Emirates 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...
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10 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 ...
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Are 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...
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Client 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...
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Tailored 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...
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Tours 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....
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How 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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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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