Aussie airline drops $200 flights to Vietnam, plus domestic fares from $39

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If you're planning to jet-set away in 2026, then you've come to the right place, because here we have rounded up the best of the best deals across flights and hotels, plus travel essentials and top-tier luggage.

Many Aussies are choosing to holiday domestically this year. If that's you, too, you can snag Jetstar flights right now for just $39.

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Jetstar has launched a network-wide 'Fare Play Sale' with 280,000 discounted fares available from $39. This covers flights both domestically and internationally.

Flights on sale include:

• Sydney to Ballina Byron from $39
• Adelaide to Melbourne (Avalon) from $42
• Brisbane to Newcastle from $55
• Perth to Sydney from $185

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Keen for an overseas holiday this year? International flights in the sale include:

• Sydney to Vanuatu from $189
• Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City from $199
• Brisbane to Rarotonga from $249
• Cairns to Osaka (Kansai) from $259
• Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Colombo from $319

All the best travel deals we've spotted this month

From game-changing travel essentials to Virgin's $399 flights to Bali, consider this your go-to guide for holiday planning this year.

Best flight deals

Virgin

• Virgin is here to cure your mid-week blues with the Take Off To Bali Sale, offering Take Off To Bali Sale.

• You can also score early bird fares from $65, to a range of domestic destinations like Perth, Alice Springs, Melbourne, and more.

• Plus, upgrade to premium extra-legroom Economy X seating for as little as $15.

Singapore Airlines

• Save with Singapore Airlines to destinations across Asia, Europe, and beyond. For a short period, Singapore Airlines total booking when you book economy lite fares for two or more passengers.

Best cruise deals

• Celebrity Cruises is offering up to 75 per cent off a second guest, plus up to $1,000 off per stateroom on select sailings, from now until February 25. The offer includes sailings in 2026 and beyond, including on board the refreshed Celebrity Solstice.

• For a once-in-a-lifetime cruise, until 31 March 2026 travellers can receive up to 30 per cent off the 'In Shackleton's Footsteps voyage', as part of Aurora Expeditions 35-year anniversary offer.

Best hotel deals

• Save up to 30 per cent off your next Pan Pacific hotel stay, including properties like the award-winning Pan Pacific Melbourne, Pan Pacific Perth, and ParkRoyal Sydney Darling Harbour.

• With , you can also score major savings with their , where you can at more than 65 global destinations.

• Save 30% when you book 2 nights at Oaks Hotels properties between 4 - 23 February 2026, including Oaks Casuarina Santai Resort, Oaks Lake Crackenback Resort, and Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort.

Best package deals

Luxury Escapes

• Enjoy laid-back luxury at one of Bali's best-selling luxury suites, The Mulia. The Mulia with daily breakfast, dinner, and two hours of free-flowing cocktails from $2,899.

• For a bustling city escape, stay at Singapore's Copthorne King's Hotel, and experience three nights of daily buffet breakfast, club lounge access, and guaranteed late checkout from $859.

• Indulge in six nights of bliss at Koh Samui's beachfront Nora Beach Resort and Spa. With daily buffet breakfast, daily two-course lunch or dinner, one 90-minute massage per adult, and two hours of daily free-flowing drinks Koh Samui's beachfront Nora Beach Resort and Spa.

Expedia

• Score five nights' accommodation at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, and return flights from Sydney for $1623 per person.
  
• Plan ahead with your next getaway and Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo.

ALDI Holidays

• Get 5 Nights in a Sunset Sky Suite at Ifuru Island Resort Maldives, from $2,999 per person (valued up to $5,000 pp) including all meals and drinks, a spa experience and watersports

• 8 Day Shanghai & Hong Kong Disneyland Tour, from $2,499 per person (valued up to $3,100 pp) also includes international flights, 7-nights accommodation, breakfast daily and more.

Best luggage deals

• Elevate your travel experience and shop a range of July checked bags and carry-ons here.

• Shop the Samsonite spend n' save, and receive up to 40 per cent off when you spend $299 or more.

• Subscribe and save 20 per cent off your entire Antler purchase.

Best travel essentials

• If you haven't tried packing cubes, then it's time to stock up at Strandbags before you set off on your next adventure.

• Need a new pair of compression socks? Try these travel compression socks from Scholl, which can help to prevent swollen ankles and tired legs.

• Always forgetting to charge your phone before a flight? Don't get caught out again, and keep a flight-approved portable charger like this one from Anker in your carry-on.

• Stream movies and music on your flight from the comfort of your own earphones with the Twelve South AirFly.

Best plane shoes

• Want a shoe that can take you from the plane to 20,000 steps a day? Try a pair of New Balance.

• A good slip-on shoe like a Birkenstock makes all the difference on a flight, making it easy to get up and down, go to the bathroom, and for a quick and seamless departure from the plane.

Best sunglasses

• Whether you're going away for winter or summer, you'll need some sunnies for the trip. Luckily, Sunglass Hut has you covered with a Sunglass Hut.

• Luv Lou also has a range of great styles starting as low as $72.

• Heading somewhere sunny? You can't go past a classic pair of polarised Ray-Bans to block the glare and intercept reflections.

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