Travel Deals of the Week: Qantas, My Cruises, Luxury Escapes, Amazon

The latest Red Tail Sale has landed with flights to Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu from $549 return.

From whale watching to flights to Fiji, these are the best travel deals of the week. Picture: iStock

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days may be done and dusted, but there's plenty more sales to snap up this week.

For example, the latest Qantas Red Tail Sale. This stunner has a bunch of sunny escapes for a red-hot price. We're talking Sydney to Fiji from $549 return, Sydney to Samoa from $715 return, Sydney to Tonga from $717 return and Melbourne to Vanuatu from $836 return to name a few top routes.

They're all bookable through Flight Centre with a wide range of travel dates - from January 2025 through to August 2025 for Fiji and Samoa trips, and January to March 2025 for Vanuatu flights.

If Europe is calling, you've one last chance to catch flights on Etihad. Fares start from $1163 return to Milan, $1216 return to Barcelona, $1180 return to Rome, $1279 return to Paris and $1234 return to Munich for travel from now until March 31, 2025. Christmas in Europe? Why, don't mind if I do.

For those of us who'd prefer someone else do all the grunt work, My Cruises has a stack of European holiday packages that include flights, hotel accommodation, cruise and meals. All you have to do is book. The one to beat? This 64-day Ultimate Europe: Rome to London exploration which captures The Med at the beginning of spring and the Northern Lights in November.

Roam about Rome with flights under $1200 return. Picture: iStock

For shorter breaks, we love Canberra for a weekend trip. To pack out your itinerary, Escape Deals has a Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines down to $68 (from $84) and a stays at the Adina Serviced Apartments down to $177 a night (22 per cent off).

And if you did miss out on Amazon's big sales event, don't stress. Some of the discounts are still running - including 41 per cent off the Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow ($38.88, down from $65.99), 39 per cent off the INIU Min Power Bank ($27.99, down from $45.99) and 14 per cent off LC-dolida Store Sleep Headphones ($36.99, down from $42.99).

There's loads more where that came from, so strap in and scroll down for the best travel deals we've found this week:

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• Editor's Picks
• Best hotel deals
• Best flight deals
• Best luggage deals
• Best experience deals
• Best travel accessory and gadget deals
• Best outdoor and adventure deals
• Best travel fashion and beauty deals
• Best tour, cruise and car hire deals

EDITOR'S PICKS

My Cruises

• 64-night Ultimate Europe: Rome to London cruise, from $24,990 per person. Includes return flights from Australia, two-night hotel stay in Rome, two-night hotel stay in London, all-inclusive cruise from Rome to London and US$50 onshore credit per port.
• 19-night Rome to Athens cruise, from $7990 per person. Includes return flights from Australia, a three-night hotel stay in Rome, a three-night hotel stay in Athens, an all-inclusive cruise from Rome to Athens and US$50 onshore credit per port.
• 16-night Athens to Barcelona cruise, from $6990 per person. Includes return flights from Australia, two-night hotel stay in Barcelona, 12-night all-inclusive cruise and US$50 onshore credit per port.
• 15-night Lisbon to Copenhagen Baltics cruise, from $6990 per person. Includes return flights from Australia, two-night hotel stay in Lisbon, 13-night all-inclusive cruise and US$50 onshore credit per port.
• 15-night Northern Lights cruise, from $6990 per person. Includes return flights from Australia, three-nights hotel stay in Copenhagen, 12-night all-inclusive cruise of Norway, including Alta for the Northern Lights. and US$50 onshore credit per port. 

Escape Deals

• Extra 5 per cent off stays. Use code ILOVEESCAPE. New customers only.
• Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines, $64 (down from $78.34)
• Up to 35 per cent off The Meru Sanur, two-nights from $1075 per room. Includes daily breakfast, welcome drink, complimentary activities.
• Up to 32 per cent off Alila Seminyak, three-nights from $1413 per room. Includes entry and drink at The Iron Fairies, daily breakfast and bicycle hire.
• Up to 27 per cent off Lumbini Luxury Villas and Spa in Bali, three-nights from $787 per room. Includes daily breakfast.

Flight Centre

• Fiji from $549 return on Qantas
• Samoa from $715 return on Qantas
• Vanuatu from $836 return on Qantas
• Up to 35 per cent off cruises
• Auckland flights from $432 return on Air New Zealand
• Christchurch flights from $444 return on Air New Zealand
• Queenstown flights from $489 return on Air New Zealand. Includes July and August 2025 dates. 

The INIU Mini Powerbank is still on sale at Amazon Australia. Picture: Amazon Australia/TikTok

Amazon Australia

• 41 per cent off the Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow, $38.88 (down from $65.99)
• 39 per cent off the INIU Min Power Bank, $27.99 (down from $45.99)
• 14 per cent off LC-dolida Store Sleep Headphones, $36.99 (down from $42.99)

Luxury Escapes

• 56 per cent off Grand Hyatt Bali, five-nights from $2099 per room (valued at $4724). All-inclusive package with unlimited dining and drinks.
• 67 per cent off Imperial Hotel Gold Coast, three-nights from $899 per room (valued at $2697). Includes daily buffet breakfast, nightly drinks, $150 dining credit, late check-out and daily self-parking for one vehicle.
• 54 per cent off Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island, six-nights from $1899 per room (valued at $4158).  Includes daily buffet breakfast, two lunches and one two-course dinner.
• 79 per cent off TUI BLUE The Passage Samui stays, seven-nights from $1499 per room. Includes three-meals daily, free-flow drinks, return airport transfers and massages.

Etihad Airways

• Barcelona fights from $1216 return
• Milan flights from $1163 return
• Paris flights from $1279 return
• Rome flights from $1180 return
• Munich flights from $1234 return

Myer

• 25 per cent off selected women's clothing
• 10-20 per cent off selected LEGO
• Monsac Glide Plus Large Hardside Suitcase, $119 (down from $299)
• 23 per cent off GOMINIMO Vacuum Storage Bag Pack of 12, $28.01 (down from $36.45)
• 33 per cent off Living Today Compact Luxury Memory Foam Travel Pillow, $29.95 (down from $44.95)

Oaks Mon Komo is just one of Oaks' Queensland hotels that are slinging 30 per cent off stays at the moment. Picture: Oaks

Oaks Hotels

• Couples package at Oaks Resort Port Douglas, three-nights from $649 (valued at over $900). Includes airport transfers, daily breakfast per person, welcome drink, $50 food and beverage voucher and two tickets on a Lady Douglas Sunset Cruise
• Family package at Oaks Resort Port Douglas, three-nights from $999 (valued at over $1600). Includes airport transfers, daily breakfast per person, welcome drink $50 food and beverage credit, and a family pass to Wildlife Habitat.
• 30 per cent off Queensland stays of 2 or more nights

Camplify

• $100 off New Zealand bookings. Use code BONUS100

The Iconic

• 25 per cent off fashion must-haves
• 30-50 per cent off Belle & Bloom
• 25 per cent off summer staples
• 15 per cent off ghd

Boody

• Up to 25 per cent off bundles
• 15 per cent off your first purchase when you sign up to the email newsletter

Dope Skin Co

• Up to 30 per cent off Mid-Season sale

BodyBlendz

• Free massage roller with Tone & Tighten Bundle

TWO CUBS

• Safari Backpack, $79.95 (down from $130)

Festive stays on Hamilton Island are something else. Picture: Hamilton Island

BEST HOTEL DEALS

Expedia

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

Booking.com

• 15 per cent off or more on stays worldwide. Stay by January 7.

Klook

• 10 per cent off selected hotel stays. Use code 10HOTEL10BDAY

Hamilton Island

• Up to 10 per cent off when you book with a non-refundable deposit
• Free lunch or dinner when you stay five or more nights at Reef View Hotel, Palm Bungalows or Beach Club during the festive season

Marriott

• 50 per cent off second rooms for families. Participating hotels only.
• 20 per cent off when you stay seven nights or more. Participating hotels only.
• 15 per cent off when you stay four to six nights. Participating hotels only.
• 10 per cent off when you stay three nights. Participating hotels only.
• Kids stay and eat free. Participating hotels only.

Take an extra $30 off flights across the ditch. Picture: iStock

BEST FLIGHT DEALS

Mix & Match Travel

• $30 off Australia-wide and New Zealand return flights. Use code 30FESTIES. Travel between December 1, 2024 and February 28, 2025. Minimum spend applies.

Virgin Australia

• Up to 10 per cent off when you book early
• Up to 10 per cent off fares. Use code JLX34. 10 per cent off value for Lite and Choice structural fares only. Otherwise discount is 5 per cent off for Lite and Choice sale fares. Valid for selected routes only for travel between October 21, 204 to June 30, 2025. See here for full t&cs.

Qatar Airways

• Flights to London from $1517 return
• Flights to Barcelona from $1267 return
• Flights to Rome from $1281 return

Skyscanner

• Last-minute flights from $81

Samsonite's Mid-Season sale is slashing the cost of luggage by up to 40 per cent. Picture: Facebook/Samsonite Australia & New Zealand

BEST LUGGAGE DEALS

July

• Free shipping on orders $100 or more
• Save up to $125 when you buy a set

Samsonite

• Mid-Season sale: Up to 40 per cent off selected luggage

Myer

• Up to 40 per cent off Pierre Cardin luggage

The Iconic

• Samsonite C-Lite 75cm Limited Edition Suitcase, $599.40 (down from $999)
• Samsonite Mobile Solution Classic Carryall, $83.40 (down from $139)

Antler

• 30 per cent off when you spend $250
• Up to 60 per cent off sale luggage

Rimowa

• Re-crafted/secondhand luggage

No Reception Club

• 20 per cent off shipping to Australia and New Zealand. Was $105, now $84. Ends October 15.

Kate Spade

• 50 per cent off outlet + extra 10 per cent off

Whale watching season is well underway. Picture: Experience Oz

BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS

Experience Oz

• Hot deals on Australian attractions
• Sydney Attractions Combo Pass, $75 (down from $147)
• Whale Watching Cruise from Sea World, $89 (down from $119)
• Dreamworld - One Day Ticket, $119 (down from $129)

SEA LIFE Sydney

• 55 per cent off Sydney Big Ticket Multiple Attractions Pass

Klook

• 10 per cent off Malaysia experiences
• 20 per cent off Nagasaki Huis Bosch Ticket
• 40 per cent off two-hour go-kart experience in Tokyo, $122.75 (down from $198.65)

Adrenaline

• Up to 50 per cent off selected experiences

The Rolls Royce of travel pillows is 41 per cent off. Picture: news.com.au checkout/Stephanie Yip

BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES

Nat Geo Store

• 50-70 per cent off sitewide
• Ripstop Board Shorts, $44.98 (down from $89.95)
• Embroidered Logo Lightweight Socks, $5.99 (down from $19.95)

Trtl

• Up to 25 per cent off travel pillow bundles
• 15 per cent off when you sign up to the newsletter

Camping and hiking season has begun. Picture: Kathmandu

BEST OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE DEALS

Kathmandu

• Spend and save offer: Spend $350, save $150. Member deal. Free to join.
• Spend and save offer: Spend $250, save $100. Member deal. Free to join.
• Spend and save offer: Spend $150, save $50. Member deal. Free to join.
• Mid-Season Sale. Jackets from $79.

BCF

• Big BCFing Brand Sale
• Up to 40 per cent off Wanderer chairs
• 30 per cent off Coleman Quick Dome Tents

Anaconda

• 20 Years of Adventure Sale

Traveller-approved undies by Paire are on sale. Picture: Paire

BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS

Paire

• 28 per cent off six-pack Lipstick Underwear, $85.50 (down from $120)

Lorna Jane

• Extra 20 per cent of outlet. Use code TAG20
• Two for $99 sets
• Flashdance pants from $80

UGG Express

• Up to 80 per cent off trans-seasonal sale

Amazon Australia

• 54 per cent off CORSX Snail 92% All in One Cream, $19.99 (down from $43)
• 29 per cent off La Roche-Posay Sunscreen Lotion, $15.95 (down from $37.95)

Famous Five-Day Tour of Tasmania. Picture: Escape Deals

BEST TOUR, CAR HIRE AND CRUISE DEALS

Escape Deals

• Extra 5 per cent off all tours. Use code ILOVEESCAPE. New customers only.
• 25 per cent off this Famous Five-Day Tour of Tasmania, $895 (down from $1195)
• Treasures of Vietnam, eight-days from $1691 (down from $2415) 
• 10 per cent off 12-day South Korea adventure, $2439 (down from $2710 per person)

Contiki

• Up to 25 per cent off Europe 2024 tours
• Up to 20 per cent off New Zealand tours
• Extra 25 per cent off Europe 2025 tours

Trafalgar Tours

• Up to 15 per cent off last-minute 2024 tours
• 10 per cent off 2025 tours

Insight Vacations

• Up to 15 per cent off last-minute tours
• 10 per cent off selected 2025 tours worldwide

Celebrity Cruises

• Up to 75 per cent off for second guests and up to $300 on-board credit per stateroom

Princess Cruises

• Up to $1000 off launch fares 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.

JUCY

• 15 per cent off six-berth Chill'd 6 hires. Pick up from Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sydney. Travel before November 30.
• 10 per cent off Crib Plus campervan hires in Australia. Travel until December 16. Use code JUCY10AU

Europcar

• One-way rentals from $1 per day
• Up to 20 per cent off electric vehicles
• Up to 20 per cent off car hires. Checkouts until December 13, 2024

Budget Australia

• Seven-day rentals for the price of five on New Zealand hires
• Rent three days, pay for two. Rent until December 18, 2024

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
• 4th day free. Travel by December 18, 2024

Want more discounts? Don't miss out on the news.com.au Coupons section. There, you can find savings on all manner of travel experiences through companies such as Klook, Red Balloon and Experience Oz.