Calling cityslickers and western lovers alike. There's now 20 per cent off a 23-day tour in an airconditioned van from the Big Apple, via Washington DC, Santa Fe, Yosemite and New Orleans to San Francisco. Book the Southern Cross Country Westbound Tour with STA Travel before September 30 and prices start at $2959 a person twin share. Phone 134 782. See statravel.com.au

KAKADU

Stunning sea eagles, tiny Kingfishers, the astonishing "Jesus bird" that seems to walk on water ... Kakadu is a mecca for exotic bird lovers. And one of the best times to tour there is Bird Week – October 1-9 – for special cruises, walks and talks, and 30 per cent off stays at Cooinda Lodge, from $182 a night. Phone 1800 500 401. See kakadutourism.com

CRUISE

SCANDINAVIA

Predicting the most dazzling aurora borealis in more than 50 years, Scandy cruise specialists Bentours are offering 5 per cent off their 15-day Follow the Lights trips departing March 4 and 9, 2017, if booked before August 31. Prices start from $6645 a person twin share to cruise Norway's fiords and Finnish Lapland. Phone 1800 221 712. See bentours.com.au

HOLLAND TO HUNGARY

Snatch a free return flight plus a saving of $2600 a couple for a 15-day 2017 river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, stopping throughout Austria and Germany. The trip includes meals, drinks with meals, sightseeing and transfers, and starts from $5495 a person. Phone 1300 196 420. See travelmarvel.com.au/travelmore

HOTEL

BRISBANE

Take a break in Brisbane to catch shows like We Will Rock You and Snow White at Queensland Performing Arts Centre, or the Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium. While there, stay at Hotel Jen within walking distance of both with a special from $199 a night till October 31. Phone 07 93238 2222. See hoteljen.com/brisbane

SAMOA

Save 25 per cent on five nights in the four-star Coconuts in an over-water room, the mini-bar and transfers if booked by October 31. Kayaks and snorkelling gear are provided, as are bus tickets to and from the capital Apia daily (not Sundays). Prices from $1869 a person twin share. Phone 1800 800 722. See spacificatravel.com

FAMILY

NEW ZEALAND

The South Island's Queenstown is one of the most glorious spots in the world to ski and the Heritage Queenstown has a family accommodation special for two adults and two children, including breakfast, drink vouchers and one gigabyte of Wi-Fi from $NZ276 ($259) a night. Use of the pool, sauna and spa is free. Phone 1800 141 780. See heritagehotels.co.nz/hotels/heritage-queenstown

THAILAND

Kids can eat and play for free at the Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa in Phuket as part of a school holiday deal. The $202.80 a night for a sea-view room also includes breakfast for two adults, shuttles to town for children and in-room Wi-Fi. Book and stay by October 10. See westinsiraybay.com

RESORT

FIJI

On the picturesque private island of Sonaisali, the DoubleTree Resort has a private beach, lagoon-style pool, on-site spa, watersports, horse-riding, golf and kids' club. There's 20 per cent off if booked by August 26 for stays between June 2 and October 9, priced from $183 a night. Phone 1800 687 236. See hotels.com

‎TAHITI

Save up to $2000 a couple on a seven-night stay at the InterContinental Resort & Spa on Moorea Island, between the lagoon and the mountains, with a sea turtle and dolphin centre. Book by August 31 for $2599 a person twin share; travel before March 31, 2017. Phone 1300 858 305. See tahititravel.com.au