Hot Deals: Spot of shopping in Hong Kong

The Ladies' Market, in Mong Kok, Hong Kong.

Under $1200

China
Two people have to travel together to reap the benefits of a special airfare to Shanghai - set at $1199 a person until June 29.

Flights are with Royal Brunei and travel via Bandar Seri Begawan from Auckland on Mondays and Wednesdays between July 9 and November 15 this year. Return flights to Auckland are on Sundays. Payments made by credit card will not receive the same discount.

Contact: Itchyfeet Travel, (09) 353 2626.

UNDER $1980

Hong Kong
Spend five nights in Hong Kong, take a daytime tour and get discount shopping vouchers (as well as return airfares from New Zealand) with packages priced from $1978 a person, twin share. This deal must be booked by the end of this month and you can take your holiday before September 30. Flights are with Air New Zealand from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, and taxes are around $35 a person.

In Hong Kong you also get return express transfers to your hotel, the Excelsior Hong Kong.

Contact: House of Travel, freephone 0800 838 747.

UNDER $2980

Sydney
Step aboard the luxurious cruise ship Statendam as she cruises through New Zealand waters and berths at its ports on the way to Sydney this summer.

Inside staterooms are priced from $2975 a person, or you can upgrade to an outside stateroom for another $800.

The price includes all on-board entertainment, all meals and port taxes. You can also earn points for your FlyBuys by booking one of these cruises.

Departure dates from Auckland's port are October 27 and November 24 this year, or during the new year on January 19 or February 16.

If you prefer a holiday in Australia first, make your way home to New Zealand aboard Statendam, with departures from Sydney on November 10 or December 8 this year, or next year on January 5 or February 2.

Ports of call along the way include Napier, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Milford Sound; and, in Australia, Tasmania and Melbourne.

Contact: Lion World United Travel, freephone 0800 277 477 or e-mail roger.glynan@lionworld.co.nz

UNDER $7000

Japan
Bask in the rich oranges, reds and yellows of Japan's maple trees in autumn by booking the 12-day annual Japan Autumn Glory tour, led by experienced tour guide Ann Matheson.

Leaving Auckland on November 15, the tour boasts stylish accommodation and features traditional arts and crafts, stunning gardens, villages and major cities.

The cost is $6995 a person and is limited to 20 people.

Contact: Travelworks, (09) 522 0330 or e-mail tours@travelworks.co.nz