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Issue 7: Saturday, 01 September 2018

Shanghai return from $549

Helloworld Travel is offering a China Eastern deal to Shanghai from $549 economy return plus a two night stopover from $399pp twin share.

You will also receive a free 144 hour transit visa. Business class travellers get free limo rides from/to Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane Airport. The deal ends on September 7.  More information here 

Verandah upgrades, bargain fares

Holland America’s biggest savings of the season are back for a limited time only. Book now and receive fares from $1,449pp plus select sailings get verandah stateroom upgrades.

Space is limited and these non-refundable fares expire September 6, 2018. A sailing I like is the 14-Day China, South Korea and Japan cruise aboard Westerdam departing Shanghai on Febuary 17, 2019. Prices start at $1599 for an inside cabin. More details here

Getaway with Singapore Airlines

With attractive fares and perks plus a chance to win 250,000 KrisFlyer miles, there’s no better time to book your travel than with the Great Singapore Airlines Getaway.

Enjoy great fares on Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Scoot to the world’s top destinations. KrisFlyer members will be eligible to participate in a lucky draw to earn 250,000 KrisFlyer miles. Join for free. This is one of the world’s best frequent flyer programs.  More information here

See Canada and save up to $2200 

Evergreen Cruise and Tours has released “Earlybear” deals for Canada available until September 30.

They include: 18 Day Canadian Rockies & Alaska Inside Passage Cruise from $5,345pp, a saving of up to $1,300 per couple. * 18 Day Rockies Grandeur & Alaska Inside Passage Cruise from $7,495pp – a saving of up $2,200 per couple * 24 Day Canada, Alaska and Glaciers Voyage Cruise, $10,695pp – a saving of up to  $2,200 per couple. Details here

Specials to Egypt, Hawaii

Egypt is slowly luring tourists back – the latest special offer comes from Inspiringvacations.com. The 16 day small group tourincludes a luxury Nile cruise , five star stays and return airfares priced from $4999 per person twin share. Also available is a 22 day Egypt and Jordan with Nile cruise package priced from $7499pp twin share.

If you are looking at visiting Hawaii Luxuryescapes.com has a deal to the new Alohilani Resort, steps away from Waikiki Beach, for $2499pp twin share for seven nights flying with Qantas. The deal is valued at up to $4581.

Grand tour of Britain, $7899

Webjet is an ideal place to check and book airfares – but the company also offers its own tours of the most popular regions in Europe.

The UK/Europe tours for 2019 travel have just landed.  Prices range from $7899 for a 24 day Britain and Ireland Grand Tour to $4299 for 16 day classic Italian journey with a Mediterranean cruise flying with Emirates and a 12 day Greek island hopping adventure from $3999. More details here

Gold for Velocity members

Virgin Australia Frequent Flyers – this one is for you.
The Virgin group have extended their round world sale airfare to the United Kingdom and the deal includes one free stopover in the US and one in Hong Kong in each direction. Business costs from $6177, premium from $3290 and economy $1390. The business class airfare pays up to 640 Virgin Australia Status credits – enough for instant gold. Details,airfaregeeks.com.au

Europe cruising bargains

In the newspapers this week – travelrite.com.au has a Wonders of the Adriatic cruise aboard Holland America’s Veendam departing on June 17, 2019 hosted by business commentator Bernard Salt.

The cruise heads out from Venice and ends in Malta. Cruiseoffers.com.au is promoting an 18 day package including a Danube River cruise aboard MS Serenity departing on August 10 2019 priced from $4999pp twin share. Finally Scenic Cruises and Tours is promoting 2019/2020 Mekong River cruising with offers including free flights to South East Asia. Deals end on October 31.

Value UK/US flights

European budget carrier Norwegian has just been rated a 4-star airline by Skytrax. The carrier has made quite a name for itself by providing low cost fares to the US from London. Some current one way fares to the US London/Chicago £150, London/Boston £155 and London/New York-JFK £155. Details, https://www.norwegian.com/uk/

Earn points on 5 airlines

Australian Business Traveller recently reviewed credit cards and highlighted the Westpac Altitude Rewards program that allows credit card users to earn points in five airline frequent flyer programs from their everyday purchases.

Those partners include Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Malaysia Airlines Enrich and Air New Zealand Airpoints.