Planning a South Pacific Holiday Around the 2018 School Holidays
4 Apr 2018With winter approaching, the 2018 New Zealand School Holidays are a double edged sword: A period to plan for, and a period to plan around. It's important to know when the School Holidays are, and we also share some insight into how to find a South Pacific Island holiday during these traditionally bu...
Continue readingLuxury Cruise Line Ponant Expands Antarctica and Expedition Cruise Fleet
23 Mar 2018When Ponant first offered cruise itineraries from New Zealand, I was interested to learn that it offered Antarctica cruises. My initial impression was that Ponant, a luxury French cruise line, would be a cruise line for the Mediterranean. Learning that it was one of the leading "luxury expedition" c...
Continue readingPlan Ahead for Discounted Business Class Flights to the UK & Europe
19 Mar 2018When UK / Europe Earlybird airfares are released, planning ahead to secure the cheapest Business Class booking classes can be the main factor in securing the greatest discount. Finding The Right Mix of Price and Availability When the Earlybird Business Class airfares are launched, prices are general...
Continue readingReview of Qatar Airways Business Class - New Zealand to UK / Europe
10 Mar 2018by Fine Travel
Since starting to fly a Boeing 777-200ER to New Zealand in 2017, Qatar Airways Business Class to the UK and Europe has been one of our most popular options for clients. Fine Travel Consultants have flown Business Class to the UK and Europe with Qatar Airways and experienced an onboard walk around of...
Continue readingReviewing Avalon Waterways Budapest to Amsterdam River Cruises
12 Sep 2017by Fine Travel
Fine Travel Founder, Paul Collins, experienced an Avalon Waterways River Cruise which is an excellent combination with discounted UK / Europe Business Class airfares. The airfare and cruise combination could help you to save more. Overview I have just completed my second European River Cruise with A...
Continue readingHow to Find Discounted Air New Zealand Business Class to Europe and The USA
12 Jul 2017by 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...
Continue readingA Holiday Experiencing Canada's Wilderness (with a Touch of Luxury)
8 Jul 2017Through Fine Travel's relationship with specialist travel wholesale partner World Journeys, we are pleased to share with you an insight into their travel experiences, and the expertise we can draw on when planning your holidays. With increased airline competition on routes between New Zealand and No...
Continue readingTime to Realise your dream of visiting South Africa
21 Jun 2017South Africa is a destination on many people's bucket lists - and it's not hard to understand why. With so much to see and such geographic and cultural diversity, a South African holiday is best planned with the benefit of local knowledge and expertise. In association with our specialist wholesale p...
Continue readingA Fine Travel Onboard Review of Scenic Tours - European River Cruises
17 May 2017by 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...
Continue readingAn Onboard Review of China Airlines Business Class and Economy Class
7 May 2017by Irene Field
With China Airlines offering competitive Business Class airfares from New Zealand to Europe via Taiwan, Fine Travel Consultant Irene Field took the opportunity to experience China Airlines' Business Class and Economy Class to Taiwan. In February 2017, I was fortunate to experience return flights to ...
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