Sunday, 10 November 2024

This week's top travel deals




IFLY HOLIDAYS Black Friday deals offer discounts and bonus credits across destinations worldwide the organisation says. 

BLACK FRIDAY discount shopping is a way of life in the US - and increasingly here. Traditionally the last Friday in November, the event is sure to attract a wide range of specials. For instance, Hilton properties will offer 20% off for two night stays.

CELEBRITY CRUISES has jumped onto the bandwagon,  offering 75% off the second guest plus up to $400 bonus onboard credit per room. Cruise companies have more sales than dogs bark - but you might get lucky.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES family getaway sale includes special fares from AUD 619 all-in return. Book by 21 Nov 2024 - travel from 21 Jan until 31 Oct 2025. Remember Paris comes on line in March 2025.
 
CATHAY PACIFIC's Fly Away Sale brings you deals on flights to popular destinations in February, March and May 2025.  Sale ends 22 November 2024. 

QATAR AIRWAYS has extended its early bird sale - but you have to hurry. It ends on November 13.

VIKING CRUISES free airfare for companions or $1000 off  pp promotion valid on new bookings for 2025, 2026 and 2027 river, ocean and expedition voyages ends on 15 November 2024. Solo travellers can also save 25% on single supplements across a selection of sailings.

VIETNAM AIRLINES: Head to Japan/Korea from $794/round trip. Book before November 30, 2024, and travel until May 31, 2025.  

BEST WESTERN Early Bird deal. Book a minimum two night's stay as a Best Western rewards member before December 3 2024 and save 15% at select hotels in locations throughout Australia & New Zealand. 

HELLOWORLD has released a series of upmarket ultimate small group tours of New Zealand with savings for up to $600 a couple. Offer ends December 19 and includes a rail, coach and cruise 19 day package. 

ACCOR club members - Get 20% off on stays of two nights and more at 1000+ hotels, resorts and apartments across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye. Book now for stays until  27 April 2025.

VIBE eclub members - As well as free parking at Vibe Melbourne docklands, unlock two-for-one ice-skating at O'Brien Icehouse Docklands, plus bowling, dodgem cars and complimentary arcade games at Archie Brother's Docklands. 

IHG One Rewards members can earn 3x bonus points at five of the company's brands for stays until December 31. Also, buy points now until 16 November 2024 and get 80% more.

VIKING will have two ships sailing the Mekong River in 2027. book by‌ 15‍ November 2024‌ to enjoy free return economy class international flights on selected‌ 2025‌, 2026‌ and 2027‌ departures.
 
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.

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

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. The cruise line is also offering up to $US750 onboard credit on selected voyages.

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 connections to the United States via Nadi.

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

SINGAPORE AIRLINES KRIS FLYER members - From now till December 14, 2024, enjoy 50% bonus miles when you convert your KrisFlyer miles to Shangri-La Circle Points. 

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:  Swan Hellenic has released industry rates cruise fares with limited availability. Updated rates are on our website and can be booked now - Sue Francis Travel Industry Club.

CUNARD is calling on all travel agents to embark on an exclusive opportunity with its latest trade incentive with the chance to win 1 of 5 $1,000 gift cards! 

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. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.