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News.com.au
5 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
EOFY 2025: Best flight, hotel and luggage deals
It's not June 30 yet but already travel brands are dropping exceptional deals in our laps. So far I've seen discounts running as high as 72 per cent off and everything from flights, hotels, luggage and travel insurance to theme parks tickets and eSIMs on the chopping block. If there was ever a good time to book an entire holiday on discount, now would be it. Starting with hotels, Luxury Escapes has you sorted with resort stays for thousands of dollars less. Saving you the big bucks, five night getaways at Samabe Bali Suites & Villas will set you back $3999 per villa (valued up to $14,965) and includes all meals, nightly cocktails and your own private pool. The term "dreamy" is an understatement. If you're still eyeing a White Lotus-inspired Thai holiday, Flight Centre can sort you out with 60 per cent off stays at the Kamala Beach Resort in Phuket. This adults-only bolthole is blessed with beach views and this deal includes an upgrade to a Deluxe Room. At $330 per person for eight nights, it's wildly affordable, but you need to jump on this deal as it ends June 6. To get you to your destination, Flight Centre's got loads of seats at eye wateringly low prices. Highlights include New Zealand flights from $389 return on Jetstar, Fiji flights from $609 return on Fiji Airways and London flights from $1525 return on Cathay Pacific. Want to splash out on business class? There's premium flight deals too with seats to Singapore at the pointy end of the plane down to $3285 return. This EOFY, practically every luggage brand has jumped on board, slashing their cases by up to 50 per cent off. American Tourister, Antler, Myer and Strandbags are running these big numbers, while Samsonite has decided to go all-in with 40 per cent off sitewide. Yes, SITEWIDE. If you feel like playing the comparison (or the price match) game, The Iconic is well stocked with Samsonite, Nere and American Tourister. Most are already discounted by 40 per cent off, but hey, if you find it cheaper, why not call in that price match guarantee? Not fussed about brand names? Amazon's Mid-Year sale is riddled with lesser known brands and designer dupes for a steal. We're crushing over this $80 Inateck Travel Backpack. With its 46.2L capacity, laptop sleep and 1000+ reviews, it's the ultimate cabin backpack. Amazons Basic's suitcase range is also worth a gander. They've received over 51,000 reviews and start from $89.85. In other travel deals, Klook is running Travel Deal Days where theme parks, tours, eSIMs and cruises across the world are up to half price, WAS Insurance is saving you that much more (10 per cent to be exact) on policies with the code WISESILENT10 and trtl's in-flight accessory bundles are up to 40 per cent less. Because comfort is key to a great flight. Deals are dropping daily, and we'll do our best to keep you across all that are worth knowing about. In the meantime, keep scrolling for the best of the best you can snap up today. BEST END OF FINANCIAL YEAR FLIGHT SALES Virgin Australia Malaysia Airlines Brisbane to Kuala Lumpur from $749 Flight Centre Mix & Match Jetstar flights from $70 each way Skyscanner Last-minute flights from $86 Qatar Airways Europe flights from $1850 return Emirates London flights from $2019 return Etihad Airways BEST END OF FINANCIAL YEAR HOTEL DEALS Flight Centre 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. Luxury Escapes Up to 58 per cent off Merusaka Nusa Dua, five nights form $1799 per room. All-inclusive with unlimited free-flow drinks. 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 62 per cent off The Mulia, five-nights from $2899 per suite. Includes daily breakfast, daily lunch or dinner, two hours of free-flow cocktails, afternoon tea and canapes, beach club access, kids' club access and 24-hour butler service. Up to 71 per cent off The Haven Khao Lak, seven nights from $949 per room. Includes daily breakfast and lunch or dinner, two hours of daily free-flow cocktails, massages, shuttle and late checkout. Up to 50 per cent off InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, three nights from $799 per room. Includes daily breakfast, dining credit and daily cocktails. Escape Deals Save up to 20 per cent on stays worldwide. Book by September 30, 2025. Expedia Extra 10 per cent off for members Minimum 20 per cent off last-minute weekend stays Wotif BEST END OF FINANCIAL YEAR LUGGAGE SALES Myer The Iconic Amazon Australia Antler American Tourister Samsonite Strandbags Up to 50 per cent off handbags Up to 50 per cent off travel. Brands include Nere, Antler, Samsonite and Flylite BEST EOFY TRAVEL TECH AND ACCESSORY DEALS Yoto Amazon Australia trtl Up to 40 per cent off bundles TheRY The Iconic Myer Babybee FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TRAVEL SALES Are flights cheaper at EOFY? Over the years the End of Financial Year sales have grown beyond whitegoods and homewares and now include anything and everything - including travel. Airlines and travel booking sites tend to host flight sales during this period, though not all will. Airlines that often hold EOFY sales include Jetstar and Virgin Australia. How long do EOFY sales last in Australia? The End of Financial Year sales officially run until June 30, which marks the end of the tax year. That said, not all brands and stores will end on this date. Some may end their sales earlier while others may extend until July.
Otago Daily Times
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Otago Daily Times
Letters to the Editor: defence, flights and elections
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including a Trumpian initiative in the South Pacific, supporting flights to the Gold Coast, and declaring election spending. A novel suggestion to address defence needs For those that have largely given up on the strength of peace initiatives and seem to believe we need to throw more money at increasing the size of our armed forces and not be constrained by environmental values either. For them, what about approaching the Donald, by putting forward a proposal his ego would struggle to resist. Dunedin could be the first city ready to Trumpet the initiative to him by offering access to our airport, and shipping port, which he could develop to maybe advantage both parties and over time broaden his scope to include other centres around New Zealand. Dunedin could add a couple of additional sweeteners to persuade Donald to build a sea wall to secure Dunedin's future threats from the rising ocean. He could be gifted Chisholm Park Golf Course and assume the sole naming rights. Furthermore, an irresistible offer of a statue of himself in pride of place in the Octagon replacing Robbie Burns. No need for the Scots to fret, it could be done delicately so that Robbie could be returned later. Surely, the attraction of a major presence based in the southern South Pacific for military purposes, along with the future possibilities once the ice melt exposes mineral deposits in Antarctica is surely a clincher for the likes of the US or another major player. New Zealand would certainly have a more realistic defense capability, but do we really need it or the intrusions this would create? The plane, the plane Not long to go until the direct flights begin with Australia. The Gold Coast may not be the destination that some people wanted but we all need to be grateful that we got one destination. We all know that Dunedin people are not the best at supporting events etc so let's all hope that we do support this service out of principle. Use it or lose it. How sad would it be if the young man who campaigned saw the decline of the service because Dunedin and surrounds didn't support it. There are not many young people around like him so who else would campaign as hard as he did for all of us. Maybe if we support the service well then the airlines will look at other destinations for us? Maybe we could get another airline doing a completely different route? I vote for Fiji Airways and direct flights to the Pacific. Come on Otago let's do this. Point unaddressed In his letter ( ODT 29.5.25) on his and his Future Dunedin Party's heavy campaign advertising spending mayoral candidate Andrew Simms fails to address the essential point. That is that until three months before the election all expenditure by candidates is not monitored by election officials and need not be declared. Monitoring does not start until July. The normal price for the frequent one-page ads Mr Simms and his party have been running in this newspaper is around $8000. Will Mr Simms and his party when they put in their election return include the amount they spent prior to the monitoring period? [Andrew Simms replies: Mr Southworth should be reassured that Future Dunedin candidates will declare their total campaign expenditure which will be well below the allowed limit specified in the Local Government Act. Future Dunedin does not make the rules but we will certainly be complying with them in presenting our vision to the Dunedin community.] Flooded lake out of kilter with energy reward As a final word on the Lake Monowai issue, I assure Prof Mark (Letters ODT 23.5.25) that I was born and bred in Otago and familiar with the rivers and lakes of Otago and Southland. The question as to whether the drowned shoreline is showing "obvious signs of recovery" can be easily answered. The challenge goes out to a group of intrepid Otago canoeists to tour the Lake Monowai shoreline, taking pics along the way. Then do the same for Lake Hauroko, which serves as an unflooded reference lake. A published article would be instructive. The Monowai power station can operate without needing Lake Monowai to remain flooded. There would be reduced power output of less than 2MW. The environmental price of the continued existence of a hydropower drowned lake within a national park is ridiculously out of kilter with the tiny energy reward. School of Science, University of Waikato Address Letters to the Editor to: Otago Daily Times, PO Box 517, 52-56 Lower Stuart St, Dunedin. Email: editor@
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
I Flew on Fiji Airways' New Nonstop Route from Dallas to Nadi: Here's What It Was Like
All products featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by Condé Nast Traveler editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Fiji Airways For years, the only direct flights from the US to Fiji departed from the West Coast. For folks on the country's East Coast, this meant taking a 6-hour transcontinental flight before even starting the 11-hour trip. But now, it's gotten a whole lot easier for Americans to reach the stunning South Pacific islands. This December, Fiji Airways, the nation's flagship carrier, launched a nonstop 13-hour flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) to Nadi International Airport (NAN). This April, Fiji Airways also launched a direct route this April connecting Nadi with Cairns, the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. When combined with the new Dallas flight, American travelers can now shave off a whopping three hours of average travel time when flying to Queensland's Great Barrier Reef region. Plus, the airline recently joined the Oneworld Alliance allowing for more codeshare flights, and—in a move to specifically lure more US travelers—also adopted American Airlines' AAdvantage loyalty program, literally allowing fliers to earn miles as if they're on an AA flight. The integration makes Fiji "so much more accessible not just to Americans, but anybody who's an AAdvantage member,' Kamal Haer, American Airlines' chief sales and marketing officer, tells Condé Nast Traveler. Since Fiji Airways's route network has historically been more localized, Americans may not be as familiar with the onboard experience. To try out the airline's US routes and seat products, I flew with the carrier from Dallas to Fiji in business class and returned in economy on the Nadi to Los Angeles route. My flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Dallas felt like a quick commuter flight. Upon landing in Texas, all I had to do was ride the airport train over one terminal and I was already at the Fiji Airways gate, without having to go through security again. With my business class seat, I was granted to access to the American Airlines Flagship Lounge, where a Piper-Heidsieck champagne stand greeted me by the entrance, along with an impressive chef-driven buffet—including a red miso and Tonkotsu broth bar, house-made sushi, and paneer tikka masala, with craft-your-own Texas margarita and Bloody Mary stations to boot. Soon, it was time for me to board the 10:50 p.m. flight, which operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Entering the brightly-lit business cabin with a soft purple hue, I felt like I had already been transported to Fiji. The cheerful flight attendant doted on me with the local welcoming 'bula' spirit, kindly asking the proper pronunciation of my name before addressing me. Overhead, Fijian music lulled me into a relaxed mindset, as I caught lyrics describing the 'stars over Fiji." I opened up the amenity kit emblazoned with traditional Fijian patterns to find socks, an eye mask, dental kit, pen, and Teaology tea-infused body cream. Settling into one of 33 lie-flat seats in business on the Airbus A350-900 XWB, the private alcove was cozy for my 5-foot-6 frame. My window seat was situated diagonally for plenty of legroom, and just enough width for me to shift to my side when laying down. The adjustable aisle-side armrest opened up into a storage unit, where a bottle of water and headphones were waiting. An eco-friendly bag contained a pillow and blanket. In addition to a built-in reading light, the window-side space had a magazine storage rack, and two more compartments: one for storage and another that contained electronic outlets (one traditional electrical plug and two USB-As). I then moved my attention to the menu selection card at my seat, and ordered an appetizer of grilled prawn (other choices were harissa hummus and pea watercress soup), and Fijian BBQ chicken (seared halibut salad, Reuben sandwich, and mushroom ravioli were also offered). Meals could be topped off with a dessert of pineapple and mango sorbet, ice cream, or a tropical fruit bowl. Not long after take-off, mixed dry snacks were served and an attendant brought around a card with a code to redeem free onboard Wi-Fi, a perk for all business passengers. Though I was able to log on quickly—and even load up some video clips of SNL as it aired—the further we got into the Pacific Ocean, the spottier the service became. Through my sleepy state, I made it through the generous appetizer and entree, especially appreciating the flavorful chicken sauce. But ultimately, I couldn't fight my heavy eyelids, and the next thing I knew, I had slept through the sorbet I had been craving. When I woke up, there were only four hours left to go on the flight. I spent the last few hours heeding my physical therapist's advice to walk as much as possible, enjoying the coconut-scented bathroom soap and lotion and browsing the snack basket, with a standard selection of Sun Chips, Oreos and M&Ms. I also channel-hopped through its entertainment system with a delightfully curated list of TV and movies, like Wonka, Inception, and You've Got Mail, plus Bollywood, Asian Cinema, and Lailai Kids' World selections. A chose to watch a few short videos introducing Fiji, including one about the Sigatoka River Safari, a tour operator started by a chance meeting in 1991 between an Australian and local Fijian. Before long, I was being offered a pre-breakfast hot towel, which doubled as aromatherapy. When I inquired what the scent was, I was surprised to learn it was pineapple! I enjoyed my breakfast of chia pudding, croissant bread pudding with apricot, and tropical fruit bowl. Just as I was getting comfortable, an announcement was made, saying, 'Welcome home," greeting visitors to the nation of more than 300 islands. For my return trip, I flew in Fiji Airway's economy class. Since the Dallas flight operates three days a week and I was traveling on a Monday, I had to instead take its nonstop route to Los Angeles. I chose a 'Bula Space' XL Seat that promised more space, though I ended up having to board near the end in Boarding Group J. One hour in, we were given more standard cafeteria-style eats, with a choice of a chicken panini, veggie wrap, or sausage roll. When the passenger in front of me reclined, my knees skimmed the seat, leaving me wondering just how tight the normal seats are. The main Economy Class cabin is laid out in a 3-3-3 configuration, offering 31- to 32-inch seat pitch and a 6 degree recline, and 12-inch entertainment monitors. Meanwhile, the 'Bula Space' seats have a pitch of 34 inches. All in all, the economy cabin felt a bit dated, especially on this full flight, perhaps because of its fabric seats. But despite the cramped space, I must have been relatively comfortable because I ended up dozing through most of the flight. Two and a half hours before landing, a basic breakfast of scrambled eggs, potato hash, and tomato, was served. Last year, Fiji Airways debuted an elevated dining experience called the Chef's Table, located inside the Fiji Airways Premier Lounge at Nadi International Airport. But unlike many elite airline lounge restaurants, this one is open to all passengers, regardless of cabin class. A reservation costs approximately $150 Fijian dollars per person (about $67 USD)—a bargain for this level of exclusivity. There is only one lunch service (at 1 p.m.) and one dinner session (at 6:30 p.m.) per day, with each session limited to 8 guests, so be sure to book in advance. After checking into the lounge, I was escorted into a nondescript back room and served a four-course farm-to-table meal, with the chef coming out to explain each course. The menu evolves every few months: this one was themed around fire and smoke, and sugar and spice. I never thought one of the best meals I had in Fiji would be at the airport, but its creative takes on traditional dishes was done so masterfully. My favorite: Coconut, prepared four ways, with young coconut noodles, arancini made with lolo (coconut cream or milk), coconut apple, and a coconut water shot—a mouth-watering warm-up to the seafood appetizer, lamb main course, and house-made curry leaf and cardamom ice cream. It was all offered along with drink pairings, from cocktails to white and red wines. With this level of detail, it was well worth the price tag. 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Techday NZ
22-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Smartsheet reports 260% growth in Australia & New Zealand
Smartsheet has reported 260% customer growth in Australia and New Zealand, with nearly 250% growth across the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region over the past five years. The company, which opened its first APJ office in Sydney five years ago, now supports clients such as Fiji Airways, First Sentier Investors, Foxtel Group, the Western Australian Mental Health Commission, Wine Australia, and the University of Adelaide. The partner ecosystem in APJ has also expanded by 30% year-over-year. Smartsheet has onboarded nearly 100 partners across 20 countries into its Smartsheet Aligned ecosystem, and recently opened an office in Japan. Helen Masters, Managing Director, APJ at Smartsheet, commented on the company's regional achievements and outlined plans for further growth. "As I travel around the Asia-Pacific and Japan region and meet with Smartsheet customers and partners, I've seen firsthand the impact of our AI-powered platform on hundreds of thousands of users. Their creativity and passion for the platform makes me enthusiastic for the future of Smartsheet and our growth objectives. It's clear this excitement has played a big part in the growth the company has experienced across the region. We opened our first APJ office in Sydney five years ago, and since then we've seen more than 260% customer growth in Australia and New Zealand, with nearly 250% growth across APJ. To help us build on this strong foundation, we have welcomed nearly 100 partners across 20 countries to the Smartsheet Aligned ecosystem, and have recently opened an office in Japan. And we're just getting started," said Masters. Masters also shared the company's strategy for future development and continued progress. "As I look forward to the future, I am excited to share our multi-point strategy for building on our progress, including investing in our product pipeline and further expanding our partner ecosystem." Smartsheet's engagement with regional enterprises has included support for collaboration and business process improvements. The company highlighted its contributions to Fiji Airways, where Smartsheet was used to improve operational reporting processes. By enabling real-time synchronisation and accessibility for crew reports, Fiji Airways has reduced reporting times from three to five days to mere hours, a reported 95% time savings. Another example cited was Foxtel Group's adoption of Smartsheet to manage 40 separate projects within a unified platform. This allowed the organisation to achieve comprehensive portfolio and project-level visibility, live dashboards, improved alignment, and informed decision-making. Masters explained the rationale behind Smartsheet's approach to enterprise support. "Smartsheet has helped organisations like these work intelligently and efficiently by redefining how work gets done. By combining AI-powered intelligence, enterprise-grade capabilities, and a commitment to user empowerment, Smartsheet enables teams to easily collaborate on multiple projects, ensuring everyone can access key data required to make smart decisions, and automating and facilitating communication — without sacrificing security or privacy," she said. In response to evolving business challenges, Smartsheet has made several product enhancements in recent years. Masters stated, "In the past five years, work has changed significantly, presenting new, often unforeseen challenges for businesses. In response to these changes, and in anticipation of those to come, Smartsheet has developed our most robust and user-friendly platform yet. Guided by customer feedback, we've redesigned the user experience, introduced new views, and embedded AI at the core. We are continually evolving, enhancing collaboration across work, content, and resources. We also facilitate enterprise-grade integrations with other platforms, ensuring that as organisations grow and their needs change, Smartsheet scales seamlessly with them." The company plans to further expand customer engagement and product awareness with the introduction of Smartsheet Summits in Australia, Singapore, and Japan. These events are intended to offer immersive opportunities for stakeholders to learn more about the platform and its impact in various industries. "Thanks to the growing interest in our products and solutions, we're excited to introduce our flagship events, Smartsheet Summits, into new countries this year. The event lineup will now include Australia, Singapore, and Japan. These in-person events provide immersive experiences for customers and partners to learn more about Smartsheet technology and to hear from customers how their experiences are driving success in their industries and countries," Masters said. The expansion of the partner ecosystem is a core component of the company's growth strategy. According to Masters, "Smartsheet Aligned, our partner program, includes an ecosystem of solution partners, system integrators, and referral partners. This network of expertise enables businesses to connect work, people, and technology, accelerating ROI by building bridges between solutions and companies. The partner ecosystem in APJ has seen a 30% year-over-year growth rate. Building on this momentum and our deep commitment to partners, we've set an ambitious goal to triple their contribution within the next three years. Partners will be central to our future success in the APJ region. A key element of our strategy involves actively recruiting larger organisations, with a strong emphasis on Global System Integrators (GSIs). To fuel our international expansion, particularly across Asia, we have introduced partner-only countries, like Indonesia and the Philippines, operating exclusively through strategic in-country partners to drive business growth and expansion." To increase support for its partners, Smartsheet plans to implement various initiatives. Masters added, "We will look to deepen the engagement with our strategic partners at an executive level, fostering robust relationships with leaders. We will also strengthen our foundational support by providing enhanced tools and training, empowering our internal teams and partners to collaborate effectively, drive mutual growth, and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction. For example, we plan to host partner bootcamps across APJ, including in Japan, Vietnam, and Australia in the coming quarters. The bootcamps give us an opportunity to enlist our partners in our program, roadmap, mission, and vision, and give them the chance to collaborate and learn so we can maximise our potential together." Masters concluded her remarks by acknowledging the contributions of the team and customers. "We will double down with our focus on our partner ecosystem to drive innovation and growth. By investing in our partner network expansion, we can deliver greater value and support to our customers and fuel achievement of their business goals. I'm proud to celebrate these milestones and company momentum across the region. This success wouldn't be possible without our dedicated, high-performing team and the trust of our customers. We're committed to continually earning their business."
News.com.au
13-05-2025
- News.com.au
Travel Tuesday: Fiji Airways, Flight Centre, Click Frenzy
The days are getting shorter and the temperature is falling at what feels like a dramatic pace. If that's getting you down, the latest Fiji Airways sale at Mix & Match can cure your winter blues. Fares start at an outrageously low $579 return and you can pick from a relaxing getaway to Fiji or a more unique trip to Samoa or Tonga. Eligible travel dates start as early as May 24, 2025 though there are seats available until April 30, 2026 if you need more time to plan. Best of all, if you book before midnight May 15, 2025 and travel before September 30 you can shave an extra $50 off with the code 50SUN. Speaking of flash sales, Yoto is running a pretty slick and quick one gifting you 15 per cent off all players and up to 20 per cent off cards until May 16. Merlin Entertainments is also offering free entry for your loved at selected experiences until May 15. From SEA LIFE (Sydney and Melbourne) to WILD LIFE Sydney and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, in celebration of Mother's Day one adult goes free with a full priced adult or child ticket. Bookings are essential so get in quick. Across the globe Flight Centre has also wowed us with a smattering of sunny deals. Couples can bask in this seven-night all-inclusive package for the Adaaran Select Meedhupparu in Maldives, which comes with $3835 in bonus value to the tune of meals, selected drinks and return domestic flights and speedboat transfers. Meanwhile families can score up to $295 off this 5-star Hard Rock Hotel Bali stay. It's down to $475 per person for seven-nights and comes with brekky for all and a full day's play at Waterbom Park. Locally, now's the perfect time to hit up the Red Centre and Flight Centre is making it even more affordable with up to $460 off this unforgettable package. That's three-nights at the Desert Gardens Hotel, a Sunrise Field of Light pass for two, sunset BBQ, return airport transfers and access to the Indigenous Activity Program from $950 per person. PS if you are flying internationally and are on the hunt for new ways to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points, Lotte Duty Free now lets you earn one point per dollar spent on eligible items. You can even make life easier for yourself and shop online for pick up at the airport. Finally because we love a good sales event, Click Frenzy is returning this evening. So if you've been holding out for your next big purchase, now's the time to shake that credit card at it. The good news is that the deals have been revealed early, so come 7pm AEST you can expect 50 per cent off at Priceline, 30 per cent of Oaks Hotels in New Zealand when you stay at least two nights, up to $700 off per room and up to 70 per cent off second guests with Celebrity Cruises, up to 40 per cent off Lenovo PCs and up to $3000 off per couple on Japan Uncovered tours with Wendy Wu. We'll be updating this article as new travel deals drop. In the meantime, scroll down for all the best travel deals you can book right now. Jump to: Please note: Prices are correct and products in stock at time of publishing. We'll do our best to keep this story updated, but be aware products move fast during sales events. EDITOR'S PICKS Mix & Match Flight Centre $3835 bonus value on Tropical Maldives Escape, from $4999 per couple. Includes seven nights accommodation at Select Meedhupparu, three daily meals and selected drinks and local flight and speedboat transfers. Save $406 on Best of Greece tour with Trafalgar, eight days from $2969 per person. Departures between October 24 and November 28, 2025. Deal ends May 15, 2025. Uluru Desert Gardens, Sunset BBQ and Sunrise at Field of Light package for two, three nights from $950 per person. Includes Sunrise Field of Light pass for two, Uluru Sunset BBQ with AAT Kings, return airport transfers, three nights at Desert Gardens Hotel, Indigenous Activity Program and resort shuttle bus access. Family 5-Star Hard Rock Hotel Bali package, seven nights from $475 per person. Includes seven night stay at Hard Rock Hotel Bali, daily breakfast, access to the TABU Family Entertainment Centre and family pass to Waterbom Park. Up to $665 off: SIngapore Slings and Phuket Paradise package, from $1899 for two. Includes three nights at Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard, eight nights at Sunprime Kamala Beach Phuket, flight from Singapore to Phuket, daily breakfast and airport transfers in Phuket. Lotte Duty Free Luxury Escapes Up to 71 per cent off The Haven Khao Lak, seven nights from $949 per room. Includes daily breakfast and lunch or dinner, two hours of daily free-flow cocktails, massages, shuttle and late checkout. Up to 50 per cent off InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, three nights from $799 per room. Includes daily breakfast, dining credit and daily cocktails. Up to 65 per cent off Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali, six nights from $2399 per room. All-inclusive package, with unlimited dining, free-flow drinks and some massages. Up to 57 per cent off Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, two nights from $569 per room. Includes daily breakfast and nightly drinks. 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Maximum four free nights per stay. Stay by December 20, 2025. Millennium Hotels and Resorts 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 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. 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