Prices for business class to Europe seem to be slowly reducing. Check the Emirates deals.
VIKING river voyages are a good deal right now - for a limited time, you can enjoy savings of up to $9,600 per couple on a range of 2025 itineraries. For instance, Basel to Amsterdam or v.v. 8 DAYS | 6 TOURS | 4 COUNTRIES from $3,095pp.
ETIHAD has announced a global sale with limited fares to Europe starting at $1684. You need to hurry though - the deal ends on May 16.
EMIRATES special business class fares include Paris from $9,829 - London $10,279. Book by May 29.
MALAYSIA AIRLINES' exclusive fares to London, Tokyo, Hyderabad, Maldives, Trivandrum, and more start at AUD 769 all-in return. Seat selection is also cheaper. Book by 20 May 2025 for travel from now until 31 March 2026.
EXPLORE JAMBO MAASAI delivers once-in-a-lifetime experiences across East Africa from the iconic Serengeti plains where you can follow the Great Migration to majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and the turquoise shores of Zanzibar. Book 60+ days in advance and enjoy exclusive summer savings,
QATAR AIRWAYS offers last-minute savings on flights to London, Paris, Athens, Rome and more. Book by 20 May 2025 for travel from now until 28 February 2026.
CRUISE SPECIALISTS advise that Holland America's 129-day 2027 World Cruise and the 2027 Grand South America and Antarctic Voyages will be on sale from May 14. There is a long list of early booking deals.
CATHAY PACIFIC invites you to stop over in Hong Kong and save up to 10% off flights. Plus, explore exclusive, curated offers for hotel stays. Use code STOPINHKAU before the sale ends 31 May 2025.
VELOCITY FF MEMBERS who book a stay at Crown Towers in Melbourne, Sydney or Perth, Crown Metropol in Melbourne or Perth, or Crown Promenade in Melbourne before 20 May 2025 receive double points and a 15% discount. Travel by August 31.
OCEANIA is also on sale - Right now, you can enjoy up to 40% off on selected sailings. These select voyages also include a house select beverage package and shipboard credit.
FLIGHT CENTRE has the Northern Territory on sale. Three nights exploring the red centre and Uluru for instance is priced from $1899 per couple - a saving of $460.
EXPAT TRAVEL, a tour company based in the UK, is proving increasingly popular with Aussie travellers and will celebrate its 20-year anniversary with a limited time sale until May 31, 2025. On offer are some some of its most popular tours to Europe, North and South America and Asia.
TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club has released the most extensive new and updated industry rates with Seabourn – described by some as the pinnacle of 5-star all-inclusive cruising. More details Sue Francis.
Breakaway Travel Club has released Hawaiian Airlines industry rates valid for travel agents and travel media. The sale has been extended extended to 30JUN25.
INTERLINE TRAVEL has launched its third specialty division, Interline River. The company now has special rates loaded for 346 AmaWaterways River Cruises - all with rates to purchase now.
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. Got a travel problem? Send us details. Ianmac@travelagentupdate.com