Hot deals: Rarotonga beckons

At only 32km in circumference, Rarotonga is almost completely encircled by a reef, fringed by many white sandy beaches and with tempting turquoise water. Flight Centre has Rarotonga holidays, including return airfares, five nights' accommodation and airport transfers from $839 each, twin-share, from Auckland. Subject to availability. Valid for sales until February 22. Travel from April 1 to 13 and May 4 to June 30. Contact 0800 427 555 or visit www.flightcentre.co.nz

Discover Vietnam

Experience the sights and sounds of Hanoi's historic Old Quarter; sail the scenic seas of Halong Bay; immerse yourself in tradition in Hoi An; stare in awe of Angkor Wat and explore the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels with Adventure World's 13-day Vietnam and Cambodia discovery package, priced from $2896 each. Airfares additional. Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Contact 0800 899 111 or visit www.adventureworld.co.nz

Christchurch bargain

Check out the great hotel rates at TravelBug. Grab a two-night visit at iStay on Cashel, Christchurch, in a studio room from just $87 a night. Valid until February 20. For this deal and many others go to www.travelbug.co.nz

Be my Valentine

Spoil your Valentine with a hot-air balloon trip over Melbourne as the sun rises, ride the world's only moving tramcar restaurant, or indulge in the Yarra Valley wine country. Flight Centre has Melbourne Valentine holidays including return airfares and two nights' five-star accommodation in a deluxe king room from $1289 each, twin-share, from Auckland. Subject to availability. Valid for sales until February 11. Travel from February 11 to 13. Contact 0800 427 555 or visit www.flightcentre.co.nz