Not much happening this week after the Black Friday deals - or were they? According to the experts, the airline specials didn't overwhelm due to limited availability.
CHINA SOUTHERN has returned to Adelaide Airport - and to celebrate, if you are planning a 2026 escape to China you can now score direct flights from $971.
BEST WESTERN has a deal for Rewards Members. Save up to 25% on a two-night stay at select Best Western hotels across Australia and New Zealand. This offer ends December 16 2025.
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ADINA BARRACK PLAZA in the heart of Perth's CBD has completed a $4 million refurbishment. To celebrate its Getaway Package includes a bottle of wine, late checkout and rates from $209.
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MALAYSIA AIRLINES Black Friday deals include up to 20% off selected flights to destinations like Singapore, Krabi, and Tokyo, along with up to 25% off children's fares. Enrich members can get an extra 5% off, and there are also savings on Golden Lounge access and seat selection.
CELESTYAL has unveiled a new snap sale offering savings of up to 70% on 113 sailings departing between December 2025 and October 2027. Sailings in Greece and the Mediterranean include 16 departures of the seven-night 'Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia cruise, sailing roundtrip from Athens.
ACCOR is the choice if you are heading to NZ - Stay two+ nights and enjoy up to 20% off across more than 30 hotels.
FIREFLY - sister airline to Malaysia Airlines - invites you to discover more of Southeast Asia. From $599 return, connect seamlessly to destinations including Krabi, Cebu and Siem Reap via Kuala Lumpur.
TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club has updated Oceania cruise deals and released new rates. Have a look at Sydney to Bali - 14 nights departing February 8.
Interline Travel has released 2026 rates for Coral Expeditions - Kimberley's cruise line. Coral Adventurer carries a maximum of 120 passengers,
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. Want to join our mailing list? Send a request to ianmac@travelagentupdate.com. Ian McIntosh is Australia's senior traveller. Remember, we have no commercial relationship with any operator.
