Book and pay for a Grasshopper Adventures' Myanmar "green season" cycling tour by July 31 and receive a free pre-tour night's accommodation plus spa treatment. The Kingdoms of the Irrawaddy tour is a five-day, 224-kilometre cycle from Mandalay to Bagan with inclusions such as four nights' accommodation, a souvenir cycling jersey and some meals.

The bonus is one night at the Mandalay Hill Resort and a one-hour spa treatment, valued at $US175 a person twin share.  The price is $US1950 a person twin share. Departures: October 2 and 30. See grasshopperadventures.com.

PERSIAN PERFECT

Save $1000 a person on a 14-day holiday exploring ancient Persia that includes return flights with Emirates. The tour takes you to the important sites in Tehran such as the Archeological Museum, the 18 palaces of Sa'aad Abad in Shiraz as well as the Persepolis archeological site and historic Mehriz plus much more.

The fare covers 13 nights in modern, centrally located 3.5 star hotels, breakfast daily, all transfers, visa assistance, services of English speaking guides and entrance fees.  The tour departs daily from April 1 – November 30.

The cost is $4999 a person twin share if booked with deposit paid by April 30.  Phone 1300 813 391. See ditravel.com.au.

SECLUDED LUXURY

Pangkor Laut Resort is on a privately owned island, set amid a two-million-year-old rainforest and secluded bays. The property, with 140 luxury villas and suites, is renowned for its award-winning Spa Village Pangkor Laut. It has a Romantic Retreat package on offer. Stay three nights or more and receive a free dinner for two at Fisherman's Cove restaurant, a free bottle of sparkling wine on arrival as well as a 50-minute spa treatment for two, a sunset cruise and a flower bath in-villa. Stay five nights or more and receive all that, plus a complimentary upgrade to the next villa category.

The price is from $509 a room a night. Valid for stays and sale ongoing, but subject to change.   Phone +60 3 2783 1000. See pangkorlautresort.com.

V FOR VALUE

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill has reopened, offering special promotions to mark the occasion. The Churchill Commemorative package runs throughout 2015 and includes: two nights' accommodation with daily English breakfast, a commemorative £20 Sir Winston Churchill Fine Silver Coin, two newly created "Never Give In" cocktails in The Churchill Bar & Terrace and a bottle of champagne and chocolate cigar, plus tickets to the Churchill War Rooms and a copy of the book All Will Be Well - Good Advice from Winston Churchill. The Churchill Commemorative two-night package is valid on Friday and Saturday nights at £370 a night.  Add Sunday night for a special rate of £75.  Rates include VAT.

Phone +44 20 7486 5800. See london.churchill.hyatt.com.

LOLLING IN THE DEEP

Get lots of bonus inclusions when booking this European river cruise through Flight Centre. The 15-day cruise departs Amsterdam on June 16, 2016, and travels through five countries to Budapest, taking in the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. The package includes 14 nights on either APT's Aria or Concerto River Ships with 40 meals including 14 champagne breakfasts, beverages and the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner. Shore excursions in 16 towns, tipping and entertainment are also included.

Flight Centre is throwing in free return airfares between Europe and Australia, a free cabin upgrade and the cruise fare at the 2015 price.  The price is from $8795 a person twin share. Valid for sale until April 30.

Phone 1300 939 414. See flightcentre.com.au.

JULIETTA JAMESON