Hot deals: Japan, Vanuatu, Melbourne, Phuket

Japan

Experience the thrills of Tokyo with return flights from Auckland or Christchurch on Singapore Airlines from $1799 a person. Based on travel April 23 to November 30. Conditions apply. Availability limited. Sales until April 22. Contact United Travel on 0800 468 648 or go to www.unitedtravel.co.nz

Vanuatu

House of Travel has a four-night luxury Vanuatu package from $1759 a person share twin. Package includes return airfares to Port Vila from Auckland flying Air Vanuatu, four nights at the four-and-a-half-star Havannah Vanuatu in a garden villa, full English breakfast daily, a romantic picnic for two at a secluded island beach location and return Port Vila Airport transfers. Valid for travel until November 30, for sales to April 30 or until sold out. Conditions and close-outs apply. Phone 0800 838 747, call into a House of Travel store or see www.houseoftravel.co.nz

Melbourne cup

United Travel has Melbourne Cup packages on sale, featuring three nights' accommodation at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, hotel transfers to Flemington Racecourse, lawn stand seating on Cup Day, merchandise and on-site assistance, from $1275 a person, share twin. Airfares additional. Conditions apply. Sales and full non-refundable payment only until September 1. Contact United Travel on 0800 468 648 or see www.unitedtravel.co.nz

Phuket

House of Travel has a five-night Phuket package from $1799 a person share twin. Package includes return flights from Auckland to Phuket, five nights at the three-star Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort and breakfast daily. Double your stay and receive five nights free, or for just $99 a person share twin, upgrade to a four-star resort. Valid for travel May 5 to October 31, for sales to April 22. Conditions and close-outs apply. Phone 0800 838 747, call into a House of Travel store or visit www.houseoftravel.co.nz.