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This Christmas, the gift of travel awaits! From exploring the Arctic Circle with Finnair to booking Cathay Pacific’s innovative dual-flight deal, these holiday offers are too good to miss. Indulge in luxury cruises aboard Cunard’s Queen Anne, or save on World Expeditions’ Boxing Day adventure trips. Whether you’re chasing savings on Far East accommodations, exclusive Seabourn voyages, or a Kimberley expedition with PONANT, there’s something magical for every traveller. Read on for a curated selection of sensational travel deals to make your holiday season unforgettable!

FINNAIR invites you to visit the old boy in person. Santa Claus lives deep within the Finnish Lapland, near the Arctic Circle at the mystical Korvatunturi Fell. Flights from Sydney to Rovaniemi are priced from $1834 return.

WORLD EXPEDITIONS has announced a Boxing Day sale – For 48 hours, starting December 26, more than 140 of the company’s most popular adventure travel trips will be reduced.

CATHAY PACIFIC has developed a novel idea if you travel in that direction regularly. Book two return flights from Sydney to Hong Kong in one booking and pay from $888 per return. Flights must be between 19 January – 21 November 2025.

CUNARD’S brand new Queen Anne will head off on her maiden South America Discovery voyages in 2027, and early save fares have been released. The 82-night Southampton round trip costs $30,499 – or you can also choose from 17 and 20-night itineraries.

NT NOW deals (plenty of them) include a 4-night Crocs and chill Darwin Getaway from a $649pp twin share. Enjoy everything from crocodile encounters along the Adelaide River to exploring the best Darwin offers. Travel until March 31 2025. Flights are not included.

The Qatar Airways/Virgin Australia alliance takes off in June, and the competition should help reduce European airfares. You will earn 20,000 bonus Avios in Business or First and 10,000 in Economy by booking a return trip by 20 January 2025 and completing your journey by 30 September 2025. Avios is the reward currency now used by several airlines. It is a pity Adelaide is omitted – it would have been a great idea to replace the fake Qatar service via Melbourne.

FAR EAST INSIDERS offers up to 43% savings when you book 2025 accommodation at least 14 days in advance (minimum 2 nights). Hotels include the Oasia Hotel Novena, Singapore.

SEABOURN has unveiled its annual “Sail of the Year” event, which features savings of up to 15% on select ocean and expedition voyages, reduced deposits and up to $US1000 in onboard credit.

ANANTARA HOTELS AND RESORTS offers increased advance purchase savings and benefits, plus exceptional rates on more extended stays in the Maldives.

PONANT has launched its 2026 Kimberley season – 16 departures from May to September offer a 30% PONANT Bonus in savings.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: Super deals on Crystal, Silversea: Iceland includes airfare, Regent: Iceland includes airfare. More details, Interline Travel.

Remember, conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent – and travel insurance is essential. Finally, I make mistakes, just like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

A merry and safe Christmas from the top holiday deals team.