Deal of the week: Back roads of California
Tour the legendary Highway 1 of California, bound for Big Sur State Park — and keep an eye out for the "locals": raccoons, deer and skunks. A six-day small group Back Roads Touring journey is priced from $3999pp, twinshare, and departs from Los Angeles on selected dates between July 14 and August 4. Accommodation, breakfasts and several other main meals are included. The itinerary includes Santa Barbara, Cambria, Monterey and ends in San Francisco. Book by March 31.
Contact: Travel Associates, 0800 951 655 or travel-associates.co.nz
Manhattan Projects
Built atop an open-air railway yard, Hudson Yards is aiming to become the cultural centre of Manhattan. The district on the city's Far West Side, offers shopping, dining, innovative art and design and restful green spaces. Four-night New York holidays from New Zealand, which include return airfares and accommodation, are priced from $2959pp, double-share, from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Book by close of business on Monday, March 16. Travel throughout August.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 427 555 or flightcentre.co.nz