Buckle up, bargain hunters, Ian McIntosh is back with another round of wallet-pleasing wonders in this week’s travel deals. From Turkish Airlines’ tempting 20% flight discount out of Sydney and Melbourne, to Silversea’s luxury cruise savings worth thousands, and Bali escapes that make paradise more affordable than ever, the line-up is as irresistible as it is varied. Whether you fancy a European river cruise with Viking, a ski break in Japan, or even an Antarctic adventure at nearly half price, this week’s collection proves one thing: good deals wait for no traveller.
TURKISH AIRLINES invites you to plan your flights from Sydney and Melbourne with up to 20% off using the promo code AUSPECIAL. You have until September 15 to book for travel between October 1 and November 30.
SILVERSEA is on special for two weeks. Save up to $9,600 per suite on more than 180 worldwide packages. Reserve by September 1 and also enjoy a 15% deposit offer.
VIKING offers ocean and river cruising. Sail through the heart of Europe on board a Viking Longship and add a pre‑ or post‑cruise extension to your 2026, 2027 or 2028 voyage and save up to AU$4,800 per couple when you book by 1 September 2025.
HELLOWORLD is featuring a Bali Villas Escape in conjunction with Viva Holidays. Seven nights at the Elysian Boutique Villa Hotel costs from $1409pp twin share, a claimed saving of up to $925pp. Breakfast daily, transfers, and tours are included.
SINGAPORE AIRLINES: Hardly worth the effort, you would think – but SQ is celebrating the Lion City’s 60th birthday with an AUD60 OFF select economy, premium economy and business class return flights to Singapore when flying from Australia. Enter promo code ‘SG60’ when booking on singaporeair.com. Deal ends August 23.
KRISFLYER – SQ’s frequent flyer platform also offers birthday goodies – you could win 150,000 KrisFlyer miles and other prizes. “To enter, simply tell us in 60 words or fewer: If you had SGD60 to spend for a day in Singapore, how would you spend it?”
MALAYSIA AIRLINES has a special for WA travellers, you need to hurry, though. Enjoy up to 15% off flights from Perth to selected destinations across Asia and a complimentary 20kg baggage allowance. The deal ends on August 20.
TRAVEL ASSOCIATES has released a seven-night luxury Japan ski package priced from $7845pp. The package includes return economy class airfare to Sapporo, prepaid taxes, seven nights of 5-star accommodation at Setsu Niseko in a Studio Room, breakfast daily, and a five-day Niseko All Mountain Lift Pass.
IEXPEDITION has released savings on select East Antarctica voyages with up to 40% off. These journeys take you deep into one of the planet’s most remote and spectacular corners at significantly lower prices. More details, Ben Alexander.
From last week:
OCEANIA has released a small list of cruises that offer limited-time super special fares. They include Seoul to Shanghai, a 14-day itinerary departing February 21, 2026, from $4530pp. I have travelled on this line several times and can recommend it. Another itinerary is Auckland to Singapore, departing March 30, 2026.
HELLOWORLD is selling AFL grand final footy final packages in conjunction with Virgin and ACCOR. The deals include two nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast, transfers, and level 1 seating.
TRADE ONLY: Interline Travel has solo rates on all Ama Waterways departures, Princess specials, and five-star solo rates with Explore Journeys.
The Travel Industry club is featuring Antarctica. No two journeys to Antarctica are ever the same, says Sue Francis. “Every expedition reveals something new, something unforgettable. If you’d like help choosing the perfect itinerary or have questions about travel options, I’d be happy to assist.”
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.
By Ian McIntosh
BIO:
Veteran journalist and publisher Ian McIntosh has spent a lifetime exploring the world and sharing its wonders. As the founder of Travelnews Australia, his nationally distributed, full-colour travel trade publication earned the esteemed Telstra Business Award. Though now retired, Ian remains a passionate globetrotter with a soft spot for small ship cruising and discovering good value hotels across Europe. His most recent adventure involved a rather enthusiastic Thai elephant named Bo, who promptly deposited him into a pond. A true storyteller at heart, Ian continues to travel with humour, curiosity, and an unwavering love for the road less travelled.
