Onboard Princess Cruises Diamond Princess
3 Nov 2015Auckland had the first ship visit for the 2015/16 summer cruise season with the beautiful Diamond Princess in port. Princess Cruises' Diamond Princess is certainly an impressive ship with gross tonnage of 115,875 tons and a length of 291 metres (3 football fields!). Diamond Princess is a big ship ch...
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The summer for cruises from New Zealand is almost here
15 Sep 2015It's only a couple of weeks until the beginning of the 2015/16 New Zealand / Australia / Pacific summer cruise season. And with a number of new ships due in the region it's certainly going to be an exciting one. There will be a record number of ships visiting New Zealand this season with over 600 po...
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Alaska - A Stunning Cruise Holiday
21 Aug 2015Alaska has some of the most amazing scenery on earth with its emerald forests, snow capped mountains, glistening glaciers and fjords. With more than 1,400 miles north to south and 2,400 miles east to west it is a perfect destination for nature lovers with national parks covering approximately 54 mil...
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Fiji - The Happiest Place On Earth
21 Aug 2015I've recently returned from a holiday to one of the happiest places on earth - Fiji. Fiji certainly has good reason to have been given this title as it has beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets and a year round tropical climate. It certainly is a beautiful place however it is the Fijian people themselv...
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A Holiday in Bali during Nyepi
18 Aug 2015Nyepi - Bali's "Day of Silence" Now flying into Bali on Nyepi Day is not up there with one of the smartest things I have done in my time. After spending time with a group of friends visiting the beautiful ginger organutans, in Borneo we flew into Denpassar, arriving at 7pm on the evening before shut...
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The Popularity of APT European River Cruises
15 Jun 2015European river cruises continue to be popular with New Zealand travellers. One river cruise line that has made a significant impact on the New Zealand cruise market is APT (also known as APTouring or Australia Pacific Touring) with its APT and Travelmarvel cruise brands. An APT river cruise can be a...
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Brazil Holidays – Experience A Zest for Life
10 May 2015by Fine Travel
Joie de vivre! This French phrase describes Brazil. Brazil is Exhilaration! Brazil is Happiness! Come to Brazil and get Excited about Life! Brazil is a country with many facets—beautiful scenery, beautiful people and beautiful beaches. The carioca spirit is spontaneous and friendly. Brazil urges one...
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Holiday in Egypt…Land of the Pharaohs
6 May 2015by Fine Travel
Egypt. Land of Tutankhamun and Cleopatra, of the Nile, pyramids, opulent tombs and catacombs… If you are considering travel, consider this ancient and stunning land. Experience and cruise the Nile in luxury and comfort aboard a beautiful Nile cruiser, featuring spacious cabins, stylish bars, an arra...
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A Truly Incredible Journey – The Blue Train
25 Apr 2015by Fine Travel
Savour the moments…and savour the richness of ultimate luxury and personal service—The Blue Train. Allow South Africa’s beautiful and varied landscape to embroider lasting impressions on your memory. The amazing Blue Train actually is blue, and it’s an exquisite experience! The route between Pretori...
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The Beauty and Excitement of Safari Holidays in Africa
22 Apr 2015by Fine Travel
Sleep under the stars in a beautiful and intriguing national park! Luxuriate on secluded, pristine beaches! Relax in a private lodge in an unspoilt wilderness! “Where?” You ask. Africa. Does the name summon visions of wildlife safaris and exotic peoples? Masai Mara National Park is home to the colou...
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