If there’s one man who knows his round-the-world from his round-the-block, it’s Ian McIntosh. The seasoned travel columnist and deal detective is back with this week’s top picks—hand-sourced and hawk-eyed for value. From premium Cathay Pacific seats out of Adelaide to once-in-a-lifetime luxury cruises slicing through Alaskan fjords, McIntosh’s round-up is a veritable feast of wanderlust-inducing offers. Whether you’re looking to toast Paris in business class, cruise to Curaçao aboard the regal Queen Anne, or score a cheeky Tokyo return for under a hundred bucks, this week’s deals are enough to make your passport spontaneously combust.
CATHAY PACIFIC is returning to Adelaide, which is great news – even if it is just three services a week from November to March. Premium economy passengers – you can fly to Europe, separated from cattle class. The Singapore Airlines A350-900 from Adelaide sadly does not offer a premium configuration. Special Cathay launch fares to multiple destinations worldwide include Tokyo – economy class, return from $88; London – premium economy return from $4009; and Paris – business class return from $6709. The latter is the real value.
MALAYSIA Airlines’ latest offer, on sale now until 2 Jun 2025 for travel until 31 March 2026, includes return economy class fares from $659 to popular domestic destinations like Penang and Langkawi, and from $769 to international cities such as Hyderabad, The Maldives, Tokyo and Paris. All economy fares include 20kg of checked baggage.
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES offers up to 50% off select 2025/6 voyages. Destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, Asia, and Europe. Reserve your suite by 30 June 2025. This is a super luxury cruise operator.
OCEANIA CRUISES special deals end soon – whether you’re considering a voyage later this year or planning well ahead for a future adventure, for a limited time — until June 1— you can take advantage of offers available on all sailings departing now through 2027 (excluding grand voyages and around the world journeys). Up to 30% off cruise fares, a complimentary beverage package up to US$800 in shipboard credit, and 50% reduced deposits are included. I rate Oceania slightly above Azamara in the quality stakes.
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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 $9,999PP 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.
TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club has released Hurtigruten Expeditions Offers. This operator offers immersive voyages to some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring destinations—from the Arctic’s icy north and the Northwest Passage to the wilderness of Alaska, the wildlife of the Galápagos, and all the way south to Antarctica. Europe sailings range from the Scottish Isles to circumnavigations of Iceland and winter expeditions in Arctic Norway. More details, Sue Francis.
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
