Expedition Cruises: Not Just for the Intrepid Traveller
2 Dec 2025by Fine Travel
The cruise lines offering Expedition Cruises have taken clear steps to be more inclusive. Voyages are educational experiences with cruise lines offering itineraries and voyages on a spectrum of "soft expedition" through to "true expedition". How Intrepid Are You? Expedition Cruises can quickly conju...
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Air New Zealand's New Koru Programme: New Black and Platinum Tiers
19 Nov 2025Air New Zealand has just announced an evolution of its Airpoints scheme, rebranding it as Koru from April 2026. The update introduces refreshed tiers, enhanced recognition, and new ways to share benefits with friends and loved ones. Existing Airpoints members will see their earned Airpoints Dollars ...
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Experience Business Class on China Southern’s New Route to Madrid
15 Sep 2025by Fine Travel
The Excitement of China Southern's New Direct Route to Madrid China Southern Airlines has introduced a new direct service connecting Guangzhou and Madrid. This new route is set to enhance the travel experience for holidaymakers and business travellers. Initially for travel between 2 December 2025 an...
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Discover the Azamara Difference: Unforgettable Cruise Experiences
14 Sep 2025by Fine Travel
Explore Why Azamara's Smaller Ships, Longer Stays, and Unique Experiences Make for an Unparalleled Cruising Adventure The Advantages of Smaller Ships Azamara's fleet of four smaller, elegantly designed ships offers a unique advantage for those seeking an intimate and immersive cruise holiday experie...
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Discover Silversea's New Fare Structure: The Luxury of Choice
14 Sep 2025by Fine Travel
Explore how Silversea Cruises' new fare structure, 'The Luxury of Choice,' offers unparalleled flexibility and value for your next ultra-luxury voyage. Introducing 'The Luxury of Choice': A New Fare Structure Silversea Cruises, renowned for its ultra-luxury offerings, has introduced a new fare struc...
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It’s ‘Buyer Beware’ when purchasing art on holiday
31 Aug 2025In this guest piece, Art Valuer Briar Williams shares her insight into the risks of buying art, particularly for investment, when on holiday. Whilst strolling the beach front shops in a warm and exotic location or taking part in the non-stop events on offer while on a cruise holiday, it is very temp...
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Our Onboard Review of the Emirates A380 and Dubai
25 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
Paul Collins (Fine Travel's Founder and Chairman) was recently invited by Emirates to experience flying on the A380 between Auckland and Dubai and what a longer stopover in Dubai could include enroute to a final destination like the UK and Europe. I recently experienced a three night visit to Dubai ...
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Pros and Cons of Cheap Business Class Flights to the UK and Europe
25 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
Last updated 3 December 2025 When it comes to deciding whether to book one of the cheapest Business Class flights from New Zealand to the UK and Europe, it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons of the available options. When we last prepared our ranking of the Top 5 Business Class Airfares to th...
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Reviewing China Southern Airlines Business Class to the UK and Europe
8 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
If you’re looking for a Business Class flight to the UK / Europe with full lie flat seats at a price point that at times is close to Premium Economy on other airlines, China Southern should be high on your list. We have been selling China Southern Business Class flights to the UK and Europe since 20...
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How Valuable is the Free Emirates Business Class Chauffeur Service
6 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
When comparing Business Class Flights from New Zealand to the UK and Europe there is quite a range in pricing. Emirates provided us with its estimate of the value of its free chauffeur service for Business and First Class passengers, and the total is actually surprising. Before we jump into the calc...
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