Travel to your dream destinations with these international deals. Photo / 123rf
Accompanied by New Zealand media personality Wendy Petrie and a Viva Expeditions Tour Manager, this 12-day small group women-only journey through Saudi Arabia takes travellers from the glittering skyline of Riyadh to the ancient tombs of AlUla and the shores of the Red Sea. Guided by knowledgeable local women, the itinerary goes beyond the guidebooks with meaningful cultural encounters, time in local homes and access to women-only beaches and cultural spaces, offering a deeper and more personal insight into Saudi life and hospitality.
Priced from $12,455 pp twin share or $15,620 for a single room, the tour includes 11 nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast, expert guides, tours and tickets as per the itinerary, entry fees and domestic transportation. Travel from October 25 to November 5, 2026. International airfares are additional. To book or find out more, visit vivaexpeditions.com/tours/Africa/saudi-arabia/beyond-the-abaya-saudi-arabia-womens-tour-with-wendy-petrie. Terms and conditions apply.
Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic escape or an unforgettable family adventure, the Maldives is more accessible than you think. With clever planning and package deals, this slice of paradise could be closer to your budget than you ever imagined. Choose from Kuramathi Resort (4 Star), a family-friendly, all-inclusive option with savings of 10%, where seven nights start from $4858 pp, or You & Me (5 Star), an adults-only, all-inclusive retreat with savings of 20%, where seven nights start from $5767 pp.
Valid for stays between May 1 and September 30, 2026. Price valid until March 31, 2026, subject to change and availability. To book, visit pukekohetravel.co.nz/maldives or call 0800 785 386.
Enjoy a tropical getaway at the 4.5 star Shangri-La Golden Sands Resort in Penang, Malaysia, where golden beaches, lush gardens and family-friendly facilities create the perfect coastal escape. Relax by the pool, explore nearby Georgetown with the resort’s complimentary shuttle, and make the most of beachfront dining and activities in this laid-back island setting.
Stay five nights from $576 pp twin share and save up to 25%. The package includes five nights’ accommodation, full breakfast daily, complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Georgetown, complimentary entrance for two adults to Adventure Zone and return private car transfers from Penang airport to the hotel. Travel is valid from April 1 to June 30, 2026 and August 17 to December 18, 2026. Valid for sale until March 31, 2026. To book or find out more, visit helloworld.co.nz/deal/34680/coastal-penang-escape-shangri-la-golden-sands-resort-penang.
Travel through Switzerland’s most spectacular alpine landscapes on this eight-day Globus Small Group tour, journeying by panoramic rail from Lake Geneva to Zurich. Begin on the shores of Lake Geneva before travelling by scenic train to Zermatt and ascending the Gornergrat for views of the Matterhorn. Stay in Interlaken and ride the Eiger Express Cable Car to Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe”, cruise across Lake Brienz, and continue to Lucerne to explore the historic Old Town and Chapel Bridge.
Priced from $8015 pp twin share. Inclusions feature VIP access to iconic sites, daily breakfast and two dinners, and accommodation in hand-selected hotels. Choose one offer: save $250 pp or receive a $500 air credit pp when booking flights, plus a Travel Associates exclusive $300 flight or hotel credit when booking a seven-night or longer itinerary with a campaign partner. On sale until March 31, 2026, departing August 2, 2026 from Lake Geneva. Airfares and airport transfers are additional and subject to availability and conditions. To book, visit travel-associates.co.nz/luxury-holidays/product/22887499 or call 0800 482 776.
Taumeasina Island Resort is a tranquil private island retreat on the northern coast of Upolu, Samoa, offering lagoon and ocean views and white sand beaches. Set on its own island, the resort features two private beaches, a large pool, water sports, a tennis court, sunset bar and restaurants for fine dining and casual sittings, making it ideal for a romantic escape, business trip or fun-filled family holiday.
House of Travel has a five-night package from $1489 pp twin share, including return Economy Class (The Works) airfares with Air New Zealand from Auckland to Apia and five nights’ accommodation. Inclusions feature buffet breakfast daily, return transfers, one free night, two 50-minute massages per room per stay at Fofo Spa, two cocktails of the month per room per stay, complimentary use of non-motorised water sports equipment and free Wi-Fi. Valid for sale until March 9, 2026 unless sold out prior. Travel March 8 to March 14, 2026 and March 23 to March 29, 2026. To book, visit hot.co.nz/samoa-taumeasina-resort or call 0800 713 715.
