Friday 13 September 2024

Ian McIntosh's Best Travel Deals of The Week


THE GHAN
is marking 95 years of outback crossings. Book before sept 21 to enjoy special deals including free hotel nights in Adelaide or Darwin. The six day discover Darwin package costs from $3390 - train journey included.
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.
SINGAPORE AIRLINES has already released its Early Bird fares for 2025. Plus, get 30% bonus KrisFlyer miles to sweeten the deal and unlock Pelago perks, exclusively for Early Bird bookers. The deals end on 25 September 2024. Pity Narita is not included.
SCOOT is Singapore Airlines budget carrier flying out to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Right now you can enjoy fares as low as $169 to over 50 destinations including Singapore, Tianjin, Hong Kong, Phuket, Clark and more. The sale ends on 17 September and travel periods are October 2 2024 - Sept 19 2025.
HELLOWORLD has Los Angeles on sale with United Airlines with prices from $1297 ex Sydney. Other states, other prices. Book by September 22 valid for travel 15 oct-20 nov 24, 16 jan - 30 April 25.
EMIRATES latest economy fares from Adelaide start at $2019 from Adelaide. Check from your city. Book by September 30 24 - travel from Oct 28 - nov 26 24.
HELLOWORLD has an eight day 2025 Singapore Grand Prix and cruise package priced from $3999 ex Sydney. The three night cruise is on board Genting Dream.
IEXPEDITION invites you to follow in the footsteps on Shackleton to Antarctica and Georgia. The deal includes two for one rates and a balcony upgrade. The 18 day Christmas cruise departs on December 21.
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%.
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.
FINNAIR has a special deal on airline currency Avos. Buy between 4–18 September 2024 and you will earn up to a 50% bonus.
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.
HELLOWORLD: 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.
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
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.
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.
TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club has released Christmas cruise deals including AmaWaterways Christmas Markets Nuremburg/Budapest. Check with Sue Francis re prices.
Remember conditions always apply to these specials. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential.