Deals of the week
TAHITI
Air Tahiti Nui is offering savings of up to $800 per couple in economy and $3350 in business when two people travel together to Tahiti, Los Angeles or Paris from Auckland. A pair of return economy flights to Tahiti costs from $1585 combined. The Take 2 deal is on sale until September 9. airtahitinui.co.nz or call 09 972 1217.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Head to Melbourne for the 2015 Australian Open Finals. The package is priced from $1485, including three nights’ accommodation from January 30 to February 2 and a tickets package to the finals, including two night tennis sessions at Rod Laver Arena. Other combinations are available; flights are additional. unitedtravel.co.nz or phone 0800 158 080.
SOUTH PACIFIC
Visit Sydney, Noumea, Lifou and Vanuatu on a nine-night cruise on board Rhapsody of the Seas, priced from $1899 per person, and receive up to 50 per cent off the cruise fare for a second passenger. The cruise departs Sydney on January 8 and the special is valid until September 15, unless sold out sooner. harveyworld.co.nz or 0800 088 804.
VANUATU
Spend seven nights in Vanuatu, including return airfares, with buffet breakfast daily and a $100 food and beverage credit, from $939 ex Auckland ($1089 ex Wellington or Christchurch). Contact Flight Centre on 0800 427 555 or visit flightcentre.co.nz.
BRITAIN AND IRELAND
Tour the Irish countryside, historic English towns and the Scottish Highlands on Insight Vacations’ 13-day Britain and Ireland Explorer escorted journey. Priced from $4199 with savings of $524 per person, available for the October 5 departure. 0800 656 111 or insightvacations.com.
BALI
Spend seven nights being pampered in Bali for $769 (excluding airfares). The package includes seven nights’ accommodation at the newly opened five-star beachside Double Six Luxury Hotel Seminyak, 24-hour butler service, and various spa and massage services. houseoftravel.co.nz or 0800 838 747.
CANADA
If you’ve struggled with a mediocre Kiwi ski season, consider a Vancouver snow holiday this northern winter, including the likes of Grouse Mountain, Cypress and Mt Seymour. Flight Centre has Vancouver holidays including return airfares flying Air New Zealand and four nights’ accommodation from $2299. 0800 427 555 or flightcentre.co.nz.
ANTARCTICA
Take a 20-day/19 night Antarctica voyage from $11,629 per person (quadruple cabin) with a saving of $2910. The package includes accommodation, all meals, all shore excursions and activities and a programme of lectures by naturalists. Travel is on set dates during November. Flights are additional. houseoftravel.co.nz or 0800 838 747.
FIJI
Visit Fiji and, besides time spent in the usual holiday activities, help children, teenagers and young adults learn English. The holiday package from United Travel involves visitors working with local teachers providing early education, one-on-one reading and vocational support. Priced from $1199 for seven nights in resort style accommodation with shared facilities. A donation to the village is also paid directly to the village (one week F$200 per person); a minimum of two weeks is recommended. unitedtravel.co.nz or 0800 158 080. 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.