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Travel Tuesday: Flight Centre, Malaysia Airlines, Mix & Match

Malaysia Airlines flights from $639 return, up to $3665 off Maldives holidays and early Afterpay Day sales are some of the best travel deals we've seen this week.

Half-price American Tourister suitcases, full-service Asia fares from $639 return, $3000 off Maldives overwater bungalows and more. Picture: Strand, iStock, Grand Park Kodipparu
Half-price American Tourister suitcases, full-service Asia fares from $639 return, $3000 off Maldives overwater bungalows and more. Picture: Strand, iStock, Grand Park Kodipparu

We're always looking for an excuse to travel, and this week there are plenty of reasons to submit your annual leave to rest, recoup and yes, make your friends jealous.

Malaysia Airlines is leading the charge, slashing the cost of seats to Asian hotspots to as low as $639 return. Aussie favourites Phuket, Seoul, Maldives and Tokyo are all in the mix, as are more up and coming spots like Kolkata, Danang and Langkawai.

Even better, you've got almost a year's worth of dates to pick from as these prices are for flights departing from now until December 15, 2025.

Prefer to stay a little closer to home? Perhaps your annual leave is looking a little low? Virgin Australia has launched a mega sale with flights across Australia from $45 each way, to Bali from $489 return and to Fiji from $569.

Mix & Match also has New Zealand flights on Air New Zealand from $258 each way - though you'll have to be quick as the sale ends on March 19.

For those with their eye on luxury for less (or just anyone who has ever wanted to visit Maldives) Flight Centre has an outrageous deal on lagoon water villas at the 5-star Grand Park Kodhipparu. Stay seven nights from $3318 per person (that's up to $3665 off) and not only will you score an enviable spot on the water, you'll also get breakfast and dinner daily and discounted speedboat transfers.

The best way to see Mykonos? By boat, naturally. Picture: iStock
The best way to see Mykonos? By boat, naturally. Picture: iStock

That's not the only deal Flight Centre has up its sleeve. If you've been thinking about spending Europe in summer it's not too late. The Greece Intensive Voyage package  packs everything you need in, from international return flights and a three-night stay in Athens to a nine-night Azamara cruise to Paros, Mykonos, Bodrum Santorini and more from $6399 per person. It departs in August 2025 and to sweeten the deal each stateroom comes with $400 credit to spend on board.

With Afterpay Day launching on March 20, you'd be right to be getting your credit cards charged and ready. Though you'd be wrong to think that you have to wait until the day to grab big bargains with The Iconic already leaving the starting line with 20-30 per cent off selected styles.

Amazon's Big Smile Sale is also out to nab the spotlight, running from now until March 23, highlights include 20 per cent off the weird and wonderful trtl Travel Pillow (now $76), 20 per cent off the essential LENCENT Universal Travel Adaptor (now $27.14) and 36 per cent off the INIU 22.5W Power Bank (now $30.19) which 18,000 customers love.

In terms of luggage, Antler has kicked off its mid-season sale with up to 50 per cent off suitcases and overnight bags and Myer has 40 per cent off selected luggage across brands like Samsonite, American Tourister and Kadi.

The travel-friendly Yoto is now 15 per cent off. Picture: Yoto
The travel-friendly Yoto is now 15 per cent off. Picture: Yoto

As for families? We've got your sanity saviour here with Yoto. This screen-free audio player has 15 per cent off everything right now. That's 15 per cent off its Yoto Mini ($99.99, down from $119.99) and 15 per cent off all cards, including the best selling Make Your Own cards, bringing a 10-pack down to $34! 

Adding to your cone of silence, Sleep Dreams has travel-friendly bluetooth masks down as low as $34.95. (You'll thank us later when you're snoozing soundly in economy), while for your nappy bag, Fuzzy Friends has 33 per cent off their premium nappies.

There are loads more deals where those came from, so strap up and scroll down for all the best I've found this week:

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EDITOR'S PICKS

Flight Centre

Virgin Australia

Sweeping water views are a must when in The Maldives. These can be yours for thousands less. Picture: Grand Park Kodhipparu
Sweeping water views are a must when in The Maldives. These can be yours for thousands less. Picture: Grand Park Kodhipparu

Malaysia Airlines

Escape Deals

Myer

Mix & Match

Grand Hyatt Bali. Picture: Luxury Escapes
Grand Hyatt Bali. Picture: Luxury Escapes

Luxury Escapes

Traveloka

Yoto

The Iconic

Antler

The Rolls Royce of travel pillows aka Cabeau Evolution S3 travel pillow is back on sale. Picture: Supplied
The Rolls Royce of travel pillows aka Cabeau Evolution S3 travel pillow is back on sale. Picture: Supplied

Amazon Australia

Oaks

Sleep Dreams

Europcar

Stay longer for less at M Social Hotel Auckland. Picture: Millennium Hotels
Stay longer for less at M Social Hotel Auckland. Picture: Millennium Hotels

BEST HOTEL DEALS

Millennium Hotels and Resorts

Booking.com

Wotif

Expedia

Hamilton Island

Nights in Singapore are magical. Picture: iStock
Nights in Singapore are magical. Picture: iStock

BEST FLIGHT DEALS

Flight Centre

Virgin Australia

Etihad Airlines

Skyscanner

Emirates

American Tourister luggage has been slashed in half. Picture: Strandbags
American Tourister luggage has been slashed in half. Picture: Strandbags

BEST LUGGAGE DEALS

Samsonite

Strandbags

American Tourister

Monos

July

Bellroy

Amazon Australia

Zoomlite

Tosca

See also: Best luggage brands

Activities, but make them cheaper. Picture: Klook
Activities, but make them cheaper. Picture: Klook

BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS

Experience Oz

SEA LIFE Sydney

Adrenaline

Klook

Groupon

Twelve South 4353 Airfly SE. Picture: Amazon Australia
Twelve South 4353 Airfly SE. Picture: Amazon Australia

BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES AND GADGETS

Amazon Australia

Zoomlite

Trtl

Cherub Baby

The Memo

Fuzzy Friends

Camping and hiking season has begun. Picture: Kathmandu
Camping and hiking season has begun. Picture: Kathmandu

BEST OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE DEALS

Anaconda

Kathmandu

BCF

Decathlon

Stock up on intimates at Andie Swim. Picture: Andie Swim
Stock up on intimates at Andie Swim. Picture: Andie Swim

BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS

Bescher Beauty

Andie Swim

Amazon Australia

Surfstitch

Lorna Jane

Seafolly

Aje

Aje Athletica

UGG Express

Feel like a tourist in your own backyard with a local wine tour. Picture: iStock
Feel like a tourist in your own backyard with a local wine tour. Picture: iStock

BEST TOUR, CAR HIRE AND CRUISE DEALS

The Highlands Tour Co.

Escape Deals

Luxury Escapes

Wendy Wu

Trafalgar Tours

Contiki

Insight Vacations

Celebrity Cruises

Princess Cruises

Budget Australia

Avis

See also:

-Best luggage brands

-Best travel pillows

-Best carry-on luggage

Originally published as Travel Tuesday: Flight Centre, Malaysia Airlines, Mix & Match

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