Travel deals and steals: Feb 23 to March 2

Book a June holiday family getaway with Emirates

Families planning their next getaway for the June holidays should look to Emirates. The airline has launched special offers for its economy and business class fares. Fly to countries such as Europe, with prices starting from S$899. Other destinations with tickets on offer include Australia (prices start from S$479), North America (from S$1,409) and Dubai (from S$609). Fares on business class travel to Europe start from S$3,899. Book by Feb 28, for travel from now until Nov 30. Visit www.emirates.com/sg

Relax and unwind at Banyan Tree Ungasan in Bali

Travellers looking to unwind and experience something different can consider the luxury Banyan Tree Ungasan resort in Bali. The resort is located on a cliffside high above the Indian Ocean, and offers spectacular views. The resort has launched its Banyan Tree Ungasan’s Nyepi New Year Special villa package to celebrate Nyepi New Year, an important holiday on the Balinese Hindu calendar. Starting from US$641++ (S$911.05++) per night, the package comes inclusive of daily breakfast and a special Nyepi lunch and dinner for two at the resort’s Bambu Restaurant. Valid for stays between March 27 and March 29.

Do note that Bali’s Silence Day is on March 28, and no transportation will be running on that day. Silence is observed at night on that date, and no lights are allowed.

Anantara Vacation Club announces video contest

Have a penchant for travelling and love to take videos professionally? Anantara Vacation Club’s travel video contest will reward you for those efforts. Submit a 30-second video which highlights your skills and talent, and upload the video entry to the Anantara Vacation Club’s contest website. Three winners will be selected on March 28, where they will then compete to win the ultimate prize — a three-night stay at Anantara Vacation Club Resorts in Thailand and Indonesia. While there, the winner will be required to make videos at both resorts, which will then be shared on Anantara Vacation Club’s online and social media channels. For more information, visit www.anantaraclub.com/promo/video-travel-contest

Flight Centre World on Sale Super Saturday at Plaza Singapura

Score deals at Flight Centre’s upcoming event, the World on Sale Super Saturday. Get up to 50 per cent off stays at Asia Resorts by Club Med, at destinations such as Bali and Phuket. Special packages include a four-day, three-night Discover Korea tour, with prices starting from S$1,129 per person. Travellers can choose to extend their trip by one night, pre- or post-tour, for free.

Customers will also get S$50 off, with a minimum spend of S$800; as well as S$100 off with a minimum spend of S$2,000; and S$150 off with a minimum spend of S$5,000. The event is on Feb 25 at Flight Centre Plaza Singapura. Visit www.flightcentre.com.sg/promotions/world-on-sale for details. 

CLARIFICATION: It was earlier reported that only DBS and POSB card members were entitled to the minimum spend discount. Flight Centre has clarified that it is available to all customers.