Quick getaway in Fiji

By VICTORIA BARTLE

UNDER $600

A short break in Fiji (three nights) is on sale from $595 a person travelling from Auckland and sharing a twin or double room.

For an extra $299 a person, upgrade your accommodation to the Hideaway Resort and receive daily American buffet breakfasts and a half-hour massage at no extra charge. This package is available from Go Holidays until October 19 for travel until December 13 on certain flights.

Contact: Go Holidays freephone, 0800 46 46 46.

UNDER $700

Just when $899 seemed to be the standard price to catch The Lion King live show in Sydney, the package is available for travel after November 24 from $699.

Included are return airfares from Auckland to Sydney, two nights' accommodation twin share, and tickets to The Lion King the stage show of the popular Disney feature-length cartoon.

Airport taxes are not included.

Contact: Destinations Unlimited, ph (09) 4141 680, email sales.dest@xtra.co.nz

UNDER $2400

Ten nights' cruising aboard the Pacific Princess, sailing from Sydney on November 29, is priced from $2349 a person, including the flight to Australia. The cruise explores Noumea, Lifou and Vanuatu, and all meals, activities and onboard entertainment are included, plus accommodation in Sydney the night before and the night after the cruise.

Noumea is full of cafes, bars and boutiques and there are a whole day and evening to enjoy this lively port. On to Lifou, with its white sand and schools of brilliantly coloured fish. In Vila, the colours and characters will leave you wanting to explore every part of town to discover its true flavour. You must book by October 15. Airport taxes are not included.

Contact: Destinations Unlimited, ph (09) 4141 680, email sales.dest@xtra.co.nz