Soak up the sights and sounds in Kuala Lumpur. Photo / Alan Gibson
Soak up the sights and sounds in Kuala Lumpur. Photo / Alan Gibson
Under $300 Spend a few winter days by the water at Waihi Beach Lodge. A two-night package that includes breakfasts, fresh fruit, chocolates, a bottle of bubbly, an hour's massage and a $100 meal voucher for The Porch Café costs $295 each, double-share. Extra nights are $75 each.
Under $1200 Take the family or go with friends from Auckland to Rarotonga and stay seven nights at Akimano Villas, from $1159 each, when four people are sharing. Book by July 31. Travel from October 15 to March 31, 2010. Closeouts apply between December 15 and January 15, 2010.
Under 1500 Fly to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia for a four-night stay, priced from $1449 each, twin-share. Consider spending another $369 each and you'll be treated to eight nights in Penang. Travel from August 21 until November 10. Book by close of business tomorrow (June 17).
Under $1600 Unwind in Apia for five nights at Coconuts Beach Club Resort and Spa, with return airfares from Auckland, and pay from $ 1599 each, twin-share. The package includes transfers in Samoa and a free mini-bar in your room which is replenished daily. Book by June 30. Travel by March 31, 2010.