This week's top travel deals - Europe

QATAR AIRWAYS has released special fares to the UK & Europe starting from $1,839 return to celebrate the launch of Virgin Australia's flights to Doha. Plus, fast-track or retain your Privilege Club tier with  50% bonus Qpoints. Book by June 30. The carrier  has been named World's Best Airline for the 9th time at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025. 

HELLOWORLD is promoting a 33 night Victoria Falls discovery, safari adventure and luxury Cunard voyage aboard Queen Anne  priced from $11,999pp - a claimed saving of $3,000 per couple. Included are all flights, taxes and transfers. Departure is January 20, 2026. Operator is Imagine Cruising.

ATURA HOTELS invites you to  enjoy up to 20% off stays between now and 5 October 2025. Book direct and also unlock a $25 daily food and drink credit. EVT Stays members enjoy an extra 10% off, plus you can book through to 16 June 2026.  Offer ends 30 June 2025. 

IEXPEDITION is offering a 40% saving on its Sea Spirit – South Georgia & Falklands itinerary - described as the wildlife expedition of a lifetime.  Cost is from A$18,777pp twin, A$13,197pp triple.

QANTAS is hot to trot if you are heading to New Zealand - but you need to hurry. Sale fares are available to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown - but they end midnight on June 25.

ACCOR is promoting the Gold Coast - After a day of adventure, unwind in an apartment at a Peppers, Mantra or BreakFree hotel and if you stay from two nights enjoy 25% OFF. Book by 31 July 2025 for stays until 30 September 2025.

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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA is celebrating a new era of international travel in association with QATAR Airways with 50% bonus Status Credits for Velocity members. Flights to Doha have started from Sydney and will progressively be available from Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne. To get the points book by  June 30 2025 and travel between 1 October 2025 and 27 May 2026. Let's hope Israel's latest attack in the Middle East doesn't spoil the party.

NIB TRAVEL, a major travel insurance provider, is offering 20% off travel insurance policies. The end of financial year special is available until Monday 30 June 2025 at  https://www.nibtravelinsurance.com.au The discount applies to the total nib Travel insurance premium when getting a quote using promo code EOFY20.

ACCOR has released a number of member only deals - Save up to 25% on your next adventure of two nights or more across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Book by 31 July, for stays until 30 September 2025. Three night stays in Europe also attract a similar discount and there are Fairmont Hotels & Resorts specials as well.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY:  The Travel Industry Club is featuring Silversea. According to Sue Francis: Take up to a further 20% off the industry rates that you see marked 'savings' on our website until 30 June, or until quotas filled. Check the 12 website pages and  over 125 sailings.

Breakaway Travel Club is also offering Silversea specials including Silver Cloud's 16 day Kimberley Cruise departing Darwin and arriving in Bali. Departure is July 2, 2025. Or, how about Silver Cloud's Kimberley cruise departing August 20, 2025?


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