Deals of the week
Rarotonga
Escape to the sun and stay at the Edgewater Resort & Spa for five nights, from $1169 per person, family share (two adults and two children, aged 2-11). For travel from Wellington or Christchurch add $169pp return. Includes return seat + bag airfares to Rarotonga flying Air New Zealand from Auckland, accommodation in a garden room, return airport transfers, and tropical breakfast daily. Also included is free use of snorkelling equipment, tennis courts and equipment, cultural activities programme, and Coconut Kids Club. Receive NZ$100 resort credit per stay or up to two kids eat free from the special kids’ menu. For sales to August 31, unless sold out. For travel April 14 to 18, 2017. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 30 31 32.
Singapore
Enjoy a holiday in Singapore, from $1619 ex Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch. Includes return airfares, four nights’ four-star accommodation and private transfers. For sales to August 29, for travel between September 4 and 14, or October 21 and November 21. Airfares are based on Air NZ. Based on Monday to Friday departures only. flightcentre.co.nz, 0800 427 555.
Ireland
Circumnavigate the Emerald Isle on a 12-day Country Roads of Ireland holiday from Dublin to Belfast, from $4075. Includes luxury accommodation, meals, transfers, transport, and a tour director. Price is for bookings before September 6, with a 10 per cent discount for payments before December 15. Departure dates from April 2017. insightvacations.com, 0800 656 111.
Vietnam
Experience the scenic, cultural, and culinary highlights of Southeast Asia during a 13-night trip from Ho Chi Minh in the South to Hanoi in the North, from $4119. Drift through the picturesque floating markets in Hoi An, sample street food in Hanoi, and spend a peaceful night on board a private boat in Halong Bay. Includes accommodation, activities, many meals, local English speaking guides, and some internal flights. adventureworld.com, 0800 465 432.
Canada self-drive
Witness the beauty of Canada’s Pacific Coast on a five-day self-drive package, from $1099. Includes four nights’ accommodation, mid-size Hertz rental car hire, BC Ferries tolls for vehicle and passengers, whale watch tour, admission to the Butchart Gardens, and travel documentation package. For sales to September 30, for travel October 1 to 30. Flights are additional. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.
Southern Caribbean
Board the Celebrity Summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a seven-night round trip taking in the sights of Bridgetown, Castries, St Johns, Philipsburg and Charlotte Amalie, from $1689. Includes oceanview stateroom, main meals and entertainment onboard. Bonus: Receive US$300 onboard credit and classic beverage package, and a 50 per cent reduced deposit. For sales until August 31, unless sold out. Cruise departs San Juan April 15, 2017. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 80 80 40.
France
Tick off all of the highlights on a 14-day Discover France Topdeck tour, from $3369. Includes 12 nights’ accommodation in hotels and one night in a chateau, transport in a modern air-conditioned coach, many meals, selected activities and attractions and a backpack. For sales until August 31, for travel on selected dates between May 19 and August 11, 2017. Passengers must be aged 18 to 39 at the time of travel. Airfares are additional. studentflights.co.nz, 0800 255 955.
Deals information is provided by our advertisers and is usually priced on a per-person, twin-share 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.