Deals of the week
Western wonderland
Explore Perth and Wave Rock then discover crystal clear water and white sandy beaches, ancient forests, and dramatic coastlines, on a 15-day guided tour with AAT Kings, from $5949. Taste Margaret River’s renowned food and wine, venture to seaside Fremantle, spend time spotting dolphins at Monkey Mia, enjoy chocolate tasting, beer tasting, and more. Includes travel by luxury coach, airport transfers, full buffet breakfasts, a highlight lunch, and some dinners. For sales until June 30, unless sold out, for travel on selected dates between July 9 and November 26. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 30 31 32.
Phuket
Perfect your Thai cooking on a Phuket family holiday, from $1399 ex Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, per person, family share. Includes return airfares, eight nights’ four-star accommodation, and buffet breakfast daily. For sales until June 22, for travel July 25 to September 27. Accommodation is based on two adults and two children (2-11 years) using existing bedding. A surcharge of $35 per person applies for weekend travel. flightcentre.co.nz, 0800 427 555.
Amsterdam
Glide along Amsterdam’s canals for a unique look at the city’s architecture, from $635. With a day pass you can hop off at a choice of 14 stops at top attractions and museums. Take a journey to historic Delft, and visit the Delft Blue Pottery Factory, the miniature town of Madurodam, and The Hague, home to the Dutch Government. Stay three nights at Hotel Citadel Amsterdam including breakfast daily, enjoy a canal day pass, and a Delft and The Hague tour. For sales to October 31, for travel to October 31. Flights are additional. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.
Southern USA
Enjoy America’s music and food from Elvis’ Graceland to Creole cooking on a 10-day Tastes and Sounds of the South guided holiday from Nashville to New Orleans, from $3975. Includes sightseeing, guides, accommodation, many meals, transport, airport transfers, and the services of a travel director. Departure dates available from February to October 2017. Savings of up to 10 per cent for 2017 bookings made before October 27, 2016. trafalgar.com, 0800 484 333.
Antarctica
Set foot on Antarctica, the world’s least-visited continent, from $6794. Save up to 10 per cent on Adventure World’s 11-day Antarctica Classic – M/S Expedition holiday travelling to and from Ushuaia in Argentina, for selected 2017 travel dates booked before June 30. Includes nine nights of cruising and one night’s hotel accommodation, many meals, return transfers in Ushuaia, Zodiac excursions with an expert expedition team and educational programmes. Adventureworld.com, 0800 465 432.
Peru
See the highlights of Peru on a 16-day Peru Explorer tour, from $3025. Depart Lima and make your way to Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Nazca, and Pisco. Includes 14 nights’ accommodation in hotels, overnight bus, breakfasts, local transport, and selected activities and attractions including a guided tour of Machu Picchu and boat tour of the Ballestas Islands. For sales until June 30, for travel on selected dates between August 4 and September 1, 2016, or September 16, 2016 to August 17, 2017. Airfares are additional. studentflights.co.nz, 0800 255 955.