Asia from $599+taxes, UK in December from $1289 +taxes PLUS Ski NZ from $739+taxes

Well I don't know about you but one glance out of my window at the moment and I'd rather be flying off to the tropics to enjoy some sunshine. If you've got the same winter blues take a look at our ALL NEW ASIAN FLIGHT FRENZY specials. We haven't seen so many deals to Asia for years: fly Malaysian to KL from just $599 +taxes, Qantas to Bangkok & Singapore from $739 +taxes or Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong from only $779 +taxes!

Also in a bit of a fare frenzy are the great British airlines; Virgin Atlantic are throwing away flights to London from $1289+tax INCLUDING DECEMBER DEPARTURES! BA have also come to the party and are giving away FREE UPGRADES TO WORLD TRAVELLER PLUS, BUSINESS AND FIRST CLASS! Click Here to read more. Talk about bloomin' brilliant!

As we mentioned last week the Kiwis have been having a splendid time up in the mountains. While Australian snowfalls have been pretty average this year our Tasman cousins have had MONSTER DUMPS OF SNOW so, as a final special offer for skiing in 2006, we are dumping our prices to match: fly from Sydney and spend a week with car hire AND a 3 day lift pass and all it's going to cost you is $739+tax! And if you don't believe me about the snow falls take a peek at these photos we received today. See you on the slopes!

Finally, If you're looking for something a bit different and never tried cruising before then now is the perfect time to give it a go, with a brand new range of EARLYBIRD CRUISE DEALS up to HALF PRICE, just released and ON SALE through our dedicated cruise division, Best Cruises. And if you have cruised before, you'll know cruise deals don't come better than this, so Click Here to go straight to all the details and beat the crowds to the pick of the deals.

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NEW P&O EARLYBIRD SALE!

A huge new range of P&O Earlybird offers has just been released and is ON SALE NOW! Save up to HALF PRICE on OVER 50 CRUISES for 2006-2007; choose from the South Pacific or tropical Queensland, or cruise with a group of friends to the Melbourne Cup. Prices start from just $409, with upgrades from as little as $3 per day!

And call NOW for the LOWEST PRICES.

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Japan is an exciting destination, with a wonderful blend of ancient history and modern technology, but it can be expensive for visitors. However, this tour includes all the essentials for your visit to Japan without adding expensive frills. Imaginative Traveller look after the travel and accommodation arrangements and all you need to think about how best to enjoy your time. With a maximum group size of 12 this tour is a real intimate adventure and is geared for the independent-minded adventurer, the sort of person who thinks that getting there is as much fun as being there and who loves using public transport, eating in local restaurants and staying in small family run hotels where you get the best chance to really get under the skin of a destination.

Your itinerary includes two days in Tokyo followed by a journey on the bullet train in to the countryside. It's then up to the Japan Alps where you can explore the beautiful landscape of Takayama. Next it's time to spend two days in the former Imperial capital city of Kyoto and experience the older side of Japan with it's Zen gardens, wooden temples, pagodas and shrines. Visit the impressive Himeji Castle, Nagasaki and the Kyushu Hot Springs. Travel by train to Hiroshima and catch a ferry to the lovely island of Miyajima - world famous for its floating Tori Gate.

The enigmatic Mt Fuji calls you on day thirteen of your tour where you will spend the day trekking to the 8th station and overnight on the mountain. Continue onwards to the summit of Mt Fuji the next day before returning back down the mountain for your trip back to Tokyo. Note: Mt Fuji is only open from 01 July - 31 August. Outside of these dates the group will stay to the north of Mt Fuji with opportunities for mountain views and forest walks.

Coach Tour Specials

Are you going back to the UK or Europe to visit family for Christmas? Then why not make it a proper holiday and combine your visit with a short Insight Vacations tour of the continent.

2007 Canadian & Alaskan Masterpiece (Coach & Inside Cabin) from $2739

No need to pay over $10,000 per person for your Canadian & Alaskan adventure when you can enjoy the best of Western Canada including the Rockies as well as an Alaskan cruise for around half the price with Cosmos, making this the most afjordable offer yet! From just $2739 per person Cosmos comes together with Holland America Line for a once in a lifetime 20 day, tour and cruise adventure with departures operating May through to September 2007. Your tour includes scenic highlights such as the Cascade Mountains; Yoho National Park; Banff; Lake Louise; Columbia Icefield; Sun Peaks; Jasper; Whistler; and Vancouver Island. And for travellers looking to enhance their experience, choose the optional upgrade to experience Canada on the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day, all daylight, classic rail journey from the Pacific Coast to the Canadian Rockies. Upgrades onto the Red Leaf service cost just $630 per person and for the Gold Leaf service just $1,510 per person. Enjoy the premium comfort and gracious service of Holland America Line aboard the MS Zuiderdam for the 7 night cruise portion of your holiday and prepare to expect the unexpected – a massive glacier calves, a bald eagle soars above, a humpback whale clears the water and the night sky awakens to waves of colour. Ports of call include Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan in addition to cruising Glacier Bay National Park. For that added opulence, upgrades are available to an outside cabin for just $339 per person. Included in the standard price is accommodation in superior tourist class hotels, deluxe motorcoach, transfers, a professional tour director and all meals whilst cruising.

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Here are the latest fantastic specials released from Virgin and Pacific Blue. Hurry, some of these prices are limited!

Travel Period: 2006-08-01 - 2006-12-10 On Sale Until: midnight 23 Jul 06 or sold out	Fares from	Taxes
Brisbane → Nadi	$219*
Sydney → Nadi	$239^
Melbourne → Nadi	$289*
Sydney → Apia (Samoa)	$375*
Melbourne → Apia (Samoa)	$399*
Brisbane → Apia (Samoa)	$399*
Sydney → Nuku Alofa (Tonga)	$299*
Melbourne → Nuku Alofa (Tonga)	$349*
Brisbane → Nuku Alofa (Tonga)	$349*
Brisbane → Port Vila	$209*
Sydney → Port Vila	$275*
Melbourne → Port Vila	$289*
Brisbane → Rarotonga	$349*
Sydney → Rarotonga	$349*
Melbourne → Rarotonga	$449*
Blackout period applies during school holidays 15 Sep - 14 Oct 2006 ^Direct Flights Only. Blackout period applies during school holidays 15 Sep - 14 Oct 2006 Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. All fares are subject to availability, are for one way travel & include* taxes, fees and surcharges. An additional charge of $2 is applicable to all fares paid by credit or charge card.
Travel Period: 2006-08-01 - 2006-12-10 On Sale Until: midnight 23 Jul 06 or sold out	Fares from	Taxes
Auckland → Rarotonga	$249* NZD
Auckland → Nuku Alofa (Tonga)	$199* NZD
Auckland → Apia (Samoa)	$249* NZD
Nuku Alofa (Tonga) → Sydney	$270* NZD	+$79 NZD
Blackout period applies during school holidays 15 Sep - 14 Oct 2006 Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. All fares are subject to availability, are for one way travel & exclude* taxes, fees and surcharges. An additional charge of $2 is applicable to all fares paid by credit or charge card.
Travel Period: 2006-08-01 - 2006-12-10 On Sale Until: midnight 23 Jul 06 or sold out	Fares from	Taxes
Apia (Samoa) → Sydney	$599* WST	+$123 WST
Apia (Samoa) → Brisbane	$699* WST	+$106 WST
Apia (Samoa) → Melbourne	$699* WST	+$106 WST
Apia (Samoa) → Auckland	$349* WST	+$95 WST
Blackout period applies during school holidays 15 Sep - 14 Oct 2006 Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. All fares are subject to availability, are for one way travel & exclude* taxes, fees and surcharges. An additional charge of $2 is applicable to all fares paid by credit or charge card.
Travel Period: 2006-08-01 - 2006-12-10 On Sale Until: midnight 31 Jul 06 or sold out	Fares from	Taxes
Nadi → Brisbane	$199^ FJD	+$100 FJD
Nadi → Sydney	$199^ FJD	+$109 FJD
Nadi → Melbourne	$249* FJD	+$98 FJD
^Direct Flights Only. Blackout period applies during school holidays 15 Sep - 14 Oct 2006 Blackout period applies during school holidays 15 Sep - 14 Oct 2006 Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. All fares are subject to availability, are for one way travel & exclude* taxes, fees and surcharges. An additional charge of $2 is applicable to all fares paid by credit or charge card.

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