Hot deals: Rockin' with Rod Stewart or Neil Diamond

By VICTORIA BARTLE

Under $230

Neil Diamond or Rod Stewart? Accommodation and concert ticket package deals start at $189 each, twin-share, airfare extra. Diamond performs in Wellington on March 5 and in Christchurch on March 7; package deals to see Stewart in Christchurch in February from $225 each, twin-share.

Contact: House of Travel, freephone 0800 838 747.

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Under $1500

Fly direct to Hong Kong from $1499 each between now and November 17. There are two morning flights every day from Auckland with Air New Zealand. Minimum stay is four days, maximum 30 days, though the return date must be by November 30. Book and pay by September 30.

Contact: Itchyfeet Travel (09) 353 2626.

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Under $2400

Get return tickets to Istanbul and have two nights' accommodation in Singapore along the way from $2399 each, twin-share. You can fly from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Airport taxes and insurances are not included. Bookings must be made by October 31, and this package is valid for travel between October 1 and November 30.

Contact: Flight Centre, freephone 0800 354 448.

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Under $3300

World Expeditions is heading to Sri Lanka with a $1000 reduction to its 15-day tour price (includes airfares from New Zealand). Departing on November 6, the cost is $3290 each and includes all services on the ground and most meals.

Contact: Phone (09) 368 4161

World Expeditions