The Old Jameson whiskey distillery, Dublin, Ireland. Photo / Getty Images
The Old Jameson whiskey distillery, Dublin, Ireland. Photo / Getty Images
Boogie on down in Australia
Boogie down at sea on a disco-themed, three-night cruise on P&O Cruises’ Pacific Adventure. Departing from Sydney on July 27, this celebration of the magnificent disco era is priced from $615 each for an Oceanview Stateroom, though you’ll be upgraded, free of charge, to aBalcony Stateroom. Book by June 13. Flights from New Zealand to Sydney are additional.
Take some time out from daily family life and book a six-night adults-only getaway at Mangoes Resort in Vanuatu. A favourite for its restaurant’s signature beef dish and cheesecake, the resort is in a peaceful location, with ready access to all Port Vila has to offer. Priced from $1279 each, twin-share, return Air Vanuatu flights from Auckland, daily breakfasts and free Wi-Fi are also covered. Book by June 19. Travel periods are August 1 to September 18, or October 10 to December 11, or January 16 to March 25.
Mangoes Resort in Vanuatu has ready access to all Port Vila has to offer. Photo / Getty Images
Laugh yourself silly at sea
Laughter is good medicine – especially when it takes you away from a wet and cold winter. Book a Sit Down Comedy Cruise with P&O Cruises for three evenings of laughter, including a Comedy Cruise Gala. Priced from $474 each, twin-share, all main meals are covered by your fare. Departure for this round-trip is from Brisbane at 4pm on July 8. Flights from New Zealand to Queensland are additional.
Book a ‘Sit Down Comedy Cruise’ with P&O Cruises for three evenings of laughter. Photo / Getty Images
The Emerald Isle - and its whiskey - awaits
Book yourself a trip to Ireland, with a three-night luxurious accommodation offer that comes with a tour of the Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery. Priced from $1795 each, twin-share, your stay at the five-star The Westin Dublin in a Heritage Deluxe Room, includes daily breakfasts. Book by June 16. Travel between September 1 and October 31. Airfares from New Zealand are additional.
Take a tour of the Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery in Ireland. Photo / Supplied
Champagne celebrations at Auckland’s voco
To celebrate its first birthday, voco Auckland City Centre is offering a special accommodation package which comes with a bottle of Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne, breakfast for two, and complimentary valet parking. Priced from $346-a-night, this deal is valid for bookings made by June 22 for stays from May 22 to December 20.