Slojourn Studio’s resorts approach family holidays differently, offering children more than traditional kids’ club activities and bringing families together through nature, culture, adventure, and hands-on discovery. Everything from coral restoration and cooking classes to marine biology in Cambodia and the Maldives to discovering Minoan and Cretan history in Crete.
ARANUI CRUISES has extended its Escape Beyond Tahiti sale, offering discounts of up to A$2000 with onboard credit of A$700 per couple on select 2026 and 2027 cruises booked by August 31, 2026.
AFRICAN SUNRISE SAFARI invites you to experience two of Zimbabwe's most celebrated safari destinations on a journey that combines exceptional wildlife viewing with authentic wilderness. Begin with three nights at The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange National Park – then continue to the remote beauty of John's Camp in Mana Pools National Park where four nights immerse you in one of Africa's last truly wild landscapes. Details here: https://africansunrisesafari.com/safari-tours/8-days-wild-zimbabwe-mana-pools/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email%20marketing
WEBJET’S 28th birthday sale starts today. Check the site for specials.
VIKING is including flights for a limited time on selected sailings. Book a 2027‑2029 river, ocean or expedition voyage and enjoy included economy airfares up to AU$2,800 per person (use code FOU28).
JUST YOU, the solo travel operator, is offering savings on spring tours including an epic American adventure, an Albanian discovery and highlights of India. The nine-day An Invitation to India tour departing October 22 or November 5, 2026 is now priced from $4799.
FINNAIR is on sale out of Melbourne until August 17. Experience the thrill of skiing in Kittilä or Kuusamo, admire the Northern Lights inside a glass igloo in Ivalo or enjoy the all-year Christmas spirit in Rovaniemi.
CROOKED COMPASS invites you to explore the wonders of North Africa. Maghreb Mosaic: Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco is a 22 day journey that finishes beneath the desert sky after camel rides, Berber music and a night in a private camp. Explore everything from remarkably preserved Roman cities to Tunisia’s cave dwellings.
EMIRATES has released special business fares valid until August 27 including London from $10119 and Paris $10299.
QATAR is offering daily direct flights to Auckland departing Adelaide until December 8, 2026, Melbourne between December 9 and June 27, 2027 and from Brisbane between June 26 and September 25 2027.
LAMTAM is offering up to 20% off flights to South America from Sydney and Melbourne.
CATHAY PACIFIC invites you to enjoy $100 off flights to Asia when you add Hong Kong. Have to hurry though – the deal ends on August 16.
FLATBEDS advises Adelaide passengers to skip the East Coast transit and fly direct to the US in comfort with United Airlines. Enjoy direct flights between Adelaide and San Francisco during its seasonal service from 19 December 2026 - 10 February 2027.
TOURING:
UTRACKS has added the iconic E5 Alpine Crossing to its portfolio with two self-guided itineraries. The E5 is one of Europe's most celebrated long-distance hiking trails stretching around 3,200 kilometres from the Atlantic coast of France to Verona in northern Italy.
HELLOWORLD invites you to discover Australia’s spiritual heart next year on a four-day Uluṟu adventure. See majestic Uluṟu and the magnificent domes of Kata Tjuta from the ground and the air. These fully escorted small group journeys in June, July, Aug and Sept are priced from $3,899pp twin share OR $4,989 solo.
BECKONS, a curated portfolio of luxury lodges in the world's most remote and remarkable places, has announced a new limited-time offer for Tierra Patagonia inviting travellers to design their own ideal adventure in one of South America’s most extraordinary wilderness regions. The offer is valid for travel from September 15 to October 20, 2026. More details: https://beckons.com
VISIT BRITAIN points out that while the World Cup might be over - your enthusiasm for the great game can be further stoked at a number of venues in the UK. Manchester, for instance, often called English football’s capital, is home to Manchester United, Manchester City and the National Football Museum, where visitors can explore the world’s largest football memorabilia collection. Wembley Stadium, London is a powerhouse for fans of England, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Brentford and Fulham. More details here: https://www.mancity.com/store/products/tours
ATIA The Australian Travel Industry Association is urging Australian travellers to check that your travel agent or tour operator holds current ATIA Accreditation, following issues with Melbourne-based tour operator AVG Travels.
UTRACKS has expanded several of Europe’s classic long-distance walking trails in response to growing demand from travellers wanting to spend longer exploring a single route. In Spain for instance that means continuing west from Santiago along the Camino Finisterre to the Atlantic coast.
RAIL:
TRIP ADVISOR says there are seven rail trips in Asia you can’t afford to miss. Have a look here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lqgkpak2NiHQ-Train_trips_in_asia.html Included is the Vietage Vietnam, Six hours from Da Nang to Quy Nh.
THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN presents a collection of Highland journeys, each with a distinct route and pace. From whisky-led itineraries and classic Highland routes to the Grand Tour of Scotland, each journey combines off-board excursions with exquisite dining and convivial evenings on board. Explore this autumn's departures, with exclusive offers available on October journeys.
EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS says extend your stay in Asia see the countryside in style at a slower pace. Depart in September or November and receive a complimentary night at the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore - before or after your rail sojourn. Contact the reservations team and quote 'EOEMORIENTALS1NT' to book.
Solo travellers - from July to December there is no single supplement fee on select departures. Join a six night journey aboard the Express and aid the campaign to save wild tigers.
BRITANNIC EXPLORER is the answer for you rail buffs who love to explore in style at a slower pace. Departing from London, the train’s three routes take you on three or six-night journeys through the spectacular natural landscapes of Cornwall, the Lake District, and Wales.
BRITISH PULLMAN is another option - the company has just released details of Celia, a new private dining and events carriage imagined and designed by visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. Itineraries include The Golden Age of Travel by steam. Or, how about the great British Sunday lunch as the world rumbles by?
SNCF CONNECT is making it easier to travel even further by train with Swiss and German regional services now available.
CRUISE:
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES invites you to explore Brazil - with up to 40% off fares. Wake to the iconic skyline of Rio de Janeiro or choose to sail through the legendary Amazon River. Your travel agent will have details.
IMAGINE CRUISING has a special deal on an Azamara cruise from Indonesia to Australia plus a five star Bali escape. The 17 night package costs from $4999. Details here https://www.imaginecruising.com.au/holidays/all-inclusive-azamara-voyage-from-indonesia-to-australia-with-five-star-bali-escape/?fsource=ihccsoluspip&airport=SYD&lid=yrluygcxvfh2
IEXPEDITION’S Discover the Arctic program is on sale - Enjoy savings of up to 30% and Air Credit of up to $5,000pp. Big savings are available on a South Atlantic Cruise from South Africa to Antarctica departing 23 October 2026 - 12 November 2026. More details, info@iExpedition.com
HAPAG-LLOYD Cruises is introducing new itineraries for its five luxury and expedition ships, offering fresh experiences for even the most seasoned travellers. In February 2027 for instance, Europa will debut a 29-day voyage from Valparaiso to San Francisco, linking South, Central and North America across eight countries.
VIKING still has vacancies on river cruises that explore Europe's Christmas markets, a timeless celebrations of culture, tradition and community. For instance, Budapest to Passau or v.v. eight days. Selected sailings in Nov & Dec 2026 are priced from $3,395pp. Viking has also released details of its expansive 2028–2029 ocean deployment, featuring more than 700 new departure dates and two new ocean itineraries including a 15 day Japan Discovery.
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES is offering up to 40% off on selected itineraries including Miami to Lisbon April 14 2027, New York to Southampton on June 1 and Southampton to Montreal, August 27.
AVALON WATERWAYS has good news if a European river cruise is on your 2027 wish list - for a limited time, you can fly free on two popular Europe cruises including Magnificent Rivers of Europe, 15 days, five countries from Budapest to Amsterdam. Your travel agent will have details.
CELEBRITY CRUISES 2028 Japan sailings are now open for booking. Stay overnight in Kyoto, Aomori, and Kobe to explore the country’s incredible flavours and festivals.
VIKING says there are only nine sailings available for its 23-day European Sojourn voyage between Amsterdam and Bucharest, traversing eight countries along the Rhine, Main and Danube. Sail through the heart of Central and Eastern Europe, from the Netherlands to Romania or vice versa.
MY CRUISES is promoting a fly/cruise holiday to China in 2027 priced from $3999pp. The itinerary includes a Yangtze Cruise, bullet train experience and the Great Wall at night.
HX EXPEDITIONS says tick Antarctica off your bucket list. Specials include: Highlights of Antarctica (12 days) – prices from $14,599, Antarctica & Falkland Expedition (16 days) from $16,941 and In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition (23 days) from $29,424.
AMAWATERWAYS is introducing a limited-time Cruise & Fly promotion combining more than 300 selected river cruise itineraries across Europe and Asia with return international airfares. Examples include Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals (14 nights) - Cruise through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Switzerland, starting or ending in Amsterdam. The price of from $9,678pp includes the 14-night cruise and return international flights.
SOLO TRAVELLERS:
MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS is offering a double bonus for single travellers – Savings and no solo supplements on three-night cruises. Travel before August 31, 2026. The company is based in the Victorian river port of Echuca Victoria.
AVALON WATERWAYS is waiving the single supplement on select 2027 Europe and Mekong departures but don’t delay – there are only limited spots per departure.
VIKING is an excellent product I can recommend - and you can now enjoy a saving of up to 25% on select river journeys and expeditions and up to 50% on the single supplement on select ocean voyages. The single supplement offer applies to select staterooms and is only available until sold out.
JUST YOU, the specialist solo tour operator is offering savings on European tours departing in September, including a Sardinian sojourn (save $300) and a Camino de Santiago walking tour ($250.)
EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS says extend your stay in Asia see the countryside in style at a slower pace. Solo travellers - from July to December there is no single supplement fee on select departures. Join a six night journey aboard the Express and aid the campaign to save wild tigers.
AIRLINES:
QANTAS will operate non-stop flight from Sydney to London from October next year. You will touch down in the British capital in just 22 hours. Not for me though. True, I travel in business class these days - but I enjoy a stopover stroll before a glass of champagne, a decent meal and a shower in the lounges of major airlines like Emirates.
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES is offering up to 40% off on selected itineraries including Miami to Lisbon April 14 2027, New York to Southampton on June 1 and Southampton to Montreal, August 27.
AVALON WATERWAYS has good news if a European river cruise is on your 2027 wish list - for a limited time, you can fly free on two popular Europe cruises including Magnificent Rivers of Europe, 15 days, five countries from Budapest to Amsterdam. Your travel agent will have details.
CELEBRITY CRUISES 2028 Japan sailings are now open for booking. Stay overnight in Kyoto, Aomori, and Kobe to explore the country’s incredible flavours and festivals.
VIKING says there are only nine sailings available for its 23-day European Sojourn voyage between Amsterdam and Bucharest, traversing eight countries along the Rhine, Main and Danube. Sail through the heart of Central and Eastern Europe, from the Netherlands to Romania or vice versa.
MY CRUISES is promoting a fly/cruise holiday to China in 2027 priced from $3999pp. The itinerary includes a Yangtze Cruise, bullet train experience and the Great Wall at night.
HX EXPEDITIONS says tick Antarctica off your bucket list. Specials include: Highlights of Antarctica (12 days) – prices from $14,599, Antarctica & Falkland Expedition (16 days) from $16,941 and In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition (23 days) from $29,424.
AMAWATERWAYS is introducing a limited-time Cruise & Fly promotion combining more than 300 selected river cruise itineraries across Europe and Asia with return international airfares. Examples include Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals (14 nights) - Cruise through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Switzerland, starting or ending in Amsterdam. The price of from $9,678pp includes the 14-night cruise and return international flights.
SOLO TRAVELLERS:
MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS is offering a double bonus for single travellers – Savings and no solo supplements on three-night cruises. Travel before August 31, 2026. The company is based in the Victorian river port of Echuca Victoria.
AVALON WATERWAYS is waiving the single supplement on select 2027 Europe and Mekong departures but don’t delay – there are only limited spots per departure.
VIKING is an excellent product I can recommend - and you can now enjoy a saving of up to 25% on select river journeys and expeditions and up to 50% on the single supplement on select ocean voyages. The single supplement offer applies to select staterooms and is only available until sold out.
JUST YOU, the specialist solo tour operator is offering savings on European tours departing in September, including a Sardinian sojourn (save $300) and a Camino de Santiago walking tour ($250.)
EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS says extend your stay in Asia see the countryside in style at a slower pace. Solo travellers - from July to December there is no single supplement fee on select departures. Join a six night journey aboard the Express and aid the campaign to save wild tigers.
AIRLINES:
QANTAS will operate non-stop flight from Sydney to London from October next year. You will touch down in the British capital in just 22 hours. Not for me though. True, I travel in business class these days - but I enjoy a stopover stroll before a glass of champagne, a decent meal and a shower in the lounges of major airlines like Emirates.
AIR MAURITIUS has confirmed the return to three weekly services between Perth and Mauritius, effective July 2026. The new service supports improved onward connections via Mauritius to destinations across Africa and Europe.
MALAYSIA AIRLINES has a great deal if you are going to stopover in KL. Double your adventure and enjoy a flight to one of eight local destinations at no extra fare – just pay the taxes. Book your flight as an Enrich member and enjoy an extra 5% off.
FINNAIR will operate out of Melbourne from October. The carrier invites you to experience the thrill of skiing in Kittilä or Kuusamo, admire the Northern Lights inside a glass igloo at Ivalo or enjoy the all-year Christmas spirit in Rovaniemi.
ACCOMMODATION:
PULLMAN QUAY Grand Sydney Harbour has a family holiday deal. Book a deluxe one bedroom (Garden or Harbour View) room and get breakfast, parking and a Busy Nippers Kids Activity Pack.
AUKO Eco-Wellness Lodges, Vietnam's newest regenerative luxury wellness retreat, has been designed for travellers seeking meaningful adventure, restorative wellness and a genuine connection with nature. Book through the Auko website and receive an exclusive 20% saving together with additional value-added benefits. More details here: https://aukoways.com
ZANNIER IIE DE BENDOR, a newly opened private island retreat off France’s Côte d’Azur has quickly become one of Europe’s hottest hotel openings. It takes its blueprint from its spectacular sister property, Zannier Bãi San Hô in Vietnam spanning 98 hectares of coastline, rice fields and forested hills in Dak Lak province.
THE RETREAT KOH CHANG has launched its new "Island Getaway – Stay Longer For More" summer offer for stays of three or more nights, available until 15 October 2026 with rates starting from THB 5,760 (approx AUD250) per night ++ per room, per night for two guests. This is one of Thailand's most beautiful and unspoiled island destinations.
DAIOS COVE, set on the secluded coastline of eastern Crete, is the sprawling luxury resort home to KEPOS by Goco, a 2,500sqm wellbeing sanctuary designed for recovery, recalibration and long-term resilience. Guests say it's just the place to beat burnout.
Our Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/top10traveloz/
TRADE ONLY:
Interline Travel’s weekly roundup is all about polar adventure. Quark Expeditions takes centre stage with an extraordinary line-up of Arctic and Antarctic voyages - from polar bears in Spitsbergen to helicopters in the Northwest Passage. Atlas Ocean Voyages joins the party with suite-class expedition deals across six regions, and we have a dedicated solo rates roundup alongside our usual Top 40 twin-share selections from six luxury lines.
The Travel Industry Club invites you to discover Australia’s most authentic small ship cruise experience. Step aboard with Coral Expeditions, proudly Australian-owned and renowned for intimate, purpose built expedition cruises. Itineraries include Kimberley/Darwin/Broome and the PNG Discoverer. See the deals.
GULF AIR has expand its global network to Kuala Lumpur.
AVIAREPS has Lindsay White as General Manager, Australia and New Zealand. A highly experienced aviation executive, he held senior international sales and leadership roles with British Airways before joining Etihad.
The list of NTIA finalists for judged business categories released by ATIA incorrectly included Corporate Travel Management (CTM) as a finalist in Category 14 - Most Outstanding Global Travel Management Company.
The finalists for this category are: American Express Global Business Travel, ATPI, BCD Travel, FCM Travel and Gray Dawes Travel.
HX Expeditions has launched Chart Your Course to Antarctica, a new travel agent incentive that rewards you for selling Antarctica voyages with the chance to earn your place on an exclusive Antarctica famil. For every eligible Antarctica 2027 booking made between 1 August and 31 October 2026, you'll earn points.
To be eligible, bookings must: be a new Antarctica 2027 booking • Be made and deposited between 1 August and 31 October 2026 • Be registered via the booking registration form. Details here https://cdn.onpublicaddress.com/release_uploads/439/056e2efe25a29204d3a5a63ff0054bd2.pdf
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. We have no commercial relationship with any operator. Our Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/top10traveloz/
MALAYSIA AIRLINES has a great deal if you are going to stopover in KL. Double your adventure and enjoy a flight to one of eight local destinations at no extra fare – just pay the taxes. Book your flight as an Enrich member and enjoy an extra 5% off.
FINNAIR will operate out of Melbourne from October. The carrier invites you to experience the thrill of skiing in Kittilä or Kuusamo, admire the Northern Lights inside a glass igloo at Ivalo or enjoy the all-year Christmas spirit in Rovaniemi.
ACCOMMODATION:
PULLMAN QUAY Grand Sydney Harbour has a family holiday deal. Book a deluxe one bedroom (Garden or Harbour View) room and get breakfast, parking and a Busy Nippers Kids Activity Pack.
AUKO Eco-Wellness Lodges, Vietnam's newest regenerative luxury wellness retreat, has been designed for travellers seeking meaningful adventure, restorative wellness and a genuine connection with nature. Book through the Auko website and receive an exclusive 20% saving together with additional value-added benefits. More details here: https://aukoways.com
ZANNIER IIE DE BENDOR, a newly opened private island retreat off France’s Côte d’Azur has quickly become one of Europe’s hottest hotel openings. It takes its blueprint from its spectacular sister property, Zannier Bãi San Hô in Vietnam spanning 98 hectares of coastline, rice fields and forested hills in Dak Lak province.
THE RETREAT KOH CHANG has launched its new "Island Getaway – Stay Longer For More" summer offer for stays of three or more nights, available until 15 October 2026 with rates starting from THB 5,760 (approx AUD250) per night ++ per room, per night for two guests. This is one of Thailand's most beautiful and unspoiled island destinations.
DAIOS COVE, set on the secluded coastline of eastern Crete, is the sprawling luxury resort home to KEPOS by Goco, a 2,500sqm wellbeing sanctuary designed for recovery, recalibration and long-term resilience. Guests say it's just the place to beat burnout.
Our Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/top10traveloz/
TRADE ONLY:
Interline Travel’s weekly roundup is all about polar adventure. Quark Expeditions takes centre stage with an extraordinary line-up of Arctic and Antarctic voyages - from polar bears in Spitsbergen to helicopters in the Northwest Passage. Atlas Ocean Voyages joins the party with suite-class expedition deals across six regions, and we have a dedicated solo rates roundup alongside our usual Top 40 twin-share selections from six luxury lines.
The Travel Industry Club invites you to discover Australia’s most authentic small ship cruise experience. Step aboard with Coral Expeditions, proudly Australian-owned and renowned for intimate, purpose built expedition cruises. Itineraries include Kimberley/Darwin/Broome and the PNG Discoverer. See the deals.
GULF AIR has expand its global network to Kuala Lumpur.
AVIAREPS has Lindsay White as General Manager, Australia and New Zealand. A highly experienced aviation executive, he held senior international sales and leadership roles with British Airways before joining Etihad.
The list of NTIA finalists for judged business categories released by ATIA incorrectly included Corporate Travel Management (CTM) as a finalist in Category 14 - Most Outstanding Global Travel Management Company.
The finalists for this category are: American Express Global Business Travel, ATPI, BCD Travel, FCM Travel and Gray Dawes Travel.
HX Expeditions has launched Chart Your Course to Antarctica, a new travel agent incentive that rewards you for selling Antarctica voyages with the chance to earn your place on an exclusive Antarctica famil. For every eligible Antarctica 2027 booking made between 1 August and 31 October 2026, you'll earn points.
To be eligible, bookings must: be a new Antarctica 2027 booking • Be made and deposited between 1 August and 31 October 2026 • Be registered via the booking registration form. Details here https://cdn.onpublicaddress.com/release_uploads/439/056e2efe25a29204d3a5a63ff0054bd2.pdf
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. We have no commercial relationship with any operator. Our Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/top10traveloz/
