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Sunday, 19 April 2026

Ian McIntosh's Top 10 Travel deals - PONANT free solo supplement

Air fares continue to go up with the price of jet fuel. Now is the time to book a trip to Europe next year….or perhaps you should be thinking about a holiday closer to home.

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PONANT EXPLORATIONS free Solo Supplement is available on more than 240 voyages worldwide. Discover extraordinary destinations ranging from Antarctica to The Kimberley.

WEBJET has Japan on sale - one way fares to Osaka from $499 and Tokyo one way $469. There are also six day explore Japan tours  priced from $1589 - that is a claimed saving of 25%. Look at the conditions carefully and check if your local airport is included. 

BEST WESTERN invites you to stay three nights at its properties across Australia and New Zealand by 10 May 2026 and receive a US$50 (approx. A$75) gift card. Details here https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/offers/oceania/oceaniarewardsrush.html?aff=BAU&ssob=EMBWRAUSTRA02

AEGEAN AIRLINES is offering up to 30% across its network  - but you have to hurry - the deal ends on April 21.  A Star Alliance member since June 2010, Aegean serves 23 domestic destinations and 97 international destinations in 46 countries. Book a flight/hotel package and enjoy up to 25% off on flight tickets. 

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Interline Travel’s latest newsletter features eight pages of rates that were unavailable last week - Crystal releases latest specials - Alaska, South America and the Mediterranean included. Princess - World Segments - 22 nights Sydney to Cape Town. Solo Travellers, to get your own Newsletter - email reservations@interlinetravel.com.au.

ATIT’s Beyond Borders on the Road Sydney brought together 50 travel professionals for an evening of airline updates, advocacy intelligence, accreditation insights, surcharging news, and a hands-on marketing masterclass. Beyond Borders on the Road continues in Brisbane on 20 May, Adelaide on 20 July, and Perth on 22 July, before culminating in the flagship Beyond Borders Travel Summit later on 09 October in Melbourne. “Definitely attend. 100 per cent worth it. You’ll get to interact with great people, meet the ATIA team and learn some valuable lessons and insights.” Adam Israel, Envoyage

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.