Fine Travel Consultant Kylie Bryers flew to Buenos Aires this year on Air New Zealand's direct service from Auckland to experience a true South American holiday

Topics: South America and Antarctica, Destinations

Fine Travel Founder Paul Collins experienced an Avalon Waterways River Cruise through France and shares his experience of 7 nights onboard his first European River Cruise.

Topics: UK and Europe, Cruise Holiday Tips, River Cruises

Holiday packages to Rarotonga offer travellers wanting to escape the New Zealand winter (and spoil themselves) access to some of the finest holiday options in the Pacific.  Only a short flight from New Zealand, and with the New Zealand dollar accepted as local currency, the Cook Islands are one of our most popular holiday destinations.

Topics: South Pacific Holidays, Cook Islands

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. 

Topics: Cruise Holiday Tips, South America and Antarctica

Hawaii continues to be a popular holiday destination for New Zealanders wanting to escape winter, or just needing somewhere to relax.  The balance of beach life, Hawaiian culture and retail therapy provides something for everyone (even a collector of vintage travel posters).

Topics: South Pacific Holidays, Hawaii

Fine Travel's South Africa specialist Donna Baker recently caught up with Suzanne Conradie from South African Airways to discuss South Africa's national carrier.

Topics: Middle East and Africa

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 Silversea's ultra-luxury Silver Muse in 2017 promised a commitment to this culinary standard.  

Topics: Cruise Holiday Tips, Silversea Cruises

The Pacific Resort properties are amongst the favourites of the Fine Travel team and many of our clients. We were especially pleased when to read the following announcement from the Pacific Resort Hotels Group:

Topics: South Pacific Holidays, Family Holiday Ideas, Cook Islands, Rarotonga

UPDATE: In September 2018 Air New Zealand announced it would end its direct service to Vietnam due to inconsistent demand outside the school holidays.  Flights to Vietnam will now be offered through Air New Zealand's partners via either Singapore or Hong Kong.

Topics: Asia, Industry News

Silversea Cruises has announced the release of cruise itineraries for its newest ship Silver Muse. After a pre-release to members of the Silversea Venetian Society, the itineraries are now available.

Topics: Cruise Holiday Tips