Not much happening this week - just remember it is going to take more time to clear European Airports. Australians travelling to Europe now have their faces and fingerprints scanned at borders across 29 countries.
STARHOTELS invites you to book three nights at Starhotels Collezione and Premium in Italy through August 31and enjoy 50% off your third night when you choose the flexible rate. This privately owned hotel chain, based in Florence, operates 30 luxury hotels.
AVALON WATERWAYS cruises along the legendary Seine discover riverside villages, rolling countryside, and grand châteaux, from the heart of Paris to the historic beaches of Normandy. Book your 2027 Seine cruise now and save to to $7000 a couple.
VIKING cruises from Sydney circumnavigate Australia, New Zealand or Japan or journey through Southeast Asia. Book now and for a limited time, save up to 35% across selected ocean voyages.
SIGNATURE TOURS offer a number of great ways to explore New Zealand - and if you book by 30 April 2026 save up to $500 per couple on select departures plus enjoy a free night pre or post-tour.
HELLOWORLD and Intrepid have a 14 day discover India in depth tour priced from $5066pp twin share. Included is a Ranthambhore tiger safari.
STARHOTELS invites you to book three nights at Starhotels Collezione and Premium in Italy through August 31and enjoy 50% off your third night when you choose the flexible rate. This privately owned hotel chain, based in Florence, operates 30 luxury hotels.
AVALON WATERWAYS cruises along the legendary Seine discover riverside villages, rolling countryside, and grand châteaux, from the heart of Paris to the historic beaches of Normandy. Book your 2027 Seine cruise now and save to to $7000 a couple.
VIKING cruises from Sydney circumnavigate Australia, New Zealand or Japan or journey through Southeast Asia. Book now and for a limited time, save up to 35% across selected ocean voyages.
SIGNATURE TOURS offer a number of great ways to explore New Zealand - and if you book by 30 April 2026 save up to $500 per couple on select departures plus enjoy a free night pre or post-tour.
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.
SILVERSEA has a suite upgrade deal going until April 30 - save up to $11,000 per suite and get an upgrade. Watch out for the conditions.
FROM LAST WEEK:
PONANT EXPLORATIONS has released special fares on 2028 Polynesian voyages aboard Le Paul Gauguin. Book your dream voyage and enjoy a bonus of up to 30% off all sailings - seven to 14-night itineraries between atolls and lagoons.
JUST YOU, the solo travel operator, is offering savings on 2026 tours including the 11-day Canada and the Rocky Mountaineer tour, departing May 23, 2026.
TRAVELODGE HOTELS invites you to book now and save 20% at properties across Australia and New Zealand. Plus, make your booking as an eClub Member for an additional discount and instant reward.
VIKING has added new sailings of the 15‑day Wonders of India itinerary, available from September 2027 through December 2029. Explore India's Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, visit nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Taj Mahal and Kaziranga National Park. Book until 31 March 2026 and choose your preferred offer valued at up to $5,000 per couple.
CHINA EASTERN heads back to Adelaide from June 21 2026. Enjoy free inflight Wi-Fi and non-stop services to Shanghai and beyond, including great connections to Beijing from $680, London from $962. Flights are on sale now via www.ceair.com. Conditions apply. How good is the service? I will find out in June.
TRADE ONLY:
FROM LAST WEEK:
PONANT EXPLORATIONS has released special fares on 2028 Polynesian voyages aboard Le Paul Gauguin. Book your dream voyage and enjoy a bonus of up to 30% off all sailings - seven to 14-night itineraries between atolls and lagoons.
JUST YOU, the solo travel operator, is offering savings on 2026 tours including the 11-day Canada and the Rocky Mountaineer tour, departing May 23, 2026.
TRAVELODGE HOTELS invites you to book now and save 20% at properties across Australia and New Zealand. Plus, make your booking as an eClub Member for an additional discount and instant reward.
VIKING has added new sailings of the 15‑day Wonders of India itinerary, available from September 2027 through December 2029. Explore India's Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, visit nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Taj Mahal and Kaziranga National Park. Book until 31 March 2026 and choose your preferred offer valued at up to $5,000 per couple.
CHINA EASTERN heads back to Adelaide from June 21 2026. Enjoy free inflight Wi-Fi and non-stop services to Shanghai and beyond, including great connections to Beijing from $680, London from $962. Flights are on sale now via www.ceair.com. Conditions apply. How good is the service? I will find out in June.
TRADE ONLY:
Interline Travel has 30 pages of 5 star price drops plus Seabourn specials on 31 journeys. Solo rates on all. Expedition Rates from Quark - Polar Region experts, Heritage Expeditions until the end of 2027, Windstar Rates - in AUD for the first time - previously you would have paid in USD.
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.
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.
