Cruiseabout has return airfares from Auckland to Sydney and a 12-night cruise on the Carnival Spirit departing Sydney and taking in Mystery Island, Vanuatu; Suva, Fiji; Port Denerau, Noumea; New Caledonia and Isle of Pines. Includes all main meals, gratuities and entertainment on board. Plus one AUD$100 credit for a stateroom. From $3649 out of Auckland, each, twin-share. Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until September 23 unless sold out. Flight departs Auckland on December 27 and cruise leaves Sydney same day. Contact Cruiseabout on 0800 22 11 00 or visit www.cruiseabout.co.nz
Thai trip
House of Travel has an eight-night Koh Samui package from $1939 each, share-twin. This package includes return economy class airfares flying Singapore Airlines from Auckland to Koh Samui via Singapore, eight nights at the three-star Ibis Samui Bophut, including breakfasts and lunches. Valid for travel until October 31 for sales until October 1 or until sold out. Conditions apply. Phone 0800 838 747, call at a House of Travel store or visit www.houseoftravel.co.nz