Fly and cruise this Christmas. Cruiseabout has return airfares from Auckland to Sydney flying Air New Zealand, one night's pre-cruise accommodation including airport transfers and a 10-night cruise on board the Pacific Jewel visiting New Caledonia and Vanuatu, departing Sydney and taking in Noumea, Lifou, Port VilaMystery Island and Isle of Pines. Includes all main meals and entertainment on board and an AUD$100 ($129) on-board cash-back a cabin from $2549 a person, twin share. Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until August 11 unless sold out earlier. Flight departs Auckland on December 17; cruise leaves Sydney on December 18. Ph 0800 22 11 00; www.cruiseabout.co.nz
Explore Rockies
The Western Explorer is Rocky Mountaineer's eight-day, seven-night itinerary with all the must-see sights of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy RedLeaf service from $2963 a person share twin or GoldLeaf service from $4623 a person share twin (based on April 22, 2013 departure). Set departures in 2013, for sales to September 30. Airfares additional. Conditions and close-outs apply. Ph 0800 838 747; www.houseoftravel.co.nz
Coast to coast
Student Flights has a US tour, departing LA and ending in New York, which includes 19 nights' accommodation, 12 breakfasts, two lunches, eight dinners, coach transport, a Topdeck trip leader and driver plus entrance fees to national parks. From $3653 a person, twin share. Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until August 31 or until sold out. Tour departs LA and ends in New York. Travel on selected dates between April and October, 2013.Airfares additional. Ph 0800 36 44 48; www.studentflights.co.nz
Cuba cool
Land-only package to Cuba includes an eight-day La Bella Cuba tour departing from Havana. Features seven nights' accommodation, breakfast daily, six lunches, seven dinners, sightseeing and more. For travel until October 12, for sales until August 10. Airfares additional. Conditions and close-outs apply. Ph 0800 838 747 or visit www.houseoftravel.co.nz
