AVALON WATERWAYS is uncorking France - from Paris to Provence and Bordeaux to Burgundy. Book your 2026 France river cruise today and save up to $6,400 per couple. This deal is based on a cruise departing March 31, 2026.
BEST WESTERN REWARDS members heading to Asia can save 30% at selected properties - for instance the WorldHotels Elite Collection, bai Hotel Cebu, one of the Philippines' top destinations. The Escape to Asia program is valid until 30th September 2025.
OCEANIA CRUISES is offering savings of up to 55% off on selected sailings plus a free beverage package and $US250 shipboard credit. There are 82 cruises to check out - the deal ends on August 1. Be sure to read the conditions carefully.
MALAYSIA AIRLINES memorable journeys program ends on July 21. On offer are return fares from AUD 619 plus savings of 10% on extra baggage allowance and seat selection. Enrich members also enjoy an additional 5% off fares. You can now use PayPal's Pay in 4 for ticket purchases valued between AUD 30 and AUD 2,000.
TURKISH AIRLINES specials to Europe take some beating and you have until July 30 to book. Melbourne or Sydney to London for instance from $1552 but watch the small print. Available dates from Melbourne are October 20 to November 8. Agents are wary of this carrier over cancelled flights and a lack of customer care.
PONANT EXPEDITIONS has released 2027 itineraries with early bird savings of up to 30%. This luxury small ship operator has been taking cruise guests to the planet's most remote, hidden and out-of-the-way locations for more than 30 years.
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GURU.COM.AU has handpicked an interesting selection of Japan cruises. Sail away with renowned cruise lines including Holland America, Princess, Norwegian Cruise Line. Deals include 13 nights Circle Japan Fall Foliage from $4403 inside cabin - $6382 balcony. Always go for a balcony folks.
SOFITEL ADELAIDE has released a Le Luxe Getaway featuring a luxurious overnight stay, welcome drink, gourmet three-course dinner and buffet breakfast at Garçon Bleu. Enjoy Balmain Paris amenities and refined touches throughout. Cost is from $528 per night.
RENDEZVOUS HOTEL Singapore invites you to be inspired with a stay that celebrates Singapore's maritime past. Benefits including daily breakfast, SGD100 dining credit, and two complimentary tickets to National Museum of Singapore's Once Upon a Tide special exhibition, in commemoration of Singapore's 60ᵗʰ birthday.
EMIRATES FF members have until July 22 to enjoy up to 30% bonus miles when buying or gifting miles.
CORAL EXPEDITIONS has released a new series of four- and six-night adventure-style small ship experiences called Coastal Adventures that will come online in January 2026. The line-up of destinations will include Tasmania first up - then expand to include Great Barrier Reef itineraries as well as the shores of southwestern Australia from October 2026.
CATHAY PACIFIC has released a FF member offer - $100 off economy class fares from Australia to destinations far and wide beyond Hong Kong with the discount code BESTECONAU. Offer applies per ticket.
ETIHAD has released a last minute business class sale to Europe. Departure must be before September 30. Examples include Melbourne to Zurich from $7476.
RESORTS: National Geographic called it the Most Romantic Hotel of the Year. Zannier Bãi San Hô – is a remote Vietnamese resort quietly redefining private dining in Asia. Located on an untouched stretch of coastline in Phu Yen province, the resort offers everything from from lantern-lit dinners in the rice paddies to barefoot seafood feasts on a deserted beach. There is a Stay 4, Pay 3 deal including daily breakfast, minibar, 30 minutes of SUP boarding or water biking and non-alcoholic or mocktail at Lang Chai Beach Bar. Stay and sale period until 22 December 2025 (last departure).
