Had enough of the back-to-work grind yet? Jet away again with this week's hot deals. Photo / Anna Demianenko on Unsplash
Had enough of the back-to-work grind yet? Jet away again with this week's hot deals. Photo / Anna Demianenko on Unsplash
Make 2025 the year you cruise the Mediterranean
Experience the Mediterranean like never before with a luxurious 10-night cruise aboard Oceania’s Allura, sailing from Monte Carlo to Athens. Enjoy the comfort of an upgraded concierge level veranda stateroom while exploring iconic destinations such as Monaco, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, Santorini, Rhodes, and more.
Exclusive with Travel Associates, receive a $300 voucher towards your next holiday, a US$250 spa credit per stateroom, and enjoy up to a four-category upgrade. Plus, choose between unlimited wine, beer and spirits or a US$800 shipboard credit.
From $8735 per person twin share, this deal is on sale until February 1. It departs Monte Carlo on August 5, 2025. Airfares and transfers are additional. Contact: Travel Associates. Call 0800 951 655 or visit travel-associates.co.nz
Experience the Mediterranean like never before with a luxurious 10-night cruise. Photo / Getty Images
Set sail with Bluey
Take the family on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder on a three-night cruise from Auckland. Enjoy spaces just for kids, imaginative dining, spectacular entertainment and themed events.
Meet friends from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars, and enjoy theatre shows, such as Frozen: A Musical Spectacular. Plus, new for the 2025 season - meet Bluey and Bingo! The kids can look forward to fun ‘character greetings’, and an awesome dance party (the perfect opportunity to show Bingo your floss).
From $5045 per family of four, on sale until February 16. Departs Auckland, December 4, 2025. Airfares and Transfers are additional. Contact: Flight Centre. Call 0800 427 555 or visit flightcentre.co.nz
Set sale with Bluey onboard a Disney cruise in December 2025. Photo / Getty Images
Queensland is calling
This 10-day cruise begins and ends in Sydney, offering scenic coastal views, iconic landmarks, and vibrant city life.
After two days at sea, the ship arrives at Airlie Beach, the gateway to the idyllic Whitsunday Islands. The next stop is Yorkey’s Knob, leading to Cairns, famous for the Great Barrier Reef, the Marlin Coast, and Daintree Rainforest.
In Port Douglas, you’ll explore both historic gold rush heritage and natural wonders. Willis Island, a remote weather station surrounded by vibrant reefs, offers scenic cruising.
After another day at sea, the journey continues to Brisbane, a bustling city with rich culture and proximity to Queensland’s famed beaches. The cruise concludes with a final day at sea before returning to Sydney.
From $4619 per person, twin share in Princess plus deluxe balcony stateroom category DW, this deal includes return Auckland to Sydney flights, a Sydney round-trip Queensland cruise for 10 days, a bonus A$185 onboard credit per stateroom. Book before February 28, 2025, and depart on April 1, 2025. Terms and conditions apply. Contact: World Travellers. Call 0800 777 730 or visit worldtravellers.co.nz
Cruise your way to the idyllic Whitsunday Islands. Photo / Phill Graaf on Unsplash
Escape to Bali
Make the most of beautiful Bali in Ubud at the 4.5-star Wapa di Ume Resort and Spa. Enjoy four nights of R&R, with a host of inclusions such as a welcome drink and sliced tropical fresh fruits upon arrival, full daily breakfast and daily afternoon tea service.
There is also a wealth of activities as part of the package, including rice paddy trekking, a complementary one-hour yoga class, a free daily shuttle bus to and from Ubud centre, as well as return private car transfers from South Bali beaches (package transfer is from Kuta, Legian, or Seminyak area hotels to Ubud.)
You’ll also have the opportunity to partake in a Balinese Palm leaf creation. From $668pp share twin, or from$1043 share twin per person in a pool villa. Book by January 31, 2025, for travel dates between January 11 - May 31, 2025. Terms and conditions apply. Contact: helloworld. Call 0800 75 87 87 or visit helloworld.co.nz
