KEY POINTS:
Wellington
CityLife Wellington, right in the heart of the city, has a capital offer for the school holidays of just $179 a night in a one-bedroom suite, or upgrade to a two-bedroom suite, suitable for four people for only $50 more. Children also dine free for breakfast with a paying parent in the restaurant. The hotel is set right on Lambton Quay and is an easy stroll to all major attractions. The offer is valid weekends and the school holidays until February 7, 2008 and is subject to availability. Phone 0800 36 88 88 or visit www.heritagehotels.co.nz.
Venice
Experience a fascinating world of luxury hotel barging in Venice that includes well-known attractions plus outer islands and the beautiful Brenta River on La Dolce Vita, a charming six-passenger hotel barge. House of Travel has cruises from $4385 per person, and if you book by January 31 receive a $300 per person discount. Contact 0800 838 747.
China
Try an Orient express deal with United Travel's China packages. You can check out the bustle of Shanghai from $1929 or in Beijing from $1979 or try the traditional cities of Xian and Guilin from $2119. All deals include flights and three night's accommodation. Contact 0800 730 830.
Borneo
The capital city of Malaysian Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, is nestled between the jungle and the South China Sea. On a clear day Mt Kinabalu, South East Asia's highest mountain, looms in the distance. Flight Centre has Kota Kinabalu five night packages including return airfares and a Mt Kinabalu summit tour from $1899 per person, twin share. Contact 0800 35 44 48.
Fiji
Want to escape the in-laws this festive season? Spend Christmas or New Year at the five-star Outrigger On The Lagoon Fiji. House of Travel has five-night packages from $1399 per person share twin, for travel from December 20 to January 10. Be quick, airline seats are limited. Contact 0800 838 747.
- Detours, HoS
