Head for the tropics, leave winter behind

Make a decision before next week to go tropical and you could pay as little as $779 a person for three nights away from New Zealand's weather.

Talpacific Holidays can send you to New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, Rarotonga, Samoa, Tahiti or Fiji for three to seven nights for $779 to $1279 a person. Available dates vary; prices are based on twin-share accommodation.

Available until Sunday, August 25, the packages do not include airport taxes, travel agent service fees and compulsory airline insurance charges.

Contact: Travel Smart on freephone 0800 622 006, fax (09) 912 8728, email heatherl@talpacific.com

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