Jane E Fraser is an award-winning journalist who's been writing about travel and business for the last fourteen years. Every week she uses her inside knowledge of the industry to bring us the best, independently chosen travel deals out there.
Here are Jane's picks for the week:
To be sure, this is a great deal for travel to Ireland for St Patrick's Day in March. From $2149, you get Qantas airfares, two nights' accommodation in Dublin and daily Irish breakfast. Find out more: www.flightcentre.co.nz
It's not too late to book an earlybird flight for a trip to London next year. You can fly Royal Brunei from $1688 return or step up to Qantas from $2309 return. Book by December 15. Find out more: www.harveyworld.co.nz
Get guest house style accommodation in the heart of Christchurch for $99 a night (minimum two night stay), with this deal for The Devon Bed & Breakfast. It includes a cooked breakfast — incredible value. Find out more: www.wotif.com
One person travels free on this deal for an 11-night cruise in the Mediterranean, from January to March next year. The price for two people is $3350 and kids pay only port charges. Bargain! Find out more: www.goholidays.co.nz
Fly to Sydney from $299 return, the Gold Coast from $405 return or Melbourne from $445 return, with these discounted fares from Flight Centre. Find out more: www.flightcentre.co.nz
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