Travel deals and steals: May 8 to 14

CHAN BROTHERS SALE. Head down this Friday to Sunday for Chan Brothers’ Last Minute Kancheong Sale to snag great travel bargains for your mid-year holidays. Packages on offer include a 4D Sydney Family Fun (without flights) from S$938 per person and free travel for the first child for every two adults and a 12D Highlights Of West America where you can enjoy S$600 off the second traveller. Those who use their Citibank cards for a minimum charge of S$2,800 will receive a limited edition trolley luggage while stocks last. Chan Brothers Travel House is located at 150 South Bridge Road, Fook Hai Building.

FLY DIRECT TO HANGZHOU FROM S$559. SilkAir is launching its direct flight to Hangzhou from June 27 and you can book your all-in return flights starting from S$559. Other destinations are also available as part of the Mastercard Great Singapore Sale, such as Bandung and Langkawi from S$229, Phuket from S$259, Lombok from S$319 and Kathmandu from S$699. Book by May 31. Log on to http://www.silkair.com for more info.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY STAYCATION AT THE RITZ-CARLTON. Pack your kids’ old books and whisk them away for The Ritz-Carlton’s Book-A-Stay package. For every book donated, you’ll receive a limited-edition Ritz-Carlton bookmark and the hotel will match the donation. Take the chance also to enjoy a one-night stay in a Deluxe Room, buffet breakfast for two and S$50 hotel credit with the package. Kids from four to 12 get privileges such as handcrafted in-room amenities, a personalised arrival activity folder and a complimentary ice-cream pass. The Book-A-Stay package is available from June 1 to 30 and is priced from S$460. For enquiries, call 6434 5118 or email rc.sinrz.reservations [at] ritzcarlton.com.