Deals of the week
Rome
Experience the history and glamour of Rome with a threenight stay flying Thai Airways International, from $1999. Includes return economy class flights to Rome from Auckland, accommodation in a standard room at Hotel Rimini, and buffet breakfast daily. For sales until September 30, unless sold out. For travel on selected dates between now and March 31. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 30 31 32.
Las Vegas self-drive
Enjoy glittering Las Vegas and then head out to view unique landscapes including Zion’s massive sandstone cliffs, the rich colours of Bryce Canyon’s famous spires, the red rock wonderland of Arches National Park, and the Grand Canyon, on a self-drive from $975. Includes seven nights’ accommodation, eight-day midsize Hertz rental car and welcome kit with day to day itinerary. For sales to September 30, for travel November 1 to December 18 and January 1 to March 31. Flights are additional. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.
Samoa
Relax on a Samoa holiday, from $759 ex Auckland, or $915 ex Wellington or Christchurch. Ex Auckland includes return airfares, four nights’ accommodation with a late checkout, tropical breakfast daily, and return airport transfers. Ex Wellington and Christchurch includes return airfares, five nights’ accommodation, tropical breakfast daily, and return airport transfers. For sales until August 31, for travel ex Auckland, October 16 to December 1, or February 5 to March 31. Travel ex Wellington or Christchurch, October 12 to November 29, or February 8 to March 31. Room has shared facilities. flightcentre.co.nz, 0800 427 555.
France
Get acquainted with France on Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ new 15-day Grand France luxury cruise between Paris and Avignon, from $5719. Includes luxury stateroom, all meals and drinks onboard, excursions, and transfers. Save up to $3500 a person for new bookings on selected 2017 departures of this journey through the Rhone, Saone, and Seine rivers. For sales until September 30, or until sold out. uniworld.com, 0800 872 325.
Brisbane ballet
See Queensland Ballet’s The Nutcracker in Brisbane, from $275. Includes accommodation in a deluxe room at the centrally located Hotel Grand Chancellor, and a reserve ticket to The Nutcracker. Options to extend are available. For sales to November 7, unless sold out. For travel between December 18 and 24. Rates are based on FridayMonday night stays, surcharges apply for Tuesday-Thursday night stays for travel December 8 to 17. helloworld.co.nz, 0800 30 31 32.
Buenos Aires
Experience one of the most exciting, charming, and fast-paced cities in South America for an extra-long weekend from $675. Includes four nights’ accommodation at The Brick Hotel (one night is free), and breakfast daily. For sales to September 30, for travel to April 30. Flights are additional. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747.
Myanmar
Discover Myanmar on an 11-day guided holiday covering the sights and ancient traditions from Yangon to Mandalay and beyond to Bagan and the Inle Lake, from $4525. Includes sightseeing, guides, accommodation, many meals, transport, airport transfers, and the services of a travel director. Savings of up to 10 per cent for bookings made before September 29. Departure dates available from January 2017. trafalgar.com, 0800 484 333.
Australia
Start in Sydney and explore Hamilton Island, Port Douglas, and the Great Barrier Reef, before ending in Cairns on a Sydney, Reef & Rainforest guided holiday, from $3775. Includes accommodation, activities, transport, and the services of an experienced travel director. Departures in October and November, available until sold out. AATKings.com, 0800 500146.
Eastern Europe
Explore three of the most popular eastern European cities with Contiki’s nine-day Berlin & Prague plus Vienna tour, from $1877. With three days in each city there is plenty of time to explore highlights such as Berlin’s Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial and famous Berlin Wall remains, Prague’s Charles Bridge and St Vitus Cathedral, as well as Vienna’s State Opera House and Schonbrunn Palace. Price is for holidays booked and paid in full by December 15, including a preview saving of $208. Contiki.com, 0508 CONTIKI.
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