If the travel bug’s bitten and the bank account braces for battle, Ian McIntosh has just the ticket. This week, the intrepid travel sage unveils a smorgasbord of sizzling travel deals, from a regal world voyage aboard Queen Anne to flight fares so low they may leave your accountant mildly breathless. Whether you fancy frolicking in Tahiti’s remote isles, cruising Europe’s storied rivers, or stretching your legs on a London layover, McIntosh’s handpicked haul of travel bargains is your golden guide through the current marketplace maze. So grab your passport, dust off your suitcase, and thank Ian later.
IMAGINE CRUISING has assembled a value package aboard Cunard’s new Queen Anne from Sydney to London via destinations like Fiji, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Curaçao, Aruba, and Miami, plus a transit through the Panama Canal. Prices start at $ 9,999 per person and include an inbound flight. The 49-night holiday, departing 17 March 2026, includes: • Overnight in port in Los Angeles • 2-night four-star stay in London at The Tower Hotel London with breakfast.
IFLY is promoting the May Singapore Airlines sale with prices including Shanghai from $792, London from $1742 and Paris from $1813. Business class fares are also available – London from $8869, the real value these days. Travel Period: 15JUL25– 15MAR26. Sale ends 31 May 2025.
ARANUI CRUISES is a new name for Australian travellers. This boutique Tahitian cargo cruise line invites you to explore the most remote islands in French Polynesia in 2026 with an exclusive early bird offer. Get 15% off the first seven voyages in its 2026 program, including five Marquesas Islands departures and two to the southern Austral Islands. The offer is on sale until June 8, 2025.
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VIKING river voyages are a good deal right now – for a limited time, you can enjoy savings of up to $9,600 per couple on a range of 2025 itineraries. For instance, Basel to Amsterdam or v.v. 8 days | 6 tours | 4 countries from $3,095pp.
EMIRATES special business class fares include Paris from $9,829 – London $10,279—book by May 29.
CATHAY PACIFIC invites you to stop in Hong Kong and save up to 10% off flights. Plus, explore exclusive, curated offers for hotel stays. Use code STOPINHKAU before the sale ends on 31 May 2025.
TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club is featuring Crystal Cruises. For over 30 years, Crystal has set the benchmark for luxury cruising, says Sue Francis.
Interline Travel continues to roll out river cruise deals. The latest focus is AmaWaterways. According to a spokesperson, we have 684 schedules until December 2026 and pricing (as of today) that we can confirm to the beginning of September (within 90 days). With pricing, expect to save big.
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. Got a travel problem? Please send us details. [email protected].
By Ian McIntosh
