The Unique Donkey Bay Inn – Bay of Islands
22 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
In a spectacular setting overlooking the Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand’s most unique properties. It is everything you never expected. Unique Architecture and Decor Enter through the canary-yellow curved tunnel to a private courtyard shaded by olive trees; a secluded and tranquil place to rela...
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How to Find Great Food When On Holiday in Las Vegas
22 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
I must confess when we had a Fine Travel famil to Las Vegas I fell into the trap of stereotyping the “food scene”. “It’ll be high volume, deep fried, quick turnaround to get the punters back into the casinos”, I thought. After previously travelling through America’s Southern States and being amazed ...
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Fine Travel Client Review of Split Apple Retreat
22 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
When looking for somewhere special to stay, there’s often nothing more reassuring than a review from an experienced traveller. We received this review from a client who stayed at Split Apple Retreat as part of a tour of the South Island arranged by Fine Travel. Client Review of Split Apple Retreat T...
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Travelling to Buenos Aires from New Zealand
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Fine Travel Consultant Kylie Bryers flew to Buenos Aires on Air New Zealand’s direct service from Auckland to experience a true South American holiday. Air New Zealand no longer offers this service so alternatives with airlines like LATAM can be used. VIEW AIRFARES TO SOUTH AMERICA “Oh what a circus...
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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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