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Monday, 10 November 2025

Ian McIntosh's top 10 travel deals - Asian Tours savings



WENDY WU TOURS Big Deal Sale means savings of up to $4,000 per couple on over 900 departures in 2025 and 2026, plus savings on Japan's cherry blossoms in 2027. Choose from tours to Japan, China, Southeast Asia, India, Central Asia, Africa, Latin America and more.


QANTAS Red Tail Aussie sale runs out soon. From reef dives in Cairns, to brunch dates in Melbourne or stargazing in the Top End, start planning your dream getaway. Sale ends 11.59pm (AEDT) 13 November 2025.

PRINCESS CRUISES says forget about Black Friday - the Blue Friday Sale is full steam ahead. Until December 9 2025, you can book your next Princess cruise with 50% reduced deposits.

HELLOWORLD invites you to visit the Northern Territory with some great fares from Virgin and packages to Alice Springs and the Top End. A four day Discover Alice special costs from $679pp twin share - or spend seven days discovering the NT from $1669.

FROM LAST WEEK:

CATHAY PACIFIC advises the ultimate rugby weekend is back. Experience the thrill of the Hong Kong Sevens in 2026 with our online exclusive early-bird packages starting from $1,488. Book now with the discount code EARLYR7AU to lock in exclusive early-bird deals on Flight + Event Ticket packages.

HX EXPEDITIONS is the world's longest running expedition cruise company. With bookings now open for the 2026 Antarctica season voyages, HX is offering some great sales to incentivise travellers to take that next step with up to $7,635 off all-inclusive expeditions. Conditions apply. Itineraries include Highlights of Antarctica - 12 days with savings of $1264. Book by December 3.

ACCOR invites you to save 20% or more and double your reward points. Book by 1st December 2025 and stay between December 8 2025 and March 15 2026. You'll automatically enjoy both offers combined.

LUXURY ESCAPES has a deal if you are heading to London. The hotel is the Marble Arch near Hyde Park - get two nights in a deluxe room plus buffet breakfast plus a bottle of wine for from $649.

TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club has just updated all Silversea rates on its website — many have been significantly reduced. Now is the perfect time to secure your next voyage at the best possible price.

Breakaway Travel Club has some great deals aboard Oceania - check out Bali to Sydney February 22, 2026 - 21 Nights aboard Riviera.

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.