BALI BARGAIN
Stay six nights at the Grand Nikko Bali at Nusa Dua for the price of three through a family holiday package offered by Escape Travel. As well as the three free nights, this deal includes free Wi-Fi, daily breakfast and one two-course set dinner at the resort restaurant Paon Bali for the family group, free kids' club access and a gift on arrival for children.
The family package is priced at $425 an adult and $209 a child up to the age of 12 (based on two adults and two children a room).
Valid for sale till August 31 and for travel from October 1 to December 20. Phone 1300 799 783. See escapetravel.com.au.
MAKING TRACKS
A late August departure of a small group European tour is now 15 per cent off in a last-minute deal. The August 25 departure of G Adventures' 14-day rail journey through six countries includes a picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, walks in Rome, Venice and Vienna, a German pub crawl, all transport between destinations, 12 breakfasts, one lunch and hostel accommodation as well as three overnight train journeys.
The price is now $2209. Phone 1300 180 969. See gadventures.com.au.
Trip code, EELA.
QUITE REMARKABLE
Hit the New Zealand ski slopes and relax at Remarkables Lodge at the base of the Remarkables mountains near Queenstown. In this deal from Wotif, get accommodation in a luxury suite, a bottle of sparkling on arrival, breakfast daily and afternoon tea. Lodge facilities include a pool, spa, sauna, tennis court and snooker room.
The price is $183 a night twin share for a three-night minimum stay. Valid for travel August 1 to November 30 unless sold out.
Phone 1300 887 979 and quote Indulge Package. See wotif.com/hotelW49478.
KHMER AND THERE
The 120-room luxury New Hill Resort and Spa hotel on Victory Hill, Sihanoukville, in Cambodia opens in September and is offering opening specials. Sihanoukville is an island and beach resort province on the Gulf of Thailand. Victory Hill is the hub of nightlife in the area. Book four nights and pay only for three for stays September 1 to October 31. The free night comes on top of a $US68 ($72) a room a night twin share opening rate for a deluxe room with breakfast and Wi-Fi included.
The deal is available only through email bookings addressed to Tony Harb at reservations@newhillresort.com. Promotion code: NHRS-01092014.
ARABIAN NIGHTS
Be extra quick for this one. Destination International Travel has a last-minute special on a Dubai & Middle East Cruise that includes airfares, all for under $2000 a person. Cruise on the MSC Orchestra for nine days and seven nights from Dubai along the Arabian Peninsula to Africa and the Middle East, calling in to Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Khasab before returning to Dubai. Economy flights are with Malaysian Airlines, $1899 a person twin share ex Melbourne or Sydney and departures are January 13, 30 and February 6 from Australia.
The deal must be booked and paid for by July 31. Phone 1300 813391. See ditravel.com.au.
SPA HORIZONS
Budapest is famous for its spas. Beyond Travel has a "Wellness Spa" package going for stays at the Hotel Boscolo New York Palace on Grand Boulevard. Stay three nights with unlimited use of the hotel spa facilities such as the indoor relaxation pool, hydro massage pool and sauna. Also included: an essential oil massage and a facial massage for each guest, breakfast and return airport transfers. $600 a person twin share. Phone 1300 363 554. See beyondtravel.com.au.
