THE GLOBE IS CALLING

IF THIS IS THE YEAR YOU WISH TO ADD SOME NEW ENTRIES TO YOUR TRAVEL JOURNAL, CHECK OUT THESE EXCITING AND MEMORABLE OPTIONS

TAKE THE PLUNGE

Warm blue seas, deserted islands, a wicked night-life, and the freshest seafood – the Dalmatian Coast has it all. One of the best ways to experience it is by chilling on the deck of a traditional sailing boat, cruising down the Adriatic with swim stops galore. Busabout’s Croatia Island Hopper tour includes seven nights’ accommodation with breakfast and lunch daily. Prices start from $939 per person, including a $150 discount when you use the code ‘OUTOFOFFICE’ and book and pay in full by January 31, 2020. Offer valid for departure dates tours now until March 31, 2021, but prices may vary depending on dates. MORE: See busabout.com or call 1300 287 226.

POWDER PACKAGE

Japan is famed for its snowfall, providing the perfect dry powder snow at this time of year. There’s a piste for everyone, from beginners through to the pros. To get you on the slopes, STA Travel is offering an epic Ski Madarao package deal from just $1599, inclusive of return flights to Tokyo, airport pick up and transfer to Madarao and seven nights’ accommodation at Hotel Madarao. This prime spot offers you an unreal snow experience complete with a ski hire shop, bar and restaurant and its own onsen (natural hot spring) so you can unwind after a big day on the slopes. Offer ends January 31. MORE: See statravel.com.au/ski-japan.htm or call 134 782.

HONOUR THE FALLEN

Enjoy last-minute savings on Insight’s Wonders of Turkey itinerary and take part in the Dawn Service on Anzac Day in Gallipoli.

The tour departs on April 23, 2020 for 11 days exploring Turkey’s finest gems including

Goreme, the white terraces of Pamukkale and Ephesus, dating from to the 10th century BC

On April 25, attend alongside Australian, New Zealand and other foreign dignitaries and military personnel to honour the fallen soldiers. Prices start from $2755 per person, twin share (including discount) and is on sale until January 31 or until sold out. MORE: See insightvacations.com or call 1800 001 778.

CANADIAN ADVENTURE

Experience the best of Canada from east to west from $195 per day with Costsaver’s 19day tour.

Starting off in trendy Toronto, visit romantic Quebec City, contemporary Montreal, dramatic Banff and outdoorsy Vancouver, all via the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountain range. Be charmed, be amazed, and be left speechless by this country’s impossible beauty.

Highlights include an iconic breakfast at a Cabane a Sucre (Sugar Shack) where you’ll learn how maple syrup is made. Prices start from $3710 per person, twin share, for departures between April and September 2020 until sold out. MORE: See costsavertour.com