Hot deals

Under $950

Brunei is on sale for less than a fortnight - at $949 each, twin-share, you'll get return airfares from Auckland and three nights' accommodation. You must book and pay by June 13. Airport taxes are not included.

Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 354 448.


Under $930

Book and pay by June 14, and you can get a $929 package deal to Perth and back, with four nights' accommodation. This one-person price does not include airport taxes, but is valid for travel from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

Contact: Great Holiday Escape, 0800 446 543.


Under $340 - for two

Auckland's Hyatt Regency has launched its annual winter Girls' Retreat package, with the emphasis on pampering yourself and your best friend. The deal includes an apartment-style suite with a large lounge and bathroom, and a 20 per cent discount for treatments at the hotel's new international day spa. It includes a spa gift, bubbly, chocolates and cocktails as part of the package. You will have access to the Hyatt's gymnasium and sauna complex, and free car parking.

The package is available until September 30, and costs $336.50 for the room (including GST) and applies to two people only.

Contact: Hyatt Auckland, 0800 441 1234.


Under $4600

Sail the Mediterranean on SeaDream I or II for seven days, with a "two for the price of one" package, available from now until October. You must book and pay by June 15 and hold a New Zealand or Australian passport. The cruises are for seven nights and include port charges and about $162 credit with each stateroom booked, to spend in the spas or boutiques. Cruises start at $4570.

Contact: SeaDream


Under $2150

Book and pay by June 26, and you can get a return airfare to Vienna and two nights' accommodation there, plus a sightseeing tour and daily breakfasts for around $2140 each twin-share. Airport taxes are not included.

Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 354 448.