Adriatic & Greek Isles Cruise
Budapest
Fly to Budapest with Swiss Airlines return economy class from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, via Bangkok, from $1939. For sales until November 10, unless sold out prior. For travel between November 1 and August 31. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 30 31 32.
New York
Enjoy a holiday in the Big Apple from $2679 ex Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Includes return airfares and four nights’ accommodation. For sales until October 24, for travel ex Auckland January 30 to March 2, and ex Wellington or Christchurch January 30 to March 9. Based on Monday to Thursday night stay. Security deposit of US$400 ($563) by means of credit card is required on check in. flightcentre.co.nz, 0800 427 555.
Fiji
Relax at the five-star Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort in Fiji from $1565. Includes return economy class airfares flying Fiji Airways from Auckland to Nadi, five nights’ accommodation in a deluxe ocean view room, personalised Talai Butler, champagne and canapes delivered every afternoon, 30 minutes of free wi-fi per room per day, use of snorkelling equipment, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards and return airport transfers. For sales to October 31 or until sold out, for travel November 20 to December 15 and January 16 to March 31. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747. Cruise from Venice on a ninenight roundtrip onboard Celebrity Constellation from $3899. Take in the sights of Dubrovnik, Mykonos, Athens, Santorini and Katakolon. Price is for an outside cabin. Second passenger pays $1989. Includes main meals and entertainment onboard. Bonus: Receive a US$300 onboard credit per stateroom or a classic beverage package. For sales until October 31, unless sold out prior. Cruise departs Venice, Italy, on August 19. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 80 80 40.
Italy
Learn to make authentic pizza, watch the intricate art of Italian leather making, enjoy Chianti and antipasto at a 16th-century Tuscan winery, explore the historic buried town of Pompeii and indulge in traditional limoncello in Sorrento on a 12-day Simply Italy holiday from $2354. Includes all transport, accommodation and sightseeing. Price is for holidays booked and paid by December 15. Travellers must be aged 18 to 35. contiki.com, 0800 CONTIKI.
Sunshine Coast
Holiday on the Sunshine Coast from $1509. Package includes return economy airfares flying Air New Zealand from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin to Brisbane, seven nights’ accommodation at fourstar Rolling Surf in a one-bedroom balcony apartment and return airport transfers. For sales to March 31 or until sold out, for travel November 1 to December 9 and January 29 to March 31. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.