Travel deals and steals: April 3 to April 9

Trafalgar packages from S$1,198

Trafalgar tours and Etihad Airways are offering early bird deals when you book a package with them starting from S$1,198 as part of Trafalgar’s Chinatown Fair. Enjoy additional perks such as a complimentary London or Paris shopping experience or a voucher worth US$40 (S$50) per person when you book the Europe & Britain or Costsaver packages. Those opting for US and Canada itineraries will also receive the US$40 voucher per person. For details, contact info.asia [at] trafalgartours.com for a list of participating agents or call 6922 5950.

Hong Kong highs

JW Marriott Hong Kong is offering a Weekend Retreat Package priced from HK$3,688 (S$598) per night, which includes a free upgrade to Deluxe Harbour Room, HK$588 worth of food and dining credit, daily breakfast and afternoon tea for two. You can also opt for the Culinary Experience Package starting from HK$3,700 a night, which comes bundled with HK$1,000 worth of food and beverage credit, breakfast for two and late checkout at 4pm. Both packages require a minimum of two nights’ stay. e checkout at 4pm. Both packages require a minimum of two nights’ stay.

Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay opens

Singapore now boasts a second Holiday Inn Express with 24-hour fitness facilities and a rooftop pool. To celebrate the opening, rooms are going from S$180++ a night for stays until July 31. The price includes free Express Start breakfast for two and Wi-Fi access. Log on to http://www.holidayinnexpress.com for details and bookings.

Songkran specials from COMO

Thinking of visiting Thailand for Songkran? The Metropolitan Bangkok is having a Songkran Splash Package priced at 4,500 baht (S$175) a night for the City Room, including breakfast for two, a 1,000 baht voucher for COMO Shambhala Urban Escape and a signature drink for two at the Met Bar. Alternatively, there is Point Yamu’s Songkran Island Discovery priced at 12,000 baht per night for the Verandah Room. Besides breakfast for two and 5,555 baht resort credits per day (for use on food, beverages or spa treatments), you can embark on activities such as a Buddha cleansing ceremony, a temple visit and transport to Sapan Hin to experience the largest street water splashing festival in Phuket. Both packages are valid for stays from April 11 to 16. Visit http://www.comohotels.com for bookings.

Feast in Noosa

The Noosa International Food and Wine Festival is back for its 11th year and UOB Travel is offering a 6D/4N package priced from S$1,398 per person which includes a round trip (economy fare) on Qantas, a three-night stay in the Sunshine Coast, a one-night stay in Brisbane, as well as transfers. To book, call UOB Travel at 6252 6822.