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 Bali 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.
Best travel deals, flight sales and holiday packages in 2025
Flight Centre’s UK & Europe cruise deals
Enjoy exclusive savings on luxury cruises with Flight Centre’s UK & Europe sale. Indulge in world-class dining onboard sophisticated river and cruise ships as you explore the waterways of Europe, the Mediterranean, Iceland and more. But hurry, this sale ends on 9 March.
For more details, visit the Flight Centre website.
Jetstar’s NT flight sale
For those hoping to tick off the NT on their travel wishlist this year, budget airline Jetstar is offering exceptionally well-priced fares to Uluru and Darwin. One-way flights start from as little as $89 for travel periods from March to December 2025, with top offers including Melbourne to Uluru from $89, Sydney to Uluru from $99, Brisbane to Darwin from $129 and Sydney to Darwin from $151. The sale ends at 11.59pm on 14 February.
See all Jetstar flight sales via the Jetstar website.
Luxury Escapes Best of 2024 deals
Luxury Escapes is celebrating TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards of 2024… in 2025. But it’s for a great reason — some of the most popular destinations are currently assigned the hottest deals around, thanks to Luxury Escapes, for a very limited time. Consider this your proverbial carrot and book that annual leave, stat.
GT-approved Luxury Escapes travel deals:
- Five nights at Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll in the Maldives from $7799 per couple (up to 51 per cent off), or from $9788 with flights.
- Two nights at Banyan Tree Bangkok in Thailand from $479 per couple (up to 57 per cent off), or from $1908 with flights.
- Seven nights at Katathani Phuket Beach Resort in Phuket from $1899 per couple (up to 61 per cent off), or from $3326 with flights.
See all Luxury Escapes Best of 2024 deals via the Luxury Escapes website.
Virgin Australia domestic flight specials
Hoping to see more of Australia this year? Get in early enough, and you could save hundreds with Virgin Australia. We’re talking one-way tickets from Sydney to Ballina Byron for $70, Adelaide to Hobart for $108, and Brisbane to Perth for $315.
See all Virgin flight deals via the Virgin Australia website.
Booking.com Early 2025 deals
For holidays on a budget, Booking.com is currently offering up to 15 per cent off select domestic and international accommodation for stays between 1 January and 1 April 2025. Jump on it.
GT-approved Booking.com travel deal destinations:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Ubud, Bali
- London, UK
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand
- Osaka, Japan
See all accommodation deals via the Booking.com website.
Oceania Cruises’ New Year sale
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Oceania Cruises’ New Year sale and enjoy up to a 4 Category Upgrade on select sailings, plus your choice of unlimited wine, beer and spirits or a shipboard credit up to US$1000. This tempting deal from Oceania offers up to AU$8600 in value in case that helps seal the deal.
For more details, visit the Oceania Cruises website.
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