The stage is set for the most spectacular opera in the Southern Hemisphere - on the waters of Sydney Harbour under a dazzling crystal chandelier. Land-only packages start at $599 a person and include two nights' stay and an A reserve ticket to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - La
Traviata. Travel between Mar 26 and Apr 16. Sales until Feb 21. Airfares additional. Conditions apply. Call 0800 838 747, visit House of Travel or see www.houseoftravel.co.nz
Cruise
Royal Caribbean has New Year cruise specials including the South Pacific Splendour: 10 nights on Rhapsody of the Seas, departing Sydney, for Noumea, Vila, Lifou, Mystery Island and Isle of Pines. Priced from $1629 a person, share twin; departures from Dec 18, 2012-Mar 1, 2013. On sale until Feb 29. Contact your travel agent, call 0800 102 123 or see www.royalcaribbean.com.au
London's calling
Student Flights has one of the most popular Moving to London deals available. You will work in the heart of London and live in a fun travellers' shared house from your first week. Includes a full UK Tier 5 visa guarantee service, job-guarantee pre-departure, three nights' hostel stay on arrival and 12 months of job support from $995 a person. Subject to availability. Airfares additional. Valid for sales until Feb 31. Travel until Dec 31. Price excludes British High Commission fee of $364.53. Call 0800 36 44 48 or see www.studentflights.co.nz
Turkish delight
Flight Centre has Istanbul holidays including return airfares, three nights' accommodation and buffet breakfast daily from $2599 ex Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, a person, twin share. Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until Feb 20. Travel from Sept 1-Oct 31. Contact Flight Centre on 0800 427 555 or see www.flightcentre.co.nz
