Ian McIntosh's Top 10 travel deals, Adelaide (2025)

21/12/2024

A merry and safe Christmas to you all from the top holiday deals team.

FINNAIR invites you to visit the old boy in person. Santa Claus lives deep within the Finnish Lapland, near the Arctic Circle at the mystical Korvatunturi Fell. Flights from Sydney to Rovaniemi are priced from $1834 return.

WORLD EXPEDITIONS has announced a Boxing Day sale - For 48 hours, starting December 26, more than 140 of the company’s most popular adventure travel trips will be reduced.

CATHAY PACIFIC has come up with a novel idea if you travel in that direction regularly. Book two return flights from Sydney to Hong Kong in one booking and pay from $888 per return. Flights must be between 19 January - 21 November 2025.

CUNARD’S brand new Queen Anne will head off on her maiden South America Discovery voyages in 2027 and early save fares have been released. The 82 night Southampton round trip costs from $30,499 - or you can also choose from 17 and 20 night itineraries.

NT NOW deals (plenty of them) include a 4 night crocs and chill Darwin Getaway from $649pp twin share. Enjoy everything from crocodile encounters along the Adelaide River to exploring the best Darwin has to offer. Travel until March 31 2025. Flights not included.

THE QATAR AIRWAYS/VIRGIN AUSTRALIA alliance takes off in June and the competition should help to reduce air fares to Europe. You will earn 20,000 bonus Avios in Business or First and 10,000 in Economy by booking a return trip by 20 January 2025, and complete your journey by 30 September 2025. Avios is the reward currency now used by a number of airlines. Pity Adelaide is not included - would have been a great idea to replace the fake Qatar service via Melbourne.

FAR EAST INSIDERS is offering up to 43% savings when you book 2025 accommodation at least 14 days in advance (minimum 2 nights). Hotels include the Oasia Hotel Novena, Singapore.

SEABOURN has unveiled its annual “Sail of the Year” event which features saving of up to 15% on select ocean and expedition voyages, reduced deposits and up to $US1000 in onboard credit.

ANANTARA HOTELS AND RESORTS is offering increased advance purchase savings and benefits plus exceptional rates on longer stays in the Maldives.

PONANT has launched its 2026 Kimberley season - 16 departures from May to September offer a 30% PONANT Bonus in savings.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: Super deals on Crystal, Silversea: Iceland includes airfare, Regent: Iceland includes airfare. More details, Interline Travel.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

14/12/2024

NT NOW deals include a 4 night crocs and chill Darwin Getaway from $649pp twin share. Enjoy everything from crocodile encounters along the iconic Adelaide River to exploring the best Darwin has to offer. Travel until March 31 2025. Flights not included.

THE QATAR AIRWAYS/VIRGIN AUSTRALIA alliance takes off in June and the competition should help to reduce air fares to Europe. You will earn 20,000 bonus Avios in Business or First and 10,000 in Economy by booking a return trip by 20 January 2025, and complete your journey by 30 September 2025. Avios is the reward currency now used by a number of airlines.

VIRGIN VELOCITY is advertising up to 40% off when you buy velocity points by December 19 - but beware - you need to buy 250,000 points to achieve the max discount - and that is expensive.

FAR EAST INSIDERS is offering up to 43% savings when you book 2025 accommodation at least 14 days in advance (minimum 2 nights). Hotels include the Oasia Hotel Novena, Singapore.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES has released specials to more than 50 destinations worldwide priced from $659 return. Book by 21 Dec 2024 - travel from 03 Feb until 30 Nov 2025.

SEABOURN has unveiled its annual “Sail of the Year” event which features saving of up to 15% on select ocean and expedition voyages, reduced deposits and up to $US1000 in onboard credit.

ANANTARA HOTELS AND RESORTS is offering increased advance purchase savings and benefits plus exceptional rates on longer stays in the Maldives.

VIKING invites you to book your next river voyage before December 18 2024 to enjoy savings of $1,600 per couple plus a complimentary Silver Spirits beverage package on all European, Mississippi and Mekong river voyages. Past Viking guests save an extra $400 per couple.

PONANT has launched its 2026 Kimberley season - 16 departures from May to September offer a 30% PONANT Bonus in savings.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: VIRGIN VOYAGES industry first annual pass will allow travellers to embark on any ship, any time, and from anywhere in the world for an entire year – and agents earn commissions of up to $15,000.

From Sue Francis at the Travel Industry Club: The long list of specials this week include Regent Seven Seas – London/Edinburgh (including Greenland & Iceland) 29 July, 20 nights. See the web site for more details.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN has been named best cruise line by Cruise Critic. Icon of the Seas is also the recipient of the year's Best New Ship. The run of awards doesn’t end there for Royal: the cruise line also scooped up Best Entertainment, Best Nightlife, Best Suites and Best App.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

06/12/2024

With Black Friday dead and buried, the advertising whiz kids have now rolled out Year End deals.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES was first cab off the rank with specials to more than 50 destinations worldwide priced from $659 return. Book by 21 Dec 2024 - travel from 03 Feb until 30 Nov 2025.

QANTAS calls it The sale before Christmas - more than 60 destinations are on sale until 11.59pm (AEDT) 12 December 2024.

HELLOWORLD has released a 19 night fly, rail cruise and tour package to Greece and Italy aboard Majestic Princess priced from $9079 for a balcony cabin. Start date is March 31, 2025.

SEABOURN, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising, has unveiled its annual “Sail of the Year” event which features savings and benefits on select 2025 and 2026 worldwide ocean and expedition voyages.

FAR EAST INSIDERS invites you to plan your 2025 escape and enjoy up to 43% savings when you book accommodation at least 14 days in advance (minimum 2 nights). Hotels include the Oasia Hotel Novena, Singapore.

VIETNAM AIRLINES has a special for Perth travellers heading to Vietnam. Premium economy fares starting from $1,464, or upgrade to Business class from $3,198.

VIKING has deals going if you prefer to cruise Europe during the the "Quiet Season" – spanning autumn to spring from‌ November‌ to‍ March‌. Not a bad idea given the overcrowding going on right now. A couple could save save up to $2000.

MSC CRUISES is offering $1000 in onboard credit and kids free on selected cruises in 2025.

KRISFLYER CRUISE is a brand-new way to earn miles on your adventures out at sea. As a Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer member, you can now earn 2 KrisFlyer miles for every USD 1 spent on cruise fares booked through KrisFlyerCruise.com.

PONANT has launched its 2026 Kimberley season - 16 departures from May to September offer a 30% PONANT Bonus in savings.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: From Sue Francis at the Travel Industry Club: "Rather than choose one cruise line this week we have selected 20 excellent itineraries from across our range of operators. Discounts offered to TIC members are very significant, she adds.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

29/11/2024

The Black Friday deals roll on - particularly from cruise companies. As you read, the minutes are ticking away before Royal Caribbean specials end. They range from up to $1000 off sailings to feeding and entertaining your kids from just $29 a day.

No one in the industry takes cruise deals all that seriously by the way - they have more sales than dogs sniff. Watch out for lines like “on selected cruises” and onboard credit “from.” Far too often you check a deal only to discover the category is sold out

QANTAS Red Tail sale is wagging again - save on flights to some of the world's most iconic destinations….from summiting Mount Fuji in Japan to strolling through New York City's Central Park. Sale ends 11.59pm (AEDT) 4 December 2024.

LATAM AIRLINES has some great fares to places like Chile or Peru - but hurry - the Black Friday specials end on December 2

QUARK EXPEDITIONS explorers Black Friday sale offers up to 50% off select polar voyages - but you have to book by December 3.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES invites you to “lighten up your Black Friday with special fares. Deals end on December 6.

REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES is advertising up to 45% off and $US500 shipboard credit on selected sailings.

SILVERSEA invites you to sail away and save up to $10,000.

OCEANIA CRUISES is marketing an up to 4 category upgrade plus a shipboard credit of up to $US1000…... and PONANT invites you to save up to 25% on Mediterranean voyages.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’S Black Friday savings have also docked. “Enjoy 50% off cruises to the destinations you've always wanted to explore. But be quick, this offer won't be around for long."

CELEBRITY CRUISES is offering 75% off the second guest plus up to $400 bonus onboard credit per room.

AZAMARA is advertising up to 20% off plus $US750 onboard credit on selected cruises. Book by December 4.

SEABOURN’S “Black Friday Sail” - available until December 3, 2024 - offers several value-added benefits including a two-category veranda suite upgrade plus a 15% reduced deposit in select markets.

VIKING has deals going if you prefer to explore Europe during the the "Quiet Season" – spanning autumn to spring from‌ November‌ to‍ March‌. Not a bad idea given the overcrowding going on right now. A couple could save save up to $2000.

MSC CRUISES is offering $1000 in onboard credit and kids free on selected cruises in 2025.

THE HURTIGRUTEN Black Friday Sale offers savings of up to 50% on selected coastal express voyages including the 12-day Coastal Express (Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen). More details, Coastal Cruises.

KRISFLYER CRUISE is a brand-new way to earn miles on your adventures out at sea. As a Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer member, you can now earn 2 KrisFlyer miles for every USD 1 spent on cruise fares booked through KrisFlyerCruise.com.

BEST WESTERN Early Bird deal. Book a minimum two night's stay as a Best Western rewards member before December 3 2024 and save 15% at select hotels in locations throughout Australia & New Zealand.

PONANT has launched its 2026 Kimberley season - 16 departures from May to September offer a 30% PONANT Bonus in savings.

AVALON WATERWAYS recommends Budapest as an ideal starting point for a river cruise and as an added incentive - book a 2025 Danube cruise and save up to $8,000 a couple.

THE AIR MAURITIUS end of the year sale to Mauritius - offering up to 30% off economy and business class fares - ends on December 4.

-Travel Period: No restrictions – travel when it suits FINNAIR has Finland on sale - Helsinki ex Sydney is priced from $1786 round trip until further notice.

GLOBUS/COSMOS: Book now and save up to $1,100 per couple on your next European coach tour.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: Regent Seven Seas offers an unrivalled experience according to Sue Francis at the Travel Industry club. The all-inclusive experience even includes unlimited shore excursions. Check out the special Industry rates.

Bangkok Airways is introducing a third weekly flight between Singapore and Koh Samui from December 16 2024 operating three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

AVIAREPS has appointed Nadia Giusti to its Australian sales team. She will will represent Air Mauritius, Airlink, Bangkok Airways and a range of Tourism Boards in VIC, TAS, and SA.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

22/11/2024

The Black Friday deals roll on - particularly from cruise companies. No one in the industry takes cruise deals all that seriously by the way - they have more sales than dogs sniff. Watch out for lines like “on selected cruises” and onboard credit “from."

SINGAPORE AIRLINES has also thrown its hat into the ring - “lighten up your Black Friday with special fares to your favourite holiday destinations such as Phuket, Seoul, Delhi and more." Deals end on December 6.

REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES is advertising up to 45% off and $US500 shipboard credit on selected sailings.

SILVERSEA invites you to sail away and save up to $10,000.

OCEANIA CRUISES is marketing an up to 4 category upgrade plus a shipboard credit of up to $US1000…... and PONANT invites you to save up to 25% on Mediterranean voyages.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’S Black Friday savings have also docked. “Enjoy 50% off cruises to the destinations you've always wanted to explore. But be quick, this offer won't be around for long."

CELEBRITY CRUISES is offering 75% off the second guest plus up to $400 bonus onboard credit per room.

AZAMARA is advertising up to 20% off plus $US750 onboard credit on selected cruises. Book by December 4.

SEABOURN’S annual “Black Friday Sail” - available until December 3, 2024 - offers several value-added benefits on select 2025 and 2026 ocean and expedition voyages, including a two-category veranda suite upgrade plus a 15% reduced deposit in select markets.

VIKING’s fly-free deal ended on the 15th - and already there is a new offer. Book your next voyage before‌ 18‍ December‍ 2024‌ to enjoy savings of $1,600 per couple plus a complimentary Silver Spirits beverage package on all European, Mississippi and Mekong river voyages.

MSC CRUISES is offering $1000 in onboard credit and kids free on selected cruises in 2025.

THE HURTIGRUTEN Black Friday Sale offers savings of up to 50% on selected coastal express voyages including the 12-day Coastal Express (Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen). More details, Coastal Cruises.

eCLUB members - ready for a summer getaway? Unlock your exclusive early access to Black Friday deals and save 20% on fully flexible rates at over 50 hotels across Australia and New Zealand. Plus, book now and stay at a participating hotel before 28 February 2025 to go in the draw to win 150,000 KrisFlyer miles.

COLLETTE: Until December 4 save up to 25% on all tours world-wide plus enjoy a bonus $150 credit pp.

KRISFLYER CRUISE is a brand-new way to earn miles on your adventures out at sea. As a Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer member, you can now earn 2 KrisFlyer miles for every USD 1 spent on cruise fares booked through KrisFlyerCruise.com.

VIETNAM AIRLINES: Head to Japan/Korea from $794/round trip. Book before November 30, 2024, and travel until May 31, 2025.

BEST WESTERN Early Bird deal. Book a minimum two night's stay as a Best Western rewards member before December 3 2024 and save 15% at select hotels in locations throughout Australia & New Zealand.

iEXPEDITION invites you to embark on the Arctic adventure. Discover the pristine landscapes of the High Arctic, spotting rare wildlife, and sailing through breathtaking fjords and glaciers and save up to A$9,800pp until November 30, 2024.

ACCOR club members - Get 20% off on stays of two nights and more at 1000+ hotels, resorts and apartments across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye. Book now for stays until 27 April 2025.

IHG One Rewards members can earn 3x bonus points at five of the company’s brands for stays until December 31.

VIKING will have two ships sailing the Mekong River in 2027. Book by‌ 15‍ November 2024‌ to enjoy free return economy class international flights on selected‌ 2025‌, 2026‌ and 2027‌ departures.

HELLOWORLD TRAVEL has America on sale until November 30. Flights to say Seattle from Sydney start at $1533 - and specials include an eight day Nevada self-drive priced from $937pp.

PONANT has launched its 2026 Kimberley season - 16 departures from May to September offer a 30% PONANT Bonus in savings.

AVALON WATERWAYS recommends Budapest as an ideal starting point for a river cruise and as an added incentive - book a 2025 Danube cruise and save up to $8,000 a couple.

FINNAIR has Finland on sale - Helsinki ex Sydney is priced from $1786 round trip until further notice.

GLOBUS/COSMOS: Book now and save up to $1,100 per couple on your next European coach tour.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: Interline Travel has some great escape rates from Azamara.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

17/11/2024

The Black Friday deals roll on - particularly from cruise companies. No one the industry takes cruise deals all that seriously by the way - they have more sales than dogs sniff. As soon as one ends another starts - and it is not that unusual to find the “new” special is more expensive than the last. Just be aware.

SILVERSEA, the luxury cruise operator, invites you to sail away and save up to $10,000.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’S Black Friday savings have also docked, so go wherever the sea breeze takes you and enjoy 50% off cruises to the destinations you've always wanted to explore. But be quick, this offer won't be around for long.

CELEBRITY CRUISES is offering 75% off the second guest plus up to $400 bonus onboard credit per room.

SEABOURN’S annual “Black Friday Sail” - available until December 3, 2024 - offers several value-added benefits on select 2025 and 2026 ocean and expedition voyages, including a two-category veranda suite upgrade plus a 15% reduced deposit in select markets.

VIKING’s fly-free deal ended on the 15th - and already there is a new offer. Book your next voyage before‌ 18‍ December‍ 2024‌ to enjoy savings of $1,600 per couple plus a complimentary Silver Spirits beverage package on all European, Mississippi and Mekong river voyages.

eCLUB members -Ready for a summer getaway? Unlock your exclusive early access to Black Friday deals and save 20% on fully flexible rates at over 50 hotels across Australia and New Zealand. Plus, book now and stay at a participating hotel before 28 February 2025 to go in the draw to win 150,000 KrisFlyer miles.

COLLETTE has a tour waiting for you in every corner of the world, crafted by local experts. Until December 4 save up to 25% on all tours world-wide plus enjoy a bonus $150 credit pp.

IFLY HOLIDAYS Black Friday deals offer discounts and bonus credits across destinations world-wide the organisation claims.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES family getaway sale includes special fares from AUD 619 all-in return. Book by 21 Nov 2024 - travel from 21 Jan until 31 Oct 2025. Remember Paris comes on line in March 2025.

CATHAY PACIFIC’s Fly Away Sale brings you deals on flights to popular destinations in February, March and May 2025. Sale ends 22 November 2024. A save $200 flights and hotel package has also been released.

QANTAS RED TAIL SALE - Find sale fares to Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Seoul, Manila, Delhi and Bengaluru - but you need to hurry. The sale ends 11.59pm (AEDT) 19 November 2024.

KRISFLYER CRUISE is a brand-new way to earn miles on your adventures out at sea. As a Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer member, you can now earn 2 KrisFlyer miles for every USD 1 spent on cruise fares booked through KrisFlyerCruise.com.

VIETNAM AIRLINES: Head to Japan/Korea from $794/round trip. Book before November 30, 2024, and travel until May 31, 2025.

BEST WESTERN Early Bird deal. Book a minimum two night's stay as a Best Western rewards member before December 3 2024 and save 15% at select hotels in locations throughout Australia & New Zealand.

iEXPEDITION invites you to embark on the Arctic adventure. Discover the pristine landscapes of the High Arctic, spotting rare wildlife, and sailing through breathtaking fjords and glaciers and save up to A$9,800pp until November 30, 2024.

ACCOR club members - Get 20% off on stays of two nights and more at 1000+ hotels, resorts and apartments across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye. Book now for stays until 27 April 2025.

IHG One Rewards members can earn 3x bonus points at five of the company’s brands for stays until December 31.

VIKING will have two ships sailing the Mekong River in 2027. Book by‌ 15‍ November 2024‌ to enjoy free return economy class international flights on selected‌ 2025‌, 2026‌ and 2027‌ departures.

HELLOWORLD TRAVEL has America on sale until November 30. Flights to say Seattle from Sydney start at $1533 - and specials include an eight day Nevada self-drive priced from $937pp.

PONANT has launched its 2026 Kimberley season - 16 departures from May to September offer a 30% PONANT Bonus in savings.

AVLON WATERWAYS recommends Budapest as an ideal starting point for a river cruise and as an added incentive - book a 2025 Danube cruise and save up to $8,000 a couple.

AZAMARA is adding Alaska to its itineraries - save 20% on new itineraries and enjoy $US300 credit, free wifi and a premium drinks package when you book a verandah stateroom and above. The cruise line is also offering up to $US750 onboard credit on selected voyages.

MSC CRUISES is offering $1000 in onboard credit and kids free on selected cruises in 2025.

FINNAIR has Finland on sale - Helsinki ex Sydney is priced from $1786 round trip until further notice.

GLOBUS/COSMOS: Book now and save up to $1,100 per couple on your next European coach tour.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES KRIS FLYER members - From now till December 14, 2024, enjoy 50% bonus miles when you convert your KrisFlyer miles to Shangri-La Circle Points.

HURTIGRUTEN has a 25% discount on selected Coastal Express sailings (Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen, Bergen-Kirkenes, Kirkenes-Bergen), 'Coastal Express - Northern Lights' & Astronomy Voyage departing between now and 30th April, 2025.

VIETNAM AIRLINES: Enjoy 15% off all flights between Australia and Vietnam every Saturday and Sunday. Use the code GREATDEAL to claim your discount. Book your tickets and travel by June 30, 2025.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: Crystal Cruises has released industry rates for Travel Industry Club members. More details Sue Francis. Breakaway Travel Club has some excellent deals aboard Celebrity in Jan, Feb and March next year including a Great Barrier Reef - Sydney Roundtrip.
Tauck recently demonstrated its support for Australian travel advisors with its largest-ever advisor-focused event series in Australia. The milestone week saw 195 advisors across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane attend Tauck training academies.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

11/11/2024

Time for action

10/11/2024

IFLY HOLIDAYS Black Friday deals offer discounts and bonus credits across destinations worldwide the organisation says.

BLACK FRIDAY discount shopping is a way of life in the US - and increasingly here. Traditionally the last Friday in November, the event is sure to attract a wide range of specials. For instance, Hilton properties will offer 20% off for two night stays.

CELEBRITY CRUISES has jumped onto the bandwagon, offering 75% off the second guest plus up to $400 bonus onboard credit per room. Cruise companies have more sales than dogs bark - but you might get lucky.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES family getaway sale includes special fares from AUD 619 all-in return. Book by 21 Nov 2024 - travel from 21 Jan until 31 Oct 2025. Remember Paris comes on line in March 2025.

CATHAY PACIFIC’s Fly Away Sale brings you deals on flights to popular destinations in February, March and May 2025. Sale ends 22 November 2024.

QATAR AIRWAYS has extended its early bird sale - but you have to hurry. It ends on November 13.

VIKING CRUISES free airfare for companions or $1000 off pp promotion valid on new bookings for 2025, 2026 and 2027 river, ocean and expedition voyages ends on 15 November 2024. Solo travellers can also save 25% on single supplements across a selection of sailings.

VIETNAM AIRLINES: Head to Japan/Korea from $794/round trip. Book before November 30, 2024, and travel until May 31, 2025.

BEST WESTERN Early Bird deal. Book a minimum two night's stay as a Best Western rewards member before December 3 2024 and save 15% at select hotels in locations throughout Australia & New Zealand.

HELLOWORLD has released a series of upmarket ultimate small group tours of New Zealand with savings for up to $600 a couple. Offer ends December 19 and includes a rail, coach and cruise 19 day package.

ACCOR club members - Get 20% off on stays of two nights and more at 1000+ hotels, resorts and apartments across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye. Book now for stays until 27 April 2025.

VIBE eclub members - As well as free parking at Vibe Melbourne docklands, unlock two-for-one ice-skating at O'Brien Icehouse Docklands, plus bowling, dodgem cars and complimentary arcade games at Archie Brother's Docklands.

IHG One Rewards members can earn 3x bonus points at five of the company’s brands for stays until December 31. Also, buy points now until 16 November 2024 and get 80% more.

VIKING will have two ships sailing the Mekong River in 2027. book by‌ 15‍ November 2024‌ to enjoy free return economy class international flights on selected‌ 2025‌, 2026‌ and 2027‌ departures.

HELLOWORLD TRAVEL has America on sale until November 30. Flights to say Seattle from Sydney start at $1533 - and specials include an eight day Nevada self-drive priced from $937pp.

OCEANIA CRUISES has finally released its Europe & Alaska 2026 Collection of Voyages. Deals include 50% reduced deposits. Explore 140 new itineraries, 11 new ports and 35 Grand Voyages.

PONANT invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey into the untouched wilderness of the Arctic from Baffin Sea to the fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen. Deals include free solo supplement and round trip flight Paris/longyearbyen.

AVLON WATERWAYS recommends Budapest as an ideal starting point for a river cruise and as an added incentive - book a 2025 Danube cruise and save up to $8,000 a couple.

AZAMARA is adding Alaska to its itineraries - save 20% on new itineraries and enjoy $US300 credit, free wifi and a premium drinks package when you book a verandah stateroom and above. The cruise line is also offering up to $US750 onboard credit on selected voyages.

MSC CRUISES is offering $1000 in onboard credit and kids free on selected cruises in 2025.

FINNAIR has Finland on sale - Helsinki ex Sydney is priced from $1786 round trip until further notice.

FIJI AIRLINES will expand its Adelaide to Nadi service from two to three flights a week from April 2025. This service also offers SA travellers connections to the United States via Nadi.

GLOBUS/COSMOS: Book now and save up to $1,100 per couple on your next European coach tour.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES KRIS FLYER members - From now till December 14, 2024, enjoy 50% bonus miles when you convert your KrisFlyer miles to Shangri-La Circle Points.

PONANT has a deal for golf lovers - set sail aboard Le Jacques-Cartier on January 16, 2025 to explore New Zealand’s East coast and enjoy a premium golf package. Other goodies include a flight credit and free solo supplement.

HURTIGRUTEN has a 25% discount on selected Coastal Express sailings (Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen, Bergen-Kirkenes, Kirkenes-Bergen), 'Coastal Express - Northern Lights' & Astronomy Voyage departing between now and 30th April, 2025.

VIETNAM AIRLINES: Enjoy 15% off all flights between Australia and Vietnam every Saturday and Sunday. Use the code GREATDEAL to claim your discount. Book your tickets and travel by June 30, 2025.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: Swan Hellenic has released industry rates cruise fares with limited availability. Updated rates are on our website and can be booked now - Sue Francis Travel Industry Club.

CUNARD is calling on all travel agents to embark on an exclusive opportunity with its latest trade incentive with the chance to win 1 of 5 $1,000 gift cards!

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

02/11/2024

SNOW SKIING IN JAPAN is now one of the big travel growth areas out of Australia - the best time to visit is typically from late December to early March with January and February the peak months says expert Helen Wong from Helen Wong Tours. One of Japan’s most famous winter destinations, Nagano, recently appointed Helen as its first-ever Australian representative. Check her program for value packages.

VIETNAM AIRLINES: Japan is hot right now - and so are these fares. Head to Japan/Korea from $794/round trip. Book before November 30, 2024, and travel until May 31, 2025. Check also Cathay Pacific prices.

BLACK FRIDAY discount shopping is a way of life in the US - and increasingly here. Traditionally the last Friday in November, the event is sure to attract a wide range of specials. For instance, Hilton properties will offer 20% off for two night stays.

HELLOWORLD invites you to discover Vietnam & Cambodia in 2025 with APT Luxury Travel. Bookings can attract savings of up to $4,200 per couple. Offer ends November 22 2024.

ACCOR club members - Get 20% off on stays of two nights and more at 1000+ hotels, resorts and apartments across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye. Book now for stays until 27 April 2025.

VIBE eclub members - As well as free parking at Vibe Melbourne docklands, unlock two-for-one ice-skating at O'Brien Icehouse Docklands, plus bowling, dodgem cars and complimentary arcade games at Archie Brother's Docklands.

THE LEGEND CHIANG RAI in Thailand has a soft opening special until November 11 - superior studio with breakfast for two from B1900 - that’s around $A90.

VIKING will have two ships sailing the Mekong River in 2027. book by‌ 15‍ November 2024‌ to enjoy free return economy class international flights on selected‌ 2025‌, 2026‌ and 2027‌ departures.

HELLOWORLD TRAVEL has America on sale until November 30. Flights to say Seattle from Sydney start at $1533 - and specials include an eight day Nevada self-drive priced from $937pp.

OCEANIA CRUISES has finally released its Europe & Alaska 2026 Collection of Voyages. Deals include 50% reduced deposits. Explore 140 new itineraries, 11 new ports and 35 Grand Voyages.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES has released explorer fares plus enjoy companion fares when you book for two or more to selected European cities. Sale ends November 7.

IHG ONE REWARDS - Stays at avid hotels, voco, EVEN Hotels, Atwell Suites and Garner Hotels, from 1 October – 31 December 2024, will earn you 3X bonus points every time.

PONANT invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey into the untouched wilderness of the Arctic from Baffin Sea to the fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen. Deals include free solo supplement and round trip flight Paris/longyearbyen.

AVLON WATERWAYS recommends Budapest as an ideal starting point for a river cruise and as an added incentive - book a 2025 Danube cruise and save up to $8,000 a couple.

AZAMARA is adding Alaska to its itineraries - save 20% on new itineraries and enjoy $US300 credit, free wifi and a premium drinks package when you book a verandah stateroom and above.

MSC CRUISES is offering $1000 in onboard credit and kids free on selected cruises in 2025.

FINNAIR has Finland on sale - Helsinki ex Sydney is priced from $1786 round trip until further notice.

FIJI AIRLINES will expand its Adelaide to Nadi service from two to three flights a week from April 2025. This service also offers SA travellers connections to the United States via Nadi.

FAR EAST HOSPITALITY has opened a new service residence in Singapore. Stay for six nights and get two nights free. Choose from four apartment types.

VIKING CRUISES is offering free return economy class flights on all river journeys, and free airfares for companions on all ocean and expedition voyages. The offers are valid on new bookings for 2025, 2026 and 2027 river, ocean and expedition voyages from now until 15 November 2024. Solo travellers can also save 25% on single supplements across a selection of sailings.

GLOBUS/COSMOS: Book now and save up to $1,100 per couple on your next European coach tour.

CELEBRITY CRUISES has announced a spring sale. For a limited time, get up to 75% off the second guest plus up to USD $150 bonus onboard credit per room. Cruise companies have more sales than dogs bark - but you might get lucky.

PONANT has a deal for golf lovers - set sail aboard Le Jacques-Cartier on January 16, 2025 to explore New Zealand’s East coast and enjoy a premium golf package. Other goodies include a flight credit and free solo supplement.

HURTIGRUTEN has a 25% discount on selected Coastal Express sailings (Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen, Bergen-Kirkenes, Kirkenes-Bergen), 'Coastal Express - Northern Lights' & Astronomy Voyage departing between now and 30th April, 2025.

VIETNAM AIRLINES: Enjoy 15% off all flights between Australia and Vietnam every Saturday and Sunday. Use the code GREATDEAL to claim your discount. Book your tickets and travel by June 30, 2025.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: Excellent deals on Celebrity Edge cruises from Sydney to Australian ports (incl wine cruises), NZ, Pacific Islands right through to Jan 2026. Updated rates are on our website and can be booked now - Sue Francis Travel Industry Club.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

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