Are Your Affairs in Order Before Travelling Overseas?
29 Jul 2019by Fine Travel
Although travel insurance is often considered before travelling overseas, the importance is ensuring your financial affairs are in order is often overlooked. We asked Nigel Smith of Covisory Partners for his thoughts on best practice before you travel. It never ceases to amaze me just how many peopl...
Continue readingIs it Too Early to Book a 2020 Business Class Airfare to the UK or Europe?
20 Jul 2019As we start 2020, travellers inevitably start thinking about 2020 travel plans. Whether there is a wedding to attend, a bucket list cruise, or an annual escape from the New Zealand winter, getting the timing right for booking Business Class or Premium Economy airfares so as to not overpay is importa...
Continue readingIndulge in Business Class with Singapore Airlines Book the Cook
31 May 2019by Fine Travel
Although Singapore Airlines has a well deserved reputation for the service it offers its Business and First Class clients, when it comes to onboard cuisine, there is only so much that can be done within the confines of an aircraft kitchen. The solution? Book the Cook. For Singapore Airlines Business...
Continue readingHow Valuable is the Free Emirates Business Class Chauffeur Service
31 May 2019by Fine Travel
When comparing Business Class Flights from New Zealand to the UK and Europe there is quite a range in pricing. Emirates recently provided us with an estimate of the value of its free chauffeur service for Business and First Class passengers to the UK and Europe, and the total is actually surprising....
Continue readingFirst Hand Experience of a Bespoke Itinerary to Beijing China
31 May 2019by Fine Travel
While many of his client's rely on him for Business Class airfares to the UK / Europe, Fine Travel Founder Paul Collins is seeing his clients increasingly express an interest in China and in particular bespoke itineraries. Paul is being hosted by New Zealand based China specialist and this is the fi...
Continue readingReviewing the Luxury Cruise Lines of the Mediterranean
30 May 2019by Fine Travel
If you're planning a European holiday, a Mediterranean cruise itinerary answers some common questions: "Where should I go? How do I get from one city to the next? Where should I stay?" One of the only remaining questions then is quality - the standard of accommodation, cuisine and service you expect...
Continue readingHow to Plan an Overwater Bungalow Holiday on Bora Bora
16 May 2019by Fine Travel
There is something about the overwater bungalows on Bora Bora that captures the imagination and causes a little voice in your head to say "I have to go there". With world class luxury resorts and flights from Auckland to Tahiti, this idyllic holiday location is right on our doorstep. Why Bora Bora? ...
Continue readingGuide to UK & Europe: By Rail, Cruise, Group Tour or Bespoke Itinerary
29 Apr 2019by Fine Travel
The UK and Europe are a traveller’s paradise. Each country in the region offers incredible history, vibrant culture, delicious food, and jaw-dropping scenery. The only challenge is choosing how to explore it all. So, what’s the best way to travel around the UK and Europe? Explore our Experiences At ...
Continue reading6 Ways a Bespoke Itinerary Makes Travelling More Enjoyable
17 Apr 2019by Fine Travel
Imagine arriving in an exotic new country and feeling calm – not overwhelmed. You know exactly how to get to your accommodation, where you might eat that night, and what activities you might tick off tomorrow. It’s all mapped out for you on your bespoke itinerary. A bespoke itinerary is ‘tailor-made...
Continue reading8 Reasons Why you Should Experience a Safari Holiday
30 Mar 2019by Fine Travel
A safari holiday is on most people’s bucket lists. However, this once-in-a-lifetime experience often gets pushed to the bottom of the list because of the perception it will be too difficult or too costly. We’re here to tell you that these safari myths are just that – myths! Going on a safari holiday...
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