3 Common Traps with Credit Card Travel Insurance
17 Dec 2016One of the most common responses travel agents hear when recommending travel insurance is: "That's ok, I have free travel insurance with my credit card". Even though the cost of the travel insurance premium may be built into the annual card fee or interest rate, the true cost of credit card travel i...
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5 Tips For Choosing Cruises From Auckland
14 Dec 2016by Fine Travel
Cruise holidays are now almost mainstream for New Zealand travellers, but many are looking to join a cruise for the first time. Cruises from Auckland are popular with Fine Travel clients as a way to "dip a toes in the water" as the itineraries are close to home, can reduce wasted travel time in airp...
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Our Favourite Business Class Stopover Packages to the UK and Europe
5 Dec 2016As we have a significant distance to fly from New Zealand to the UK / Europe, it is often tempting to think "I just want to get there" and as a travel agency we hear that from many of our clients. However, for Business Class flights to the UK and Europe we are seeing greater interest in stopover pac...
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Comfort & Savings: Emirates Mixed Business Class / Economy Airfares to UK / Europe
30 Nov 2016by Fine Travel
One of the most common reasons Fine Travel clients give for looking at Business Class airfares to the UK / Europe is that they want (or need) a lie-flat seat and the extra space on such a long flight. The Emirates Mixed Business Class / Economy Class airfare makes this a more affordable option on a ...
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Cruise the Mediterranean Onboard Oceania Cruises' Riviera
21 Nov 2016Whenever the Oceania Cruises' ships come to Auckland the ship inspections are highly sought after. With a focus on cuisine and fine art, time onboard in Auckland gives the Fine Travel team a true appreciation of what our clients can experience in the Mediterranean. Want to learn about why you should...
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South American Cruise Holidays
18 May 2016by Fine Travel
South America offers travellers a range of cruise destinations. From the glitter of Rio and Buenos Aires to the penguins and whales of the Straits of Magellan, to the Amazon and the Galapagos. South America is a destination of opposites, and one of the most exciting destinations in the world. Learn ...
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10 Minutes with South African Airways
15 Mar 2016by Fine Travel
Fine Travel's South Africa specialist Donna Baker recently caught up with Suzanne Conradie from South African Airways to discuss South Africa's national carrier. Am I right to say that South African Airways is Africa’s Most Awarded Airline and has been operating for more than 80 years? Yes that is c...
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Silversea Silver Muse - Cruise with Simply the Best Cuisine At Sea
14 Mar 2016by Fine Travel
There can be little question that our expectations around quality cuisine in New Zealand has never been greater. And when it comes to luxury cruise lines, our expectation is that the meals onboard will meet the minimum standard of the dining experiences available at home. The launch of Silversea's u...
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Pacific Resort Group Nominated for Record Number of World Travel Awards
10 Mar 2016by Fine Travel
The Pacific Resort properties are amongst the favourites of the Fine Travel team and many of our clients. We were especially pleased when to read the following announcement from the Pacific Resort Hotels Group: Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is thrilled to announce Pacific Resort Rarotonga, Pacif...
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Reasons to Visit Nusa Lembongan
6 Feb 2016Hey Everyone, got 2 minutes - have a read of: My pick for somewhere different to visit in Bali For me, the worst thing about Nusa Lembongan is that you cannot fly directly there from New Zealand or Australia! Nusa Lembongan is just a short half hour boat trip away from Sanur and it is soooo worth th...
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