Hot deals: Take a break on the Tutukaka coast

Under $260

Oceans Tutukaka - a new hotel in Northland - is offering a package deal that includes two nights' accommodation, dinner for two and daily breakfasts from $256 a person, twin-share. Airfares can be arranged separately.

Contact: House of Travel freephone 0800 838 747.

Under $160 (for family of four)

Two adults and two children can stay at Queenstown's Heritage Hotel for $155 a night for the room.

This school holiday package deal includes cooked breakfast for all, a $25 voucher for MacKenzies Restaurant, gym, heated pool, spa and sauna.

Contact: Wotif.com, freephone 0800 441 092 or book on-line at www.wotif.com/Hotel.jsp?hotel=992

Under $890

As long as two people are travelling together, they can each go to Shanghai for $889 each - flying with Royal Brunei - via Bandar Seri Begawan. This deal does not include accommodation and is applicable for departures from Auckland between May 1 and November 15. For an extra $115 a person, optional stopovers in Brisbane are available. This fare must be booked by this Thursday, April 28.

Contact: Itchyfeet Travel, (09) 353 2626.

Under $2000

A special birthday celebration return airfare to Frankfurt costs $1999 a person - on offer from Lufthansa as the airline celebrates its 50th birthday. And, you can choose to take a stopover in either Singapore, Los Angeles or San Francisco along the way.

Departures are from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch until June 30.

The minimum stay away is seven days and the maximum, three months.

This deal must be paid for by this Thursday, April 28, and is based on cash or cheque payment.

Contact: Itchyfeet Travel (09) 353 2626.