Hot deals: Great deals in Gisborne

Cruise Europe from $1269. Photo / BOP Times

Under $150

Gisborne's only waterfront hotel is offering a selection of its 64 rooms for half-price - ranging from $120 for a harbour view guest room to $140 for a one-bedroom suite. Valid for any Friday, Saturday and Sunday until September 30.

Contact: Portside Hotel, 0800 767 874
On the web: www.jasons.com/hotdeal

Under $250

Two nights at the Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort and three-day's car rental with free snow chains and racks, are priced from $225 each, twin-share, in Wanaka this winter. Valid for travel until September 30, book by September 15. Airfares can be arranged separately.

Contact: United Travel, 0800 468 648
On the web: www.unitedtravel.co.nz

Under $1300

Board a brand new cruise ship - the MSC Splendida - when it leaves St Nazaire in France on July 4, bound for Barcelona and its official christening ceremony. The seven-night Mediterranean cruise is priced from $1269 each, twin share. All meals and entertainment are included. The ship visits Lisbon, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, the Balearic Islands and Marseille. Book by June 15. Airfares to France can be arranged.

Contact: Harvey World Travel, 0800 808 480
On the web: www.harveyworld.co.nz

Under $3000

A 10-day tour to Beijing, Xian & Shanghai, with four-star accommodation and return airfares from Auckland, is priced from $2996 each, twin-share. Most meals are included with all sightseeing and entrance fees. Book by June 19. Travel on selected dates in July and August.

Contact: China Holidays, 0800 924 462
On the web: www.bookchinaonline.com

Under $5000

Join double Olympic rowing champion Caroline Evers-Swindell for a gourmet cycling adventure in Provence from September 17-28. Accommodation, all breakfasts, dinners, picnics, and tutored wine-tasting are included in the price of $4950 each. Flights to France can be arranged separately.

Contact: The Active Gourmet Travel, (09) 630 5594 or 0800 02 3663
On the web: www.theactivegourmettravel.com