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Under $255
Save over $120 on two nights for two people at the Tower Junction Motor Lodge in Christchurch, with a $250 package available until late January.
The new motor lodge, close to the CBD and Hagley Park, is offering full cooked breakfasts with this deal - but quote "Jason's Hot Deal" when booking.
Contact: Tower Junction Motor Lodge, (03) 348 1271
On the web: jasons.com/hotdeal
Under $770
Return flights from Auckland to Rarotonga and five nights' accommodation with daily breakfasts are priced from $769 each, twin-share - or $929 for travel from Wellington or Christchurch.
Book by November 21 and travel between February 9 and March 31.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 354 448
On the web: flightcentre.co.nz
Under $1090
If you like "fast and furious" and the smell of petrol too, consider seven nights on the Gold Coast with entry to the Hot Laps at Holden Performance Driving Centre and a Dreamworld Day Pass. This package includes return airfares to Brisbane from Auckland and two-bedroom apartment accommodation on a quad-share basis, priced from $1085 each. Travel by December 26 or between January 28 and March 31. Book by December 24.
Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747
On the web: houseoftravel.co.nz/fast
Under $2700
Catch a return flight to Paris with Singapore Airlines at $2685 each and get the choice of a night's free accommodation in either Paris or in Singapore along the way. Alternatively, choose a $250 duty free voucher (per couple) or a $200 discount off your on-land travel costs (per couple). A free membership to Krisflyer with 5000 Bonus Miles is included. Travel between February 1 and March 31 or between October 1 and November 30. Book by December 15. Travelling in April and May costs an extra $100 each, and in June through to the end of August an extra $200 each.
Contact: Harvey World Travel, 0800 80 84 80
On the web: harveyworld.co.nz
