Deals of the week
Bali
Macau
Experience the Portuguese influence combined with the bright and sparkly casinos of Macau, from $825. Includes four nights’ accommodation at fourstar Holiday Inn Macau Cotai Central in a superior king room, return turbojet Macau ferry ticket from Hong Kong to Macau, one day Macau tour with Asia, and continental buffet lunch and The House of Dancing Water show. For sales to September 30, or until sold out, for travel on selected days until September 30. Flights additional. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.
California
Check out the high rises in Malibu, ride the cable car, and take a snap in front of the iconic golden gate bridge in San Francisco on a seven-night cruise onboard the Ruby Princess, from $925. Depart Los Angeles and make your way to San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Ensenada. Includes all onboard main meals, entertainment, and government and port taxes. For sales until July 18, cruise departs Los Angeles on October 29. Airfares are additional. cruiseabout.co.nz, 0800 855 444.
Australia
Save 10 per cent on a range of guided holidays in Australia for July bookings. Whether it’s Western Australia for wildflower season in September and October, or Tasmania for summer, there are options aplenty. Valid for travel on Australian holidays before March 31, 2017. Holidays include an experienced travel director and driver guide, accommodation, sightseeing, transport, airport transfers, and many meals. Aatkings.com, 0800 500146.
Swiss train
Journey through towns and villages, over mountains and past glaciers, lakes, and rivers, to discover the whole of Switzerland from $2556. Hop off to explore whenever you like – by bus, boat, mountain railway, and city transport – there are many attractions and excursions along the tour routes. Package includes seven nights’ accommodation in three-star hotel with daily breakfast, eight-day Swiss travel pass for first-class train journeys and free museum entries. For sales to October 23, for travel to October 23. Flights are additional. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.
Phuket
Escape to Sunset Beach Resort on the quiet end of the popular Patong beachfront for eight nights, from $1159. Includes return economy class airfares from Auckland to Phuket flying Thai Airways, breakfast daily, and free wifi. For sales until July 29, unless sold out. For travel between August 1 and September 22, and October 1 and October 31. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 30 31 32. Explore Ubud, considered one of Asia’s top spa destinations, on a luxury Bali holiday from $3045 ex Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch. Includes return airfares, seven nights’ five-star accommodation in a deluxe pool villa with buffet breakfast daily and private airport transfers. For sales until July 18, for travel on selected dates between October 30, 2016, and March 27, 2017. flightcentre.co.nz, 0800 427 555.
United States
Make your way through 11 of the US’ southern states on a 13-day Southern Adventure from New Orleans to Los Angeles, from $2786. Includes accommodation, transport, sightseeing, many meals, plus an experienced trip manager and driver team. Save 10 per cent for payments before September 15. Departure dates between September and March. Contiki.com, 0508 CONTIKI.
Baltic capitals
Take a seven-night cruise from Kiel, Germany onboard MSC Fantasia on a roundtrip, with highlights including Copenhagen, Stockholm, Tallinn, and St Petersburg, from $1259. Includes all main meals and entertainment onboard. Bonus: Book an Inside Bella or Inside Fantastica room and receive $100 discount per person. For sales until July 31, unless sold out. Cruise departs Kiel on September 9, 2017. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 80 80 40.