Planning a South Pacific Holiday Around the 2018 School Holidays
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
With winter approaching, the 2018 New Zealand School Holidays are a double edged sword: A period to plan for, and a period to plan around. It’s important to know when the School Holidays are, and we also share some insight into how to find a South Pacific Island holiday during these traditionally bu...
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5 Tips for Planning Your Cruise Holiday
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Cruise holidays attract people for a variety of reasons: For some it is all about relaxing, for others it’s about exploring new places or creating lasting memories. Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or you travel regularly, you want to make sure you’re finding the cruise itinerary...
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Experience Antarctica onboard an Antarctica Cruise
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Are you looking for that one in a lifetime unforgettable voyage through breathtaking landscapes? Antarctica Cruises to the great White Continent will be on your radar. Ever wonder what an iceberg looks like from close up, or what kinds of animals live in the polar ice? Step into another world with u...
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Is a Globus Group Tour on a Coach the Right Holiday For You?
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
In our article on the Benefits of a Group Tour we set out the key advantages to help Fine Travel clients decide whether it is a style of travel that would suit them. If a group tour appeals, Globus is one of the leading names in group tours so in this blog we address the question: Is a Globus tour r...
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An Onboard Review of a Viking Cruises Ocean Cruise Ship
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
With the Viking Sun in Auckland as part of her attempt to set a Guinness Record for the longest World Cruise itinerary, some of the Fine Travel team joined Viking’s New Zealand Commercial Manager for an inspection. Viking Cruises – Identical Ocean Ships Although this review is based on the Viking Su...
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Rarotonga – A Cook Islands Beach Holiday
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Less than a four hour flight from Auckland, Rarotonga is the perfect destination for a relaxing winter escape. Image courtesy of David Kirkland Read Our Guide to a Cook Islands Holiday Rarotonga is a wonderful option for a family holiday package or a romantic getaway. It offers a great selection of ...
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Luxury Cruise Line Ponant Expands Antarctica and Expedition Cruise Fleet
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
When Ponant first offered cruise itineraries from New Zealand, I was interested to learn that it offered Antarctica cruises. My initial impression was that Ponant, a luxury French cruise line, would be a cruise line for the Mediterranean. Learning that it was one of the leading “luxury expedition” c...
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5 Popular Cruise Lines to Consider
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
If you’re considering a cruise holiday, why not opt for one of the best on the seas? Five trending cruise lines have caught our attention thanks to their glowing customer ratings, luxury service, first-rate excursions, diverse destinations, and excellent value for money. Learn More About How to Choo...
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Explore Australia’s Kimberley Region with Ponant
17 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Small ship expedition cruises provide the opportunity to explore remote regions and, through shore excursions and onboard experts, to have an immersive and educational experience. Following the reopening of Australia’s maritime borders, luxury French Cruise Line Ponant, with its “soft-expedition sty...
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The Benefits of Working with a Boutique Travel Agent
16 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
You’ve been looking forward to a relaxing overseas holiday, exploring somewhere new, visiting friends and relatives, or locking in an important business meeting and you're asking questions like: "Is this the right time to book the airfares?", "Can I find a lie-flat Business Class seat that fits my b...
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