Hot deals: Life's a beach down in Waihi

Soak up the sights and sounds in Kuala Lumpur. Photo / Alan Gibson

Under $300
Spend a few winter days by the water at Waihi Beach Lodge. A two-night package that includes breakfasts, fresh fruit, chocolates, a bottle of bubbly, an hour's massage and a $100 meal voucher for The Porch Café costs $295 each, double-share. Extra nights are $75 each.

Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747
On the web: houseoftravel.co.nz

Under $1200
Take the family or go with friends from Auckland to Rarotonga and stay seven nights at Akimano Villas, from $1159 each, when four people are sharing. Book by July 31. Travel from October 15 to March 31, 2010. Closeouts apply between December 15 and January 15, 2010.

Contact: Our Pacific, 0800 908 888
On the web: ourpacific.co.nz

Under 1500
Fly to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia for a four-night stay, priced from $1449 each, twin-share. Consider spending another $369 each and you'll be treated to eight nights in Penang. Travel from August 21 until November 10. Book by close of business tomorrow (June 17).

Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747
On the web: houseoftravel.co.nz

Under $1600
Unwind in Apia for five nights at Coconuts Beach Club Resort and Spa, with return airfares from Auckland, and pay from $ 1599 each, twin-share. The package includes transfers in Samoa and a free mini-bar in your room which is replenished daily. Book by June 30. Travel by March 31, 2010.

Contact: Our Pacific, 0800 500 598
On the web: ourpacific.co.nz