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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Cruising Asia Aboard the Sapphire Princess
3 Feb 2016I recently returned from a cruise in South East Asia on Sapphire Princess. Sapphire Princess is sister ship to Diamond Princess who is currently cruising around New Zealand and Australia. She is a large ship with gross tonnage of almost 116,000 and can carry over 2670 passengers. Although she can ca...
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My Bali Family Holiday Activity Recommendations
16 Dec 2015Bali is becoming increasingly popular for families with kids of all ages and I am asked all the time to suggest things to do while in Bali. I thought it is time for me to put it down on paper so I can share with you my favourite things to do on family outings when in Bali. Enjoy, and contact me for ...
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