DEALS OF THE WEEK
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Aotearoa by sea
See New Zealand from a different perspective on this seven-night cruise, departing from Auckland.
What you get
Seven nights in an inside cabin on the Explorer Dream, the latest addition to the Dream Cruises Fleet, from $1145 a person, twin share. Includes main meals and entertainment on board.
What to do
Itinerary highlights include visits to Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin.
When to go
Valid for sale until January 31. Departs December 15, 2019. helloworld.co.nz or 0800 80 80 40.
Imperial Europe
Explore the history and culture of Munich, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and Salzburg, on this Regional Explorer trip with Trafalgar through Imperial Europe.
What you get
Nine nights at handpicked hotels and transportation, including many meals, optional experiences, free time, the services of an expert travel director and surprise extras, now from $2947 a person.
What to do
Join the Schieszl family for hearty Hungarian fare and the story of their winery, which doubled as a hiding place during World War II for a Jewish friend who was fleeing Nazi persecution. Wander cobbled lanes of magical cities of bridges, cathedrals, and castles.
When to go
Any time in 2019 – save 10 per cent when you book and pay before January 31, 2019. Trafalgar.com, 0800 484 333 or see your travel agent.
Europe
Coast to coast, city to city, Contiki’s European Quest provides the perfect assortment of European experiences. Summer days by the Spanish beaches of San Sebastian, exploring Prague’s nightlife culture, and enough time in Italy to indulge in plenty of pizza and pasta.
What you get
Enjoy 24 nights’ accommodation in funky hostels and hotels, many meals, with an expert trip manager, driver and local guides included in this package.
What to do
Admire the Notre Dame Cathedral while juggling coffee and crepes in Paris. Be spellbound by Gaudi’s infamous Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Catch a train along the Cinque Terre where scenic hikes, delicious Italian food and wine await.
When to go
Book by today to make the most of 15 per cent savings on select departures between April 1, 2019, and April 1, 2020. Contiki.com, 0508 266 8454 or see your travel agent to book.
Cruise
Board Norwegian Jade in Dubai for a 22-night cruise to Rome, from $5169 a person, twin share, in an Inside Stateroom.
What you get
Fare includes 22 nights with main meals and entertainment on board. Bonus: Choose a free beverage package, US$50 shore excursion credit per port, or an internet package.
What to do
Visit Dubai, Khasab, Aqaba, Safaga, Haifa, Rhodes & Rome. View Dubai from the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa tower, the tallest building in the world, before you set sail on board Norwegian Jade. Relax on the black-sand beaches of Safaga, or head to Luxor to explore the ancient Karnak Temple Complex. With two days in Haifa, visit the holy sites of Galilee, Nazareth or Jerusalem. Then visit the temple of Artemis in Kusadasi.
When to go
Cruise departs Dubai, United Arab Emirates March 18, 2020. Valid for sale until January 31, 2019. helloworld.co.nz or phone 0800 80 80 40.