Get a taste of local culture and explore the Kampong Phluk Floating village in Siem Reap, where handmade houses are suspended by 16-foot stilts. A nine-day Saigon to Siem Reap tour with four-star accommodation, daily breakfasts and all transport, attraction and activity fees is priced from $1725pp, twin share. Applicable for tours booked for selected departures between October 18 through to November 29, this On The Go tour must be booked by June 27. Departures are from Ho Chi Minh City. The itinerary includes Can Tho, Ho Chi Min City, and Phnom Penh, before finishing in Siem Reap. Return airfares from New Zealand are additional.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 427 555 or flightcentre.co.nz
Cruise to Normandy
Lap up the views along the picturesque Seine River, explore stunning gardens, quaint towns and awe-inspiring cathedrals on a journey from Paris to historic Normandy aboard a river cruiser. Book by June 27 to secure a discounted price of $4290pp, twin share.
Couples can also get and air credit of up to $2600. This eight-day cruise includes an excursion to Normandy Landing Beaches, a visit to the site of Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom and to the Gothic Rouen Cathedral, made famous by the paintings of Claude Monet. A guided exploration of Paris itself is saved until last on this comprehensive tour. Departures from Paris are between March and October next year.
Contact:your own travel agent or Avalon Waterways, 0800 000 883 or avalonwaterways.co.nz
Hustle, bustle, then beach
A spectacular light show, the culture of Hong Kong, the city's incredible shopping and food are all on offer for three nights, before a relaxing escape to the beach in Phuket, Thailand, for seven nights. This 10-night Hong Kong city and Thailand beach combo is priced from $1099pp, twin-share, for travel between July 1 and September 10. Book by June 30.
Contact: Our Asia, 0800 802 742 or ourasia.co.nz
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