The temperature’s dropping, the winter woollies are coming out and bars are adding belly-warming tipples like mulled wine to their drinks list – now’s the perfect time for a romantic escape! Right on cue, Trip.com is offering a number of fabulous travel deals that are perfect for a short break or mini holiday. Inspired? We certainly are!

If New Zealand is high on your must-do list, treat yourselves to a stay at the sumptuous Novotel Queenstown Lakeside and receive 30% off. With return economy flights from Sydney to the South Island destination available for just $472 per person with Virgin Australia, now’s the time to cross the ditch.

Want to explore the North Island? Score 10% off (with prices starting at $180, twin-share for a Superior Twin Room) when you book a stay at the Pullman Auckland. Return economy flights from Brisbane to Auckland with Virgin Australia start at $391 per person – very tempting!

If it’s a short break or weekend getaway you’re dreaming of, set your sights for Victoria’s capital and save 15% (prices start at $292 twin-share for a Classic room) when you book a stay at the stylish Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. Need to catch a flight? Jetstar is currently offering return economy class flights from Perth to Melbourne for just $357 per person.

Chilly weather got you daydreaming of sunshine and golden sands? Get away to the Gold Coast when you book return economy class flights with Jetstar for just $97 per person. Top it off with a stay in a One-Bedroom Sea-View Room at The Ruby Collection – prices start at $140 twin-share.

Trip.com also has an array of incredible discounted experiences on offer, including Phillip Island tours and Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb adventures. To find out more about the impressive deals available or to book, visit the travel insider’s website here.