Saturday 26 October 2024

This week's top travel deals

27 October 2024



HELLOWORLD TRAVEL has America on sale until November 30. Flights to say Seattle from Sydney start at $1533 - and specials include an eight day Nevada self-drive priced from $937pp.

OCEANIA CRUISES has finally released its Europe & Alaska 2026 Collection of Voyages.  Deals include 50% reduced deposits. Explore 140 new itineraries, 11 new ports and 35 Grand Voyages.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES has released explorer fares plus enjoy companion fares when you book for two or more to selected European cities. Sale ends November 7. 

COASTAL CRUISES - Book before November 4 and get free flights on selected Hurtigruten sailings. Offers valid on new bookings only on the following voyages:- Oslo – Honningsvåg – Bergen December 2024 - May 2025,  Oslo - Honningsvåg - Oslo September 2025 - April 2026, Bergen - Honningsvåg - Oslo December 2024 - April 2025.

PONANT invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey into the untouched wilderness of the Arctic from the serene shores of the Baffin Sea to the majestic fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen. Deals include free solo supplement and round trip flight Paris/Longyearbyen.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES  wants you to unwind in the Maldives from $639. Or, seek adventure in Langkawi or legendary islands in Kota Kinabalu.  Hurry - you must book by October 29.  

QANTAS - Register in the latest version of the Qantas App to enjoy double Status Credits or double Qantas Points on Qantas marketed and operated flights booked by 31 Oct 2024 for travel between 1 Nov 2024 and 19 Oct 2025.

SCENIC RIVER CRUISES has an early bird deal going - the price includes economy flights to Europe or receive up to $2,500 per person in air credit. The deal ends on October 30. 

AVALON WATERWAYS recommends Budapest as an ideal starting point for a river cruise and as an added incentive - book a 2025 Danube cruise and save up to $8,000 a couple. 

AZAMARA is adding Alaska to its itineraries - save 20% on new itineraries and enjoy $US300 credit, free wifi and a premium drinks package when you book a verandah stateroom and above.

MSC CRUISES is offering $1000 in onboard credit and kids free on selected cruises in 2025.
 
FINNAIR has Finland on sale - Helsinki ex Sydney is priced from $1786 round trip until further notice.

FIJI AIRLINES will expand its Adelaide to Nadi service from two to three flights a week from April 2025. This service also offers SA travellers excellent connections to the United States via Nadi.

FAR EAST HOSPITALITY has opened a new service residence in Singapore. Stay for six nights and get two nights free. Choose from four apartment types. 

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.

GLOBUS/COSMOS: Book now and save up to $1,100 per couple on your next  European coach tour. 

VIETNAM AIRLINES: Japan is hot right now - and so are these fares. Head to Japan/Korea from $794/round trip. Book before November 30, 2024, and travel until May 31, 2025.

MARRIOTT BONVOY - For a limited time only, book stays of two or more nights and enjoy up to 4,000 bonus points.

CELEBRITY CRUISES has announced a spring sale. For a limited time, get up to 75% off the second guest plus up to USD $150 bonus onboard credit per room. Cruise companies have more sales than dogs bark - but you might get lucky.

PONANT 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.

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: Enjoy 15% off all flights between Australia and Vietnam every Saturday and Sunday. Use the code GREATDEAL to claim your discount. Book your tickets and travel by June 30, 2025.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: "Change the way you Sea". Azamara is a favourite cruise line with many members. Updated rates are on our website and can be booked now - Sue Francis Travel Industry Club. 

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.