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Under $440
For the final weekend of the Marlborough Sounds Festival, two-night accommodation packages at The Portage cost from $367 each, twin-share. The packages include cooked breakfasts and a fishing trip, or choose a wine tour, cruise 'n' walk, or sea kayak, sail or bike. Add $70 each for a return boat transfer from Picton to The Portage. Arrive Oct 24 and depart either Sunday evening or Oct 27.
Contact: The Portage Resort Hotel, Ph: 0800 762 442, email enquiries@portage.co.nz
On the web: www.marlboroughsoundsfestival.co.nz or www.ticketdirect.co.nz
Under $800
A five-day Beijing City Break costs from $799 each, twin-share, and includes four nights in a three-star hotel, return airport transfers, day tours and evening shows. Meals and an English-speaking guide and private vehicle included.
Book by September 30 for numerous departures next year.
Contact: China Holidays, Ph: 0800 92 44 62 or email sales@chinaholidays.co.nz
On the web: www.chinaholidays.co.nz
Under $870
Travel as couples to the 2009 Australian Tennis Open in Melbourne and get quad-share accommodation from $869 each, or $1419 each with return airfares from Auckland.
Each ticket includes entry to two matches on January 19 or 20.
Stay at the five-star Stamford Plaza in a two-bedroom suite with two bathrooms - within walking distance of the Tennis Centre.
Book and pay by October 31.
Contact: Your travel agent or Keith Prowse Entertainment Travel, Ph: 0800 94 94 90
On the web: www.keithprowse.com
