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Deals of the week

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On the Galapagos Express

A great package if you don’t fancy being on a boat or are short on time and want to see the Galapagos – staying on Santa Cruz Island. Using a comfortabl­e lodge or eco hotel as your base, enjoy a full-day cruise to give you a taste of this stunning part of the world. House of Travel has a three-day, two-night tour package, from $2550 a person, twin share. Includes two nights’ accommodat­ion, all meals, return flights from Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos, airport transfers and fullday Galapagos Islands cruise. Valid for travel daily until December 31,

2018. Valid for sale until June 30,

2018, or 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.

Aussie adventure

Flight Centre has Gold Coast family holidays, from $599 a person, family share. Includes return airfares to Brisbane and seven nights’ accommodat­ion in a two-bedroom apartment. Thunderbir­d Park can provide the family with hours of active fun with around 85 challenges over five courses. Spanning more than 112 hectares on Tamborine Mountain, this geological­ly rich oasis makes for the perfect day trip. Travel May 1 to June 29 or July 24 to September 20, 2018 ex Auckland; May 1 to June 29 or July 23 to September 20, 2018 ex Wellington; or May 1 to June 26 or July 24 to September 19, 2018 ex Christchur­ch. Prices are correct as at January 8, 2018, and are subject to availabili­ty and change without notice. Valid for sales until January 19, 2018. Based on two adults and two children (2-11 years) using existing bedding. Airfares are based on Air New Zealand (Seat+Bag fares). flightcent­re.co.nz or 0800 427 555.

Britain and Ireland

Inspiring tales of ancient history, monuments and magical landscapes come to the fore on Trafalgar’s 12-day Wonders of Britain and Ireland guided holiday. Departure dates from April. Includes sightseein­g, guides, accommodat­ion, many meals, airport transfers, transport, and the services of a travel director. From $3695 a person, twin share, with early payment savings of 7.5 per cent for bookings and payments before February 28. trafalgar.com, 0800 484 333 or ask your travel agent.

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.

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