Buckle up for budget holidays! ALDI has just launched into the travel space

Cozzy livs got you down? The discount supermarket has you covered with cruises, tours, domestic and overseas stays via their new website.

The idea of going on a "good, different" (and cheap!) holiday just got real with ALDI launching their latest special buy - the ALDI Holidays platform!

The new online portal, in partnership with lead travel experts Ignite Travel Group, will give Aussie shoppers the ability to plan and book their next family holiday, taking advantage of exclusive deals on tours, cruises, domestic and overseas stays. 

Yep, your next getaway just got a whole lot more affordable! How good. 

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The new offering will not only allow families to travel on a budget, but also allow them to plan a holiday with ease - and even add customisable experiences if something extra fancy is needed. 

Some of the customisable options include choosing a preferred airline, adjusting the lengths of stays, and upgrades. 

From just $449pp, the German supermarket's first drop of packages include picturesque escapes from Surfers Paradise, to The Whitsundays or even to Fiji, Thailand or Hawaii.

Cruises around the Pacific Islands or Japan are also on offer as well as a range of 10-day tour options and awesome adventures to South Africa, Europe or China. 

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Shoppers aren't the only ones excited. Even the names behind the new deals are thrilled with the news. 

"We are excited to be taking off in a new direction to make planning and booking a holiday a more enjoyable experience for Australians and in our signature, Good Different way with ALDI Holidays," Rodney Balech, Group Director, ALDI Australia said in a statement.

"This service, in partnership with Ignite Travel, will unlock incredible value and help all types of travelers create truly unforgettable experiences.” 

Ryan Thomas, CEO, Ignite Travel Group, is also keen to give people the ability to travel on a budget through ALDI's portal and partnership with the bargain supermarket.

“We are excited to partner with ALDI to bring a range of leisure and luxury travel options to more Australians launching at a great time when travel continues to boom. Domestic and close to home holidays are still desirable and we’re now seeing record numbers for international cruise holidays and small group touring,” he said. 

“ALDI Holiday customers can expect incredible savings with these exclusively curated holiday packages including flights, local experiences and more, covering some of the most popular destinations around the world, that can conveniently be booked online or via the dedicated ALDI Holidays Sales Centre."

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How will it all work? 

Similar to ALDI’s bi-weekly Special Buys, there will be a limited number of exclusive holiday deals, which will be available until sold out. 

If you're keen to jump on a getaway and be one of the first to book in the new system, here are some of the offerings for launch (from October 2nd 2024): 

Escapes:  

• 5 nights in Daydream Island Resort, Whitsundays – From $899 pp twin share 

• 7 nights in Iririki Island Resort & Spa, Vanuatu – From $1,399 pp twin share 

• 7 nights in Novotel Phuket, Thailand*** – From $599 pp twin share 

• 5 nights in Novotel Surfers Paradise, Queensland*** – From $449 pp twin share 

• 7 nights in the Outrigger Resort, Fiji – From $1,799 pp twin share 

• 7 nights in Naviti Resort, Fiji – from $1,499 pp twin share 

• 6 nights in Waikiki Beach Marriott, Hawaii – from $2,399 pp twin share 

• 3 nights Mercure, Gold Coast*** – from $949 per room 

• 5 nights Mercure, Gold Coast*** – from $1,299 per room 

• 6 nights Grand Mirage, Bali*** – from $1,199 pp twin share 

Tours:  

• 10 Day Best of South Africa – from $3,990 pp twin share 

• 10 Day Best of Sri Lanka – from $2,590 pp twin share 

• 15 Day European Odyssey – $4,590 pp 

• 10 Day Great Wall & Warriors Tour – $999 pp 

Cruises:  

• 9 nights Royal Caribbean Cruise through the Pacific Islands***- from $1,499 pp twin share 

• 14 nights Celebrity X Cruise through Japan – from $4,990 pp twin share 

Get in quick if one of these destinations have been on your radar!

Originally published as Buckle up for budget holidays! ALDI has just launched into the travel space