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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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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A Fine Travel Onboard Review of Scenic Tours – European River Cruises
24 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Fine Travel Consultant Kylie Bryers recently enjoyed her first river cruise with a two-week European river cruise with luxury cruise line Scenic Tours. She reports back with her experience. Learn More About How to Choose Your Cruise Holiday In November I had an extremely lucky break – I got the oppo...
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Explora Journeys: Onboard Review of a Luxury Mediterranean Cruise
8 Jan 2025Fine Travel’s Jennie Ready experienced an amazing 14-night Mediterranean cruise on Explora Journeys' ship Explora I. As Explora is a relatively new cruise brand, she shares her first-hand experiences so you can decide if this is the right cruise line for your next cruise holiday. Jennie has been sel...
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How Much Does a Silversea Cruise Cost?
21 Jun 2024Fine Travel is an Authorised Travel Agent for Silversea If you're new to Silversea, or to what we refer to as "True Luxury" cruise lines, one of the first questions is likely to be around price. There are a number of factors that affect the price of a Silversea cruise, and Silversea offers three pri...
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