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6 best travel deals of the week: save up to 35 per cent on luxury Mykonos stays
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Greek glamour

Admire the azure waters, whitewashed hillsides and glittering infinity pools of Mykonos. Myconian Collection is slashing up to 35 per cent off its 14 boutique luxury properties. These family-owned properties occupy prime positions overlooking areas such as Elia Beach, Ornos Beach and Mykonos Town. Guests score full resort privileges across the entire portfolio, granting them access to the collection's shared pool decks, oceanfront bars and luxury facilities. myconiancollection.gr

Rarotonga respite

Picture a secluded palm-fringed lagoon where the South Pacific breeze meets beachfront luxury. To get you there, Helloworld Travel is cutting $970 per person off seven-night getaways to the adults-only Little Polynesian Resort. The five-star boutique property sits directly on the white sands of Rarotonga's acclaimed Titikaveka Beach. Priced from $3405 twin share, the package bundles a beachfront bungalow, daily breakfast, airport transfers, free kayak hire and a $315 dining credit. Book by October 31. helloworld.com.au

Pacific relaxation

Sail past misty volcanic peaks into the heart of the remote Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. Aranui Cruises is offering savings of up to $2000 per couple, plus a bonus $700 onboard credit per cabin. The Marquesas Islands loop is an immersive way to meet some of the Pacific's most isolated communities. Fares for the 13-day voyages start at $7391 twin share, covering meals, laundry and guided excursions. Book by July 31. aranuicruises.com.au

Creature features

Fangs, leeches and blood-feeding beasts await families looking to inject some creepy but cool science into their winter holidays. Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is partnering with the Australian Museum for an educational family holiday. The package includes overnight accommodation, a full buffet breakfast, a kids' activity pack and family tickets to Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires exhibition. Package prices start from $399 per night and bookings are available until October 11. pullmansydneyhydepark.com.au

Nadi retreat

Step directly from your private deck onto the soft, pristine sands of Fiji's Wailoaloa Beach. Ahead of its grand opening this August, The Sebel Nuku Loaloa Living is offering introductory rates from $218 per night. The resort was designed for families, groups and for those looking for longer tropical getaways. Stays feature apartment living, pickleball courts, a 25-metre pool as well as a restaurant and bar celebrating fresh ingredients. The property's complimentary shuttle also provides easy access to Denarau Island. all.com

Cruise control

Watch the dazzling skyline of Sydney Harbour melt into the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef and South-East Asia. Booking through Cruiseco, you can save $1435 per person on a 19-day Celebrity Cruises voyage departing Sydney for Singapore (pictured) on November 10, 2027. Priced from $5169 twin share, the deal includes a 15-night cruise onboard Celebrity Solstice, meals, beverages, unlimited Wi-Fi, private transfers and a three-night hotel stay in Singapore. cruiseco.com.au

JUNE 23, 2026

A voyage with NCL.
A voyage with NCL.

Cruise control

The turquoise waters of the South Pacific are the main event in Norwegian Cruise Lines' end-of-financial-year sale, which slashes up to 50 per cent off select regional voyages. Departing close to home from Sydney or Auckland, the discounted tropical itineraries include world-class entertainment, dining and all onboard gratuities, plus a bonus onboard credit of up to $282 to spend at sea. For an extra $59 per day, cruisers can upgrade to the premium beverage and specialty dining package. The offer is valid for bookings made by June 30. ncl.com

Into the wild

Soaking up the sun on the open plains of Eswatini and South Africa is the drawcard of a 10-day wildlife safari with Explore Worldwide. The travel company is cutting $860 off select departures for its upcoming season, reducing the price from $4150 down to $3290 per person. The tour covers nine nights of accommodation across comfortable hotels, lodges and traditional rondavel cabins, plus some meals and an expert tour leader. exploreworldwide.com.au

Tour of the rising sun

Kyoto and Nikko are firmly on the horizon for those looking to swap the winter chill for the warmth of a northern hemisphere summer. Booking through Travellers Choice trims $900 per person off select departures across Wendy Wu Tours' 2026 and 2027 seasons, including the comprehensive 15-day Journey Through Japan package. Now starting from $13,080 per person, the fully-escorted itinerary leaves nothing to chance by bundling international flights, accommodation and all meals into the upfront fare. Secure the discount by June 30. travellerschoice.com.au/china-japan-sale

Koh Samui sunshine

The five-star Amari Koh Samui serves as the backdrop for a discounted tropical retreat courtesy of Viva Holidays. With $206 trimmed off a five-night stay, the cost is down to $789 per person, twin share. Settle into a superior garden-view room right on Chaweng Beach with private airport transfers and buffet breakfasts fully covered. A full-day speedboat and snorkelling excursion through Ang Thong Marine National Park is also included. Book by June 30. helloworld.com.au

Kiwi comfort

Crossing the Tasman for a peak-summer getaway is more affordable with coach holiday specialist Grand Pacific Tours. The operator is trimming up to $500 per couple off select departure dates for its Signature Mid-Size Group Tours, valid across the upcoming September 2026 to May 2027 season. Capped at 32 travellers, the itineraries explore New Zealand's wine regions, island sanctuaries and Maori culture from the premium economy comfort of a full-size coach. gptnz.com/signature

On the high seas

A luxury voyage is more accessible with Oceania Cruises offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on select 2026 and 2027 itineraries. Choose from more than 150 routes including Rome to Lisbon, New York to Miami or Bali to Bangkok, with gourmet dining, 24-hour room service and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi included. Prices start at $1612, book by July 1 for discounted prices. oceaniacruises.com

Must ski

Nesuto Canberra Apartment Hotel.
Nesuto Canberra Apartment Hotel.

As part of the winter ski season, Nesuto Canberra Apartment Hotel (pictured) has launched a Snow Stopover package aimed at road-trippers heading to the NSW Snowy Mountains. The deal includes 30 per cent off studios, and one- and two-bedroom apartments, with rates from $150 per night (usually from $195). Guests also receive complimentary secure parking, and ski and snowboard storage. Book and stay by September 15. nesuto.com

Alaska calling

Save up to 35 per cent or enjoy a free suite upgrade on Alaska voyages with HX Expeditions. Itineraries range from 10-day Alaska's Inside Passage: Fjords of the Great Land (from $7428 per person) to the 13-day Alaska's Inside Passage: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea (from $10,284 per person). Offer ends on August 31, 2026, and is valid for departures until March 31, 2028. travelhx.com

Winter value

Six-night Christmas market cruises in Europe with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines offer value for money if you book via Cruise Traveller, with fares from $1908 per person, including onboard gratuities and selected drinks with lunch and dinner. The sailings depart Southampton on December 10 and 16, 2026. cruisetraveller.com.au

Polar bliss

Aurora Expeditions is offering savings of up to 30 per cent on selected Arctic voyages, as long as you book by June 30, 2026. Immersive itineraries - exploring pack ice and remote wildlife habitats aboard purpose-built expedition ships - include the 11-day Svalbard Odyssey (from $21,767 per person), which starts and ends in Oslo, Norway. auroraexpeditions.com.au

Powder escape

Flight Centre's Stay and Ski Japan package delivers a winter ski break in Shizukuishi, staying seven nights at the ski-in Shizukuishi Prince Hotel in Japan's Iwate Prefecture. Priced from $1299 per person, the deals offers bonus value of $1095, with inclusions such as a six-day lift pass, and daily breakfast and dinner. Book by June 30, 2026, for travel between December 18-29, 2026, and January 3 and March 20, 2027. flightcentre.com.au

City break

Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands has launched a private after-hours rooftop wellness stay as part of Marriott Bonvoy's Winter After Dark series, combining an overnight accommodation package with exclusive evening access to its heated rooftop infinity pool and sauna. The experience includes a self-guided wind-down ritual, aromatherapy steam, ambient soundscape, reserved daybed and Hot Toddy service. Prices start from $425 per night for two adults, including a Deluxe Room. experienceswithmarriott.com.au

JUNE 16, 2026

The Gold Coast. Picture by Unsplash
The Gold Coast. Picture by Unsplash

Cheap winter sun

Swapping the winter chills for a surfboard just became cheaper than a restaurant lunch. Webjet's flash Pacific Airshow Sale drops domestic flights to the Gold Coast down to a tiny $24 one way. Valid for travel between July 13 and September 13, 2026, the deal features $24 seats from Sydney and $42 fares from Melbourne aboard Jetstar. These sub-regular price tags are available for a limited time across various Australian departure points until sold out. webjet.com.au

Sail for less

Drifting down the world's most historic waterways beats battling airport queues any day. You can slice up to $5250 off your stateroom with Travellers Choice and AmaWaterways if you book by June 30. The premium river cruise discounts span majestic routes across Europe, Asia and South America. These luxury sailings pack in seamless comfort, regional dining and immersive daily shore excursions. Itineraries range from seven-night Wonders of Colombia to 15-night Riches of the Mekong with Hanoi and Siem Reap. travellerschoice.com.au

Rail trail

Rolling across the outback in a Gold Premium cabin is a great way to watch Australia's rugged landscapes unfold. Booking early saves you up to $2000 per couple on Journey Beyond Rail's eight-day Brisbane to Adelaide adventure (from $8290 per person, twin share). Departing in December, January and February, the itinerary combines three nights aboard the Great Southern train with a four nights of wilderness tour, taking travellers to world-famous Kangaroo Island as well as to Monarto Safari Resort. journeybeyondrail.com.au

Sail in style

Waking up to a fresh Mediterranean or Caribbean horizon is best done with a butler pouring your morning coffee. Silversea is offering up to 40 per cent off its ultra-luxury global voyages, with a low 15 per cent deposit if booked by September 8. Eligible all-suite itineraries include a 10-day Rome to Venice sailing on Silver Nova or an eight-day Barbados roundtrip, both with all-inclusive onboard amenities. silversea.com

Arrivederci, full price

Journeying through the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany with a gelato in hand is even sweeter when it comes with a discount. Bunnik Tours is slashing $750 per person off its 19-day small-group Italian discovery, dropping the package to $17,245 twin share for bookings made by July 10, 2026. The journey winds from the historic monuments of Rome and Florence into the heart of Tuscany for a pasta-making masterclass, before heading north to hunt truffles in Langhe and unwind by Lake Como. Solo adventurers even score an extra $150 off. bunniktours.com.au

Scandinavian adventure

Waking up to the crisp mountain air of a Scandinavian fjord or the rhythm of a South American city shouldn't cost the earth. Cosmos is trimming 15 per cent off selected 2026 worldwide itineraries, provided you lock in your deposit by June 22. These packages bundle all your transport, logistics and local guiding into a single ticket. cosmostours.com.au

JUNE 9, 2026

Travellers paddle on Antarctica's Orne Harbour as part of an HX Expeditions itinerary.
Travellers paddle on Antarctica's Orne Harbour as part of an HX Expeditions itinerary.

Antarctic adventure

HX Expeditions is marking its 130th season with a 25 per cent discount or a free suite upgrade on selected polar tours. Fares start from $14,599 per person for a 12-day Antarctica cruise, with 16-day and 23-day itineraries also on sale. Rates include all meals, an open bar, photography and guided landings. Book by August 31, 2026. travelhx.com

Iberian explorer

Dine at Rick's Café in Casablanca, explore Granada's Alhambra and the Sahara's Erg Chebbi dunes on Globus's 17-day Spain, Portugal and Morocco tour. An early bird discount trims $1000 per couple off the journey, which loops from Lisbon to Madrid. Priced from $13,312 per couple for an August 7 departure, the package covers guided sightseeing in Seville, Marrakesh and Rabat. Book by June 30, 2026. globus.com.au

Whitsunday winter

Daydream Island Resort is packing its two-night Island Escape Package with more than $100 in extras. Starting from $395 per night, this holiday features free return ferry transfers, a bottle of wine and two welcome drinks on arrival. Guests receive a $100 food and beverage credit and free use of snorkelling and kayaking gear. Kids stay and eat free. Available until winter allocations sell out. daydreamisland.com

Canadian highlights

Cosmos has shaved $400 per couple off its eight-day Ontario and French Canada coach tour for early bird bookings. The tour from Toronto to Montreal, departing October 2, starts from $5898 per couple. The trip includes a tour of Toronto, a Niagara Falls cruise, a narrated cruise through Thousand Islands National Park and guided sightseeing in Ottawa. Hotels, air-conditioned coach transit and a dedicated tour director are also covered. Book before June 30, 2026. cosmostours.com.au

Global sailings

Celebrity Cruises has discounted its global staterooms by up to $1000 and cut the price of a second guest by 75 per cent for June sale. The offer applies to voyages of three nights or more departing before May 10, 2028. Featured tours include a 12-night New Zealand voyage from Sydney from $4599 per person. A seven-night European cruise starts from $2729 per person. Book by June 30, 2026. celebritycruises.com/au

Hilltop haven

Mt Hay Retreat's three-night Midweek Escape has been slashed from $1445 per couple down to $1200. Located on a hilltop near Berry on the NSW South Coast, the adults-only property has seven suites with ocean views. The deal bundles accommodation between Sunday and Thursday nights with a bottle of champagne, cheeseboard, chocolate-dipped strawberries and a midday checkout. Book by June 30, 2026. mthay.com.au

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