Holidays under $1,000: Fiji, Tasmania and China
Our round-up of the best holiday packages you can book for $1,000 or less.
This week’s best holidays will have you lounging on idyllic beaches in Fiji with accommodation surrounded by lush tropical greenery, sailing to Tasmania for the chance to explore Hobart, discovering the must-see sites in China or taking a cruise down the Yangtze River in China.
You can score major deals with this week’s holidays as you get more than just accommodation and flights – there are tours, entry to sites, massages, meals and more.
$999: Seven-night Fiji escape including flights
Description: Spend a week-long holiday at the Pearl South Pacific Resort where you can unwind away from the tourist areas and in the lush landscape overlooking Pacific Harbour.
For those who want to keep busy there are a number of activities on the resort including water sports, diving, an 18-hole golf course, a spa and of course the beach which is on the property.
This deal includes round-trip flights, seven nights in a premium garden room, daily buffet breakfast, golf, one Fijian lovo buffet dinner, a guided kayaking tour and FJN$50 resort credit.
Need to know:
- Price is per person based on a twin share
- Flight depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth and include 23kg of checked luggage (with the exception of Sydney which includes 20kg of checked luggage)
- Travel dates vary per location
$699: Five-night Tasmania cruise
Description: Jump on board the Radiance of the Seas for a five-night cruise to Tasmania where you’ll have two days to explore Hobart.
You won’t be bored on the ship, with plenty of entertainment options including movies under the stars, a casino, a Broadway-style theatre and mini golf. For some relaxation, try the whirlpools, sundeck or spa, or to stay active join one of the group classes, workout at the gym or give the rock climbing wall a go.
This cruise package includes five-nights of accommodation, all taxes and fees, stateroom service twice daily, most meals, children supervision, onboard activities, gratuities and more.
Need to know:
- Price is per person based on a twin share
- Cruise departs from Sydney
- Travel dates: 16-21 October 2018
- Must book within seven days of purchase and by 30 April 2018
$499: Three nights in a beach bungalow near Cairns with flights
Description: Hide away in a spacious bungalow suite at the 4-star Kewarra Beach Resort and Spa near Cairns and within easy reach of Kurana, the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
Included in this getaway is three nights’ accommodation in a Pandanus Bungalow, tropical breakfast daily, welcome drinks, complimentary Wi-Fi and a complimentary bottle of sparkling when you order a two- or three-course meal onsite.
If you want to stay for five nights, you can upgrade for $200 more.
Need to know:
- Price is per person based on a twin share
- Flights depart from Brisbane (The package will be $599 from Sydney or $629 from Melbourne)
- Travel dates: Until 30 June 2018, must book by 31 March 2018.
$199: Two-day Perisher lift ticket and accommodation package
Description: Get in early for a bargain on a ski holiday, with a two-night package to Perisher for just $199 per person – leaving plenty of extra budget for car hire or other transportation to the Snowy Mountains.
This package includes two nights’ accommodation at The Station and two full-day Perisher lift passes. You’ll also get a 30% discount on pre-booked ski and board hire from your accommodation and 30% off pre-booked lessons.
For $99 extra, you can upgrade to a three-night stay with three full-day lift passes.
Need to know:
- Price is per person based on a twin share
- Travel dates: 9-28 June
- Travel insurance and transportation not included
$999: Seven-day China tour and cruise including flights
Description: Discover all that China has to offer with this seven-day tour that explores the old and the new.
From Chengdu you’ll ride the bullet train to Yichang where you’ll board the cruise for three days on the Yangtze River.
This cruise deal includes round-trip flights, internal flights, transfers, 4-star accommodation, breakfast daily, all meals on the cruise, tour guides, coach transportation, all site entry fees and tips.
Need to know:
- Price is per person based on a twin share
- Round-trip flights depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth
- Travel dates are available between 15 March - 15 November 2018
- Travel insurance and visas are not included
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