Travel is one of life’s greatest joys. From eating chilli crab at bustling Singapore hawkers in 45-degree heat to strolling through ancient streets to seeing magnificent beasts in their natural habitat, experiencing cultures and landscapes different to our own is enriching. But while travel makes our lives richer, it does force us to dig into our pockets — and often pretty deeply. The workaround? Travel deals, holiday packages, and flight and cruise sales which occur more regularly than you think. You just have to know where to look.
Because not all holidays are created equal, we’ve curated our pick of the best travel deals currently happening. Spend your money on Roman sorbetto, a luxurious spa day or that oceanfront villa at one of the best Maldives resorts instead of on the long-haul flight over there (which let’s be honest, is often the least exciting part of travel).
Here are the best travel deals, sales and holiday packages to know about.
Luxury Escapes Exclusive Sail Away Sale
Luxury Escapes has launched a limited-time cruise sale, offering reduced fares on incredible packages across the world’s best cruise lines, visiting destinations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond. Pitched as the biggest cruise sale of the year, the Luxury Escapes Sail Away Sale promises unparalleled luxury travel at sea, with new offers added daily.
GT-approved cruise deals:
- The Kimberley All-Inclusive Heritage Expedition
- France: Rhone All-Inclusive Ultra Lux Riverside Luxury Cruise
- Australia & Indonesia Azamara Cruise
- Tasmania Cunard Cruise
To see all cruise sales on offer as part of the Sail Away Sale, visit the Luxury Escapes website.
Booking.com Getaway Deals
While you’ll often find savings to be had on Booking.com, its current Getaways Deals are a good place to start when looking for travel inspiration. Getaway Deals start from 15 per cent off with discounts applied to the original room or property price. Think $233 for a lush villa in Ubud, Bali; $265 for a deluxe king room in Ho Chi Minh City; and $680 for a boutique hotel in Chelsea, London. The offer is available for stays up until 30 September 2024.
To see all Getaway Deals, visit Booking.com.
Qantas Red Tail Deals
Australia’s national carrier currently has return flights to popular Asian cities on sale — but only for a few more days. Dubbed Red Tail Deals, the discounted flights include economy, premium economy and business class fares to Tokyo (from $1049), Singapore (from $639), Hong Kong (from $959), Seoul (from $929), Bangkok (from $899) and more.
GT-approved Red Tail Deals:
- Sydney to Singapore return: from $799 economy, $2809 premium economy and $3898 business class
- Perth to Singapore return: from $639 economy and $3718 business class
- Melbourne to Seoul return: from $929 economy and $4760 business class
- Sydney to Bangkok return: from $899 economy, $2498 premium economy and $5227 business class
- Adelaide to Bangkok return: from $949 economy and $2599 premium economy
- Brisbane to Tokyo return: from $1049 economy and $4999 business class
To see all Qantas Red Tail Deals, visit the Qantas website. Sale ends at 11.59pm 24 April 2024 (AEST).
Insight Vacations US & Canada tours
Indulge in gourmet delights, adventure and experience the breathtaking beauty of North America with Insight Vacations, and save up to 20 per cent off* thanks to Flight Centre’s USA & Canada sale. Insight Vacations is pitched as the ‘business class’ of touring. From stays at handpicked luxe hotels to superior dining experiences, these tours encourage travellers to immerse themselves in the abundant culture and natural beauty of their chosen destinations.
Curated Insight Vacations tours include iconic destinations such as the Canadian Rockies, enchanting Canyonlands, renowned parks of the US and more — all guided by experts to enrich your travel experience (and take care of all logistics).
GT-approved Insight Vacations US and Canada tours:
- Enchanting Canyonlands
- Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast
- American Parks Trail
- Landscapes of the Canadian Maritimes
Insight Vacations’ exclusive 20 per cent off offer ends on Wednesday, 1 May. Don’t miss the bus — book a tour of North America now via Flight Centre.
To see all tours included in the sale and for more details, visit the Flight Centre website.
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