CROOKED COMPASS invites you to fully explore the Silk Road crossing Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Together, they form what historians have called the engine room of human civilisation: the crossroads where East met West. The 27 day tours have a max of 12 travellers. https://mailchi.mp/crooked-compass/europe-empties-this-is-where-you-go-instead-7515301?e=c4bb94f7cf
ACCOR has a sale for members - get 25% off stays at 1,500+ hotels across Asia Pacific, Türkiye, Africa and more. Book by June 1.
MALAYSIA AIRLINES is offering a saving of $75 on flights - worth considering for a family holiday I guess.
CLUB MED'S island hideaways across Southeast Asia are on sale - enjoy up to 20% off when booked before 31 May 2026.
EMIRATES and QATAR have buy miles deals going at the moment offering up to 50% bonus miles. Qatar seems to be best value. Emirates also has a special Cash+Miles rate of 2,000 Miles = USD 30 instead of USD 15 on flights and extras.
ATIA The Australian Travel Industry Association is urging Australian travellers to check that their travel agent or tour operator holds current ATIA Accreditation, following issues with Melbourne-based tour operator AVG Travels.
JUST YOU, the solo tour operator, is offering savings on 2026 tours including an eight-day tour of Slovenia and an eight-day tour of Eastern Europe from Czechia to Hungary. More details here www.justyou.com/au/
TAUCK has opened bookings for its 2027 European land itineraries, including a new eight-day journey through France's Champagne and Alsace regions, and a reimagined exploration of Bordeaux and southwestern France. More info at www.tauck.com.au.
VIKING is offering savings of up to 35% on Iberian voyages. For instance Portugal’s Rivers of Gold Lisbon to Porto - 10 days from $5895pp. Or, Bergen to Barcelona 15 days from $6945. Enjoy modern ships and no kids. Also released - four World Cruises, including the 170-day 2028 Viking World Voyage III. New voyages include the the 15‑day Japan Discovery.
EUROPCAR has a deal if you need a van or truck for as big move. Right now get up to 20% off.
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Breakaway Travel Club has last minute industry rates with Swan Hellenic. Included is one selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call (up to 2 expedition excursions for polar regions per day).
Travel Industry Club invites you to discover exceptional new industry rates on more than 90 cruises worldwide with Oceania Cruises.
AAT Kings is on the road with Helloworld Travel for a national trade roadshow, designed to connect the group directly with agents and travellers across Queensland, Northern New South Wales, the Hunter and the Central Coast.
nib Travel is reminding its travel agent partners there is still time to enter its nationwide Cash Blitz incentive campaign, with a share of $10,000 in prizes up for grabs. Running from 1 May to 5 June 2026, the campaign rewards eligible travel consultants who sell nib Travel insurance policies during the promotional period.
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.
nib Travel is reminding its travel agent partners there is still time to enter its nationwide Cash Blitz incentive campaign, with a share of $10,000 in prizes up for grabs. Running from 1 May to 5 June 2026, the campaign rewards eligible travel consultants who sell nib Travel insurance policies during the promotional period.
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.
