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Discover Indonesia's wonders with Jetstar. Photo Credit: Fadil Basymeleh

Fancy a last-minute escape to Asia, prior to Christmas? Jetstar have launched their International Sale, offering some exceptionally tasty flights to Asia from a number of Australian cities. Highlights include:

• Melbourne – Bangkok: $309
• Perth – Jakarta: $130
• Sydney – Bali (Denpasar): $330

Plus numerous other international routes. All fares listed are one way and inclusive of taxes. Sale is on now until Tuesday, 6 October, for travel during varying periods between  8 October – 10 December, 2009. Jetstar have also posted their domestic sale fares for this afternoon’s Fare Frenzy, so make sure you take a look and prepare to snap up a cheap flight. Check out Jetstar’s sale page for details. Have a fabulous Labour Day long weekend, Australia!

Important Note: In light of the recent tragedies that have occurred across Asia-Pacific (Typhoon Ketsana, Sumatran earthquake, Samoan tsunami), I would like you to consider donating to the Red Cross or Red Crescent. The spare change that you may throw at a fun trip this Friday will certainly bring respite to the victims of these tragedies, so please consider making a difference - http://donate.ifrc.org/

AirAsia brings Bali closer with $267 return fares. Photo Credit: Michael Dawes

AirAsia has been on a spree of generosity lately, dropping fares across its network by 20%. One of the happy results of this has been that flights to Denpasar, Bali are now well within reach for the west coast, with flights departing Perth now starting from $267 return inclusive of fees and taxes for travel commencing in late January to 27 March, 2010.

If you miss the $267 return fare, the next fare bracket is only $28 more, so there are still numerous opportunities for you to pick up one of these great flights. Check Adioso for availability and find yourself in island paradise!

Hey Reader! I know I’ve been neglecting some of Australia’s great cities in my airfare updates – if you’re after cheap flights for a specific city or route, don’t hesitate to comment in this blog. Your feedback will help make this blog more relevant and hopefully, less Sydney-centric. Secondly, I love hearing from you – many thanks for all your support!

Fly to Bali, tune in and tune out. Photo Credit: Michael Dawes

Tune Hotels have opened a new hotel in Kuta and Legian, Bali and to celebrate, they’re offering rooms across their 7 properties in Malaysia and Indonesia for 24 cents (0.7 MYR)! Booking period is from tomorrow, 11 August until 21 August, for stays during 6 Nov – 31 July (Kuta), 15 Dec – 31 July (Legian) and 1 May – 31 July (all other hotels).

Other hotel locations include:

• Penang
• Kota Kinabalu
• Kuching
• KLIA – LCCT Terminal
• Kuala Lumpur

Check out booking details in Tune’s latest newsletter.

Yes, it isn’t very often that this blog goes into hotel territory, but in this case, we’re talking the no-frills Tune Hotels chain, being AirAsia’s sister company. Not only are the Tune Hotels exceptionally cheap, but provide superb service and most importantly, a great night’s sleep. Read my review outlining my experience at their Kota Kinabalu outlet on TripAdvisor. Sweet dreams!

Perth to Bali for $131 return inc tax!

I reported yesterday on today’s Perth to Bali sale and now I can confirm that it’s hot – $131 for Perth to Denpasar, Bali return including tax when flying AirAsia! Booking period is now until 12 July or all sold out, for flights departing 19 Aug – 30 Apr, 2010. There are lots of cheap fares like this, so get in there, Western Australia!

For details and booking, visit AirAsia’s sale page

AirAsia X has upped the frequency of flights from Perth to Denpasar, Bali to twice-daily and are celebrating with a sale! From tomorrow (Thursday, 9 July) until 12 July, fares will go on sale from $99 including tax, for flights departing during the travel period of 12 August – 30 April, 2010. Get ready, west coast, you haven’t seen waves until you’ve seen Bali’s Uluwatu!

Visit AirAsia for details and to book

Update: AirAsia’s Perth to Bali timetable and further sale details can be found here