Deals of the week
Spanish spree
Experience the culture, food, history and nightlife of Spain and Ibiza in 2018 on Contiki’s Spanish Spree and save up to 10 per cent. The 14-day round-trip from Madrid visits multiple Spanish towns and cities including Bilbao, San Sebastian, Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Cordoba and is priced from $2860, including transport, accommodation, sightseeing, many meals, and the services of an experienced trip manager. Early payment discount of 10 per cent applies to 2018 trips booked and paid before September 5, 2017. Contiki.com, 0508 CONTIKI or see your travel agent.
Mamma Mia in Brisbane
More than 60 million people around the world have fallen in love with the story and music that makes Mamma Mia the ultimate feel-good musical. And now, in what will be a stunning production, join the party of a lifetime in Brisbane. A celebration of love, laughter and friendship, Mamma Mia is a fabulous night out for audiences of all ages. House of Travel has two-night packages starting from $339 a person, twin share, and includes two nights’ accommodation in Brisbane and a premium ticket to Mamma Mia at the Lyric Theatre. Valid for travel December 26-29, 2017, and January 1-21, 2018. Valid for sale until sold out. Flights are additional and conditions apply. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 838 747 or call into your nearest House of Travel store.
Gourmet Margaret River
The world famous Margaret River Gourmet Escape is back this year in the Margaret River Region, with a fantastic lineup of food, fine wines, beer and celebrity chefs. Stay at Pullman Resort Bunker Bay for four nights. Located in the worldrenowned Margaret River Wine Region and bordering Cape Naturaliste National Park, this luxurious beachfront resort is nestled on the edge of the Indian Ocean and picturesque Bunker Bay. Package from $1459 a person, twin share, including accommodation, entry to Sunset Beats and Bites (November 17, 2017), entry to Feast in the Forest, The Safari Club (November 18), entry to Gourmet Village at Leeuwin Estate Winery (November 19) and options to upgrade and extend. Sales until September 30, unless sold out. Valid for travel November 16-20. helloworld.co.nz or 0800 30 31 32.
For the history buffs
Cruiseabout has an 11-night Scandinavia and Russia cruise aboard Regal Princess, from $2899 a person, twin share. Depart Copenhagen and make your way to Oslo, Berlin, Tallinn, St Petersburg, Helsinki and Stockholm before returning to Copenhagen. Includes $200 onboard credit, all onboard main meals, and government and port taxes. To view medieval Russian architecture in all its glory, head to the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood in St Petersburg. Completed in 1907, after 24 years’ construction, this awe-inspiring church contrasts the baroque and neo-classical buildings you’ll find elsewhere throughout the city. Step inside to discover 7500 square metres of vibrant mosaics that completely cover the walls and ceilings. Cruise departs Copenhagen on April 29, 2018. Prices are correct as at August 7, 2017, and are subject to availability and change without notice. Valid for sales until August 31. Airfares are additional. cruiseabout.co.nz, 0800 855 444.
Deals information is provided by our advertisers and is usually priced on a per-person, twinshare 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.