Travel Tuesday: Flight Centre, Malaysia Airlines, Mix & Match

Malaysia Airlines flights from $639 return, up to $3665 off Maldives holidays and early Afterpay Day sales are some of the best travel deals we've seen this week.

Half-price American Tourister suitcases, full-service Asia fares from $639 return, $3000 off Maldives overwater bungalows and more. Picture: Strand, iStock, Grand Park Kodipparu

We're always looking for an excuse to travel, and this week there are plenty of reasons to submit your annual leave to rest, recoup and yes, make your friends jealous.

Malaysia Airlines is leading the charge, slashing the cost of seats to Asian hotspots to as low as $639 return. Aussie favourites Phuket, Seoul, Maldives and Tokyo are all in the mix, as are more up and coming spots like Kolkata, Danang and Langkawai.

Even better, you've got almost a year's worth of dates to pick from as these prices are for flights departing from now until December 15, 2025.

Prefer to stay a little closer to home? Virgin Australia has launched a mega sale with flights across Australia from $45 each way, to Bali from $489 return and to Fiji from $569.

For those with their eye on luxury for less (or just anyone who has ever wanted to visit Maldives) Flight Centre has an outrageous deal on lagoon water villas at the 5-star Grand Park Kodhipparu. Stay seven nights from $3318 per person (that's up to $3665 off) and not only will you score an enviable spot on the water, you'll also get breakfast and dinner daily and discounted speedboat transfers.

The best way to see Mykonos? By boat, naturally. Picture: iStock

That's not the only deal Flight Centre has up its sleeve. If you've been thinking about spending Europe in summer it's not too late. The Greece Intensive Voyage package  packs everything you need in, from international return flights and a three-night stay in Athens to a nine-night Azamara cruise to Paros, Mykonos, Bodrum Santorini and more from $6399 per person. It departs in August 2025 and to sweeten the deal each stateroom comes with $400 credit to spend on board.

With Afterpay Day launching on March 20, you'd be right to be getting your credit cards charged and ready. Though you'd be wrong to think that you have to wait until the day to grab big bargains with The Iconic already leaving the starting line with 20-30 per cent off selected styles.

Amazon's Big Smile Sale is also out to nab the spotlight, running from now until March 23, highlights include 20 per cent off the weird and wonderful trtl Travel Pillow (now $76), 20 per cent off the essential LENCENT Universal Travel Adaptor (now $27.14) and 36 per cent off the INIU 22.5W Power Bank (now $30.19) which 18,000 customers love.

In terms of luggage, Antler has kicked off its mid-season sale with up to 50 per cent off suitcases and overnight bags and Myer has 40 per cent off selected luggage across brands like Samsonite, American Tourister and Kadi.

The travel-friendly Yoto is now 15 per cent off. Picture: Yoto

As for families? We've got your sanity saviour here with Yoto. This screen-free audio player has 15 per cent off everything right now. That's 15 per cent off its Yoto Mini ($99.99, down from $119.99) and 15 per cent off all cards, including the best selling Make Your Own cards, bringing a 10-pack down to $34! 

Adding to your cone of silence, Sleep Dreams has travel-friendly bluetooth masks down as low as $34.95. (You'll thank us later when you're snoozing soundly in economy), while for your nappy bag, Fuzzy Friends has 33 per cent off their premium nappies.

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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• 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

Flight Centre

• Up to $3665 off: Seven-night stays at Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives. Includes a stay in a lagoon villa, half-board and discounted speedboat transfers.
• Shangri-La Yanuca Island Fiji stays, seven-nights from $725 per person. Includes FJD$100 food and beverage credit, daily breakfast, return airport transfers and two kids 2-11 years old can stay and eat for free.
• Fly, Stay and Cruise from Australia to Greece, from $6399 per person. Includes international return flights, three-nights accommodation in Athens, a 9-night cruise and $400 onboard credit per stateroom.
• Fly, Stay and Cruise from Singapore to Sydney via Vietnam and Bali, from $4999 per person. Includes a one-way flight from Sydney to Singapore, three-nights accommodation in Singapore, a Go City Pass and an 18-night Princess cruise from Sydney to Singapore with $85 onboard credit per stateroom.
• Up to 25 per cent off Queenstown ski holidays, seven-nights from $1899 for two. Includes daily breakfast, a five-day Cardrona/Treble Cone Lift pass, dinner, return airport transfers and optional VIP bar crawl.

Virgin Australia

• The Virgin Australia Sale: Flights from $45 each way
• Sydney to Ballina (Byron Bay) from $45 each way
• Melbourne to Sydney flights from $95 each way
• Bali flights from $489 return
• Fiji flights from $569 return
• Queenstown flights from $425 return

Sweeping water views are a must when in The Maldives. These can be yours for thousands less. Picture: Grand Park Kodhipparu

Malaysia Airlines

• Chiang Mai from $639 return
• Danang from $659 return
• Phuket from $649 return
• Langkawi from $669 return
• Seoul from $869 return
• Maldives from $879 return
• Tokyo from $959 return

Escape Deals

• Up to 45 per cent off Sevn Legian, five-nights from $410 per room. Includes daily breakfast, massages, daily breakfast, one-way airport transfer and one lunch or dinner.
• Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, three-nights from $834 per room. Includes daily breakfast and two kids under 12 can stay and eat free.
• Up to 20 per cent off Swiss-Belhotel Tuban, Kuta, two-nights from $164 per room. Includes daily breakfast.
• Adventure Ancient Egypt tour, six-night tour from $1726 (down from $2496)
• 10-day G Adventures Highlights of Uzbekistan tour, from $2175 (down from $2899)

Myer

• Mid-Season sale
• 40 per cent off selected luggage
• $90 or less women's handbags
• BOSE QuietComfort SC Headphones, $249.95 (down from $499.95)
• Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smartwatch in Ivory, $399 (down from $499)

Mix & Match

• New Zealand flights on Air New Zealand from $258 each way
• Hong Kong flights on Philippine Airlines from $735 return
• Singapore flights on Philippine Airlines from $775 return
• Bangkok flights on Philippine Airlines from $809 return
• Tokyo flights on Philippine Airlines from $809 return
• Cebu flights on Philippine Airlines from $849 return
• Australia flights from $70 each way on Jetstar
• Save an extra $30 off discounted fares with the promo code 30AFTERPAY

Grand Hyatt Bali. Picture: Luxury Escapes

Luxury Escapes

• Up to 58 per cent off all-inclusive stays at Grand Hyatt Bali, five-nights from $2099 per room. Includes massages, beach club entry, one free resort activity and two hours kids' club access per day.
• Up to 66 per cent off Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak, eight-nights from $999 per room. Includes daily breakfast, daily lunch or dinner, a free massage and access to the Manta Ray Kids' Corner.
• Up to 52 per cent off The Star Grand Hotel Sydney, two-nights from $599 per room. Includes daily breakfast, $50 dining credit per day and parking. 
• Up to 54 per cent off all-inclusive Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, five-nights from $5999 per villa

Booking.com

• Save 15 per cent or more on stays around the world with Early 2025 deals.

Traveloka

• 5 per cent off hotels with code ESCAPETVLK. Minimum spend of $200, maximum discount of $50.
• 10 per cent off flights with code FLYNOW. Maximum discount of $30.
• 10 per cent off hotels with code HELLOTRAVELOKA. App booking only, maximum discount of $80.
• 5 per cent off airport transfers with code AIRPORTVIP. Maximum discount of $25.
• 3 per cent off flights with code ESCAPETVLK. Minimum spend of $300, maximum discount of $258.

Yoto

• 15 per cent off sitewide
• Yoto Mini, $99.99 (down from $119.95)
• Yoto Player, $124.99 (down from $149.99)
• The Gruffalo and Friends Collection, $42.50 (down from $89.94)
• Disney Classics Collection: Volume 2, $51 (down from $89.94)

The Iconic

• 20-30 per cent off selected styles for Afterpay Day
• 40 per cent off selected women's dresses
• 20-30 per cent off activewear

Antler

• Up to 50 per cent off mid-season sale

The Rolls Royce of travel pillows aka Cabeau Evolution S3 travel pillow is back on sale. Picture: Supplied

Amazon Australia

• trtl Travel Pillow, $76 (down from $94.99)
• INIU Mini Power Bank, $33.21 (down from $45.99)
• Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow, $42 (down from $65.99)
• 36 per cent off XuanPad Mini Projector 4K 1080P, $128.99 (down from $199.99)
• LENCENT Universal Travel Adaptor, $27.14 (down from $33.99)
• MyHalos 3D Sleep Mask, $18.69 (down from $21.99)

Oaks

• Up to 25 per cent off Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort stays of seven nights or more
• Seven-night stays from $131 per night
• Two-night stays from $139 per night
• Up to 25 per cent off early bird deals

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.

Stay longer for less at M Social Hotel Auckland. Picture: Millennium Hotels

BEST HOTEL DEALS

Millennium Hotels and Resorts

• Stay two nights, get 10 per cent off autumn stays in New Zealand
• Stay three nights, get 20 per cent off autumn stays in New Zealand

Booking.com

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

Wotif

• At least 25 per cent off selected hotels with Mates Rates
• Member discounts

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.

Nights in Singapore are magical. Picture: iStock

BEST FLIGHT DEALS

Flight Centre

• Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur and Phuket from $845 return on Malaysia Airlines
• Sydney or Brisbane to Fiji and Samoa return from $969 on Fiji Airways
• Perth to Singapore and Bali from $1118 return on Singapore Airlines
• Europe flights from $1415 return on Malaysia Airlines
• UK flights from $1540 return on Malaysia Airlines
• Domestic flights from $53 each way

Virgin Australia

• Early bird Australia flights from $60

Etihad Airlines

• Europe flights from $1875 return
• New Delhi flights from $1139 return
• Abu Dhabi flights from $1612 return

Skyscanner

• Last-minute flights from $70

Emirates

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

American Tourister luggage has been slashed in half. Picture: Strandbags

BEST LUGGAGE DEALS

Samsonite

• Up to 40 per cent off mid-season sale

Strandbags

• Up to 50 per cent off luggage. Brands includes Samsonite, Nere, American Tourister and Antler.
• Up to 50 per cent off handbags

American Tourister

• Up to 50 per cent off Mid-Season sale

Monos

• 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 $89.87
• 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

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Activities, but make them cheaper. Picture: Klook

BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS

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, $109 (down from $139)

SEA LIFE Sydney

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

Adrenaline

• Adventures on sale
• Gold Coast Lunch Cruise, 2 Hours, $89.10 (down from $99)
• Rally 2 Car Drive Experience, 16 Drive laps and 1 Passenger Hot Lap, $336 (down from $395)
• Save 10 per cent off sitewide with the code AFTERPAYDAY10.

Red balloon

• Save 20 per cent off Redballoon gift vouchers with the code AFTERPAY20 at checkout.

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

Twelve South 4353 Airfly SE. Picture: Amazon Australia

BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES AND GADGETS

Amazon Australia

• 17 per cent off Twelve South 4353 Airfly SE bluetooth transmitter, $49.61 (down from $59.99)
• 63 per cent off Oral-B iO 7 Ultimate Clean Electric Toothbrush with Travel Case, $211.65 (down from $579)
• SHANJE Luggage Weight Scale, $13.59
• Cipway Compression Packing Cubes Set, of Three, $39.99 (down from $49.99)

Zoomlite

• Up to 50 per cent off packing cube bundles

Trtl

• Up to 25 per cent off bundles

Cherub Baby

• Baby Silicone Beach Toys, $50.39 (down from $59.99)
• 10 per cent off your first order
• Shop the outlet

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

• Up to 33 per cent off diapers

Camping and hiking season has begun. Picture: Kathmandu

BEST OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE DEALS

Anaconda

• Easter adventure deals: Up to 50 per cent off

Kathmandu

• 30 per cent off selected hiking styles
• Shop the outlet

BCF

• BCFing brands sale

Decathlon

• Up to 50 per cent off End of Summer sale

Stock up on intimates at Andie Swim. Picture: Andie Swim

BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS

Bescher Beauty

• Free cleanser when you spend $300 or more. Limited time only.
• $44 off: Romance Duo Pack
• $88 off: Sea Cucumber Collagen Collection
• $50 off: Sea Cucumber Collagen Trio Pack

Andie Swim

• 50 per cent off all intimates

Amazon Australia

• COSRX Snail 92% All in One Cream, $18.70 (down from $43)

Surfstitch

• Up to 80 per cent off Fashion Frenzy

Lorna Jane

• Warehouse sale: Nothing over $85
• Lotus Ankle Biter Leggings, $60 (down from $99.99)

Seafolly

• Up to 50 per cent off sale swimwear

Aje

• Up to 40 per cent off Mid Season sale

Aje Athletica

• Up to 40 per cent off Mid Season sale

UGG Express

• Up to 80 per cent off selected styles
• Free Claude Slides when you spend $120 or more

Feel like a tourist in your own backyard with a local wine tour. 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 $1658 per person (down from $3174)
• Tastes of Southern Australia, 11-Day tour from $5567 per person (down from $7735)
• China Odyssey: Shanghai, Beijing, Guilin, Hong Kong, 12-Days from $6769 (down from $6871)

Luxury Escapes

• 54 per cent off Hawaii Island Hopping with Premium Drinks Norwegian Cruise, seven-nights from $4729 per person (valued at $10,345). Includes up to $2700 in Luxury Escapes credit. 

Wendy Wu

• Partner flies free or solo travellers can save 50 per cent on their airfares. Available for selected 2025 and 2026 tours.
• 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

Celebrity Cruises

• Up to $750 in on board credit, plus up to  75 per cent off for second guests in the same stateroom

Princess Cruises

• Free stateroom upgrade 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

• Book a three day weekend, pay for only two days. Travel by April 13, 2025. Must include a Saturday. Not valid for one-way rentals.
• 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.
• 2000 bonus Qantas Points. Complete a rental of three days or more in Australia or New Zealand before December 18, 2025. 

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-Best luggage brands

-Best travel pillows

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