When 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" cruise lines was an eye opener and explains why Ponant is making an additional commitment to its fleet for Expedition cruises.

Topics: Cruise Holiday Tips, South America and Antarctica, Expedition Cruises

When 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.  

Topics: UK and Europe, Business Class Tips, Business Class

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 the Business Class cabin when it is in Auckland.

Topics: Business Class

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.

Topics: Cruise Holiday Tips, River Cruises

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.

Topics: UK and Europe, North America, Business Class Tips

Through 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 North America we are seeing more frequent Business Class discounts, setting up our clients for memorable holidays.  

Topics: North America

South 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. 

Topics: Middle East and Africa, Safari, Bespoke Itineraries

 

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. 

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

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.

Topics: Business Class

When holiday time is precious, retracing your steps to connect with a flight home can feel a waste of valuable time.  For many Fine Travel clients who take advantage of UK / Europe Business Class Specials to spend time with family, a return flight from London Heathrow makes good sense.  But often European travel becomes much more than this.

Topics: UK and Europe, Business Class Tips