Hot deals: Spain, Perth, Rarotonga, Italy

Cruise to Spain

Take in Lisbon, Porto, Salamanca and many other highlights on Uniworld Boutique River Cruises' 11-day Portugal, Spain and the Douro River Valley itinerary. Priced from $4750 each (cruise only). You can save $450 a couple by booking and paying a deposit before January 15. Price includes all meals on board with complimentary bev-erages, a captain's dinner, guided shore excursions, on-board entertainment and all transfers on arrival and departure. Departure dates available from March to November. Airfares additional. Ask your travel agent or see www.uniworldcruises.co.nz

Paddle in Perth

Flight Centre has Perth holidays including flying Air New Zealand and three nights' accommodation from $1415 each, twin-share, from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until January 6, travelling from May 7 to August 31. Contact Flight Centre on 0800 427 555 or visit www.flightcentre.co.nz

Relax in Rarotonga

Travel Associates has return airfares to Rarotonga, five nights' five-star accommodation at The Sanctuary Rarotonga, two nights' five-star accommodation at The Pacific Resort Aitutaki, breakfasts and return airport transfers. Includes a myTime bonus of a cocktail voucher and bottle of wine when booking a romantic dinner for two. From $3599 each, subject to availability. Valid for sales until January 11 unless sold out. Travel from March 1 to March 31. The Sanctuary is an adults-only resort. Contact Vuksich & Greive Travel Associates on 0800 482 776 or visit www.travelassociates.co.nz

Cook in Italy

House of Travel has a four-day, land-only Abruzzo cooking tour from $2795 each, share-twin. Package includes accommodation, all meals and drinks with meals, daily private cooking class, visits to winemakers, cheese and olive oil makers, guided village visits and more. Tours are on set departures in June and September until further notice or when tour dates sell out. Airfares additional. Conditions apply. Phone 0800 838 747, call into a House of Travel store or visit www.houseoftravel.co.nz