United Travel has canal-boating packages cruising the Canal du Midi and exploring a host of French villages. A seven-night self-guided cruise is from $729 a person, twin share. Airfares additional. Valid for sales until November 30. Cruises depart weekly between March and October 2013. Conditions apply. Airfares are additional. Contact United Travel on 0800 46 86 48 or visit www.unitedtravel.co.nz
Taste Vietnam
House of Travel has an 11-night, land-only Treasures and Tastes of Vietnam tour from $2215 a person share twin. Package includes 11 nights' three-star accommodation, breakfast daily, five lunches, five dinners, all transfers, domestic flights within Vietnam, sightseeing, entrance fees and a local English-speaking guide. Valid for travel until October 13, 2013, for sales until December 21. International airfares are additional. Conditions and close-outs apply. Phone 0800 838 747, call in to your nearest House of Travel store or visit www.houseoftravel.co.nz