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Since 1950 Club Med has been offering all inclusive holidays and now boasts 80 destinations in some of the most beautiful locations worldwide. Club Med has launched a 60-day Celebration where the 2nd person saves 60% at all Club Med Sun resorts worldwide. The deal is for sales to 1 April 10 for travel to 20 December 10. Prices for 7-night all inclusive packages start at $2560 adult and $1960 child at Club Med Bali, with pricing based on travel in low season, and the discount already applied across 2 persons (2 adults / 2 children 4-11yrs). Other terms and conditions apply.

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Get the Grabaseat deals by email as soon as they're released - be the first to know! The Grabaseat city-pairs for domestic flights 9 February 10 are Wellington to Tauranga TBA, Christchurch to Wellington 8 Mar - 14 Mar 10, $39, Auckland to Kerikeri 22 Feb - 28 Feb 10, $39, Christchurch to Hokitika 22 Feb - 28 Feb 10, $39, Wellington to Westport TBA, Auckland to Hamilton TBA…Grabaseat fares are usually the cheapest airfares around New Zealand. You can have them emailed straight to your inbox the moment they're released, and even choose to receive an email only when your favorite cities are featured. Register to get the scoop on Grabaseat right here so you hear about them first and don't miss out!

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Galapagos Adventure - 7 Days
Departing 17 February 2010 - Was $2650 NOW $2120. Five fabulous days cruising the waters of one of the world’s most pristine marine reserves is a truly memorable experience. The volcanic islands of the Galapagos lie almost 1000 kilometres off the coast of Ecuador and are home to an incredible assortment of endemic wildlife. Join Gecko’s and witness first-hand the islands that inspired Charles Darwin.

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Gecko's has announced that for departures after 1 April 10, many of its trips will come down in price. This is as a result of new negotiations with local operators. 68 out of 72 Latin America prices have been reduced, plus an assortment of other trips throughout the world. Some of the reductions are huge, with the Galapagos Islands coming down by NZ$500, and most trips being reduced by NZ$100 - $200.

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Active Asia has developed stopover packages in Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysia Grand Prix 2-5 April 10. Priced from $899pp twin share, the package includes three nights in a three-star hotel with breakfast daily, return airport transfers and return transfer to the circuit plus a one-day F1GP entrance ticket for 4 April. One and two-night options are also available, as are hotel upgrade options.

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World Journeys has Stay/Pay offers with Six Senses Resorts & Spas in Vietnam, which have now been extended until December 2010. Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay has deals like a Stay 6/Pay 4 or Stay 9/Pay 6, including daily breakfast. The Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang has a Stay 4/Pay 3, or Stay 7/Pay 5 offer, also including daily breakfast. Valid for new bookings and stays to 19 December 10.

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Air Pacific has released an Airfare Only special to Fiji with sales to 15 February 10 and travel commenced on/after 5 February and completion by 26 June 10. The ex-Auckland fares are oneway (Auckland-Nadi) $289 inclusive ($194 Gross, $65 YQ and $30 Taxes) or return (Auckland-Nadi-Auckland) $628 inclusive ($388 Gross, $130 YQ and $110 Taxes)…

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Christian's Bus Company has launched a new small coach tour in the Grampians, 250km northwest of Melbourne, improving the transport options for travellers to the region. The tour targets travellers without private transport or who don't wish to drive into the mountains and connects with train and coach services from Melbourne and regional centres. Those staying overnight at Halls Gap may leave the coach at Sundial Lookout to do a two-hour walk via Pinnacle back to Halls Gap, or the three to four-hour walk via Pinnacle and Grand Canyon to Halls Gap. The return adult fare exiting Ararat is A$59, and $49 if exiting Halls Gap, with concessions available. Tours operate on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Phillip Island, south east of Melbourne, will soon have quality 'flashpacker' accommodation geared towards budget travellers as part of a new accommodation and retail development opening in Newhaven in March. The three-level eco-friendly property will accommodate 120 guests in 31 rooms of different types, including 18 with ensuite bathrooms.

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Go West Tours takes visitors on a four-hour tour of terror exploring Melbourne's past through its most notorious events and crimes, including the Gun Alley Murder (in 1921), the Brown Out Strangler (in 1942), the Great Bookie Robbery (in 1976) and the Queen Street Massacre (in 1987). The tour ends at the Melbourne City Watch House and includes discounted admission to the historic Old Melbourne Gaol.

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Rotorua's Tutanekai St will host a new “boutique” night market from 4 March 2010. It is hoped the Thursday night Rotorua Night Market will draw visitors and locals into the central city after dark. The Rotorua Post reports that 30 stalls will operate in the precinct and there will be entertainment, such as cooking demonstrations.

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Get the Grabaseat deals by email as soon as they're released - be the first to know! The Grabaseat city-pairs for domestic flights 8 February 10 are Christchurch to Wellington TBA, Napier/Hastings to Wellington 22 Feb 10 - 28 Feb 10,$49, Auckland to Whangarei 22 Feb 10 - 28 Feb 10,$39, Christchurch to Wanaka 1 Mar 10 - 07 Mar 10,$49…Grabaseat fares are usually the cheapest airfares around New Zealand. You can have them emailed straight to your inbox the moment they're released, and even choose to receive an email only when your favorite cities are featured. Register to get the scoop on Grabaseat right here so you hear about them first and don't miss out!

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Renault Eurodrive has all its cars still available to book. Book with the Earlybird special prior to 31 March 10 and receive 7 and 9 free days. Lead in is the Twingo petrol for 28 days at $1429.

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European Waterways is re-launching the hotel barge Rosa in southwest France. The vessel was part of the European Waterways fleet for a number of years, including when she starred with chef Rick Stein during the filming of the BBC TV series French Odyssey. The new route from Agen to Montauban on the Canal des Deux Mers in Gascony features the best that Gascony has to offer, including private wine, Armagnac and foie gras tastings, delightful French countryside, and fascinating excursions. After undergoing a complete refit to a high standard, Rosa will start cruising again in August, a perfect time to enjoy this picturesque region of France. Rates for a cruise aboard Rosa are from €2,550pp sharing a double cabin and €17,800 for an exclusive all-inclusive charter of the entire vessel for 8 passengers.

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Farm to Farm Tours has an escorted tour to South Africa in May that incorporates a visit to the Nampo Field Days, the republic's most important agricultural show. The tour stops over in Perth before continuing on to South Africa, where the group gets to see a vast range of crops, sheep, dairy and beef as they tour some of the country's productive farms and enterprises. There's time to meet local farmers, find out how they operate within unique political and cultural conditions, and enjoy rural hospitality off the beaten track. There's also time for spotting the Big Five in the game parks and to relax at Sun City, plus visit Cape Town and more. An optional extension to Victoria Falls and Chobe Game Park on the Zambezi is offered.

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Adventure World has a 16-day small group journey from Syria's Euphrates Valley to the Red Sea of Jordan. The tour explores Aleppo and Damascus, seeks out the great Krak des Chevaliers Castle and the preserved remains of the fabled desert trading post of Palmyra. But perhaps the highlight of this tour is a visit to the true archaeological wonder of Petra. Priced from $3453pp and includes:

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Venezuela is not all that well known to travellers, so it remains a bit of an undiscovered gem. Go on a 3-week Dragoman Venezuela & Northern Amazonia trip and you could be searching for anaconda, overlanding through the 'Lost World' of the Grand Sabana Plateau, relaxing on beautiful beaches, and flying over Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world. Dragoman is offering 25% off the 15 April and 23 May 10 departures. Trip is now priced from $1466 (saving $489pp) plus kitty.

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Looking to travel to the UK or Europe this year? Now is the perfect time to plan your UK or European holiday. Sale ends midnight Wednesday 31 March 2010, unless sold out prior. Limited availabilty. For passengers departing from Wellington, prices exclude New Zealand departure fee of $25 payable at the airport. For passengers departing from Christchurch prior to 01 July 2010, prices exclude New Zealand departure fee of $25 payable at the airport. An additional UK departure tax of approximately NZ$70 will be added to the advertised prices for any departures from the UK after 1 November 2010. flying on Qantas and departing from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch to:

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There is no better way to see the Murray River and a slice of the hauntingly beautiful and dramatic Australian outback, its unique flora and fauna, and the rich legacy of old riverside ports and indigenous culture close up than to drift unhurried and quietly under the power of the paddle-wheeler PS Murray Princess. Captain Cook Cruises offers a unique historic and nature based adventure, through some of the driest parts of the driest continent, past mallee scrub and ancient red gum forests, through towering gorges and ochre coloured limestone cliffs. Along the way visit historic ports and lush vineyards as we navigate the Murray’s locks and big river bends. All cruises include:

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Cathay Pacific has released a range of Earlybird fares to Asia and to UK/Europe, which include return economy class fares of $1675 to Ho Chi Minh and $2149 to Rome and Milan. The Earlybird fares are available to 39 destinations across Asia and China, and also to more than 60 destinations across Europe. Tickets to Asia and China, using the services of Cathay Pacific and sister airline, Dragonair, must be purchased by March 3 and all travel must commence by June 30, 2010. These Asia fares are available for travel departing from Auckland and include all taxes and fuel surcharges.

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