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Sunday, 5 October 2025

Ian McIntosh's top travel deals - around the world with Finnair




FINNAIR's round world business class, priced from $8853, features Asian gateways plus a raft of European destinations. FINNAIR is a popular choice for the value-conscious Qantas frequent flyer with only basic stopover needs in North America.

WENDY WU TOURS invites you take advantage of three exclusive offers - fly free on a selected departure, 50% off airfares across a wide range of tours - or upgrade to premium economy. More than 100 tours are on sale.

TRIPADEAL is promoting a 16 day Highlight of Greece and Turkiye tour priced from $5799pp twin share. Included is return flights and a seven night cruise aboard Costa Fortuna. Dates are May 2 - August 22 2026.

QATAR AIRWAYS has announced all-inclusive travel packages for the FIFA World Cup. There's a variety for you to choose from, each including match tickets, accommodation, flights and transfers.

EMIRATES seems to be finally offering better value business class seats - current offers include London from $10779 and Paris $10309. Book by October 16.

FAR EAST INSIDERS has a range of accommodation on sale - but the deals (up to 48% off) end on October 10. Recommended hotels in Singapore are the Orchard Rendezvous and the The Clan. More in Japan.

CATHAY PACIFIC wonders if you are planning a trip to Taiwan, China? Experience the best of both cabins in one journey with the Premium Economy Plus offer priced from from $2199. Begin your journey in Premium between Australia and Hong Kong then continue onwards from Hong Kong to Taipei or Kaohsiung in Business class.

HELLOWORLD is featuring Globus Cosmos tours deals in Europe - a 14 day Italy's Best itinerary costs from $4099 or how about 24 day Britain and Ireland from $10,729 - a save of $500pp.

From last week:

AVALON WATERWAYS invites you to book now to save up to $9,600 per couple. River cruise itineraries include eight days Amsterdam to Basil from $5624pp. Not interested in Europe - how about Vietnam and Cambodia cruising the mighty Mekong?

VIKING is celebrating Spring with free flight deals. Book a river voyage and fly free or an ocean or expedition voyage and your companion flies free. Offers end‌ 1‍ December‍ 2025‍.

TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club invites you to experience Coral Expeditions, proudly Australian-owned and known for intimate, purpose-built expedition cruises for a max of 120 passengers. Journeys include the North Borneo Explorer and Through the Heart of Japan: Tokyo to Fukuoka & return.

Breakaway Travel Club has some great rates on Silversea. Deals include Tokyo to Seward departing April 30 2026 for 15 Nights aboard Silver Moon.

The Interline Travel Team is featuring rates on Crystal Cruises everything from Auckland to Australia in February 2026 to 18 nights from LA to Papeete departing January 11 2026.

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 to ianmac@travelagentupdate.com Ian McIntosh is Australia's senior traveller.