Fine Travel’s Jennie Ready experienced an amazing 14-night Mediterranean cruise on Explora Journeys' ship Explora I. As Explora is a relatively new cruise brand, she shares her first-hand experiences so you can decide if this is the right cruise line for your next cruise holiday. Jennie has been selling luxury cruises for over 17 years and has sailed with, or joined ship inspections of, all major cruise lines.

Fine Travel is an Authorised Travel Agent for Silversea

If you're new to Silversea, or to what we refer to as "True Luxury" cruise lines, one of the first questions is likely to be around price.  There are a number of factors that affect the price of a Silversea cruise, and Silversea offers three pricing options.  Once price is understood, then there's the related question of whether the price represents good value.

In keeping with its goal of creating unique and educational experiences, Maruia River Retreat presents a signature culinary event - Wilder: a gastronomic tour of NZ wild game and seafood by Resident Chef Gideon.

The Routeburn track is on many of our "I've been meaning to do that" list and can be included in a Fine Travel Southern Experiences itinerary.

For New Zealand travellers looking forward to seeing the world again, the 2022 Princess Cruises 107 night World Cruise from Auckland (return) will be an iconic voyage.

The announcement that New Zealanders can enter Singapore again may provide insights into how New Zealand manages "bubble" travel in the future.

Te Arai Lodge offers exclusive luxury accommodation in a spectacular setting overlooking organic gardens, native bush, and rolling countryside to the dunes and distance ocean.

Manse Luxury Lodge is set on a hill overlooking the beautiful Heretaunga Plains and focuses on luxury, wine and cuisine (and golf, with host Gary being a professional).

In a spectacular setting overlooking the Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand's most unique properties. It is everything you never expected.

Pen-y-bryn Lodge sits atop South Hill, one of Oamaru’s most sought-after districts. This Victorian heritage lodge offers discerning guests the perfect combination of old-world elegance and modern amenities.