Deals of the Week
Alaska
Travel Associates has a seven-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises’ Emerald Princess from $1369 a person, twin share.
What you get
Depart Vancouver and cruise to Ketchikan, Tracy Arm, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, before finishing in Seattle. Includes US$50 (NZ$68) onboard credit, a dinner for two in a specialty restaurant, all onboard main meals and entertainment, and government and port taxes.
What to do
Dotted throughout the Mendenhall Gardens in Juneau are ‘‘upside down trees’’. The trees have had their tops in the ground and their roots have grown upward, forming a basket-like nest at the top where begonias, fuchsias and petunias bloom.
When to go
Prices are correct as at January 22, 2018, are subject to availability and change. Valid for sales until February 1, 2018. Cruise departs Vancouver May 13, 2018. Airfares are additional. Gratuities of US$14 (NZ$19) per person, per night are additional and payable onboard. travel-associates.co.nz or 0800 951 655.
Europe
See Europe’s most iconic attractions, meet passionate locals and savour delicious flavours as you enjoy Insight Vacations’ new nine-day Taste of Europe fullyescorted journey from London to Venice priced from $4395 a person, twin share.
What you get
Includes sightseeing, guides, eight nights’ accommodation, many meals, transport, airport transfers and the services of a travel director.
What to do
See London’s most iconic highlights, including the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, explore Paris with a local foodie and journey to the summit of Switzerland’s Mount Stanserhorn.
When to go
Departure dates from April with savings of 7.5 per cent or a flight credit of up to $500 available for bookings and payments before February 28.
insightvacations.com, 0800 568 769 or ask your travel agent. Clipsal 500 Adelaide
The 20th anniversary of the Adelaide 500 will be a celebration of the past and the future, with fan favourites alongside new additions to the racing circuit.
What you get
House of Travel has a four-night package from $999 a person, twin share. This includes four nights’ accommodation and a four-day pit entry or Brabham Straight Grandstand pass. Valid for travel March 1-5, 2018.
What to do
The anniversary edition is all about the fans – those who have loved and supported the event since its inception, as well as those who will experience the event for the first time in 2018. Don’t miss Cold Chisel, Kasey Chambers and the critically hailed rock outfit Bad Dreems. International superstar Robbie Williams will close the 2018 event in a spectacular fashion on Sunday night.
When to go
Valid for sale until sold out. International flights additional and conditions apply.
houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 713 715 or call in to your nearest House of Travel store. Western Caribbean
Save up to 45 per cent when you enjoy seven nights aboard Allure of the Seas sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and cruising the Western Caribbean, priced from $1169 a person twin share.
What you get
Seven nights in an interior stateroom, main meals and entertainment on board.
What to do
Allure of the Seas offers seven neighbourhoods, spacious staterooms and loft suites, expansive fine-dining options, activities and entertainment for all ages. Cruise highlights include Puerto Costa Maya, Roatan, Cozumel, Nassau and Fort Lauderdale.
When to go
Departs Fort Lauderdale October 7, 2018. Sales until February 28, 2018 unless sold out. helloworld.co.nz or 0800 80 80 40. ❚ 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.