Saturday 28 September 2024

Ian McIntosh's top travel deals of the week



EARLY BIRDS: Most of them end on September 30 - so you need to hurry and book.

QATAR AIRWAYS is a proud partner of the Sydney Swans and to mark them reaching the  grand final, enjoy up to 12% off flights when you book online using the promo code GOSWANS. Book by 30 September 2024 for travel between now until 31 July 2025. 

ATURA HOTELS is offering up to 25% off for stays booked by September 30. Some Rydges Hotels included.

HELLOWORLD has released a 19 night culinary and cultural odyssey through Vietnam and with immersive tours and a river cruise. Chef Manu Feildel is leading the group. Travel date is September 21, 2025. 

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.

VIETNAM AIRLINES invites you to Explore the wonders of Indochina from the ancient temples of Angkor Wat to the vibrant cities of Phnom Penh and Vientiane. Fares start from $600 and round-trip fares from $904. 
Book before October 12, 2024, for travel until March 31, 2025.

CATHAY PACIFIC's Fly Away sale is on - Tokyo is priced from $863 (ex Melbourne) Seoul from $840 and Osaka from $878. Book by September 30. Cathay also has an Early Bird deal to the UK and Europe priced in economy to London from $1469. 

QATAR is also offering good value fares to Europe - London for instance from $1849. Book by 30 September 2024 for travel between 1 October 2024 - 10 June 2025.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES Early Bird deals are priced from $1,599 return to London and Paris. Prefer a relaxing holiday? Take off to the beautiful Maldives. Book by 30 Sep 2024 - travel now until 31 Aug 2025. Flights to Paris will commence from 22 Mar 2025.

EMIRATES latest economy fares include London from $1979 - book until October 17. 

AIR TAHITI NUI  has released a series of flight plus accommodation package holidays offering significant savings with travel partner, Tahiti Voyages,  available until October 3.

FAR EAST HOSPITALITY deals from now till 30 September 2024 mean you can enjoy up to 42% off across over 80 hotels in Singapore, Japan, Australia, Europe and more. Examples include the Oasis Hotel Novena Singapore where prices have been reduced by 32%. Or, 35% off The Vibe Orchard Road. 

STAR HOTELS the upmarket Italian based upmarket hotel group has specials for travellers interested in holidays this winter in Europe. With the Citybreak Carnet for 3 or 5 nights, you can stay from November 1 to January 31, 2025, at any of Starhotels Premium in Italy with discounted rates up to 25% off, including breakfast.

HELLLOWORLD has the 4 star Warwick Fiji on sale - 5 nights from $1045 pp twin share - save $648pp. The deal includes a FJD500 wine, dine and spa voucher.

QANTAS is featuring a series of discounted tours to Japan. Each tour includes most meals, accommodation, return international flights and is accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Save up to $200.

PONANT has released luxury Kimberley 2025 fly/stay and cruise packages offering savings of up to 20%.

PONANT also has a deal for golf lovers -  set sail aboard Le Jacques-Cartier on January 16, 2025 to explore New Zealand's East coast and enjoy a premium golf package. Other goodies include a flight credit and free solo supplement.

HOTEL INDIGO (IHG Hotels) has properties in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and soon Auckland. Right now enjoy 15% off when you book a "Taste The Neighbourhood" package by October 1 for stays until Jan 31 2025.

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 now and 30th April, 2025.

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. Fares from $718. Book before October 31, 2024, for travel until March 20, 2025

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: Great deals on a new niche boutique cruise product. Intimate excursions are on offer for 140 guests to Antarctica from the Ross Sea, Australia and New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands, through the Pacific, Japan, Philippines, or around New Zealand and the Kimberley Coast. Check with Sue Francis re prices.

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.