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Ian McIntosh's - Weekly Top Travel Deals.Are you planning on going to America? It seems it is not a great idea right now—too many Australians are being turned away by US immigration officials for trifling reasons. You are neither wanted nor welcome, one traveller wrote. Got a travel problem? We will try to help—email ian@top10travel.com.au.

QATAR AIRLINES privilege club members can enjoy member-exclusive savings of up to 14% on their flights. Log in to your account and use the promo code PCOFFER when departing from Australia. Book by 23 April 2025 for travel between 10 April and 28 February 2026.

BEST WESTERN has a couple of deals for Rewards members: Stay two nights and get a US$50 gift card during the Easter school holiday season, or book and stay before May 11 at any BW-branded hotel and get up to $US100 off the bill.

IFLY is pushing Singapore Airlines economy and business class specials this week, like Hong Kong from $796 return and Beijing from $905. I can’t see where the deals end—you will need to check.

DEVASOM KHAO LAK Beach Resort in Thailand has a special offer for Australian and New Zealand travellers: rates from $A330. This award-winning beachfront resort is a 90-minute drive from Phuket.

BUNNIK TOURS is a very successful Adelaide-based small-group tour operator. If you are interested in visiting Iceland, they have a deal for you. The date is July 9, 2025, for the 12-day tour, and the saving is $1500.

ACCOR account members are invited to explore Singapore and enjoy a special members’ rate, points on each stay, best price guarantee, and more exclusive perks.

EMIRATES has released a list of exceptional economy and business class fares – Paris business return, for instance, from $9819.  Book until 1 May 25. Travel from 07 Apr 25 until 02 Apr 26.

FAR EAST HOSPITALITY has properties ranging from vibrant cityscapes to serene beachside retreats. Right now, you can enjoy up to 48% off your stay across over 80 hotels worldwide. The deal ends on April 30.

THE TFE HOTELS global sale has also been switched on. Check in at over 90 hotels across the globe and enjoy 20% off. There are no details about when it ends—you will need to check the website.

VIETNAM AIRLINES always seems to have a special going—currently, flights from Melbourne/Sydney to Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City are 10% off, and flights from Perth to Ho Chi Minh City are 15% off.

IGH HOTELS has welcomed a new property: the Hotel Indigo Auckland in Midtown on Albert Street. The Park, Wander, and Stay Package, which includes valet parking and a 2 p.m. late checkout, starts at $320 per night.

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club has updated and new cruise holidays with Oceania. Sue Francis has more details.

THE INTERLINE TRAVEL TEAM invites you to check out Coral Expeditions’ deals and Princess—Japan and Oceania—a foodies’ journey.

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 like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.

 

 

 

By Ian McIntosh

 

 

 

 

 

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