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:
You'll have to be quick, but you can't complain about flights to South America from $1399 return. I'm pretty sure you won't find them any cheaper than that. Find out more: www.statravel.co.nz
Save hundreds of dollars on these fly-cruise packages for Star Cruises in Asia, with all-inclusive prices from $2799 per person for six nights. There are some great itineraries to choose from and the flights are with Singapore Airlines. Find out more: www.harveyworld.co.nz
Take advantage of this off-peak rate for Stewart Island Lodge, valid for April, May and September. For $290 a night, you get accommodation and breakfast for two, plus pre-dinner drinks with appetizers. Find out more: www.aatravel.co.nz
Check out these fares to Australia, from $179 one way to Melbourne or $189 one way to Brisbane. There are also Pacific fares on sale, such as Tonga from $159 one way and Samoa from $199 one way Find out more: www.flypacificblue.com
Book this week to get a five-night trip to Hawaii, including Air New Zealand flights and accommodation in Honolulu, from $1739, from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Find out more: www.flightcentre.co.nz
While we love to see the world, the annual Global Best Tourist Survey has revealed New Zealanders are gaining a reputation for being stingy. Do you agree? How would you rate Kiwis with other countries?
Take a look at our new-look Cleo website — the home of New Zealand's hottest magazine for young women. You'll find celebrity gossip, fashion news, dating and relationship advice and much more.
Where in the world is it illegal to wear the colour purple or stop your car for pedestrians? Take our quiz on stupid world laws and find out.
