End of the sandbar at the Royal Davui Island Resort , Fiji. Photo / Supplied
End of the sandbar at the Royal Davui Island Resort , Fiji. Photo / Supplied
Deal of the week: Grown-up's island escape
An adults-only sanctuary in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji, is nestled in 4ha of lush, tropical landscape and its 16 exquisite villas allow no more than 32 guests on the island at any time. A seven-night escape to the five-star Royal Davui Island Resort is priced from $5719pp, twin-share. Return Fiji Airways airfares from Auckland to Nadi, where you'll spend a night at Novotel Nadi before and after your island escape, are included. On the island, your room is an Island Plunge Pool Villa and comes with all meals. Book by May 27. There are a variety of travel periods available on set dates this month, through to mid-December.
Quite possibly the trip of a lifetime, 18 days touring the cities and villages of China and cruising the Yangtze River will take you to six Unesco World Heritage sites and on other fascinating excursions. Accommodation is in five-star hotels and the cruise is aboard the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer. This Beijing to Hong Kong tour's highlights include a visit to Beijing's Temple of Heaven, where you can take part in a tai chi class, an excursion to Chengdu's Panda Breeding Research Base and a traditional dumpling banquet in Xi'an. This trip is priced from $9199pp, including most meals, internal flights, a bullet train ride and 25 excursions.
Contact: your own travel agent or Uniworld, 0800 484 333 or uniworld.com
A 12-day Mexico Grande trip promises to deliver the best of Mexico — from sun-soaked Puerto Vallarta and Cancun to the jungles of the Yucatan, the World Heritage site of Chichen Itza to the metropolis of Mexico City. Activities include water sports, visiting cultural sites and sampling unbelievable food. Eleven nights' accommodation, many meals, all transport during the tour and the services of an expert trip manager, driver and local guides are part of itineraries for 2020 priced from $2889pp — if you book by June 19 this year. These small group tours are designed for 18 to 35-year-olds.
Contact: your own travel agent or Contiki, 0508 266 8454 or contiki.com
As good as Abba
Muriel's Wedding is one of the most loved Australian films — and now it's coming to the stage as a musical. Find your airfares to Brisbane and pay from $329pp for two nights' accommodation at Ibis Brisbane and a show ticket to Muriel's Wedding at Lyric Theatre, QPAC. The musical's season opens on September 19 and the tickets in this package are for Premium Wednesday Matinee performances. There are options to upgrade or to extend your stay. Book by October 18. Travel between September 21 and 27 or September 19 and 29.
Challenge yourself to a climb up Te Rua Manga, also known as The Needle. The 413m high rock formation protrudes from the top of one of the largest hills in Rarotonga. The panoramic views of surrounding islands make the climb worthwhile. A five-night holiday in Rarotonga, including return airfares, daily buffet breakfasts and airport transfers, is priced from $1059pp from Auckland or from $1415pp for travel from Wellington or Christchurch. Book by May 13. Travel from October 5 to December 3.
Explorer Dream: Book a holiday with Cruise Sale Finder to enter the draw. Photo / Supplied
Book a spot on a cruise with Cruise Sale Finder before May 31 and you'll be in the drawto win a seven-night voyage aboard the beautiful Explorer Dream. The deal is available to cruisers who make a full booking or pay a deposit on a cruise.
The winner receives a berth with a balcony cabin for two and can choose from a seven-night itinerary aboard the Explorer Dream sailing out of Auckland or Sydney, between October 27 and February 23, 2020 (with some dates excluded).
The Explorer Dream, which carries 1870 passengers, joined theDream Cruises fleet in March, with itineraries for sailings in Australasia and Asia.
The deal is available for bookings and deposits made up until May 31,when the winner will be drawn. The winner will be notified via email before being announced on Facebook and Instagram channels.
This is not an NZME promotion, so for full terms and conditions or to make an enquiry and enter, go to cruisesalefinder.co.nz.
Insider tip: Use the code NZHD when you book or enquire and you'll get two entries into the draw
