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.

VIETNAM AIRLINES is offering group discounts on domestic flights until August 22 - 25% off the airfare when you travel in a group of 4 people and 30% for eight and more.

WEBJET has released three tropical escapes including flights and accommodation for seven nights priced from $1169 at the Novotel Phuket. Other destinations are Bali and Fiji. Read the conditions very carefully.

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line’s Africa program for 2024 looks interesting - and an added attraction is 35% off cruises, discounts on speciality items plus up to e300 pp airfare credit (about $500).

MALAYSIA AIRLINES is advertising Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh City, Penang, and beyond from $619 return. Book by 05 Sep 2024 for travel now until 30 Jun 2025.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES is on sale until August 20 with fares to London for instance from $1700 ex Adelaide. Travel period is 1 October 2024 - 27 November 2024.

VIRGIN VELOCITY members can earn 50% bonus Points on eligible Singapore Airlines flights flown between 1 October 2024 and 31 March 2025.

EMIRATES has released an Adelaide London "special price" of $2169 from Adelaide. The carrier restarts its Adelaide Dubai service in October.

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.

ACCOR HOTELS is offering triple reward points on stays until 29 July 2025 at 1,000 hotels in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Asia, the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. The deal ends on two days - so hurry.

HELLOWORLD TRAVEL: Asia and the US are on sale with Singapore Airlines and United Airlines.

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.

EUROPCAR deals include up to a 10% discount in Australia and NZ - and up to 20% in Europe for direct bookings until August 22.
 
EMIRATES FF members buying more miles to get say an upgrade are currently enjoying a 25% bonus - but August 22 is the last day.

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

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