Deals of the week
Indochina in-depth
This epic, fast-paced journey covers five countries in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar), making it the perfect snapshot for first-time visitors and those making a return trip. Your days will be packed with activities such as visiting Angkor Wat, trekking with hill tribes in Myanmar, cruising on Halong Bay, and touring temples and markets. House of Travel has a 40-night package, from $6029 a person, twin share, which includes 31 nights’ hotel accommodation, three nights on sleeper trains, two nights in homestays, two nights in a hostel (multi share), two nights in an overnight bus, 28 breakfasts, three lunches, three dinners, a chief experience officer throughout, local guides, local bus, air-conditioned bus, private vehicle, train, walking, tuk tuk, local boat, junk boat, and plane. Travel is April until June and September until October, 2018. Valid for sale until September 30, 2018, unless sold out. International flights additional and conditions apply. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 713 715 or call in to your nearest House of Travel store.
Land of the seven moles
Flight Centre has a 15-day Mexico Highlights Geckos trip, from $1629 a person, twin share. Includes 14 nights’ accommodation, including one overnight bus, and activities and attractions including entry to Chichen Itza. Depart Mexico City and travel to Puebla, Oaxaca, San Cristobal de las Casas, Palenque, Merida, and Chichen Itza, before finishing in Playa del Carmen. With its numerous markets and distinctive flavours, the city of Oaxaca offers some of the most celebrated and innovative cooking in Mexico. It’s culinary fame is derived in great part from its seven varieties of moles (sauces), many made with chocolate. Mole is served on top of meat and enchiladas or tucked inside empanadas, tacos and tamales. On the Day of the Dead, the people of Oaxaca share their best mole to see who makes the best in town. Tour departs Mexico City on selected days between May 29 and July 3 or August 28 and October 9, 2018. Prices are correct as at March 26, and are subject to availability and change without notice. Valid for sales until April 15. Airfares additional. Valid for travellers aged 18-29 years. flightcentre.co.nz or 0800 427 555.
Cruise NZ and Australia
Enjoy 16 nights aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth sailing roundtrip from Auckland, from $4679 a person, twin share. Fare includes 16 nights in an inside cabin, main meals, and entertainment on board. Highlights include Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Burnie. Cruise departs Auckland on January 21, 2020. Sales until April 15, 2018, unless sold out. helloworld.co.nz or 0800 80 80 40.
Family fun in Vanuatu
Just a few minutes from town with exclusive lagoon frontage, Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu is a popular South Pacific Resort for families. House of Travel has a four-night holiday package, from $799 a person, family share quad – based on two adults and two children 2-11 years sharing a room.
Package includes return economy-class airfares flying Air Vanuatu from Auckland, four nights at the four-star Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu in a Garden View Room including full buffet breakfast daily, and return airport transfers. Up to two children under 12 stay, play and eat free. Travel is from May 5 until June 27 and July 21 until September 19, 2018. Valid for sales until April 30, unless sold out. Conditions apply. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 713 715 or call into your nearest House of Travel store.
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