Explora Journeys: A First-Hand Look at "True Luxury” Cruising
8 Jan 2025Fine 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 sel...
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Maruia River Retreat Wild Game and Seafood Event
18 Sep 2020by Fine Travel
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. Twice a year, Maruia River Retreat shows its wild side - making the most of its bush and...
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Routeburn Track and Queenstown Experiences Holidays
16 Sep 2020by Fine Travel
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. About the Routeburn Track The Routeburn Track traverses wild and scenic mountain country between the Hollyford and Dart Valleys at the base of New Zealand's ...
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Princess Cruises 2022 World Cruise Roundtrip from Auckland
15 Sep 2020by Fine Travel
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. As cruise lines cancel 2020 sailings in response to Covid-19, social distancing requirements remain and ports close, the industries'...
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Insights from Singapore Opening Its Borders to New Zealand Travellers
10 Sep 2020by Fine Travel
The announcement that New Zealanders can enter Singapore again may provide insights into how New Zealand manages "bubble" travel in the future. During the peak of the initial response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore closed its borders to international travellers. As one of the main regional trav...
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Te Arai Lodge - North Auckland
21 Aug 2020by Fine Travel
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. Before planning a stay at a Boutique Hotel or Lodge, be sure to read the tips in our Blog: Tips for Booking a New Zealand Lu...
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The Manse Luxury Lodge Hawkes Bay
19 Aug 2020by Fine Travel
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). The passions of the Owners and Hosts at a Boutique Hotel or Lodge can make all the difference to your experience. At The Manse, hos...
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The Unique Donkey Bay Inn - Bay of Islands
16 Aug 2020by Fine Travel
In a spectacular setting overlooking the Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand's most unique properties. It is everything you never expected. Unique Architecture and Decor Enter through the canary-yellow curved tunnel to a private courtyard shaded by olive trees; a secluded and tranquil place to rela...
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Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru
10 Aug 2020by Fine Travel
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. As part of Fine Travel's promotion of New Zealand's Boutique Hotels and Lodges, we share some...
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Fine Travel Client Review of Split Apple Retreat
28 Jul 2020by Fine Travel
When looking for somewhere special to stay, there's often nothing more reassuring than a review from an experienced traveller. We received this review from a client who stayed at Split Apple Retreat earlier this month. Client Review of Split Apple Retreat Thank you for arranging our visit to the Spl...
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