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Explore Switzerland with TTC Tour Brands.

Explore Switzerland with TTC Tour Brands.

Save on your travels with this week’s hot deals.

Enjoy a classy city break to Bangkok

Experience contemporary luxury in the heart of Thailand’s vibrant capital with this fly-and-stay package. You’ll fly economy-class return with Singapore Airlines from Auckland to Bangkok and stay in a Studio King Room at the luxurious COMO Metropolitan Bangkok.

This package also includes a complimentary night with a stay-three, pay-two offer, plus an upgrade to the next room category at the time of booking, subject to availability.

Your stay includes daily breakfast, private return airport transfers, and access to the COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, including daily scheduled yoga classes and signature Shambhala bathroom amenities. Priced from $2969pp, twin share. Valid for travel between May 7 and June 14, 2026, and September 1 to September 22, 2026. On sale until January 25, 2026. Airfares are based on economy class and subject to availability and conditions. To book, visit travel-associates.co.nz/luxury-holidays/product/22539022 or call 0800 482 776.

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Sail in a luxe suite with Regent Seven Seas

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is inviting travellers to “experience the unrivalled” with its Upgrade Your Horizon offer, featuring a free two-category suite upgrade and a 7.5 per cent deposit on select voyages departing from 2026 until April 2028. This limited-time promotion applies to new bookings made until February 28, 2026, and allows guests to explore destinations such as Alaska, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the South Pacific, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Grandeur at Sea, Regent.
Grandeur at Sea, Regent.

The offer includes a complimentary two-category suite upgrade, with benefits such as a free one-night pre-cruise hotel stay for Concierge Suites and dedicated butler service for Penthouse Suites. All voyages include unlimited shore excursions in every port, gourmet dining across multiple speciality restaurants, premium beverages and wines, daily replenished in-suite minibars, gratuities and Wi-Fi. Sailings featured in the promotion span seven to 20 nights across Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. The Upgrade Your Horizon promotion is valid for new bookings until February 28, 2026. To book or find out more, visit RSSC.com/Upgrade-Your-Horizon or call 0800 625 692.

Travel around the world for less with TTC Tour Brands

TTC Tour Brands has launched The Big Travel Sale 2026, offering travellers the chance to save on a wide range of guided tours and river cruises for travel in 2026 and beyond. Featuring an award-winning portfolio that includes Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver, the sale offers strong value across popular destinations, with promotions running until February 27, 2026.

Explore Switzerland with TTC Tour Brands.
Explore Switzerland with TTC Tour Brands.

Travellers can save up to 15% on select 2026 tours with Trafalgar and Insight Vacations, and save 10% on Costsaver tours, including top-selling itineraries such as Britain and Ireland Grandeur and Spain, Morocco and Portugal, as well as new for 2026 itineraries like Best of South Korea. Trafalgar river cruises also feature added value on 2026 and 2027 sailings, including free and discounted extensions and cabin upgrades, with highlights such as a free Prague extension on Best of the Danube and 50 per cent off a Lucerne extension on Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam. The Big Travel Sale 2026 is available until February 27, 2026. To book, visit trafalgar.com/en-nz/deals/big-travel-sale.

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Save big on a Fiji getaway

Outrigger Resorts & Hotels has launched its annual Bula Sales, featuring more than 30 per cent savings at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort and up to 20 per cent savings at Castaway Island, Fiji, making it an ideal time to plan family holidays, romantic escapes or multigenerational getaways at two of Fiji’s most-loved resorts. The offer runs until March 31, 2026, with travel valid through to March 31, 2027, subject to availability and blackout periods.

Relax at Outrigger Fiji.
Relax at Outrigger Fiji.

At Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort on the Coral Coast, guests can enjoy refreshed accommodations, family-friendly facilities including the expanded Outrigger Adventure Park, and authentic Fijian hospitality. Five-night stays start from FJD2085 plus tax, with Resort View Rooms from FJD417 per night. At Castaway Island, Fiji, travellers can experience classic barefoot luxury with pristine beaches, snorkelling straight from shore and a relaxed private-island atmosphere. Stays of three nights start from FJD2724 plus tax, with Island Bures from FJD910 per night. All offers must be booked by March 31. To book, visit outrigger.com and use code BULA26.

Explore rugged Canada on a 13-day cruise

Unleash your inner explorer on Viking’s 13-day Canadian Discovery expedition, sailing between New York City and Toronto. This immersive journey explores eastern Canada’s remote coastlines and rich colonial history, from the rugged beauty of the Canadian Maritimes to the wide expanse of the St Lawrence River and the dramatic cliffs and wildlife of the Saguenay River Valley. Purpose-built expedition ships offer exceptional comfort and stability, with engaging shore excursions in every port designed to reveal the region’s natural wonders and cultural heritage.

Explore Canada with Viking. Photo / Getty Images
Explore Canada with Viking. Photo / Getty Images

This expedition features valuable deals, including a companion-flies-free offer, a flight upgrade credit or savings of up to $2500 per couple. The voyage includes accommodation in a Nordic Balcony Stateroom, expert-led shore excursions and access to expedition equipment such as military-grade Zodiacs, Special Operations Boats, two-seater kayaks and two yellow submarines. Prices start from $12,295pp. Book by March 31 by visiting viking.com or contacting your travel agent.

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