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Routeburn Track and Queenstown Experiences Holidays
16 Sep 2020by Fine Travel
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. About the Routeburn Track The Routeburn Track traverses wild and scenic mountain country between the Hollyford and Dart Valleys at the base of New Zealand's ...
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Princess Cruises 2022 World Cruise Roundtrip from Auckland
15 Sep 2020by Fine Travel
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. As cruise lines cancel 2020 sailings in response to Covid-19, social distancing requirements remain and ports close, the industries'...
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Insights from Singapore Opening Its Borders to New Zealand Travellers
10 Sep 2020by Fine Travel
The announcement that New Zealanders can enter Singapore again may provide insights into how New Zealand manages "bubble" travel in the future. During the peak of the initial response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore closed its borders to international travellers. As one of the main regional trav...
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Te Arai Lodge - North Auckland
21 Aug 2020by Fine Travel
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. Before planning a stay at a Boutique Hotel or Lodge, be sure to read the tips in our Blog: Tips for Booking a New Zealand Lu...
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The Manse Luxury Lodge Hawkes Bay
19 Aug 2020by Fine Travel
Manse Luxury Lodge is set on a hill overlooking the beautiful Heretaunga Plains and focuses on luxury, wine and cuisine (and golf, with host Gary being a professional). The passions of the Owners and Hosts at a Boutique Hotel or Lodge can make all the difference to your experience. At The Manse, hos...
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Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru
10 Aug 2020by Fine Travel
Pen-y-bryn Lodge sits atop South Hill, one of Oamaru’s most sought-after districts. This Victorian heritage lodge offers discerning guests the perfect combination of old-world elegance and modern amenities. As part of Fine Travel's promotion of New Zealand's Boutique Hotels and Lodges, we share some...
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Benefits of Travelling New Zealand on a Group Tour
29 Jun 2020by Fine Travel
Spending a week driving yourself from town to town, tourist spot to tourist spot, focussing on winding roads and missing the dramatic scenery isn't everyone's idea of a holiday. This is where an Escorted Group Tour of New Zealand is appealing. When deciding how to plan your New Zealand holiday, we e...
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Qatar Airways Returns to New Zealand via Australia
29 May 2020by Fine Travel
As Fine Travel's most popular Business Class option to the UK and Europe last year, it was encouraging to see Qatar Airways start offering an alternative for travellers from New Zealand who need to get to the UK and Europe (despite border restrictions). Qatar Airways was one of the last internationa...
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How to Escape Winter...When You Can't Escape Winter
27 May 2020by Fine Travel
Quarantine measures and cases of Covid-19 still spreading in popular overseas winter destinations means that some travellers will be spending winter in New Zealand for the first time in a while. So how can you make the most of a chilly situation? Head to Northland for a Winter Retreat Although North...
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New Emirates Mixed Business and First Class Airfares to the UK and Europe
26 Feb 2020Emirates was the first airline to offer Mixed Class airfares from New Zealand to the UK and Europe and their latest airfare innovations expand that offering with a new mixed Business / Economy Class airfare and a new mixed First / Business Class airfare. New Business / Economy Mixed Class Airfares O...
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