OMAN AIR, a fairly new name for Australian travellers, is offering some excellent business class deals out of Australia. Choose from more than 40 destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East via Muscat. Sydney to London for instance, $6941 return or Melbourne Amsterdam $6481. Looks like the off line carrier uses Malaysia Airlines to KL for the connection. Hopefully you have an Australian office in case of problems.
SILVERSEA is a premium cruise line - and right now enjoy up to A$8,000 savings per suite on a wide range of voyages departing through 2027. Reserve your suite by September 1, 2025, with just a 15% deposit to secure this offer.
AVLON WATERWAYS invites you to cruise through 10 diverse countries, four capital cities, and thousands of years of history on the Danube. From Austria to Croatia, Hungary to Romania, book your Danube River cruise today and save up to $9,600 per couple.
VIKING is offering up to a 30% discount on last minute Asia ocean sailings. Have a look at the site for details.
VISIT QATAR's stopover deals take some beating and include five star hotels priced from $74 a night. Book a stopover with Qatar Airways for instance and choose from four great-value packages.
SINGAPORE AIRLINES thinks its Time to Travel to London, Paris, Milan - or closer to home in Southeast Asia, including Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, or Manila. Time To Travel special fares are available until 10 August 2025. You can save yourself time and effort by booking your business class tickets through FlatBeds.
FLATBEDS also has Qatar business class on sale. Fares based on departures from now until 31 August 2025 and 1 October 2025 - 25 November 2025. Examples are Melbourne to Rome from $8993.
FLATBEDS also has Qatar business class on sale. Fares based on departures from now until 31 August 2025 and 1 October 2025 - 25 November 2025. Examples are Melbourne to Rome from $8993.
THE HENRY JONES ART HOTEL, right on the Hobart waterfront, is looking for lovers. The Art of Romance package includes a 10% accommodation discount, complimentary bottle of Tasmanian sparkling wine, in-room and breakfast in bed daily for two plus a hour-long couples massage.
PRINCESS CRUISES has updated to its popular Premier and Plus packages for voyages sailing in 2026. The refreshed packages now include highly requested additions such as extra casual dining options and generous shore excursion credits.
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SOLO TRAVELLERS take note: iExpedition has released what is says is the best value solo Antarctic trip in 2025. Antarctic Peninsula in Depth is a 14 day expedition sailing on December 4. Oceanview cabins are available from $14,888pp single - save $21,310. The deal includes some flights.
VIKING invites to head for the Mediterranean and to sweeten the deal - add any extension to your 2026, 2027 or 2028 Mediterranean ocean voyage and save AU$3,000 per couple when you book by 1 September 2025. We travel Viking and can recommend.
RESORTS: Tasmania's award-winning Pumphouse Point set amongst ancient myrtle forests at Lake St Clair has revealed two new premium retreats will open this month.
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. There is a Stay 4, Pay 3 deal including daily breakfast and minibar valid until 22 December 2025.
TRADE ONLY: Travel Industry Club has new rates with Swan Hellenic aboard state-of-the-art boutique expedition ships—SH Vega and SH Diana. Have a look at Arctic wilderness (Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland). More details Sue Francis.
Interline Travel has Regent deals through 2026, solo deals with Azamara and Explore Journeys and Quark - Luxury on the Ice.
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.
