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Under $160
Get into the history of Martinborough with a night for two in The Old Manse Boutique Bed and Breakfast. A deluxe queen room is $150 a night - down from $210.
Contact: Wotif.com, 0800 441 092
On the web: www.wotif.com/hotel45614
Under $300
Carmel by the
Sea on Australia's Gold Coast has two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments for $285 a night. This deal is for a minimum of two nights booked.
Contact: Wotif.com, 0800 441 092
On the web: www.wotif.com/hotel37751
Under $1300
Have five nights in Tahiti - with return airfares included - from $1289 a person, twin-share. Pay by September 13. Travel must be completed by December 5. Airport transfers and taxes included. Cash, cheque or Eftpos.
Contact: Itchyfeet Travel, (09) 353 2626.
Email info@itchyfeet.co.nz
On the web: www.itchyfeet.co.nz
Under $2600
Deals for two nights in Sydney and five nights in tropical North Queensland - all in five-star accommodation - are on offer from $2579 each, including return airfares from Auckland or Wellington. From $2609 from Christchurch. Book by January 25 and travel between selected dates.
Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747
On the web: www.houseoftravel.co.nz
Under $2900
Cruise Europe for Christmas on crewed canal boats. Book this month to receive a discount of $370 each. Mid-range cabins cost around $2875 a person, twin-share, and fares cover gourmet meals with dinner wine, plus sightseeing. The seven-night cruises between Budapest and Nuremberg depart during December.
Contact: www.europetravel.co.nz and ask about the Amadeus Waterways specials.
Under $3900
Silversea Cruises have reduced their prices by up to 50 per cent. A seven-night Monte Carlo to Barcelona journey in mid-May is reduced to $3898 a person.
Contact: Alicia Styles: (09) 921 5312
Email: Alicia.Styles@lionworld.co.nz
Under $4000
Celebrate the 55th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest. Join one of five treks converging at Thyangboche Monastery for celebrations with Peter Hillary and other climbing greats.The 12-day trek from Kathmandu, departing 23 May, costs $3990.
Contact: World Expeditions 0800 350 354
On the web: www.worldexpeditions.com