Four unforgettable experiences to add to your bucket list
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Retirement – it’s the ideal time to travel! You’re free to go at your own pace and enjoy your own schedule. No more begging your boss for extra annual leave or paying extortionate fares on public holidays! However, with so many incredible destinations to see, deciding where to go can feel overwhelmi...
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Exploring the Southern Group of Cook Islands
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
The Southern Group islands of Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Mangaia provide intrepid travellers, looking for more than white sandy beaches, an opportunity for a uniquely authentic Cook Islands experience. (Image courtesy of Cook Islands Tourism / Claire Wilson). Read our guide to a Cook Islands Holiday E...
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Voyages of Discovery Cruises
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Voyages of Discovery is one of New Zealand’s best kept travel secrets when it comes to cruise holidays but one that is gaining rapidly in popularity as guests return home and spread the word about its unique ‘on board’ style and cruise itineraries. ‘Voyager’ is a small ship by modern day standards b...
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Ponant’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy for Cruises
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Ponant’s first voyages in New Zealand waters were back in 2014. Although we are still waiting for ports to be officially opened to cruise ships, after many successful seasons of soft expedition style cruises, Ponant is planning for a return to New Zealand and Australian waters with new Covid-19 prot...
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2021 New Years Eve Cruise – Doubtful Sounds and Queenstown
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
With limited cruise holiday options available, opportunities like to join local cruises have been in high demand. To mark the end of 2021 we have two New Year’s Eve holiday packages that include cruises of the Doubtful Sounds aboard the Milford Wanderer. New Year’s Eve on Doubtful Sound Enjoy New Ye...
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How to Get to Chicago: Air New Zealand’s New Direct Flight
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
UPDATE: Air New Zealand has paused its direct service between Auckland and Chicago. Air New Zealand has announced its new direct service from Auckland to Chicago from November 2018. For Fine Travel clients looking for discounted Business Class airfares to North America, we share the key details of t...
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Air New Zealand to Fly Direct To Vietnam
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
UPDATE: In September 2018 Air New Zealand announced it would end its direct service to Vietnam due to inconsistent demand outside the school holidays. Flights to Vietnam will now be offered through Air New Zealand’s partners via either Singapore or Hong Kong. Air New Zealand will fly three times a w...
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Holiday in New Caledonia
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Looking for an unforgettable holiday in paradise? New Caledonia is your destination to experience island adventure, traditional culture, and a breathtaking landscape. Forget the worries of everyday life and visit an island with unique experiences found nowhere else on earth. Along with the natural b...
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises to Return to the Sea in 2021
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Regent Seven Seas Cruises‘ approach to service, decor, cuisine, ship design, onboard facilities and all inclusive fares struck the right balance for many Fine Travel’s luxury cruise clients. The announcement that they are returning to the seas from September will be of interest to New Zealand travel...
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Etihad Airways – Flying Nanny Service for Long Flights with Kids
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Is the idea of a long haul flight to the UK / Europe with a young child putting you off travel? Etihad Airways has come to the rescue with their ‘Flying Nanny‘ service available on long haul flights. Good friends (with children aged 6, 4 and 2) flew from Abu Dhabi to Milan and had a ‘Flying Nanny’ b...
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