Insight Vacations Country Roads of France Escorted Group Tour
31 Jan 2020by Fine Travel
For Fine Travel clients looking for an organised and escorted tour of France, offering the comradery and comfort of group travel on a luxury coach, enjoying 4 - 5 star accommodation, this Insight Vacations Country Roads of France Tour will appeal. Leafy vineyards, majestic mountains, Riviera sunshin...
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Traditional Italian Cooking Classes and Cinque Terre Experiences
30 Jan 2020by Fine Travel
For Fine Travel clients travelling to Italy, and wanting an authentic experience independent from a group tour, this 6 day cuisine focussed itinerary includes farm house accommodation on an estate with organic products, olive groves and vineyards, cooking classes and private local guided tours. The ...
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Planning Travel Around the 2020 School Holidays
29 Jan 2020by Fine Travel
When planning travel in 2020, taking into account the peak school holiday periods is a good idea. We’ve pulled together the New Zealand and Australian State and Integrated school holidays to help with your planning (for private schools please check with the school). New Zealand 2020 School Holidays ...
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Our Top 5 Selling Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe of 2019
30 Dec 2019by Fine Travel
Each day at Fine Travel we are asked which airline offers the best Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe for a client’s plans. As August generally marks the start of the UK / Europe Earlybird season, and the announcement of 30 June financial results for major airlines such as Air New Zealand ...
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Singapore Airlines upgrades the A380 Business Class from October 2020
20 Dec 2019by Fine Travel
Singapore Airlines has announced that from late October 2020 the First Class Suites, Business Class and Premium Economy on the seasonal (summer) A380 service between Auckland and Singapore will be upgraded to its latest seating experience. This announcement will be welcome news for Fine Travel clien...
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Reviewing Coral Expeditions' Cruise Ship the Coral Discoverer
29 Nov 2019by Fine Travel
"This may be a stupid question, but there don't seem to be any TVs in the cabins?". Our guide (the assistant Purser and a fellow Kiwi called Willow) gives us an insight into a guest's time onboard the Coral Discoverer - "Oh, there's no time for watching TV". For a small ship expedition cruise line l...
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Greater Emirates Business Class Discounts with new H Class Airfares
20 Nov 2019by Fine Travel
When Emirates made the global announcement that it would be launching a "reduced service" Business Class offering, we were eager to see it in the New Zealand market. Emirates has now launched the new "H Class" Business Class airfares between Auckland and Bali, selected South East Asian destinations ...
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The Pros and Cons of Last Minute Cruise Holiday Specials
20 Oct 2019by Fine Travel
Last updated 30 May 2026 For holidaymakers looking for a special offer on a cruise holiday, it can feel like you're spoilt for choice. But for all the attention-grabbing headlines, the “last minute” sale is only likely to appeal to certain travellers. We explore why. It's difficult to read the newsp...
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When is the Best Time of Year to go to Antarctica
18 Oct 2019by Fine Travel
Last updated 30 May 2026 Antarctica is a seasonal destination, so knowing the right time of year to go is important. There are two other questions worth answering early: when to book your Antarctica cruise, and when to book the flights to join it. Where to go in Antarctica A quick note on “where to ...
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The Cost of Business Class Flights Booked with a Travel Agent
17 Oct 2019by Fine Travel
After receiving a few questions from potential Fine Travel clients about the margin we add to discounted Business Class Flights from New Zealand (or any flights from New Zealand) we thought it was a good idea to be upfront, provide a direct answer and clear up any confusion. Travel Agents - But Agen...
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