Dalmatia
Easter Island California Australia
Easter Island enjoys a mystical status as one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, and is famously home to more than 800 moai statues. Created by the early Rapa Nui people, the towering statues are found all over the island. This 64-square mile island sits around 3700km from Chile.
What you get
House of Travel has a four-day, three-night package from $2559 a person, twin share. This includes three nights’ hotel accommodation, all meals and local beverages, return airport transfers, daily scheduled activities, and local professional English-speaking guides.
What to do
The island possesses a story and a history that, alongside the incredible statues, make it an utterly unique and fascinating place to visit. Bask in the treasures of the Dalmatian Coast on a seven-night yacht expedition cruise from Dubrovnik to Venice aboard Crystal Esprit, from $9999 a person, twin share.
What you get
Fare includes seven nights on board in a yacht suite, all-suite butler service, acclaimed dining with unlimited fine wines, champagnes and premium spirits, all gratuities on board and ashore, and wi-fi. Plus receive a choice of two Crystal complimentary shore excursions in most ports.
What to do
Cruise highlights include Dubrovnik, Kotor, Split, Zadar, Opatija, Piran and Venice. Enjoy a range of watersports from the yacht’s marina platform such as swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding and jet skiing.
When to go
Cruise departs Dubrovnik, Croatia on July 21, 2019. Sales until April 30, 2018, unless sold out.
helloworld.co.nz or 0800 80 80 40.
Flight Centre has an eight-day California’s Great National Parks Trafalgar tour from $3859 a person, twin share.
What you get
Includes seven nights’ accommodation, seven full breakfasts, two lunches, three dinners, and activities and attractions. Depart Las Vegas and make your way to Death Valley National Park, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, before finishing in Los Angeles.
What to do
In east California near the Mammoth Mountain is Devils Postpile. The rock formation has unusual symmetry, is made up of around 400 basalt columns, and encompasses 798 acres. It is also home to Rainbow Falls, which plunge 31 metres into the San Joaquin River.
When to go
Prices are correct as at February 5, 2018, and are subject to availability and change without notice. Valid for sales until February 28, 2018. Travel July 21, August 11, September 8 or October 6, 2018. Airfares are additional.
flightcentre.co.nz or 0800 427 555.
Explore Australia’s east coast from Cairns to Sydney on Contiki’s 16-day Reefs and Rainforests holiday, and save up to $587 a person on the April 19 departure.
What you get
Includes accommodation, transport, sightseeing, many meals, the services of an experienced trip manager, now from $3328 a person.
What to do
Experience the highlights of the east coast including Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Whitsundays, Noosa, Fraser Island, Surfers Paradise, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, and Sydney.
When to go
Savings of $587 available on April 19, 2018, departure, and savings of up to 10 per cent available on other dates.
Contiki.com, 0508 CONTIKI or see your travel agent. 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.