Travel Deal Tuesday: The escapes to spend your tax refund on

Tax time is here, and with the possibility of getting a few extra dollars this financial year, here’s a few ways you might like to spend it.

With the $158 billion tax cut package officially passed through parliament and an estimated 4.5 million Aussies set to receive an extra $1080 back in tax over the next few weeks, it’s a smart time to score yourself a great mid-year travel deal.

In research commissioned by ME Bank, 48 per cent of Aussies intend to stash their tax refund away for the long term, whether as an investment or inside a savings account.

The other half, however, listed a combination of ways in which they intend to splurge their tax refund on rather than to save it.

And while a large chunk also said they would put it towards debts such as a home loan or credit card, the study showed 17 per cent hoped to put it towards a holiday.

According to Skyscanner research, if you’re planning a holiday with your refund, you’re in luck.

Millions of Australians will get more money back when lodging their tax return.

“Travel is so rewarding and luckily, there are plenty of holiday options to suit all budgets, making a ‘treat yourself tax-back trip’ achievable no matter the size of your refund,” Skyscanner travel expert, Emily Cairns said.

“This year, the government is promising to finalise most tax returns within 12 business days so you could be closer to booking a tax refund funded holiday than you think.”

Wotif data shows searches for Perth, Sydney and Hobart have seen the biggest increase in interest since the offset was announced, with accommodation searches up by over 15 per cent, when compared to the week prior to the announcement.

To help you get the best value out of your extra tax return this year, news.com.au’s Travel Deal Tuesday has rounded up the best package deals under $1000.

How do you plan on spending your tax return?

SYDNEY TO SINGAPORE FROM $465 PER PERSON

If you’re looking to indulge in some Chilli Crab while taking in the city lights of Singapore, this super cheap Wotif deal to Changi Airport might be the perfect way to make a dent in your tax return.

Fancy a quick trip to Singapore? This is a pretty sweet deal.

Departing on September 3 and returning on September 18, 2019, passengers will be flying Economy class with Scoot Airlines and best of all — it includes baggage — so you can spend any leftover change on your wardrobe.

FLY TO THE UK FROM $999 RETURN WITH MALAYSIA AIRLINES

If you’re suffering from a severe case of FOMO while your social media feed is filled with snaps from Greece, Italy and the South of France — there’s some good news.

It could be you next year, with this pretty impressive sale from STA Travel.

Feeling the FOMO as your friends frolic overseas? This could be your chance to grab cheap flights to London in 2020.

From now until July 15, 2019, you can book flights to the UK for less than $1000 per person.

The Europe 2020 Flash Sale also offers a Lay-By option, so you can pay just $99 and sort the rest later.

GET $50 OFF FLIGHTS TO NEW ZEALAND

With direct flight on sale from $219 to Queenstown from Sydney, and just $189 to Christchurch from Brisbane and Melbourne, it’s now cheaper than ever to get over the ditch and pay a visit to New Zealand.

With blue skies and white snow, there's no better time to visit New Zealand than right now.

Air New Zealand has launched a stellar winter sale, which will allow a $50 discount for return trans-Tasman flights to 16 destinations.

Simply enter promo code NZ50 when booking, and the discount will be applied. However, the deal ends July 14, 2019.