Benefits of Lufthansa’s Business Class flexibility to the UK and Europe
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Executive Summary Since the reopening of our borders the Lufthansa Group has offered some of the most affordable Business Class and Premium Economy airfares from New Zealand to the UK and Europe. Lufthansa Group flights between New Zealand and the “halfway” point are with strategic partner airlines ...
Continue readingWill We See 2022 UK and Europe Business Class Earlybirds?
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
It seems like a lifetime ago that we wrote about the and how the traditional UK / Europe Earlybird season would unfold. As vaccine programs are rolled out in New Zealand and around the world, we have been encouraged by the increased interest in UK / Europe Business Class airfares from Fine Travel cl...
Continue readingBenefits of Small Group Tour Travel
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Group tours, now often called Guided Holidays, are evolving with the demand of today’s traveller and truly create unique experiences that deliver memories that last a lifetime. Long gone are the days when a guide spoke over the intercom system while pointing out the window. Today’s small group tours...
Continue readingEmirates A380 Returns to Christchurch
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Emirates has announced the return of its flagship A380 to the skies of Christchurch from 26 March 2023, further boosting capacity for travellers looking to flying First Class, Business Class or Premium Economy with Emirates to the UK and Europe. The service will be via Sydney which, although it's no...
Continue reading10 Minutes with South African Airways
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
VIEW AIRFARES TO SOUTH AFRICA Am I right to say that South African Airways is Africa’s Most Awarded Airline and has been operating for more than 80 years? Yes that is correct, South African Airways has been awarded ‘Best Airline in Africa 13 years running and has retained its 4-Star Skytrax ranking ...
Continue readingAre Your Affairs in Order Before Travelling Overseas?
27 Jun 2025by 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 readingClient Review of Te Manava Villas on Rarotonga
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
When Fine Travel Consultant Meghan Ward welcomed her client home after his holiday in Rarotonga and asked for feedback on his time away, she received such a comprehensive response we thought we’d share it with you. Thank you to Hayden for his permission to publish his feedback. (Image courtesy of Da...
Continue readingTailored Wellness Programmes and Barefoot Luxury at Six Senses Fiji
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Fine Travel’s Jennie Ready, recently visited Mamanuca Islands with Tourism Fiji and stayed at the stunning 5-star Six Senses Fiji on Malalo Island, just 25km from Nadi International Airport. Read her thoughts on the experience. Positioned in a marina on a 120-acre site, with a beautiful white sand b...
Continue readingTours of the Rocky Mountains In Canada
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
The scenery in the Rocky Mountains of Canada, running through Alberta and British Columbia is quite simply stunning. Vast snow-capped peaks overlook beautiful small towns and villages, while valleys and gorges covered in deep green forest lead to the crystal clear, if cold, waters of mountain lakes....
Continue readingHow to Find Discounted Air New Zealand Business Class to Europe and The USA
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Although Air New Zealand Business Class specials offer excellent value in comparison to the full retail price, there are other ways to fly in “Business Premier” to Europe or the USA on our national carrier for even less. Air New Zealand’s reputation for consistent quality and the benefits of maintai...
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