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Under $150
Three nights at Decks of Paihia, on the hill overlooking central Paihia in the Bay of Islands, costs from $145 a person, twin-share, between June 20 and September 30, breakfasts included. Transport to the Bay of Islands can be arranged.
Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838747
On the web: www.houseoftravel.co.nz
Under $200
The Great Singapore Sale, an annual event for bargain-hunters, is on until July 22 and coincides with the country's arts and food festivals. So pack your credit card and be on the spot. You can get discounted accommodation at the Sha Villa Hotel or the Phoenix Hotel - both are close to the main shopping areas. Rooms at the Sha Villa Hotel are $165.50 a night, twin-share, and at the Phoenix $239.50 a night, twin-share. Both deals include breakfasts and are valid until July 31.
Contact: Octopus Travel, 0800 450 485
On the web: www.octopustravel.co.nz
Under $200
A room at the Aspen on Queenstown is less than half-price if you stay for at least two nights. Usually $175 a night, the rate has dropped to $85 through to late July and the hotel's restaurant and bar have views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables.
Contact: Wotif.com, 0800 441 092
On the web: www.wotif.com/hotel6067
Under $800
Go Spanglish in October with return airfares and two nights in Madrid from $799 each, twin-share. The deal is for October only and must be booked by the end of this month.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 354 448
On the web: www.flightcentre.co.nz
Under $1800
You can see many of Hawaii's hideaways by helicopter with a tour of two and a half hours, priced from $299 each. Return airfares from Auckland and five nights' accommodation are $1759 each, twin-share, until August 31, if bought before July 31.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 354 448.
On the web: www.flightcentre.co.nz.
Under $2000
Enjoy real adventure on a Karibu Safari in Namibia, an 11-day adventure departing on July 16. A discount of $500 brings it down to $1965 each if you book by Friday. Flights can be arranged.
Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838747
On the web: www.houseoftravel.co.nz
