Travel Deals of the Week: Flight Centre, My Cruises, Myer, The Iconic

Fares to Los Angeles and San Francisco are down to just $1172 return from Sydney and Brisbane.

Flights, resorts and cabanas - they're all on sale this week. Picture: iStock, Meru Sanur, Anaconda

Black Friday is still a month away but all the sales are starting to crop up right now.

For example, Flight Centre's annual Big Red Sale. This insane sales event has up to 50 per cent off travel. The dealto beat? Flights to Los Angeles or San Francisco from $1172 return.

What's more, these fares are available for travel from February 1, 2025 through to August 31, 2025. Summer in the US? Yes, please!

Speaking of sunny holidays, My Cruises has teamed up with Norwegian Cruise Lines to deliver a series of unique expedition-style European sailings that are great bang for your buck.  If sunshine and beaches is what you're after, their 19-night Mediterranean Odyssey  is a must. Departing on September 1, 2026 it visits Italy, Croatia, Malta and Greece, and includes return flights from Australia and an all-inclusive cruise for $7990 per person.

Escape Deals has also added a bundle of bargain getaways to its list, including couples and family vacations to The Meru Sanur at up to 35 per cent off.

Other winning flash sales from Escape Deals include up to 47 per cent off Bali Beach Hotel & Village stays and up to 33 per cent off White Goose Boutique Hotel in Canggu.

The elegant Meru Sanur has discounted rooms for families and couples alike. Picture: Meru Sanur/Facebook

Myer's also helping you save the big bucks with a whopping 40 per cent off luggage this week. That's 40 per cent off Samsonite, Antler, American Tourister and Delsy.

Blue Illusion is clearing its winter stock with a heap of Catriona Rowntree collab pieces on sale, including this adorable Wool Coatigan which is $199.99 , down from $399.99 and this Merino Half-Sleeve Top which is $99.99, down from $169.99.

Finally if you missed out on Amazon's big Prime Day event earlier this month, don't stress as some of the discounts are still running. This includes 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

• Mediterranean Odyssey: 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 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.
• 26-Night African Mystique: London to Cape Town cruise, from $8990 per person. Includes return flights from Australia, two-night hotel stay in London, 12-night all-inclusive cruise and US$50 onshore credit per port.

Escape Deals

• Extra 5 per cent off stays. Use code ILOVEESCAPE. New customers only.
• Up to 24 per cent off The Meru Sanur, two-nights from $1343  per room. Includes daily breakfast, welcome drink, complimentary activities. Honeymoon benefits, including bed set-up and flower bath and late check-out available with minimum four-night stay.
• Up to 35 per cent off The Meru Sanur for families of four, two-nights from $1075 per room. Includes daily breakfast, welcome drink, complimentary activities, access to kids' club. Two kids aged under 12 can stay and eat free.
• Up to 47 per cent off Bali Beach Hotel & Village stays, two-nights from $623 per room. Includes daily breakfast, complimentary activities, kids' club and lunch or dinner for two. Kids under 12 stay and eat free.
• Up to 33 per cent off White Goose Boutique Hotel in Canggu. Includes daily breakfast, Nirvana Life Day Pass, one three-course lunch or dinner and welcome fruit bowl.
• 19 per cent off Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise, from $26 per person (down from $40)
• Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines, $64 (down from $78.34)
• Up to 32 per cent off Alila Seminyak, three-nights from $1426 per room. Includes entry and drink at The Iron Fairies, daily breakfast and bicycle hire.

Flight Centre

• Up to 50 per cent off travel in the Big Red Sale
• Los Angeles flights on Fiji Airways from $1172 return
• San Francisco flights on Fiji Airways from $1172 return
• Bali flights on Jetstar from $316 return
• Up to $615 off Aussie road trips

California here we come! Picture: iStock

Dope Skin Co

• Up to 30 per cent off Mid-Season sale

Myer

• 40 per cent off Samsonite luggage
• 40 per cent off American Tourister luggage
• 40 per cent off Antler luggage
• 30 per cent off beach accessories

Camplify

• $100 off New Zealand bookings. Use code BONUS100

Amazon Australia

• 18 per cent off Apple AirTag, $40 (down from $49)
• 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)
• 46 per cent off Crocs, from $54
• 40 per cent off TOPTRO Mini Projector, $138.99 (down from $229.99)

The Iconic

• Up to 40 per cent off Lorna Jane
• Up to 40 per cent off Nike
• 30 per cent off when you spend $100

Score half-off Catriona Rowntree's Blue Illusion collab. Picture: Blue Illusion

Blue Illusion

• Up to 50 per cent off Catriona Rowntree x Blue Illusion collaboration

Boody

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

BodyBlendz

• Save up to $30 when you spend $150 or more
• Free exfoliating mitt on Fizzy Scrub and Perfume Mist orders 

Luxury Escapes

• 67 per cent off Kayumanis Nusa Dua Private Villa & Spa, five-nights from $2499 per villa (valued at $7462). Includes daily breakfast, two set-menu lunches or dinners, daily afternoon tea, fully stocked mini bar, all-day butler service, return airport transfers, daily private transfers to Nusa Dua, 90-minute massage for two, one floating breakfast, private beach access and numerous dining discounts.
• 57 per cent off The Hydro Majestic Hotel, two-nights from $499 per room. Includes daily breakfast, $100 dining credit, one guided tour of the hotel and late check-out.
• 56 per cent off Grand Hyatt Bali, five-nights from $2099 per room (valued at $4724). All-inclusive stay, which includes daily free-flow drinks, a one-time massage, kids' club access and a variety of resort discounts.
• 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.
• 50 per cent off The Laylow Autograph Collection Waikiki, five-nights from $2199 per room. Includes daily breakfast, nightly cocktails and late check-out.

The Kayumanis Nusa Dua Private Villa & Spa is all kinds of dreamy. Picture: Luxury Escapes

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 two or more nights

TWO CUBS

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

Bescher

• Free Beauty Puffer Bag when you sign up for emails. Valued over $250
• Up to $42 off bundles

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

BEST HOTEL DEALS

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

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 Japan hotel stays. Use code 10HOTEL10BDAY
• Up to 40 per cent off Japan experiences

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.

Byron Bay breaks are down to $49 a pop. Picture: iStock

BEST FLIGHT DEALS

Virgin Australia

• 30 per cent off flights network-wide. Fares from $49 each way.
• 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.

Mix & Match Travel

• Bali flights from $425 return
• $50 off return flights on Fiji Airways
• Hamilton Island flights from $153 each way

Qatar Airways

• Flights to London from $1519 return
• Flights to Barcelona from $1269 return
• Flights to Rome from $1282 return

Skyscanner

• Last-minute flights from $83

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 with a set

Myer

• Samsonite Oc2Lite 75cm in Navy, $279 (down from $465)
• 40 per cent off American Tourister Light Max Spinner 82cm, $201 (down from $335)
• 40 per cent off Antler Logo B1 Wheel Expandable Hardcase 55cm, $180 (down from $300)
• 40 per cent off Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 69cm in Midnight Blue, $569.40 (down from $949)

Samsonite

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

The Iconic

• Olga Berg Tilda Woven Clutch, $35.98 (down from $119.95)
• MIMCO Brunswick Tote, $99 (down from $249.95)
• 30 per cent off Nere luggage. Excludes sets.

Antler

• Travel Event: Up to 50 per cent off

Rimowa

• Re-crafted/secondhand luggage

Whale watching season is well underway. Picture: Experience Oz

BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS

Experience Oz

• Up to 30 per cent off: Hot deals on Australian attractions
• $30 off: 7-Day Village Roadshow Super Pass, $179.01 (down from $209)
• Sydney Attractions Combo Pass, $75 (down from $147)
• Whale Watching Cruise from Sea World, $89 (down from $119)
• Dreamworld - One Day Ticket, $109 (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 on sale. Picture: news.com.au checkout/Stephanie Yip

BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES

Amazon Australia

• 32 per cent off Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow, $45.05 (down from $65.99)
• 24 per cent off GKU Dash Cam, $121.99 (down from $159.99)
• 24 per cent off Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5100 Sonic Electric Toothbrush, $175 (down from $229)
• 20 per cent off Cipway Compression Packing Cubes Set, of Three, $39.99 (down from $49.99)

Trtl

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

The Iconic

• Witchery Sharp Buckle Belt, $49.95 (down from $129.95)
• Fossil Madison Black Clutch, $38.70 (down from $139)

Camping and hiking season has begun. Picture: Kathmandu

BEST OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE DEALS

Kathmandu

• Camping and hiking deals: Up to 30 per cent off

BCF

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

Anaconda

• Hello Summer Sale
• CoolCabana 5 Beige Strip Beach Shade, $189
• 40 per cent off Havaianas

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

BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS

Amazon Australia

• 15 per cent off Three-Pack Lipstick Underwear, $45.90 (down from $54)
• 54 per cent off CORSX Snail 92% All in One Cream, $20.99 (down from $43)
• 29 per cent off La Roche-Posay Sunscreen Lotion, $26.95 (down from $37.95)

Surfstitch

• 30-50 per cent off sale
• Up to 70 per cent off sale stock

Lorna Jane

• Extra 20 per cent of outlet. Use code TAF20
• $65 bike shorts

UGG Express

• Up to 80 per cent off trans-seasonal sale

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 $1932 (down from $2415) 
• 10 per cent off 12-day South Korea adventure, $2449 (down from $2710 per person)

Contiki

• Up to 25 per cent off Europe autumn and winter 2024 trips
• Up to 20 per cent off New Zealand tours
• 20 per cent off Africa trips + bonus 5 per cetn off with code GOAFRICA

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

• 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.

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 rentals
• 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.