It’s ‘Buyer Beware’ when purchasing art on holiday
31 Aug 2025In this guest piece, Art Valuer Briar Williams shares her insight into the risks of buying art, particularly for investment, when on holiday. Whilst strolling the beach front shops in a warm and exotic location or taking part in the non-stop events on offer while on a cruise holiday, it is very temp...
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Our Onboard Review of the Emirates A380 and Dubai
25 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
Paul Collins (Fine Travel's Founder and Chairman) was recently invited by Emirates to experience flying on the A380 between Auckland and Dubai and what a longer stopover in Dubai could include enroute to a final destination like the UK and Europe. I recently experienced a three night visit to Dubai ...
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Pros and Cons of Cheap Business Class Flights to the UK and Europe
25 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
Last refreshed: 2 July 2026 The cheapest Business Class airfares from New Zealand to the UK and Europe can be less than half the price of a full fare. Here’s an honest look at what you gain — and what you trade — when you book one. When it comes to deciding whether to book one of the cheapest Busine...
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Reviewing China Southern Airlines Business Class to the UK and Europe
8 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
Last updated 2 June 2026 If you're looking for a Business Class flight to the UK and Europe with full lie-flat seats at a price point that can be close to Premium Economy on other airlines, China Southern should be high on your list. We have been selling China Southern Business Class flights to the ...
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How Valuable is the Free Emirates Business Class Chauffeur Service
6 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
Last refreshed: 3 July 2026 Emirates estimates its complimentary chauffeur service adds almost $1,400 of value to a Business Class journey from Auckland to London. Here’s how the service works, the fine print that matters — and why every Emirates Business Class fare we sell includes it. When compari...
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When is the Best time to Book a UK / Europe Business Class Airfare?
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
When the advertising for “Earlybird” Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe comes out in full force, it’s a good moment to reflect on how Earlybird pricing has changed — and to share our observations on the best time to book Business Class flights to the UK and Europe. The airlines that sell B...
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Plan Ahead for Discounted Business Class Flights to the UK & Europe
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Last refreshed: 2 July 2026 The greatest discounts on Business Class flights to the UK and Europe go to those who plan ahead. Here’s why the cheapest booking classes sell out first — and what that means for the price you actually pay. When UK / Europe Business Class and Premium Economy specials are ...
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Time travelling – An Onboard Review of Oceania Cruises
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Fine Travel Consultant Kylie Bryers joined Oceania Cruises on a voyage through Asia earlier this year. In this article Kylie reflects on her time onboard and what motivates us to travel. Why we travel... We all travel for different reasons. The travel industry will label your trip at some point duri...
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How Expedition Cruises are Reshaping Travel
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Travel writer Louise Goldsbury has sailed to remote locations around the world. Here she explains some of the extraordinary experiences on offer from expedition cruise lines in unspoilt destinations across the globe. In the pursuit of ultimate travel experiences, expedition cruising has emerged as o...
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An Onboard Review of Seabourn Encore
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
When Seabourn’s luxury cruise ship Encore was in Auckland as part of her season in the South Pacific, Seabourn’s New Zealand based representatives invited Fine Travel onboard for a tour. What Makes Seabourn Different Having attended cruise line presentations, ship inspections and spent evenings thum...
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