Travel Tuesday: Qatar Airways, Inspiring Vacations, Luxury Escapes, Myer
Those seeking cheap Euro and UK flights can cash in on low season seats with Qatar Airways. You'll have to fly between November 5 and December 2, 2025 but when you do you stand to pay as little as $1469 to get to London. Those fares depart from Perth though from Sydney and Melbourne it's still a bargain at under $1700 return.
Flights into Europe are also available, starting at $1820 return for similar dates.
For all of us procrastinators out there, Inspiring Vacations have done us a favour and extended its up to 20 per cent off all tour styles until July 24. From classic and small group tours to private tours and luxurious Platinum marked tours, wherever you've got your eye on you'll be saving a bundle.
Love the idea of luxury for less? That's where Luxury Escapes comes in. They've brought back some bestsellers to get you to paradise for less, including 51 per cent off the all-inclusive Ayodya Resort Bali where $1719 will score you a room for two for five nights, as well as all-day dining, unlimited free-flow drinks, yoga classes and daily cultural activities.
Locally, if you've been eyeing a Tassie getaway, stays at Freycinet Lodge have been slashed by 78 per cent, down to $599 for two nights and includes daily breakfast, midday checkout and $100 in dining credit.
On the hunt for cheap flights? Trip.com is giving lucky Aussies a chance to score seats between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from $29 a pop. It starts at 2pm AEST on July 22 (mark your calendars!). Mix & Match is also running a short deal on flights to Asia taking $75 off all return trips between now and November 30 when you use the code FLYASIA75.
If you're feeling the chill now's the ideal time to update your winter wardrobe with Myer taking up to 50 per cent off winter essentials. Already in our carts is this gorgeous Basque Longline Double Breasted Coat which is half price at $114.98 (was $229.95), these cute UGG Candice Cow Suede Boots, $128 (was $160) and this sleek Reserve Jayden Micromoss Jacket, $49.98 (down from $99.95).
Families taking the kids along for the ride can cash in on Babybee's stellar sale which gets you up to $200 off prams, baby essentials and car seats. As part of this, the new Joey baby carrier is $50 less and my favourite Miles travel pram is $100 off.
Finally, for your beauty bag Smilie is slinging up to 50 per cent off its best-selling teeth whitening products, Bescher Beauty is running up to $88 in savings with bundles and Lotte Duty Free has up to 30 per cent off beauty multi-buys.
We'll be updating this article as new travel deals drop. In the meantime, scroll down for all the best that you can book right now.
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EDITOR'S PICKS
Inspiring Vacations
Luxury Escapes
Myer
Qatar Airways
London flights from $1469 return. Travel from November 11 to December 2, 2025
Europe flights from $1820 return. Travel from November 11 to December 2, 2025
The Iconic
25 per cent off when you spend $80
20 per cent off when you spend $60
Further 30 per cent off selected items
Samsonite Upscape 75cm in Stone Grey, $262.50 (down from $525)
Samsonite City Rhythm Spinner 78cm Expandable, $249.50 (down from $499)
Celebrity Cruises
Up to $500 off per room, plus up to 75 per cent off for second guests in the same stateroom. Sale ends July 21.
Trip.com
$29 flights between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Starts 2pm AEST July 22. Limited seats only.
Up to 20 per cent off hotels for first-time customers
Escape Deals
5 per cent off sitewide. Use code ILOVEESCAPE. First time customers only.
ArtVo Immersive Gallery Experience, from $35.10 (down from $43.17)
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Maldives stay, four nights form $3848 for two adults. Includes daily breakfast and dinner, speedboat transfer and wifi.
Babybee
Smilie
Up to 50 per cent off Mid-Year sale
Smilie On-the-go Whitening Pen, $24 (down from $29)
Smilie Boost Teeth Whitening Kit, $119 (down from $219)
Indie Boho
$10 off dog booster seats with code BOOSTER10
Lotte Duty Free
Earn 2 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points for every $1 spent
30 per cent off selected beauty multibuys
BEST HOTEL DEALS
Booking.com
Save up to 20 per cent on stays worldwide. Book by September 30, 2025.
Up to 15 per cent off car rentals for Genius members
W Melbourne
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
Oaks
Westin Melbourne
From Stage Lights to City Lights Package, from $580 per room. Includes upgrade to a Deluxe Room, two A Reserve tickets to 'Beetlejuice The Musical', show program, welcome drinks and 2pm late check-out.
Wotif
At least 25 per cent off selected winter stays with Mates Rates
Up to 35 per cent off daily deals
Traveloka
Up to $80 off hotels. Use code HELLOTRAVELOKA
Expedia
At least 20 per cent off last-minute weekend stays
Hamilton Island
Up to 10 per cent off when you book with a non-refundable deposit
Heart Island Adventure Package, three nights from $4024 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, Journey to the Heart tour for two and airport/marina transfers.
Best of the Whitsundays package, three nights from $2338 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half-day trip to Whitehaven Beach, weekly pass to Hamilton Island Wildlife and airport/marina transfers.
Romantic Escape package, three nights from $1882 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, bottle of sparkling on arrival, one three-course set dinner, twilight sailing of the Whitsundays and airport/marina transfers.
qualia Couple's Indulgence package, three nights from $5880 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Leeward Pavilion, one sunset cruise, gourmet picnic, daily breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages, one gourmet dinner, VIP marine or airport transfers and buggy hire for your stay.
Family Whitsundays Adventure, three nights from $2338 for two adults. Kids stay and eat free. Also includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half-day trip to Whitehaven Beach, weekly pass to Hamilton Island Wildlife and return airport or marina transfers.
Marriott Bonvoy
BEST FLIGHT DEALS
Mix & Match
Etihad Airways
Malaysia Airlines
Virgin Australia
Flight Centre
Bali flights from $293 return on Jetstar
Paris flights from $1484 return on Vietnam Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaii flights from $998 return
Los Angeles flights from $1710 return
Skyscanner
Last-minute flights from $75
Emirates
Christchurch flights from $729 return
London flights from $2019 return
BEST LUGGAGE DEALS
Samsonite
40 per cent off when you spend $299
30 per cent off when you spend $149
Antler
30 per cent off when you spend $199
Up to 50 per cent off sale luggage
American Tourister
40 per cent off when you spend $250
30 per cent off when you spend $100
Strandbags
Monos
10 per cent off bestsellers
Up to $150 off luggage sets
July
Free shipping on orders $100 or more
Save up to $125 on luggage sets
Bellroy
Shop The Outlet: Up to 30 per cent off
Zoomlite
15 per cent off when you buy two or more Glide Cases
BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS
SEA LIFE Sydney, WILD LIFE Sydney and Madame Tussauds Sydney
2 for 1 attractions, from $55. Available between July 5 and July 21, 2025. Must book online with at least one day in advance.
Klook
At least 10 per cent off Australia and NZ experiences
Up to 20 per cent off selected Thailand experiences. Use code ECO20THAILAND
Up to 15 per cent off sitewide. Valid for Mastercard World and World Elite Consume Cards
Experience Oz
RedBalloon
15 per cent off gift vouchers. Use code WINTER15
Discounted experiences
$50 off when you subscribe for emails
Adrenaline
Traveloka
10 per cent off activities with code WINTERSALE50. Maximum savings of $100.
BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES AND GADGETS
Amazon Australia
Mon Purse
Personalised Leather Passport Holder, $64 (down from $80)
Trtl
Zoomlite
BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS
Boody
Up to 25 per cent off bundles
Up to 70 per cent off sale
Bescher Beauty
Lululemon
Amazon Australia
Lovehoney
Up to 70 per cent off sale stock
Lorna Jane
BEST TOUR, CAR HIRE AND CRUISE DEALS
AAT Kings
Last-minute deals
Up to $2200 air credit per couple on selected tours
Europcar
Escape Deals
Luxury Escapes
Wendy Wu
Up to $2000 off per person on 2026 and 2027 tours
Trafalgar Tours
Up to 20 per cent off last minute deals
10 per cent off selected early bird 2026 tours
Contiki
Last-minute deals
Up to $1275 off Ultimate trips
$250 off Australia tours with the code GOAUS25
Insight Vacations
Up to 20 per cent off last minute deals
10 per cent off early bird 2026 tours
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