Windstar Cruises, Tiara and Ball Frock…Not Required
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Life as it should be … As a seasoned traveller to Tahiti, I wasn’t sure if I would find too many surprises when I decided to treat my significant other to a trip on Windstar’s ‘Wind Spirit’. VIEW WINDSTAR VOYAGES Not being too much of a “flop-&-dropper” I confess I did wonder if perhaps I would ...
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Air New Zealand to Trial a Direct Invercargill to Auckland Service
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Air New Zealand announced today that in the second half of 2019 it will start trailing a non-stop service between Invercargill and Auckland. For regional travellers in the South Island looking to connect with Air New Zealand’s international network the trial of a non-stop service between Invercargil...
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Golf Holidays at Kinloch Manor and Villas
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Home to New Zealand’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Kinloch Manor and Villas offers a compelling combination of exceptional golf, accommodation, location and cuisine. Read on for more details and our Stay Play Special Offer (including a bonus round at Wairakei). Where is Kinloch Manors &...
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Swan Hellenic Cruises
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Swan Hellenic has set the benchmark in ‘small ship’ discovery cruising. Founded back in 1954 by the Swan family when tough currency restrictions were in place in the UK the objective was to offer fully inclusive cruises to the Mediterranean and to have them accompanied by eminent guest speakers to t...
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Holland America Announces 2022 Australia Circumnavigation Cruise
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
For New Zealand travellers looking ahead to the end of 2022 for a return of international cruise lines, Holland America Line’s November 2022 Circumnavigation of Australia (Sydney to Sydney) ticks a lot of boxes. VIEW HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE ITINERARIES The Appeal of this Holland America Cruise As we ...
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Compagnie du Ponant unveils new name: PONANT
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Compagnie du Ponant is now PONANT and maintains its identity through this shorter and impacting name. PONANT: the first ship of the Company, majestic three-masted sailboat behind the brand. Clients who were used to the quality of the Ponant cruises will continue to be impressed. The logo has been pr...
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5 Benefits of Travelling in a Group Tour
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
You don’t just want to tick a destination off of your travel bucket list – you want make sure you truly appreciate everything that country has to offer – from the people to the places and everything in between. Of course, organising a trip like that is going to take a lot of planning, and why it mig...
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Emirates Direct Flight Returns to Auckland
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
One of the most popular Business Class routes to the UK and Europe from New Zealand is returning with the Emirates direct service between Auckland and Dubai from July 2020. Limited Services During the Covid-19 lockdown Dubai was closed as a transit point to the UK and Europe. In the interim, Emirate...
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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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