Hot deals: Spring getaway at Turtle Beach

By VICTORIA BARTLE

Under $770

Seven nights on the Gold Coast are priced from $769 a person (twin-share), including return airfares and accommodation at the Turtle Beach Resort. This deal must be booked by August 6 and is valid for travel until September 19 or between October 11 and 31.

Contact: United Travel 0800 730 830

United Travel

Under $1100

P&O Cruises is offering Funside Saver Discounts of 20 per cent on 2005 cruises booked before October 31.

The cruises range from eight to 13 nights, and include school holiday sailings.

Fares on a seven-night cruise start from $1095 a person in a four-person cabin and from $1785 a person in a twin cabin, including meals and entertainment.

Contact: travel agent or P&O Cruises, freephone 0800 441 766

P&O Cruises

Under $2000

for the family A two-bedroom, self-contained family apartment in Sydney for three nights - with the return airfares for two adults and one child will cost $1699. If you have two children, the package is priced at $1999, but bookings must be made by August 7. This deal is valid for travel between August 1 and December 20.

Contact: Destinations Unlimited, (09) 4141680.

Email: sales.dest@xtra.co.nz

Under $2700

On sale until August 15, Flight Centre has some special deals for travel to Britain, starting at $2699 a person, or $2499 for September travel and $2399 for October travel. All prices are based on twin-share accommodation and include three nights' accommodation and breakfasts in London. The return airfares are from Auckland to London.

Contact: Flight Centre, freephone 0800 354 448.