hong Kong, starting from $1,560. Book before 30 August. This limited-time offer is sponsored by Hong Kong International Airport.

QANTAS has been flying between Australia and Hong Kong for 75 years, and to celebrate, you can save $75 off the base fare on return flights when you use the code TAKEOFF75. The offer ends 30 September 2024, unless sold out prior. Travel must be between now and 9 August 2025. 

AZAMARA CRUISES  has released an Experience More Essentials Package on selected voyages which includes a US$300 shore excursion credit, WiFi for one device, and an upgraded beverage package for two.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential.

Saturday 17 August 2024

Ian McIntosh's best travel deals this week


PONANT has released a special for a cruise exploring Vietnam departing on November 29. On offer is a 30% PONANT bonus, $2,000 flight credit pp, and free solo supplement.