Deals of the week
Enjoy a family holiday in Bali, from $1389 ex Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, per person, family share. Includes return airfares and seven nights’ accommodation with buffet breakfast daily. For sales until June 6, for travel November 1 to December 2, 2016 or January 27 to March 27, 2017. Accommodation is based on two adults and two children (2 to 11 years) using existing bedding. flightcentre.co.nz, 0800 427 555.
River cruise
Two guests cruise for the price of one on New Zealand’s most popular Luftner river cruise, Across Europe, from $5899 per stateroom. Includes 15 days’ cruise accommodation from Amsterdam to Budapest. International flights are additional. Cruise departs July 8. Email ideas@discovertravel.co.nz, 0800 747 737.
Vietnam
Cruise through Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat ex Hanoi, from $455. Includes overnight accommodation on boat including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and return transfers to and from Hanoi. For sales to December 31 or until sold out, for travel to December 31. International flights additional. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.
Hawaii
Fly return economy class from Auckland to Hawaii from $999, or add an additional $179 from Wellington or Christchurch. For sales until June 3 unless sold out, for travel May 25 to July 4, July 20 to September 22, and October 5 to December 15. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 30 31 32.
Tasmania
Escape to Tasmania’s west coast on a seven-day guided holiday, from $3275. Includes an experienced travel director and driver guide, accommodation, transport, airport transfers, and many meals. Departure dates from September. Aatkings.com, 0800 500 146.
Europe
Listen to locals share their insights on the history and culture of Prague, Budapest, and Vienna, on a 10-day Imperial Europe guided holiday to and from Munich, from $2095. Includes sightseeing, guides, accommodation, many meals, transport, airport transfers, and the services of a travel director. Save up to 7.5 per cent for bookings before August 25. Departure dates from October to April 2017. trafalgar.com, 0800 484 333.
Costa Rica
Uncover Costa Rica’s jungles, rainforests and coffee plantations on a 15-day trip, from $3555. Includes hotel and special stay accommodation, many meals, sightseeing, and experienced trip manager and driver team. Book now and save up to $395 per person on specific departures in June and July. Contiki.com, 0508 CONTIKI.