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Five-star Sydney
Set on the eastern shores of Circular Quay, Quay Grand Suites Sydney is a five-star all-suite hotel, with harbour views and close proximity to the Rocks and CBD. Stay four nights in a one-bedroom suite with return flights and free daily breakfast included from $1579 per
person share double. Sales until August 24 and travel until August 30. Contact House of Travel on 0800 838 747 for more details.
Aloha
Cruise for 10 days around Hawaii onboard Pride of Aloha from $3149 per person with Go Holidays. The deal includes return flights from Auckland to Honolulu, all meals, entertainment and pre or post accommodation at the Resort Quest Waikiki Beach Hotel. For more information, go to www.goholidays.co.nz
Diary entry
November 6: The Melbourne Cup is the horse race that that stops a nation and even if you're not into racing you'll be attracted by the fashion and parties at the Fleming Racecourse.
Rarotonga
Visit Rarotonga with United Travel's five-night package from $1299 per person, share twin. The deal includes return airfares to Rarotonga flying Air New Zealand from Auckland, five nights at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa staying in a Garden Room and return airport transfers. Also includes as a bonus, daily breakfasts, free use of snorkeling gear and plenty of activities.
Hawaii
Hawaii is famous for sun, surf and golfing with more than 80 stunning courses with palm trees and greens lined by the Pacific Ocean. Flight Centre has Hawaii holiday packages including return airfares from Auckland and three night's accommodation from $1759 (plus taxes) per person, twin share. The deal ends on August 31 for travel until October 31. Contact the Flight Centre on 0800 24 35 44.
Kauri Cliffs
Award-winning Kauri Cliffs is offering the ultimate in a food and wine extravaganza at the five star lodge between August 1-12. Enjoy tutored wine tasting, gorgeous meals, a round at the top-ranked golf course or a cooking demonstration plus plenty of other treats over the weekend. Accommodation for two nights is in a guest suite at $2135 per person share twin. Contact the House of Travel on 0800 838 747 for more details.
Driving Creek Railway
In among the beautiful kauri forests on the Coromandel is a unique tourist attraction - the Driving Creek Railway that winds up a mountain to panoramic views out over the island-studded Hauraki Gulf. Flight Centre has Coromandel packages including three night's accommodation and entrance to Driving Creek from $214 per person, twin share. Valid for sales and travel to September 30. Contact Flight Centre on 0800 24 35 44
Top five fares
Brisbane One way $270
Melbourne One way $285
Rarotonga One way $289
Bangkok Return $1211
Singapore Return $1303
Prices are departing ex Auckland. Prices are all inclusive and correct as at July 27, 2007 and are subject to change without notice. Date and travel restrictions apply. For full terms and conditions please see www.flightcentre.co.nz
- Detours, HoS