Deals of the week
India
Journey through India from Delhi to Agra, Jaipur and Goa on a new 12-day Eternal India trip for 18-35s from $2829. There are excursions to several heritage sites, a safari and special stay at Ranthambore National Park plus a trip to the Taj Mahal included. Includes accommodation, transport, sightseeing, many meals plus an experienced trip manager and driver team. Departures from December 2016. Contiki.com, 0508 CONTIKI.
Antarctica
Set foot on the white continent on the trip of a lifetime with Peregrine Adventures from $9155. Includes all accommodation, most meals, transportation, activities and excursions. For sales to September 30, for travel in 2017 and 2018. Flights are additional. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.
Hong Kong
Experience the shopping haven of Mongkok, supposedly the most densely populated area in the world, on a Hong Kong holiday from $1579 ex Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch. Includes return airfares and four nights’ four-star accommodation. For sales until July 25, for travel ex Auckland and Wellington August 1 to September 10. Travel ex Christchurch August 3 to September 10. A surcharge of NZ$25 per person applies for weekend (Saturday or Sunday) travel. flightcentre.co.nz, 0800 427 555.
Europe cruise
Sail the legendary Amsterdam to Budapest route on a Luftner Cruise from $6599. Be sure to bring a friend - two guests cruise for the price of one. Price is for a stateroom, twin share, including cruise taxes. Bookings subject to availability, and currency fluctuations. International airfares not included. Cruise departs September 29. Discover Travel, 0800 747 737.
Sunshine Coast
Stay at Novotel Twin Waters, a premium family holiday resort on a pristine beachfront location, from $995 per person family share (two adults two children). Includes return economy class airfares flying Air New Zealand (seat + bag) from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin to Brisbane Airport, seven nights’ accommodation at Novotel Twin Waters Resort and return Brisbane Airport transfers. For sales to March 31, 2017, for travel on selected dates between October 4 and March 31. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.
Polynesia cruise
Experience New Caledonia and Vanuatu on an 11-night cruise from Sydney aboard the Emerald Princess from $1259. Highlights include Sydney, Noumea, Mystery Island, Vila, Champagne Bay and Luganville. Stay in an interior room, with main meals and entertainment onboard. Bonus: Save up to 25 per cent per person, receive AU$200 onboard credit per stateroom, plus book a mini-suite and receive a free spa treatment. For sales until August 31, unless sold out prior. Cruise departs Sydney May 7, 2017. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 80 80 40.
San Francisco
Enjoy a laidback journey from San Francisco to Sonoma and Napa on a seven-day San Francisco and Wine Country Delights guided holiday from $3595. Includes sightseeing, guides, accommodation, many meals, transport, airport transfers and the services of a travel director. Savings of up to 10 per cent for 2017 bookings made prior to October 27, 2016. Departures available from June 2017. trafalgar.com, 0800 484 333.
Australia cruise
Relax on a seven-night cruise aboard the Emerald Princess from $1159. Depart Sydney and make your way to Melbourne, Wineglass Bay, Hobart and Port Arthur. Includes all onboard main meals, entertainment, AU$100 onboard credit per stateroom and government and port taxes. For sales until August 31. Cruise departs Sydney on December 12. Airfares are additional. cruiseabout.co.nz, 0800 855 444.
New Caledonia
Experience the perfect blend of South Pacific idyll and French sophistication on a New Caledonia holiday from $1369. Includes return economy class airfares flying Aircalin from Auckland to Noumea, seven nights’ accommodation at Nouvata Parc Hotel and return Noumea Airport transfers. For sales to March 31, 2017, for travel on selected dates between August 2, 2016 and March 31, 2017. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.
Iberian Peninsula
See the gems of the Iberian Peninsula on a 21-day Iberian Voyager Topdeck tour from $3315. Depart Barcelona and make your way to Valencia, Granada, Asilah, Fes, Meknes, Volubilis, Seville, Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, Salamanca, Madrid, Segovia, Sebastian and Zaragoza. Includes accommodation in hotels and hostels, transport in modern air-conditioned coach, ferry crossings, many meals and selected activities and attractions. For sales until August 31, for travel on selected dates between April 18, 2017 and September 12, 2017. Airfares are additional. Passengers must be aged 18 to 39 at the time of travel. studentflights.co.nz, 0800 255 955.
Arabian Coast
Board the Celebrity Constellation in Abu Dhabi for a nine-night cruise taking in the sights of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat and Khasab from $1759. Includes all main meals and entertainment onboard. Bonus: receive a 50 per cent reduced deposit plus receive US$300 onboard credit when you book an oceanview stateroom. For sales until July 31, unless sold out prior. Cruise departs Abu Dhabi on December 10. helloworld.co.nz or phone 0800 80 80 40.
Deals information is provided by our advertisers and is usually priced on a per-person, twinshare basis, not including airfares, unless otherwise stated. Date restrictions may apply. For full details of individual packages, refer to the travel company’s website, or phone or visit them.