Travel Deals of the Week: Malaysia Airlines, Luxury Escapes, The Iconic, Bellroy

The dollars keep dropping on Asia flights as one full-service airline brings fares down to a crazy $616 return.

Fly to paradise for a fraction of the price on Singapore Airlines. Picture: iStock

Cyber Week has come to an end, but there's still a truck full of tasty travel deals to set your 2025 holiday plans in motion.

Flight Centre's running exceptional fares to Asia starting at just $616 return to Singapore, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City and Delhi on Malaysia Airlines.

Headed to those blissful Thai islands? This three-night getaway to Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi. Priced at $479 per room for two adults, it includes daily breakfast and two kids under 12 can stay and eat for free. 

Headed to the Goldie for the school break? Luxury Escapes can sort families of four out with up to 47 per cent off ULTIQA Beach Haven on Broadbeach packages. That's five-nights for a two-bedroom oceanview apartment from $1199.

There's also up to 57 per cent off QT Gold Coast packages where couples can stay for three-nights and pay just $799 per room. This includes daily breakfast, nightly drinks and $100 in dining credit, and 11 per cent off five-night stays at The Standard Maldives ($4207 per villa, valued at up to $4777).

If you're thinking of paying Melbourne a visit to catch the iconic Boxing Day Test, Mix & Match is taking $20 off return flights with the code CRICKET. Even if you're not going for the cricket this deal still stands and is valid for travel between December 20, 2024 and January 3, 2025 trips.

Now, let's talk luggage.

Samsonite favourites, including the Nuon, are on sale at Myer. Picture: Facebook/Samsonite Australia

Myer is still slinging mammoth discounts for Christmas shoppers. This includes 40 per cent off luggage and tech and covers big brand names like Samsonite, Monsac and American Tourister.

Bellroy's giving away a Lite Belt Bag with all purchases over $200, The Iconic's taken an extra 20 per cent off Samsonite cases and July is making sure your Christmas gifts make it on time with free express shipping on orders over $100.

Now, I always recommend stocking up on essentials before a big trip and Boody's got up to 25 per cent off bundles. Hey, once you try one you're going to want to buy more.

If you tend to get hydration anxiety, Ever Vessel's tiny but mighty Mini water bottle is just $29 and comes with free delivery. They're practically giving them away!

For your beauty bag, BodyBlendz has whipped out a 20 per cent off storewide deal.

Finally, for your tech bag, Hubbl Hub is helping you upgrade your Smart TV for half the price.

There are loads more deals where those came from, so buckle up and scroll down for all the best I'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

Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi. Picture: Escape Deals

EDITOR'S PICKS

Escape Deals

• Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi, three-nights from $479 per room. Includes daily breakfast and two kids under 12 can stay and eat for free.
• The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani, two-nights from $421 per room. Includes daily breakfast and two kids under 12 can stay and eat for free.
• Up to 48 per cent off Double-Six Luxury Hotel, Seminyak, five-nights from $1426 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 48 per cent off The Trans Resort Bali, two-nights from $612 per room. Includes daily breakfast, evening cocktails and one 60-minute massage.
• Centara Reserve Koh Samui, five-nights from $2234 per room. Includes daily breakfast and kids under 12 can stay and eat for free.

Luxury Escapes

• QT Gold Coast packages, three-nights from $799 per room (valued at $1871). Includes daily breakfast, nightly drinks and $100 in dining credit.
• 11 per cent off five-night stays at The Standard Maldives, $4207 per villa (valued up to $4777). Includes one dinner for two adults, US$100 food and drinks voucher and a cocktail per adult.
• Up to 47 per cent off ULTIQA Beach Haven on Broadbeach, five-nights in a two-bedroom apartment from $1199. Valid for four guests.
• 52 per cent off Mulia Resort Nusa Dua, six-nights from $2499 per room. Includes daily breakfast, and daily lunch or dinner, kids' club access and Beach Club entry.
• 44 per cent off Barcelo Coconut Island, seven-nights from $2499 per suite. All-inclusive.

Mix & Match

• $20 off Melbourne flights. Use code CRICKET. Travel from December 20, 2024 to January 3, 2025
• Flights to Johannesburg from $1239 return on Singapore Airlines
• Flights to Dubai from $1605 return on Singapore Airlines
• Flights to Tahiti from $1409 return on Air New Zealand

The Iconic

• Up to 30 per cent off Nere and Flylite luggage. Spend $199 or more.
• Extra 20 per cent off Samsonite
• 30 per cent off when you spend $100. Selected items only.
• Lola Mom Jeans, $95 (down from $179.95)

Myer

• Up to 40 per cent off luggage
• Monsac Pro Flex 55cm Soft Side Suitcase, $99.50 (down from $199)
• Women's handbags for $99 or less

Inspiring Vacations

• 12-Day Absolute Italy by Rail. From $4099 per person, based on twin share.
• 25 per cent off 18-Day Sri Lanka Uncovered & Historical North Small Group Tour, from $4899 per person (down from $6,530). Return flights included. Use code BF10 for an extra 10 per cent off.
• 49 per cent 16-Day Unforgettable Japan tour, $5299 per person, based on twin share (down from $10,375).

The pocket rocket INIU Mini Powerbank has been given a mighty big price chop at Amazon. Picture: TikTok/@iniutech

Amazon Australia

• INIU Mini Power Bank, $31.46 (down from $45.99)
• 41 per cent off Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow, $39.52 (down from $65.99)
• All-New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, $279 (down from $329)

Hubbl Hub

• 50 per cent off Hubbl Hub, $49.50 (down from $99)

Trtl

• Up to 40 per cent off bundles

Boody

• Up to 25 per cent off bundles

Smilie

• Up to 50 per cent off storewide
• Smilie Twin Kit Bundle, $179 (down from $378)
• Christmas Bundle: Smilie Boost Teeth Whitening Kit + 6 Pen Gel Refill Pack and free shipping $149 (usually $318)

RedBalloon

• Up to 25 per cent off selected experiences
• Jet Boat Ride on Sydney Harbour - 45 minutes, $99 (down from $119)
• Moreton Bay Sailing Trip with Island Stop, $107 (down from $119)
• Peninsula Hot Springs Bath Entry with Lunch for two, $189 (down from $210)

Ever Vessel

• Free delivery Australia-wide for all vessels.

SEE ALSO: Ever Vessel Mini review

Surfstitch

• Up to 80 per cent off sale
• $10 sale items

Oaks Gateway Townsville. Picture: Oaks

BEST HOTEL DEALS

Oaks

• Buy an e-gift card, get 20 per cent back as a bonus e-gift card

Booking.com

• Get 15 per cent off or more on last-minute trips. Stay by January 7, 2025

Wotif

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

Hamilton Island

• Up to 10 per cent off when you book with a non-refundable deposit

Hawaii beckons. Picture: iStock

BEST FLIGHT DEALS

Skyscanner

• Last-minute flights from $71

Flight Centre

• Qantas domestic flights from $119 each way
• Asia from $616 return on Malaysia Airlines
• Asia from $654 return on Singapore Airlines

Etihad Airways

• Europe from $1682 return

We're suckers for Antler's sophisticated luggage. Picture: Antler

BEST LUGGAGE DEALS

Antler

• Up to 40 per cent off sale

Bellroy

• Free Lite Belt Bag worth $69 with purchases of $200 or more.

Samsonite

• Up to 40 per cent off sitewide. Spend $299 or more.

American Tourister

• Up to 50 per cent off luggage

July

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

Monos

• $150 off luggage sets

Nordace

• Up to 62 per cent off bundles

Whale watching season is well underway. Picture: iStock

BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS

Adrenaline

• Up to 20 per cent off Christmas deals

Experience Oz

• Up to 30 per cent off: Hot deals on Australian attractions
• 7-Day Village Roadshow Super Pass, $195.01 (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 $124)

SEA LIFE Sydney

• 55 per cent off Sydney Big Ticket Multiple Attractions Pass

With summer here, it's time to get a little shady. Picture: The Iconic

BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES AND GADGETS

The Iconic

• Soda Shades Combo, $52 (down from $149)
• Kangol Bermuda Casual, $43.95 (down from $109.99)
• Prada PR 07YS Sunglasses, $374.40 (down from $624)
• JanSport Fifth Avenue Bumbag, $19.98 (down from $49.95)
• RM Williams Singleton Wallet with Coin Pouch, $129 (down from $179)

Amazon Australia

• 56 per cent off Oral-B Pro 700 Black Electric Toothbrush, $44 (down from $99.99)
• SHANJE Luggage Weight Scale, $13.88
• Cipway Compression Packing Cubes Set, of Three, $39.99 (down from $49.99)

HP

• Extra 7 per cent off with code CYBERMONDAY
• Extra 11 per cent off with code CYBERMONDAY. Spend $2000 or more.

The Good Guys

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Wi-Fi 64GB Graphite, $249 (down from $379)
• Sony Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, $145 (down from $249)

Camping and hiking season has begun. Picture: Kathmandu

BEST OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE DEALS

Kathmandu

• Up to 30 per cent off when you buy multiple Merino base layers
• 30 per cent off footwear. Members only.

BCF

• Up to 40 per cent off BCFing Christmas sale
• Tahwalhi Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board 10'6", $299 (Club Price, down from $599.99)
• 40 per cent off Wanderer Projector with Soft Screen, $119.99 (down from $199.99)
• Weber Baby Q Midnight Black, $339 (down from $369), plus bonus $20 eGift card
• 30 per cent off Wanderer Quad Fold Beach Cart, $109.99 (down from $149.99)

Decathlon

• Up to 50 per cent off Christmas sale
• 63 per cent off Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Board 10', $99 (down from $269)
• 64 per cent off Folding Camping Table with Four Stools, $50 (down from $139)

Seafolly swimwear is on sale. Picture: Seafolly

BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS

Amazon Australia

• CORSX Snail 92% All in One Cream, $19.98 (down from $43)
• La Roche-Posay Sunscreen Lotion, $26.39 (down from $37.95)

Seafolly

• Up to 70 per cent off sale swimwear

BodyBlendz

• 20 per cent off storewide
• Free gift with orders over $75
• 20 per cent off Coco Luxe Coffee Scrub, $16 (down from $20)

Bescher Beauty

• $36 off: Sea Cucumber Collagen Regeneration Serum
• $39 off: Sea Cucumber Collagen Anti-Ageing Cream

Blue Illusion

• Up to 50 per cent off Catriona Rowntree collaboration

Farfetch

• Up to 50 per cent off sale

Lovehoney

• Up to 70 per cent off
• Free toy when you spend $150 or more

Vush

• Up to 75 per cent off sitewide
• Free Siren when you spend $99
• Gloss - Compact + Rechargeable Pink Bullet Vibrator with Travel Case, $63.74 (down from $74.99)

UGG Express

• Up to 80 per cent off trans-seasonal sale
• Buy one, get one 50 per cent off

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

BEST TOUR, CAR HIRE AND CRUISE DEALS

Camplify

• $100 off when you sign up emails

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)
• Tastes of Southern Australia, 11-Day tour from $5258 per person (down from $6575)
• China Odyssey: Shanghai, Beijing, Guilin, Hong Kong, 12-Days from $6209 (down from $6871)

Trafalgar Tours

• Up to 15 per cent off last-minute tours

Contiki

• Last minute deals
• 20 per cent off Euro summer trips, plus 5 per cent extra with GOBIGEURO

Insight Vacations

• 15 per cent off last-minute deals

Celebrity Cruises

• Cyber Week Sale: Up to 75 per cent off for second guests and up to $550 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.
• Up to 25 per cent off launch fares, half-price non-refundable deposits and up to $300 in on board credit per stateroom.

Europcar

• Up to 25 per cent off hires worldwide. Travel until March 31, 2025.
• One-way rentals from $1 per day
• Up to 25 per cent off base rate. Pick up on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.

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

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.

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