Alaska - A Stunning Cruise Holiday
21 Aug 2015Alaska has some of the most amazing scenery on earth with its emerald forests, snow capped mountains, glistening glaciers and fjords. With more than 1,400 miles north to south and 2,400 miles east to west it is a perfect destination for nature lovers with national parks covering approximately 54 mil...
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The Popularity of APT European River Cruises
15 Jun 2015European river cruises continue to be popular with New Zealand travellers. One river cruise line that has made a significant impact on the New Zealand cruise market is APT (also known as APTouring or Australia Pacific Touring) with its APT and Travelmarvel cruise brands. An APT river cruise can be a...
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Hurtigruten Cruises Explorer Programme to Antarctica, Iceland, & Greenland
10 Mar 2015by Fine Travel
Hurtigruten is best known in New Zealand for its unique ‘working ship’ journeys along the Norwegian coast, however, there is another little-known travel gem operated by Hurtigruten called ‘Fram’. MS ‘Fram’ was purpose-designed for Hurtigruten as an expedition cruise ship to explore the Arctic region...
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Explore Norway with Hurtigruten Passenger Ships
24 Feb 2015by Fine Travel
The first discovery that I made about Hurtigruten is its uniqueness. Not a cruise in the classical sense and not just another Scandinavian ferry – think more in terms of very comfortable passenger ships used by local Norwegians to get from A to B to C and ‘discovered’ by international visitors to No...
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Hebridean Island Cruises
10 Feb 2015by Fine Travel
‘Hebridean Princess’ is not well known outside the UK which is not surprising given that she only accommodates fifty guests and largely confines her voyaging to the Inner & Outer Hebrides and the Scottish coast. She is small, exclusive & purpose built to sail on the Scottish coast – small en...
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Cruise Holidays with Kids
15 Dec 2014Cruises are a great option for a family holiday. We have taken our boys on several cruises which include Pacific Pearl (3 night Auckland - Auckland), Rhapsody of the Seas (5 night Sydney - Auckland) and Voyager of the Seas (14 night circumnavigation of NZ Sydney - Sydney). They have enjoyed each cru...
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Luxury Cruises from New Zealand
5 Dec 2014Finding the right cruise line for you can be as specific as finding the right hotel, and hotel room, at your favourite hotel. There is something about the ship's design, the team onboard, the decor and just the feel of the ship that speaks to you. For travellers interested in cruises our New Zealand...
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Postcard from Our Holiday in Tuscany
24 Nov 2014by Fine Travel
Mention Tuscany and many people envision biking around the countryside, staying in a quaint (or opulent) villas and living the dream ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’. Our holiday actually started in South Hampton where we boarded the Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth. It was our parents 80th birthday so we decide...
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North to Alaska for a Holiday
23 Nov 2014by Fine Travel
Ever dreamed of visiting Alaska – seeing bears, moose and bald eagles in their natural habitat and watching the salmon turn into bear sushi. Alaska is a 6 times bigger than New Zealand with a population of only 731,449. Did you know one person in 60 owns a light air craft because it is an essential ...
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Explore the Natural Wonderland of Patagonia
22 Sep 2014by Fine Travel
Fjords, glaciers, forests, awesome! The natural wonderland of Patagonia is a sight to behold. Nested between Argentina and Chile, Patagonia offers you the opportunity to witness diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, and captivating cultures. Trace the journey of the legendary explorers on an adventur...
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