An eight-night round-trip cruise from Brisbane takes you round the South Pacific on the newly renovated Radiance of the Seas. Priced from $1579pp, twin share, for an Interior Stateroom, this trip departs on November 16. There are numerous eateries on board, poolside cinema screen, guest lounges and a nursery. The package includes all main meals, onboard entertainment and calls into the ports of Vila, Noumea and Mystery Island. Book by February 2.
Contact: helloworld Travel, 0800 808 040 or helloworld.co.nz
Family escape
A five-night family holiday in Vanuatu, complete with return Air Vanuatu fares, is priced from $3499 for a family of two adults and two children under 12. Accommodation is at Ramada Resort Port Vila in a Family Suite. The package includes return airport transfers, breakfast daily,awelcome drink on arrival, one pizza for two adults, and a 40 per cent discount food-and-beverage voucher for lunch or dinner for two adults. Your two children get to stay, play and eat for free.
Various travel periods are available. Book by February 14.
Contact: Our Pacific, 0800 500 598 or ourpacific.co.nz/vanuatu
Talking Turkey
A Turkish Adventure over 14 days allows you to explore the cultural city charms, ancient wonders and sun-soaked shores of Turkey. Priced from $2237pp, this Contiki tour includes Istanbul's Blue Mosque, spice markets and time to soak in Pamukkale's flowing, thermal waters.
You'll island-hop on a luxury cruise ship for seven of the tour's 13 nights. Many meals are included, as is transport and the service of a guide crew. Book by February 27 to secure the discounted price. There isavariety of departure dates available this year.
Contact: your own travel agent or Contiki, 0505 266 8454 or contiki.com
