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Welcome again to Ian McIntosh’s Weekly Travel Deals, where curiosity meets a keen eye for value. Each week, Australia’s most seasoned traveller scours the globe for unmissable offers and inspired escapes from Finnair’s round-the-world business fares to Viking’s voyages that let you fly free. Whether you dream of European grandeur, Asian adventures, or a gentle drift down the Mekong, Ian delivers his signature blend of wit, wisdom and world-weary know-how to help you book better and travel smarter. So, fasten your seatbelt, your next journey of discovery (and discounts) starts here.

FINNAIR’s round-world business class, priced from $8853, features Asian gateways plus a raft of European destinations. FINNAIR is a popular choice for the value-conscious Qantas frequent flyer who only needs basic stopovers in North America.

WENDY WU TOURS invites you to take advantage of three exclusive offers: fly free on a selected departure, 50% off airfares across a wide range of tours, or upgrade to premium economy. More than 100 tours are on sale.

TRIPADEAL is promoting a 16-day Highlight of Greece and Turkiye tour priced from $5799pp twin share. The tour includes return flights and a seven-night cruise aboard Costa Fortuna. The dates are May 2 – August 22, 2026.

QATAR AIRWAYS has announced all-inclusive travel packages for the FIFA World Cup. The packages include match tickets, accommodation, flights, and transfers.

EMIRATES seems to be finally offering better value business class seats. Current offers include London from $10779 and Paris from $10309. Book by October 16.

FAR EAST INSIDERS has a range of accommodation on sale, but the deals (up to 48% off) end on October 10. Recommended hotels in Singapore are the Orchard Rendezvous and The Clan. There are more in Japan.

CATHAY PACIFIC wonders if you are planning a trip to Taiwan, China. Experience the best of both cabins in one journey with the Premium Economy Plus offer, priced from $2199. Begin your journey in Premium between Australia and Hong Kong, then continue onwards from Hong Kong to Taipei or Kaohsiung in Business class.

HELLOWORLD is featuring Globus Cosmos tour deals in Europe. A 14-day Italy’s Best itinerary costs from $4099, or how about a 24-day Britain and Ireland itinerary from $10,729 – a saving of $500pp?

From last week:

AVALON WATERWAYS invites you to book now to save up to $9,600 per couple. River cruise itineraries include eight days from Amsterdam to Basil from $5624pp. If you’re not interested in Europe, how about Vietnam and Cambodia cruising the mighty Mekong?

VIKING is celebrating Spring with free flight deals. Book a river voyage and fly free, or an ocean or expedition voyage, and your companion flies free. Offers end‌ 1‍ December‍ 2025‍.

TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club invites you to experience Coral Expeditions, proudly Australian-owned and known for intimate, purpose-built expedition cruises for a maximum of 120 passengers. Journeys include the North Borneo Explorer and Through the Heart of Japan: Tokyo to Fukuoka and return.

Breakaway Travel Club has some great rates on Silversea. Deals include a 15-night voyage from Tokyo to Seward aboard Silver Moon, departing April 30, 2026.

The Interline Travel Team is featuring rates on Crystal Cruises from Auckland to Australia in February 2026 and for 18 nights from LA to Papeete departing January 11, 2026.

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 to [email protected]. Ian McIntosh is Australia’s senior traveller.