Contact: Itchyfeet Travel, (09) 353 2626 or online at itchyfeet.
UNDER $250
Dubai
Turn Christmas or the New Year into an overseas shopping spree at the Dubai Shopping Festival any time between December 20 and February 2. The festival features fashion shows, fireworks and laser displays, film festivals, street performances and prizes including Rolls-Royce cars and gold bullion. There's a special deal for two people sharing a standard room at the Karama Hotel in central Dubai for $214.50 a night.
Contact: Octopus Travel, 0800 448 846 or book online at octopus travel.
UNDER $1800
Shanghai
Be one of the first New Zealanders to take advantage of the direct air link from Auckland to Shanghai. Packages from $1799 each, twin-share, include return airfares from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch and accommodation for four nights. Must be booked by November 30 but can be used only from March 1 to July 31.
Contact: Flight Centre, freephone 0800 747 474 or online at flight centre.
UNDER $2400
Round-the-world flights
It's not around the world in 80 days, but Air New Zealand's new round-the-world airfares will give you four destinations in four continents. Return flights to London, stopping at Hong Kong on the way there and in Los Angeles and Rarotonga on the way home, start at $2375. Tickets must be bought by the end of this month with travel between February 1 and June 30.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 747 474 or online at flight centre.
