Under $25
Treat your mother to something unexpected this Mother's Day - an accommodation voucher. There are 16,000 hotels to choose from in 55 countries. Personalise a voucher with your own message or have Wotif send one straight to your mum.
Contact: Wotif.com, 0800 441 092
Under $400
Set among Marlborough's vineyards, Antria Boutique Lodge features New Zealand art in its two four-star suites. Book the Pacifica Suite and receive wine, fudge and breakfasts. Usually $450 a night, this deal is $390 for stays before September 11.
Contact: Wotif.com, 0800 441 092
Under $750
Seven nights and return flights from Auckland or Christchurch to Brisbane are priced from $749 each if booked by March 24. For an extra $295, you can take a hot air balloon ride to see the Hinterland and the Surfers Paradise skyline.
You'll stay at the Breakfree Imperial Surf. Travel from Wellington starts at $769 each.
Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747
Under $4000
A seven-night cruise on board Azamara Journey departs from Nice, France on September 17 and takes in Portofino, Calvi, Provence, Sanaray Sur Mer and St Tropez. Priced from $3575 each, all main meals, gratuities, onboard entertainment and a US$500 ($695) credit for each cabin are included. Book by March 28. Airfares are not included.
Contact: Cruiseabout, 0800 22 11 00
* Unless otherwise stated, prices for packages are quoted for one adult on a twin-share booking basis. Conditions apply, such as deals being subject to availability and close-out dates, and most have short-life booking deadlines.
By Victoria Clark
