Travel Deals of the Week: Solbari, Samsonite, Luxury Escapes

Aussies are raving about this UPF 50+ sun-protective product - which has just dropped in price by up to 35 per cent.

The summer months might be over but if you're dreaming of a beach break (Thailand for a White Lotus vacay perhaps?) then there's no better excuse to upgrade your beach kit.

Luckily for you, this week Aussie brand Solbari has dropped a juicy summer sale of up to 35 per cent off their UPF50+ hats in our laps.

Loved by over 20,000 people who praise their hats for being "light", "comfortable" and "attractive," if you've been on the hunt for something chich to protect your noggin, this is where you'll find it.

Bestsellers now on sale include the Traveller Broad Brim Sun Hat for $69 (down from $89) and the Go-To Bucket Hat for $55 (down from $75).

Helping you pack light, cult beauty brand YORA is also giving away travel sized minis for free. Just pay shipping ($10) and you'll score a face cleanser, face serum and face mist mini.

Now we know what you're thinking: flights. If there's one place to look this week it's Virgin Australia. Until March 3 the Aussie carrier has taken up to 30 per cent off flights across its network. This includes Bali and Fiji.

For seats to Thailand though, Skyscanner's pulling up prices of $108 each way on Scoot and Flight Centre's flaunting $351 return flights on Jetstar.

Let's be real, everyone's dreaming of Thailand right now. Picture: iStock

Now it's not every day that you see July luggage on sale, but the unimaginable has happened and the cult brand has docked selected products buy up to 40 per cent. Use the code FINALCALL at checkout and you can grab the famous Carry On Light for $196 (down from $245), the Checked Plus down to $361.25 (from $425) and the Carry Me crossbody down to $76.50 (from $85).

Speaking of luggage, The Iconic has also given selected Samsonite luggage a hefty 40 per cent off chop. Of your options, highlights include the Samsonite C-Lite Suitcase 69cm in the limited edition Northern Lights, now $569.40 (was $949), the oC2Lite 81cm Suitcase is now $299.40 (was $499) and the Restackd 81cm Suitcase is $299.40 (was $499).

And if romance is on the cards? You can do no better than a browse of Luxury Escapes' beautifully curated packages.

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa. Picture: Luxury Escapes

Right now they have up to 54 per cent off the all-inclusive Pullman Maldives Maamutaa and up to 68 per cent off The Little Shore Khao Lak by Katathani stays which includes daily breakfast and a nightly dinner. As an aside, if you're searching for a White Lotus experience, the Samujana Twenty-Seven which features in the new season is available to book on Airbnb.

Staycation more your style? Two-night stays at Crown Metropol Perth and Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney are all now $599 per room.

While you're there, why not pack your day full of activities through Experience Oz. This Aussie experience site is making the most of the sunshine with up to 20 per cent off selected activities.

As for essentials? Underwear experts Boody has brought up to 50 per cent selected items.

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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• Best hotel deals
• Best flight deals
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EDITOR'S PICKS

Solbari

• Summer sale: Up to 35 per cent off selected styles
• 10 per cent off. Use code SAVE10

Virgin Australia

• Up to 30 per cent off network-wide

YORA

• Free YORA travel sized Starter Kit: Discover Skincare. Just pay $10 for shipping.
• Free YORA travel sized Advanced Kit: Ageless Essentials. Just pay $10 for shipping.
• Free Dermal Clinician Discovery Pack: Everyday Essentials. Limited offer. Pay $15 postage only.

Experience Oz

• Up to 20 per cent off: Hot deals on Australian attractions
• Sydney Attractions 4 Combo Pass, $81 (down from $147)
• WhiteWater World One-Day Ticket, $79 (down from $89)
• Dreamworld - One Day Ticket, $119 (down from $139)

Escape Deals

• Up to 30 per cent off Kuta Beach Hotel, three-nights from $200 per room. Includes daily breakfast, entrance to Sky Garden Night Club and massages.
• Nine-day Cambodia Experience tour with G Adventures, from $1190 per person (down from $1399). Includes eight-nights accommodation, eight breakfasts, one dinner and local transport.
• Up to 48 per cent off Double-Six Luxury Hotel, Seminyak, five-nights from $1439 per room. Includes daily breakfast, use of the Kids' Corner, some set-menu dinners, one 60-minute massage and free-flow drinks hour daily.
• Up to 35 per cent off Kartika Plaza Hotel, five-nights from $1148 for two adults. Includes daily breakfast, one-way airport transfers and one dinner.

The Iconic

• 40 per cent off Samsonite C-Lite Suitcase 69cm in the limited edition Northern Lights, now $569.40 (down from $949)
• 40 per cent off oC2Lite 81cm Suitcase is now $299.40 (down from $499)
• Restackd 81cm Suitcase is $299.40 (down from $499)
• 50 per cent off Belle & Bloom Long Way Home Woven Tote, $109.97 (down from $219.95)
• Prada PR 07YS sunglasses, $374.40 (down from $624)

The bestselling oC2Lite 81cm Suitcase is 40 per cent off. Picture: The Iconic

Myer

• 25 per cent off selected women's handbags
• 30 per cent off Seafolly swimwear
• Up to 60 per cent off men's, women's and kids' fashion
• 50 per cent off kids' summer essentials

Luxury Escapes

• Up to 75 per cent off Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, three-nights from $599 per room
• Crown Metropol Perth, two nights from $599 per room
• Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney, two-nights from $599 per room
• Up to 63 per cent off InterContinental Bali Resort Jimbaran, five-nights from $1999 per room
• Up to 65 per cent off The Apurva Kempinski Bali, five-nights from $2799 per room
• Up to 54 per cent off all-inclusive Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, five-nights from $5999 per villa
• Up to 68 per cent off The Little Shore Khao Lak by Katathani, five-nights form $1799 per suite

July

• Up to 40 per cent off selected luggage, bags and accessories. Use code FINALCALL

Boody

• Up to 50 per cent off selected items

Yoto

• Harry Potter: The Complete Collection, $349.99 (down from $395.62)
• The Gruffalo and Friends Collection, $49.99 (down from $89.94)
• Disney Classics Collection: Volume 2, $59.99 (down from $89.94)

The bestselling INIU Power Bank is back on sale at Amazon. Picture: TikTok/INIU

Amazon Australia

• INIU Mini Power Bank, $27.99 (down from $45.99)
• Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow, $49.95 (down from $65.99)
• Samsonite Attrix Suitcase, from $419
• 36 per cent off XuanPad Mini Projector 4K 1080P, $128.99 (down from $199.99)
• Silk Sleep Mask, Two Pack, $11.89

Oaks

• Seven-night stays from $131 per night
• Two-night stays from $139 per night
• Up to 25 per cent off early bird deals

Antler

• Up to 60 per cent off selected luggage
• 30 per cent off purchases of $199 or more
• 40 per cent off purchases of $399 or more

Sleep Dreams

• 22 per cent off SleepSoftly Bluetooth Headband Headphones, $34.95 (down from $44.95)
• 12 per cent off SleepSoftly Pro 3D Bluetooth Headphones for Side Sleepers, $49.99 (down from $56.99)

Europcar

• One-way rentals from $1 per day
• Up to 25 per cent off base rate. Pick up on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.
• Up to 15 per cent off car hire worldwide. Check out by 30 June 2025.
• 20 per cent off when you rent two days or more and book 21 days in advance.
• Up to 15 per cent off when you book five or more days.

Reef View Hotel Hamilton Island. Picture: Luxury Escapes

BEST HOTEL DEALS

Booking.com

• Get 15 per cent off or more on early 2025 stays. Stay by April 1, 2025.

Wotif

• Member discounts
• Up to 20 per cent off selected Queensland stays

Expedia

• At least 20 per cent off last-minute weekend stays

Hamilton Island

• Up to 10 per cent off when you book with a non-refundable deposit
• Heart Island Adventure Package, three-nights from $4024 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, Journey to the Heart tour for two and airport/marina transfers.
• Best of the Whitsundays package, three-nights from $2338 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half-day trip to Whitehaven Beach, weekly pass to Hamilton Island Wildlife and airport/marina transfers.
• Romantic Escape package, three-nights from $1882 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, bottle of sparkling on arrival, one three-course set dinner, twilight sailing of the Whitsundays and airport/marina transfers.
• qualia Couple's Indulgence package, three-nights from $5880 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Leeward Pavilion, one sunset cruise, gourmet picnic, daily breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages, one gourmet dinner, VIP marine or airport transfers and buggy hire for your stay.
• Family Whitsundays Adventure, three-nights from $2338 for two adults. Kids stay and eat free. Also includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half-day trip to Whitehaven Beach, weekly pass to Hamilton Island Wildlife and return airport or marina transfers.

These flight deals have landed. Picture: iStock

BEST FLIGHT DEALS

Singapore Airlines

• Melbourne to Male (Maldives) flights from $1025 return
• Melbourne to Bengaluru from $930 return
• Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City from $701 return

Mix & Match

• Vietnam Airlines flights from $799 return. Destinations are Delhi, Tokyo, Paris and Frankfurt.
• Singapore Airlines flights from $645 return. Destinations include Singapore, Bali, London and Europe.
• Jetstar flights from $70 each way.
• Domestic Qantas flights from $109 each way.

Virgin Australia

• Up to 30 per cent off flights network-wide
• Early bird Australia flights from $60

Flight Centre

• Europe flights from $1900 return on Qatar Airways
• UK flights from $1907 return on Qatar Airways
• New Zealand flights from $265 return on Jetstar

Etihad Airlines

• Europe flights from $1764 return
• New Delhi flights from $1017 return
• Abu Dhabi flights from $1612 return
• London flights from $1827 return

Skyscanner

• Last-minute flights from $71

Emirates

• Christchurch flights from $699 return
• Milan flights from $1999 return

Sunny colours for sunny trips. Picture: Facebook/@American Tourister Australia & New Zealand

BEST LUGGAGE DEALS

Samsonite

• 40 per cent off when you spend $299 or more

Strandbags

• Up to 40 per cent off selected luggage
• Up to 40 per cent off Nere

American Tourister

• Up to 40 per cent off spend and save deal

Monos

• Up to 10 per cent off bestsellers
• Up to $150 off luggage sets

July

• Free shipping on orders $100 or more
• Save up to $125 on luggage sets

Bellroy

• Shop The Outlet: Up to 30 per cent off
• Travel Wallet, $159 (down from $199)

Amazon Australia

• Amazon Basics 55cm Carry-On, from $109.90
• Samsonite Volant Suitcase, from $175

Zoomlite

• 15 per cent off when you buy two or more Glide Cases

Tosca

• Free memory foam neck cushion when you buy a Tosca trolley case

Activities, but make them cheaper. Picture: Klook

BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS

SEA LIFE Sydney

• 50 per cent off Sydney Big Ticket
• Up to 25 per cent off group tickets

Adrenaline

• Adventures on sale
• 20 per cent off V8 Drive & Passenger Lap Combo, 10 Laps at Eastern Creek, $599 (down from $750)
• $20 off selected jet ski hires

Klook

• Up to 50 per cent off selected Australia and New Zealand experiences

Groupon

• Event Cinemas tickets, from $12.99
• Up to 41 per cent off CHI the Spa (Shangri-La Hotel) packages
• Up to 38 per cent off three-course meals at The Little Snail Pyrmont

Discover the Trtl Travel Pillow for less. Picture: Trtl

BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES AND GADGETS

Trtl

• Up to 25 per cent off bundles
• 20 per cent off when you spend $150 or more

Amazon Australia

• 57 per cent off Oral-B iO 7 Ultimate Clean Electric Toothbrush with Travel Case, $249 (down from $579)
• SHANJE Luggage Weight Scale, $15.99
• Cipway Compression Packing Cubes Set, of Three, $39.99 (down from $49.99)

Ever Vessel

• Free delivery Australia-wide for all vessels

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Zoomlite

• Up to 50 per cent off packing cube bundles

Cherub Baby

• Baby Silicone Beach Toys, $50.39 (down from $59.99)
• 10 per cent off your first order
• Up to 40 per cent off mystery boxes

The Memo

• Up to 50 per cent off End of Summer sale
• $100 off selected pram and car seat/capsule combos
• Joolz AER+ Travel Stroller, $695 (RRP $799)
• AeroMoov Instant Travel Cot, $379 (RRP $429)
• Bugaboo Butterfly travel pram, $699 (RRP $829)

Fuzzy Friends

• 30 per cent off your first order

Camping and hiking season has begun. Picture: Kathmandu

BEST OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE DEALS

Kathmandu

• 30 per cent off selected hike gear
• Further markdowns

BCF

• BCFing Stocktake Sale: Up to 50 per cent off selected items.

Anaconda

• 4WD adventure sale: Up to 50 per cent off

Decathlon

• Up to 50 per cent off End of Summer sale

COSRX Snail 92% All in One Cream. Picture: Amazon Australia

BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS

Andie Swim

• 50 per cent off all intimates

YORA

• YORA 3-Step Skincare Routine, $155 (down from $258)
• YORA 5-Step Skincare Routine, $205 (down from $451) 
• YORA 7-Step Skincare Routine, $275 (down from $594)

Amazon Australia

• COSRX Snail 92% All in One Cream, $22.20 (down from $43)

Surfstitch

• Up to 50- 80 per cent off favourites
• Further markdowns

Lorna Jane

• 40 per cent off selected swimwear
• Lotus Ankle Biter Leggings, $60 (down from $99.99)
• Shop the outlet

Seafolly

• Up to 40 per cent off sale swimwear

Bescher Beauty

• Free anti-ageing cream when you spend $350 or more. Limited time only.
• $44 off: Romance Duo Pack
• $88 off: Sea Cucumber Collagen Collection
• $50 off: Sea Cucumber Collagen Trio Pack

Aje

• Up to 50 per cent off final sale

Aje Athletica

• Up to 40 per cent off sale

With visa-free travel for Aussies at the moment, now's a grand time to visit China. Picture: iStock

BEST TOUR, CAR HIRE AND CRUISE DEALS

The Highlands Tour Co.

• Vines and Views tour, from $250 per person
• Distilled Delights tour, from $280 per person
• Vines, Views and Beer tour from $250 per person

Escape Deals

• Extra 5 per cent off all tours. Use code ILOVEESCAPE. New customers only.
• Queen Cleopatra, 7-day tour of Egypt, from $1583 per person (down from $3174)
• Tastes of Southern Australia, 11-Day tour from $5567 per person (down from $6575)
• China Odyssey: Shanghai, Beijing, Guilin, Hong Kong, 12-Days from $6769 (down from $6871)

Wendy Wu

• Up to $4000 off per couple on selected departures. Destinations include Japan, Southeast Asia, China, South Korea and Latin America.
• Half-off single supplements. Destinations include Japan, Southeast Asia, China, South Korea and Latin America.

Trafalgar Tours

• Up to 15 per cent off last-minute tours

Contiki

• Last-minute deals
• 15 per cent off Peru trips, plus an extra 5 per cent off with the code GOPERU25

Insight Vacations

• 15 per cent off last-minute deals
• Up to 15 per cent off European June tours

Celebrity Cruises

• Up to $500 in on board credit, plus up to  75 per cent off for second guests in the same stateroom

Princess Cruises

• 25 per cent off launch fares and up to $300 in on board credit per stateroom. Note, final offer and pricing is subject to change and varies by room type, fare type and itinerary. Refer to Princess Cruises at the time of booking.

Budget Australia

• Up to 20 per cent off hires when you pay upfront
• Rent three days, pay for two
• Free upgrade when you rent five days or more
• $70 off: Seven-day rentals

Avis

• Up to 20 per cent off when you pay upfront
• Book 7 or more days, get two days free. Travel until June 30, 2025
• Free upgrade on selected vehicles. Sign up to the newsletter.

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