19 April 2021 marked an important travel milestone with the announcement that the New Zealand leg of the Trans-Tasman bubble was to be inflated. As expected, there are details and caveats to be considered and we have already had flights paused and potential green zone breaches. At a high level we share our thoughts after the announcement (Image courtesy of Tourism Australia).
The announcement that quarantine free travel is scheduled to start between New Zealand and the Cook Islands on 17 May was a welcome one, particularly for the Cook Islands tourism industry. As a nation that relies so heavily on tourism, our thoughts are with our friends and colleagues in the Cook Islands on what is surely an emotional day.
With its borders closed to international tourists for over a year, the pressure on the Cook Islands tourism industry has been significant. The Pacific Resort Group – a name known to many travellers to the Cook Islands – has spent the time renovating and preparing for tourism to return. (Image courtesy of Mark Seabury)
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With domestic and short-haul travel continuing to be Air Zealand’s focus during the Covid-19 pandemic, the announcement of a direct flight from Auckland to Tasmania was a welcome addition for Fine Travel clients looking to explore a part of Australia that is often overlooked.
In keeping with its goal of creating unique and educational experiences, Maruia River Retreat presents a signature culinary event – Wilder: a gastronomic tour of NZ wild game and seafood by Resident Chef Gideon.
The Routeburn track is on many of our “I’ve been meaning to do that” list and can be included in a Fine Travel Southern Experiences itinerary.
For New Zealand travellers looking forward to seeing the world again, the 2022 Princess Cruises 107 night World Cruise from Auckland (return) will be an iconic voyage.
The announcement that New Zealanders can enter Singapore again may provide insights into how New Zealand manages “bubble” travel in the future.
Te Arai Lodge offers exclusive luxury accommodation in a spectacular setting overlooking organic gardens, native bush, and rolling countryside to the dunes and distance ocean.