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Sunday, 31 August 2025

This week's top travel deals. Like the idea of a party cruise?




IFLY GO wonders if you are ready to swap your couch for cocktails on the deck? Save 20% when you choose one of three of the world's top party cruises in Greece, Croatia or Halong Bay. Sounds like fun.

CATHAY PACIFIC's Early Bird sale has taken off - with savings to the UK, Europe, Japan, South Korea, North America, India and more. London is priced from From $1770 Economy return, Paris: From $1880, Tokyo from $989 and New York from $2822. The offer ends on September 15.

HOLIDAY MAX is featuring a value six day all inclusive touring package to Cairns priced from $1899. Included is touring Cape Tribulation, the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, Kuranda by train and skyrail plus a special dinner cruise.

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TRAIN LOVERS call it a dream come true. The 13 day Sir Edmund Hillary Explore Tour begins in Christchurch traversing the Southern Alps via Arthur's Pass, to the west coast, down to Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, across to Dunedin, heading back up to Aoraki Mt Cook, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Marlborough and ending in the harbour city of Wellington.

NORWEGIAN AIRLINES is a popular carrier in Europe - if you are heading that way and are planning a hotel stay during the carrier's Autumn Sale - get double CashPoints as well as discounts of at least 30% on select hotels. Book by 7 September 2025 for stays until 31 March 2026. You have to be a Reward member.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS has released early bird savings for travellers keen to explore the spectacular Kimberley region in WA in style. The package includes a 10-night luxury expedition, return economy flights, one-night accommodation and transfers. Book by September 30.

ACCOR has Singapore on sale - enjoy up to 25% off two-night stays at participating hotels, along with exclusive member benefits across the diverse range of hotels. Book by 26 Sept 2025 for stays between 21 Aug and 28 Sept 2025. Save more when you book as a member of ALL – it's free to join.

TURKISH AIRLINES invites you to fly from Sydney and Melbourne with up to 20% off using the promo code AUSPECIAL. You have until September 15 to book for travel between October 1 and November 30.

TRADE ONLY: Interline Travel is currently featuring Heritage Expeditions - Kimberley,Asia, Japan and New Zealand plus AMA Waterways, Quark expedition cruising and family cruising with RCL and Celebrity.


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.

Sunday, 24 August 2025

This week's top travel deals - Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer Tour





TRAIN LOVERS call it a dream come true. The 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer Tour begins in Christchurch, traversing the Southern Alps via Arthur's Pass, to the west coast, down to Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, across to Dunedin, heading back up to Aoraki Mt Cook, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Marlborough and ending in the harbour city of Wellington.

Sunday, 17 August 2025

This week's top travel deals: Turkish Airlines



TURKISH AIRLINES invites you to plan your flights from Sydney and Melbourne with up to 20% off using the promo code AUSPECIAL. You have until September 15 to book for travel between October 1 and November 30.

Sunday, 10 August 2025

This week's top travel deals - Africa




REGENT Seven Seas Cruises has released a couple of specials - Barcelona to Cape Town - 25 nights departing December 19 2025 and Doha to Cape Town - 20 nights departing May 2026. This is a premium product - but you could get up to 40% off.

Sunday, 3 August 2025

This week's top travel deals - Chimu Adventures




CHIMU ADVENTURES is featuring an all inclusive Antarctica cruise departing Buenos Aires in March 2026. Priced from $14,789 the expedition includes international flights from Australia plus transfers. Looks like a great deal.