KEY POINTS:
Under $200
A night in Napier will cost a couple - or two friends - $179. Room-service breakfasts with the morning newspaper are included.
The Scenic Circle Te Pania Hotel is offering this deal until February 29 for superior four-star rooms which usually cost $320 a night. A
late 11am check-out applies.
Contact: Te Pania Hotel (06) 833 7733.
On the web: www.jasons.com/hotdeal
Under $200
The historic Lake Brunner Lodge has reduced its courtyard room rate from $390 to $199 for two people. Set in landscaped gardens, the lodge is about 50 minutes' drive from Greymouth.
Contact: Wotif.com, 0800 441 092 or book online at wotif.com/hotelW52885
Under $1000
Four nights at the First Landing Beach Resort and Villas in Fiji - and the return flights to get you there and back from Auckland - will cost $965 each, twin-share.
The resort is just 15 minutes away from Nadi airport.
Flights are with Air Pacific and the resort is set in 2.4ha of tropical gardens.
Daily breakfasts are included, as is use of snorkelling gear, kayaks and canoes.
Let them know if you're on honeymoon and you'll receive bubbly and a fruit basket.
Book by March 15 and travel between February 1 and March 31.
Contact: United Travel, 0800 468 648
or www.unitedtravel.co.nz
Under $2100
Shop, dine and stroll in Singapore for four days with a flight and accommodation package priced from $2029 per person, twin-share.
Travel is from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch with Singapore Airlines between July 1 and August 31. Bonuses, such as free breakfasts and tours, are available at the hotels in the package. Book by January 31.
Contact: United Travel, 0800 468 648
or www.unitedtravel.co.nz
Under $7500
Spend 12 days in Japan this April. This is arguably the most picturesque time of the year in Japan, with thousands of cherry blossom trees in flower, heralding the start of Japan's academic and business year.
With a limit of just 20 people, the Japan Cherry Blossom Tour is a fully guided small group tour departing from Auckland on March 31 and returning on April 13.
The cost is $7495, twin-share, which includes return flights, daily breakfasts, five dinners and gratuities.
Highlights range from strolling in stunning gardens and staying in spa hotels, to travelling from Nagoya to Kyoto on the bullet train.
Contact: Travelworks, (09) 522 0330. Email tours@travelworks.co.nz
or www.travelworks.co.nz
