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.