Silversea Cruises Announces Free Chauffeur transfers
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Fine Travel clients will be familiar with the complimentary chauffeur service offered by Emirates. Now luxury cruise line Silversea has announced a partnership with Blacklane to provide complimentary chauffeur service to meet, and return from the airport. Already an inclusive luxury cruise line, thi...
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3 Common Traps with Credit Card Travel Insurance
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
One of the most common responses travel agents hear when recommending travel insurance is: “That’s ok, I have free travel insurance with my credit card”. Even though the cost of the travel insurance premium may be built into the annual card fee or interest rate, the true cost of credit card travel i...
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Discover the Finer Details of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has returned, but for New Zealand travellers looking ahead to travel to the UK and Europe, incorporating this bucket-list experience will require planning ahead with many departures already selling out. From overnight journeys to the longer Istanbul itineraries ther...
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Does Choosing a Discounted Business Class Airfare Mean Missing Out?
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
The release of discounted Business Class flights provides travellers from New Zealand with a wide variety of choices. The challenge can sometimes be finding the special that works best for you. The question we hear most often is whether there is a lie-flat seat. But does picking up a discounted Busi...
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Save More When You Travel: Combine an Airfare and a European River Cruise
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
For travellers from New Zealand looking for discounted airfares to the UK / Europe, including discounted Business Class airfares, the start of the Earlybird season is the ideal time to save more by booking your airfares in combination with a European River Cruise. In our earlier blog When is the Bes...
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6 Ways a Bespoke Itinerary Enhances Travel
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Imagine arriving in a new country, completely calm, with every detail of your trip meticulously planned. You know how to get to your hotel, have recommendations for dinner, and your activities for the next day are all laid out. This stress-free experience is made possible with a bespoke itinerary. F...
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Cruise the Mediterranean with Oceania Cruises
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Whenever the Oceania Cruises’ ships come to Auckland the ship inspections are highly sought after. With a focus on cuisine and fine art, time onboard in Auckland gives the Fine Travel team a true appreciation of what our clients can experience in the Mediterranean. EXPLORE CRUISE HOLIDAYS For Busine...
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The Pros and Cons of Last Minute Cruise Holiday Specials
25 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
For holidaymakers looking for a special offer on a cruise holiday, it can feel like you’re spoilt for choice. It’s difficult to read the newspaper or walk past a travel agency without seeing a cruise discount, deal or special offer. But for all the attention-grabbing headlines, the “Last minute” sal...
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Silversea Silver Muse – Cruise with Simply the Best Cuisine At Sea
24 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
There can be little question that our expectations around quality cuisine in New Zealand has never been greater. And when it comes to luxury cruise lines, our expectation is that the meals onboard will meet the minimum standard of the dining experiences available at home. The launch of the ultra-lux...
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South American Cruise Holidays
24 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
South America offers travellers a range of cruise destinations. From the glitter of Rio and Buenos Aires to the penguins and whales of the Straits of Magellan, to the Amazon and the Galapagos. South America is a destination of opposites, and one of the most exciting destinations in the world. Learn ...
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