Travel Deals of the Week: Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, Oaks

Score 5-star seats to Europe from $1245 return, see Qatar from USD$14 and fly to Asia on Singapore Airlines from $632 return.

Etihad and Qatar are both slinging major European sales right now. Picture: iStock

With summer holidays around the corner, we're naturally thinking about our next big break. Oh, you too? Luckily there's loads of travel sales this week to get you there for less.

Top of our minds is this stopover deal from Qatar Airways. Hailed as the World's Best Airline, enroute to Europe anyone transiting through Doha for 12 to 96-hours can stay at one of the city's luxe hotels from just USD$14 (approx. AUD$21) a night.

Speaking of Europe, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are both battling for your coin to get you there with Qatar's 15th Anniversary Sale taking you to all your favourite destinations from $1555 return and Etihad Airways is shelling seats from $1245 return through Flight Centre. Insane.

Closer to home Mix&Match has earlybird Singapore Airlines flights from $632 return. Destinations include Singapore, Mumbai, Bangkok, Osaka and Maldives.

For sunny breaks, Escape Deals' bestselling Beachcomber Island Resort package is the one to beat. At 25 per cent off, six-night all-inclusive stays will set you back just $1572 per room and include airport transfers, all meals and two hours of babysitting, if required.

Finally, because you should NEVER purchase luggage at full price, Strandbags is doing us a favour and has slashed the cost of travel by up to 50 per cent. Samsonite, American Tourister, Antler, Flylite - you name it, it's up to half price.

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

The pool at The Mulia is absolutely dreamy. Picture: Luxury Escapes

EDITOR'S PICKS

Luxury Escapes

• 62 per cent off The Mulia Bali, five-nights from $2999 per suite (valued at $7930)
• 52 per cent off Lotte Arai Resort Japan, five-nights from $1799 per room (valued at $3749). Includes daily breakfast, ski lift pass and onsen access.
• 49 per cent off InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, three-nights from $849 per room. Includes daily breakfast and $100 dining credit.
• 51 per cent off Merusaka Nusa Dua, five-nights from $1899 per room (valued at $3878)

Princess Cruises

• Early bird sale: $99 deposits and up to $1500 off launch fares per stateroom. Includes $300 in on board spending 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.
• Australia cruises from $428 per person
• 7-Day Mediterranean with France and Italy cruise from $1894 per person
• 5-Day Alaska Sampler cruise from $1312 per person

Qatar Airways

• Flights to Europe and the UK from $1555 return
• Stopover stays in Doha from US$14
• Up to 10 per cent off flights when you pay with PayPal

Flight Centre

• Etihad flights to Rome from $1245 return
• Etihad flights to Paris from $1211 return
• Qantas flights to Hawaii from $1047 return
• Qantas flights to Los Angeles from $1198 return

Mix&Match Travel

• Singapore flights from $632 return on Singapore Airlines
• London flights from $1534 return on Singapore Airlines. Cheapest flights depart from Perth.
• Vietnam flights from $673 return on Singapore Airlines
• Manila flights from $732 return on Singapore Airlines. Cheapest flights depart from Darwin.
• Mumbai flights from $829 return on Singapore Airlines
• Osaka flights from $902 return on Singapore Airlines. Cheapest flights depart from Melbourne and Perth.
• Maldives flights from $930 return on Singapore Airlines. Cheapest flights depart from Perth.
• Bangkok flights from $681 return on Singapore Airlines
• Fiji flights from $199 each way
• $50 off Fiji Airways return flights
• $100 off UK and Europe flights. Use code EARLYBIRD
• Up to $100 off student flight offers

Get comfy in the air with Oodie. Picture: Oodie

Oodie

• 50 per cent off all AFL Oodies
• $60 off: Avengers Neon Pyjamas, $49 (down from $109)
• $50 off: Cream Relaxed Cotton Fleece Short, $29 (down from $79)
• $10 off: Mushroom Hair Turban, $15 (down from $25)

Experience Oz

• 7 Day Theme Park Pass: Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild & Paradise Country, $199 (down from $209)
• Whale Watching cruise from Sea World, $89 ($119)
• Sydney Attractions Pass (Four Attractions), $80 (down from $180)
• Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise, $59 (down from $75)

Escape Deals

• Extra 5 per cent off stays. Use code iloveescape. New customers only.
• Up to 25 per cent off Beachcomber Island Resort Fiji, six-nights from $1572 per room. Includes daily meals, airport transfers and two hours babysitting.
• Village Hotel Sentosa by Far East Hospitality, two nights from $948 per room. Includes daily breakfast, admission to River Wonder free parking.
• Up to 48 per cent off Bali Dynasty Resort, six-nights from $885 per room. Includes daily breakfast, one theme buffet dinner, messages and laundry.
• Up to 35 per cent off The Komu Canggu, five-nights from $730 per room. Includes free entrance to Vault nightclub, Atlas Beach Fest and Cafe Del Mar.

Oaks Hotels

• 30 per cent off when you stay two or more nights
• Up to 25 per cent off early bird deal

Strandbags

• Up to 50 per cent off luggage. Includes Samsonite, Antler and American Tourister.

Bescher

• 30 per cent off sitewide. Starts Tuesday September 10

BodyBlendz

• Buy one, get one free coffee scrubs
• Free massage roller with Tone & Tighten Bundle

Free stays and resort credit. It's all happening at Hamilton Island. Picture: iStock

BEST HOTEL DEALS

Hamilton Island

• 20 per cent off when you stay 3 nights or more
• Free Sunday stay at The Sundays. Minimum four nights stay. Includes $200 dinner credit and 24-hour buggy hire.
• Stay three nights, get $200 resort credit. Eligible accommodation includes Reef View Hotel, Palm Bungalows and Beach Club.
• 20 per cent off Holiday Homes when you stay four or more nights.
• 10 per cent off when you book with a non refundable deposit

Expedia

• At least 20 per cent off last-minute weekend getaways
• 25 per cent off or more for members

Booking.com

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

Klook

• 20 per cent off selected Bali resort packages. Use code BALIRESORTS20

Rewind on island time for under $200 a pop. Picture: iStock

BEST FLIGHT DEALS

Skyscanner

• Last-minute flights from $67

Virgin Australia

• Up to 10 per cent off when you book early

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

Samsonite

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

Myer

• 60 per cent off Monsac Glide 76cm Hard Side suitcase, $119 (down from $299)
• 33 per cent off Seed Heritage Leather Woven Overnight Bag, $199.95 (down from $299.95)
• 60 per cent off Pierre Cardin Leather Flap-Over Computer Bag in Navy, $119.99 (down from $299.95)

The Iconic

• Extra 15 per cent off American Tourister
• 30 per cent off selected Nere luggage
• Extra 15 per cent off Samsonite

Antler

• Up to 50 per cent off selected styles

Bellroy

• Up to 40 per cent off The Outlet

Zoomlite

• Up to 60 per cent off sale

American Tourister

• Mid-Season sale: Up to 50 per cent off suitcases

Nordace

• Siena Smart Backpack, $164.99 (down from $225)
• Nordace Eclat Backpack, $139 (down from $182)
• Nordace Ellie Daily Backpack, $139 (down from $195)

July

• Bundle to save up to $125
• Free shipping on all orders over $100

Feel the rush of a tandem skydive with Adrenaline. Picture: Adrenaline

BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS

Escape Deals

• Extra 5 per cent off all activities. Use code ILOVEESCAPE. New customers only.
• Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise from Hobart, $33 (down from $40)

SEA LIFE Sydney

• 55 per cent off Sydney Big Ticket Multiple Attractions Pass

Klook

• 20 per cent off selected Thailand experiences
• 10 per cent off Malaysia experiences

Adrenaline

• Up to 50 per cent off flying experiences

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

BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES

Amazon Australia

• 41 per cent off Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow, $39.02 (down from $65.99)
• 33 per cent off Apple AirPods (2nd Gen), $147 (down from $219)
• 30 per cent off VEEKTOMX Mini Power Bank, $20.98 (down from $29.99)
• 21 per cent off Cipway 5 Set Compression Packing Cubes, $59.99 (down from $75.99)

Nat Geo Store

• 20-50 per cent off sitewide

Trtl

• Up to 41 per cent off travel pillow bundles

Lapoche

• Up to 60 per cent off warehouse clearance sale

Now's the best time to stock up on end-of-season winter gear. Picture: Kathmandu

BEST OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE DEALS

Adventure Kings

• Up to 75 per cent off in huge outdoor and adventure sale

Kathmandu

• Up to 40 per cent off best sellers
• Buy one pair, get the second 50 per cent off selected footwear
• Epiq puffers from $169

Decathlon

• Up to 50 per cent off ski and snow gear

BCF

• Up to 55 per cent off best sellers

Score an extra 20 per cent off at the Lorna Jane Outlet. Picture: Lorna Jane

BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS

The Iconic

• Up to 50 per cent off mid-season sale
• 25 per cent off Fashion Week Ready items

Myer

• Two for $70 Levis tees
• Two for $99 Regatta jeans
• Two for $109 Maddox chinos
• 30 per cent off when you buy two or more selected items of kidswear

Lorna Jane

• Extra 20 per cent of outlet. Use code SALE20
• Lotus leggings, sports bras and bike shorts from $50

Blue Illusion

• Up to 60 per cent off Outlet

Amazon Australia

• CORSX Snail 92% All in One Cream, $19.99 (down from $43)

South Korea's 12-Day tour is back on sale. Get in quick! 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 5-day tour of Tasmania, $895 (down from $1195)
• 10 per cent off 12-day South Korea adventure, $2479 (down from $2660 per person)
• 6 night New Zealand Panorama tour with Trafalgar,/$4834 (down from $4949 per person)

Contiki

• 50 per cent off Europe launch departures. First ten people to book only. Valid only for selected new trips in Europe.
• Up to 25 per cent off Europe 2024 tours
• Up to 30 per cent off last-minute 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 2025 business-class tours

Celebrity Cruises

• Up to 40 per cent Europe 2025 cruises

Hurtigruten

• Up to $1200 off selected Original Voyages
• Up to $1400 off selected Signature Voyages

JUCY

• 15 per cent off campervan hires in Australia. Travel until September 30
• 10 per cent off campervan hires in Australia. Travel until December 16
• $100 off New Zealand hires. Use code BONUS100

Europcar

• Up to 20 per cent off electric vehicles

Budget Australia

• Free upgrade when you book a C or D sedan
• Exclusive rates when cruising to Port Adelaide

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

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