Rarotonga – A Cook Islands Beach Holiday
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Less than a four hour flight from Auckland, Rarotonga is the perfect destination for a relaxing winter escape. Image courtesy of David Kirkland Read Our Guide to a Cook Islands Holiday Rarotonga is a wonderful option for a family holiday package or a romantic getaway. It offers a great selection of ...
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Luxury Cruise Line Ponant Expands Antarctica and Expedition Cruise Fleet
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
When Ponant first offered cruise itineraries from New Zealand, I was interested to learn that it offered Antarctica cruises. My initial impression was that Ponant, a luxury French cruise line, would be a cruise line for the Mediterranean. Learning that it was one of the leading “luxury expedition” c...
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5 Popular Cruise Lines to Consider
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
If you’re considering a cruise holiday, why not opt for one of the best on the seas? Five trending cruise lines have caught our attention thanks to their glowing customer ratings, luxury service, first-rate excursions, diverse destinations, and excellent value for money. Learn More About How to Choo...
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Explore Australia’s Kimberley Region with Ponant
17 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Small ship expedition cruises provide the opportunity to explore remote regions and, through shore excursions and onboard experts, to have an immersive and educational experience. Following the reopening of Australia’s maritime borders, luxury French Cruise Line Ponant, with its “soft-expedition sty...
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The Benefits of Working with a Boutique Travel Agent
16 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
You’re planning an overseas holiday, a trip to see family, or an important business journey — and the questions start to mount. Is now the right time to book? Can I find a lie-flat Business Class seat that fits my budget? Have I found the best fare, and have I overlooked anything? When am I going to...
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A Guide to Airline Travel for Children with Hidden Disabilities
6 Jul 2025by Meghan Ward
By Meghan Ward With the world opening up and families wanting to reunite again, I thought now would be a great time to talk about travellers with hidden disabilities and the supports and options that are in place for them within the airports and also onboard airplanes. My Background I recently retur...
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Indulge in Business Class with Singapore Airlines Book the Cook
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Singapore Airlines has a well-earned reputation for the service it offers premium guests — but even the best airline kitchen can only do so much within the confines of an aircraft galley. The solution? Book the Cook. Last updated 3 June 2026 Book the Cook lets you pre-select your main course from a ...
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Silversea Cruises Announces Free Chauffeur transfers
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Silversea has announced that they are no longer including a Blacklane chauffeur transfer as part of their cruise fares. You can find the latest inclusions in our article: Discover Silversea's New Fare Structure: The luxury of choice. Fine Travel clients will be familiar with the complimentary chauff...
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Does Choosing a Discounted Business Class Airfare Mean Missing Out?
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Last refreshed: 2 July 2026 A discounted Business Class airfare buys the same seat, in the same cabin, on the same aircraft. So what does the discount actually reflect — and is there anything you genuinely give up? The release of discounted Business Class flights provides travellers from New Zealand...
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How to Save Up to 30% Off a Ponant Luxury Cruise
24 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Most cruise lines fill their ships with on-and-off sales. Ponant takes a refreshingly transparent approach: the earlier you book, the less you pay. Here’s how it works. Last updated 7 June 2026 In our article on the pros and cons of last-minute cruise specials, we explained that holding out for a la...
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