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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Princess Cruises 2022 World Cruise Roundtrip from Auckland
24 Jun 2025by 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. VIEW PRINCESS CRUISES WORLD CRUISES FROM AUCKLAND As cruise lines cancel 2020 sailings in response to Covid-19, social distancing re...
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How to Save Up to 30% Off a Ponant Luxury Cruise
24 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
In our article on the pros and cons of last-minute cruise specials we explained that waiting for a last-minute special can have its advantages (such as securing a sharp price), but waiting can mean missing out on a particular departure all together or being left with the less desirable cabins and su...
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A Fine Travel Onboard Review of Scenic Tours – European River Cruises
24 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
Fine Travel Consultant Kylie Bryers recently enjoyed her first river cruise with a two-week European river cruise with luxury cruise line Scenic Tours. She reports back with her experience. Learn More About How to Choose Your Cruise Holiday In November I had an extremely lucky break – I got the oppo...
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