Travel Tuesday: Flight Centre, Luxury Escapes, Inspiring Vacations

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Whether you're searching for a sunny cure to this frosty winter or are getting ahead with your end of year holiday plans, now's a great time to book. Not least because it's the End of Financial Year.
Traditionally regarded as a whitegoods and tech sale, EOFY has recently grown to include virtually every category - including travel. You only need to look at bigwigs like Flight Centre, Luxury Escapes and Inspiring Vacations for proof.
This week, Flight Centre 's slinging sunshine with $999 return flights to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines and this exclusive Luxury Fly, Stay and cruise package of Bali, Komodo and the Australian Coast from $9399 per person (up to $6,184 off). Departing November 14, 2025 it's a fantastic way to kick off the Aussie summer.
Staying on trend, Luxury Escapes has brought sun-kissed all-inclusive resorts to the table with discounts running sky-high. Top of our list is this best-selling seven-night getaway at Katathani Phuket Beach Resort. Down to $1999 per room (valued at $6526), it includes a daily massage and afternoon tea. Plus, two kids can stay for free in the room with you.
Keen to shake things up? Swing by Vietnam for up to 53 per cent off all-inclusive packages at the Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort. Described as an 'amazing resort' and 'vary spacious' rooms, you'll be singing. Not least because five nights stays start from just $1899 per room.
Finally, if you're thinking of spoiling yourself (you deserve it!) you can now score 10 per cent off Platinum Collection tours at Inspiring Vacations. Destined to make you the envy of all, these tours are laden with luxe extras like five-star accommodation, fine dining, premium transport and laundry. The catch? The sale ends June 11, 2025. If you've missed that boat though, don't sweat, as part of their EOFY sale Inspiring Vacations has also taken up to 20 per cent off sitewide until June 30.
We'll be updating this article as new travel deals drop. In the meantime, scroll down for all the best that you can book right now.
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EDITOR'S PICKS
Flight Centre
$999 return flights to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines
Luxury Fly, Stay and Cruise - Bali, Komodo and the Australia Coast, from $9399 per person (save up to $6184 per person). Includes a one-way international flight to Bali, five night stay at Bali's Double Six Luxury Hotel, 16 night cruise on Viking Venus from Bali to Sydney, shore excursions and one-way domestic flight from Sydney.
14-night Magnificent Europe cruise on Avalon Waterways, from $9659 per person (save $3222 per person). Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on Passion in a Deluxe Stateroom.
Intro to Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka package, from $5709 for two. Includes return international flights, four nights at Hotel Gracery Shinjuku Tokyo, four nights at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, Tokyo Metro Pass, four nights at ibis Styles Kyoto Station and a seven day Japan Rail pass.
Stay & Sip Luxury Queenstown package, five nights from $1300 per person. Includes five nights at The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments, room upgrade, Queenstown Wine Stampler tour, late checkout, return airport transfers and complimentary half-day bike hire.
Seven night all-inclusive stay at Siyam World Maldives, from $7499 for two. Includes complimentary return seaplane transfers, three meals and drinks daily and water villa accommodation with plunge pool and slide.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 67 per cent off Katathani Phuket Beach Resort, seven nights from $1999 per room. Includes all-inclusive dining and unlimited free-flow drinks. Kids stay free in the same room.
Up to 53 per cent off Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort, five nights from $1899 per room. Includes all-inclusive dining, unlimited free-flow drinks, massage, return airport transfers, resort shuttle, use of non-motorised watersports and more.
Up to 70 per cent off Chateau Elan at The Village Hunter Valley, two nights from $429 per room. Includes breakfast daily and wine tastings.
Up to 47 per cent off The Star Grand Hotel, two nights from $599 per room. Includes daily breakfast, $50 dining credit, late checkout and free parking.
Up to 50 per cent off InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, three nights from $799 per room. Includes daily breakfast, dining credit and daily cocktails.
Myer
Inspiring Vacations
10 per cent off Platinum Collection vacations. Use code LUXURY10. Sale ends June 11.
Up to 20 per cent off sitewide
70 per cent off 8 Day Enchanting Kerala Premium Small Group Tour, from $1391 per person (typically $4586)
32 per cent off 15 Day 5 Star Kruger, Victoria Falls and Rovos Rail tour, from $15,337 per person (typically $22,511). Plus extra 10 per cent off with code EOFY10
52 per cent off 19 Day Inspiring South America Small Group Tour, $7661 per person (typically $16,126). Plus extra 15 per cent off with code EOFY15
42 per cent off 15 Day Private Sri Lanka Adventure, from $3395 per person (typically $5855). Plus extra 10 per cent off with code EOFY10
Escape Deals
TheRY
Crystalbrook Byron
Winter stays from $356 per suite
10 per cent off when you book direct
15 per cent off early bird bookings. Prepay and stay seven days in advance.
Rise and Shine package: Score 15 per cent off the best available rate, breakfast for two, daily yoga and bicycle hire.
LATRAVLA
20 per cent off silk pillow wraps. Use code SLEEPWELLTRAVEL
Amazon Australia
Antler
Up to 50 per cent off luggage
WAS Travel Insurance
Smilie
Up to 60 per cent off EOFY sale
Smilie On-the-go Whitening Pen, $24 (down from $29)
Smilie Boost Teeth Whitening Kit, $115 (down from $219)
Babybee
Up to $300 off almost everything
Joey baby carrier, $199.99 (down from $249.99)
Miles travel stroller, $379.99 (down from $479.99)
BEST HOTEL DEALS
InterContinental Hayman Island
Book to go into the draw to win your stay plus breakfast for two. Stay throughout 2025. Blackout dates apply.
Booking.com
Save up to 20 per cent on stays worldwide. Book by September 30, 2025.
W Melbourne
Up to $200 hotel credit when you stay two nights or more. Use code YQ5
Little Legends package. Includes breakfast, kids WET pool pack and movie night sundae and popcorn. Use code ZE2
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
Oaks
Dusit Hotels and Resorts
Complimentary night with every night booked. Available at properties worldwide. Maximum four free nights per stay. Stay by December 20, 2025.
Trip.com
Up to $100 off first hotel bookings
Westin Melbourne
From Stage Lights to City Lights Package, from $580 per room. Includes upgrade to a Deluxe Room, two A Reserve tickets to 'Beetlejuice The Musical', show program, welcome drinks and 2pm late check-out.
Wotif
At least 25 per cent off selected winter stays with Mates Rates
Up to 35 per cent off daily deals
Traveloka
Up to $80 off hotels
Expedia
At least 20 per cent off last-minute weekend stays
Hamilton Island
Up to 10 per cent off when you book with a non-refundable deposit
Heart Island Adventure Package, three nights from $4024 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, Journey to the Heart tour for two and airport/marina transfers.
Best of the Whitsundays package, three nights from $2338 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half-day trip to Whitehaven Beach, weekly pass to Hamilton Island Wildlife and airport/marina transfers.
Romantic Escape package, three nights from $1882 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, bottle of sparkling on arrival, one three-course set dinner, twilight sailing of the Whitsundays and airport/marina transfers.
qualia Couple's Indulgence package, three nights from $5880 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Leeward Pavilion, one sunset cruise, gourmet picnic, daily breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages, one gourmet dinner, VIP marine or airport transfers and buggy hire for your stay.
Family Whitsundays Adventure, three nights from $2338 for two adults. Kids stay and eat free. Also includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half-day trip to Whitehaven Beach, weekly pass to Hamilton Island Wildlife and return airport or marina transfers.
BEST FLIGHT DEALS
Etihad Airways
Virgin Australia
Mix & Match
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaii flights from $999 return
Los Angeles flights from $1180 return
Skyscanner
Last-minute flights from $76
Emirates
BEST LUGGAGE DEALS
American Tourister
Samsonite
Strandbags
Amazon Australia
tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L, $129.99 (down from $139.99)
Monos
10 per cent off bestsellers
Up to $150 off luggage sets
July
Free shipping on orders $100 or more
Save up to $125 on luggage sets
Bellroy
Shop The Outlet: Up to 30 per cent off
Zoomlite
15 per cent off when you buy two or more Glide Cases
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BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS
Klook
At least 10 per cent off Klook-only offers
Up to 20 per cent off selected Thailand experiences. Use code ECO20THAILAND
Up to 15 per cent off sitewide. Valid for Mastercard World and World Elite Consume Cards
Experience Oz
RedBalloon
Adrenaline
10 per cent off activities with code WINTERSALE50. Maximum savings of $100.
BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES AND GADGETS
Yoto
Learn with Peppa Pig Bundle, $25.99 (down from $37.98)
The Gruffalo and Friends Collection, $49.99 (down from $89.94)
Amazon Australia
Mon Purse
Personalised Leather Passport Holder, $59 (down from $80)
Luxury Leather Bumbag, $239 (down from $300)
Trtl
HP
Up to 50 per cent off selected HP laptops
15 per cent off accessories with any PC or monitor purchase
Lenovo
Up to 44 per cent off early EOFY sale
Zoomlite
BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS
Dope Skin Co
Up to 40 per cent off EOFY Sale
Glow Serum, $31.95 (down from $39.95)
Antioxidant Moisturiser, $31.95 (down from $39.95)
Antioxidant Gel Cleanser, $31.95 (down from $39.95)
Boody
Up to 25 per cent off bundles
Up to 70 per cent off sale
Bescher Beauty
Free puffer bag when you spend $300 or more. Limited time only.
25 per cent off sitewide. Limited time only.
Bundle and save
Amazon Australia
Lovehoney
Up to 60 per cent off EOFY sale
Lorna Jane
$60 Black Lotus Leggings
Up to 40 per cent off selected styles
BEST TOUR, CAR HIRE AND CRUISE DEALS
AAT Kings
Kakadu and Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, from $1556 per person (down from $1759)
Up to 20 per cent off Untamed Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour, from $7532 per person (down from $9599 per person)
Up to 20 per cent off Northern Territory Explorer Darwin to Uluru tour, from $5420 per person (down from $6775)
Up to $364 off: Outback Explorer Uluru to Adelaide, from $1455 per person (down from $1819)
Up to $3400 off per couple on selected tours
Europcar
One-way rentals from $1 per day
Up to 25 per cent off base rate. Pick up on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.
Up to 15 per cent off car hire when you book five or more days.
20 per cent off when you rent two days or more and book 21 days in advance.
Escape Deals
Luxury Escapes
Trafalgar Tours
Up to 15 per cent off 2025 and 2026 tours
Contiki
Last-minute deals
Up to $1275 off Ultimate trips
Up to $322 off New Zealand trips with the code GONZSUMMER25
Insight Vacations
Up to 15 per cent off 2025 and 2026 tours
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