Spanish heels
An eight-day Iberian Highlights adventure is a coach tour that will have you dancing the flamenco, sampling some of Europe's best wines and soaking in incredible architecture. The journey includes a cruise on the Douro River, visits to fairy-tale castles and museums. Seven nights' accommodation, many meals and all coach transport are included in the price, which starts at $1137pp — the discounted price for bookings made by February 29. Contact: your own travel agent or Bus a bout, 0508 287 226 or busabout.com
Contact: Cosmos Tours, 0800 000 883 or cosmostours.co.nz
Eat and Drink, be merry in Aus
The four-day Noosa Eat and Drink Festival is an interesting and scrumptious delight. Celebrating great food, drinks, live music and entertainment in one of Australia's favourite food destinations, the festival includes beachfront brunches and dinners with celebrity chefs. Five nights at Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas in a one-bedroom apartment and free entry to the festival are priced from $1415pp from Auckland. Flying with Air New Zealand, this package is priced from $1409pp for travel from Christchurch or from $1499pp for Wellington departures. Book by February 29.
Travel between May 13 and 18.
Contact: Travel Associates, 0800 951 655 or travel-associates.co.nz