Hot deals: Koh Samui paradise

Just an 80-min flight from Bangkok, this island destination is ideal for relaxing on the beach, by the pool or enjoying the relaxed pace. Flight Centre has Koh Samui holidays including return airfares and one night's accommodation in Bangkok with buffet breakfast and seven nights' accommodation in Koh Samui with buffet breakfast daily, from $1749 a person, ex-Auckland, twin share. Subject to availability. Valid for sales until September 27, 2010. Travel from November 1-20, 2010. Contact 0800 427 555 or visit flightcentre.co.nz.
Unwind in Penang
Penang is the perfect blend of a relaxing beach destination, great shopping and fabulous food, and now it's super cheap. House of Travel has seven-night holiday packages including return economy-class airfares from Auckland to Penang via Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines, and seven nights' accommodation, including daily breakfast, from $1739 a person, twin share. Valid for travel until September 30, 2010 and February 8-March 31, 2011. Sales until October 8, 2010. Subject to availability. Conditions apply. Phone 0800 838 747 or call into your nearest House of Travel store.
Melbourne for foodies
If you rate yourself as a gourmand, head to Australia for the annual Food and Wine Festival from March 4-14, 2011, where Melbourne and Victoria will host 10 days of flavoursome food and wine events. Flight Centre has Melbourne holidays including return airfares and two nights' accommodation from $579 a person, ex Auckland, twin share. Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until September 27, 2010. Travel from October 22-29, November 5-December 15, 2010 and February 1-March 17, 2011. Contact 0800 427 555 or visit flightcentre.co.nz.
Christmas cruising
Treat yourself to a fun-filled holiday this Christmas with 12 magical nights cruising aboard Diamond Princess. House of Travel has a 12-night cruise from Sydney to Auckland, departing December 22, 2010, priced from just $2865 a person, twin share. Valid for sales until sold out. Airfares and gratuities are additional. Subject to availability. Conditions apply. Phone 0800 838 747 or call into your nearest House of Travel store.
South Pacific tour
Cruiseabout has a 10-night cruise on board the Pacific Pearl departing Auckland and taking in Port Vila, Mystery Island, Lifou, Isle of Pines and Noumea, and includes all main meals and entertainment on-board from $2149 a person, twin share. Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until October 1, 2010 or unless sold out prior. Cruise departs Auckland on December 30, 2010. Airfares and gratuities are additional. Phone 0800 22 11 00 or visit cruiseabout.co.nz.