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:
There are still some good deals available for the school holidays if you want to get away within New Zealand. Rates on this website start at $60 a night for two adults and two children (minimum five night stay). Find out more: www.wotif.com
What a cracking price for flights to Kuala Lumpur: from $989 return. And it's with Emirates, not some dodgy, el-cheapo airline. The only catch is you have to book this week. Find out more: www.flightcentre.co.nz
If the Winter Olympics got you fired up, this is great value for a trip to Vancouver, with airfares and four nights' accommodation from $1999 per person. Find out more: www.flightcentre.co.nz
If you're looking for a short break, there are some good deals here for Auckland hotels, such as the Hyatt Regency Auckland from $201 a night, or the Oaks Residences apartments from $117 a night. Find out more: www.travelocity.co.nz
Check out these sale fares for the Pacific Islands, such as Tonga from $159 one way and Samoa from $199 one way. Grab some cheap accommodation to go with it and you're made. Find out more: www.flypacificblue.com
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