Cruising Asia Aboard the Sapphire Princess
3 Feb 2016I recently returned from a cruise in South East Asia on Sapphire Princess. Sapphire Princess is sister ship to Diamond Princess who is currently cruising around New Zealand and Australia. She is a large ship with gross tonnage of almost 116,000 and can carry over 2670 passengers. Although she can ca...
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My Bali Family Holiday Activity Recommendations
16 Dec 2015Bali is becoming increasingly popular for families with kids of all ages and I am asked all the time to suggest things to do while in Bali. I thought it is time for me to put it down on paper so I can share with you my favourite things to do on family outings when in Bali. Enjoy, and contact me for ...
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Air New Zealand to Fly Direct To Vietnam
12 Nov 2015by Fine Travel
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. Air New Zealand will fly three times a w...
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What to Expect Onboard Silversea's New Cruise Ship the Silver Muse
3 Nov 2015by Fine Travel
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. Learn More About How to Choose Your Cruise Holiday Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, Chairman of Silversea...
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Onboard Princess Cruises Diamond Princess
3 Nov 2015Auckland had the first ship visit for the 2015/16 summer cruise season with the beautiful Diamond Princess in port. Princess Cruises' Diamond Princess is certainly an impressive ship with gross tonnage of 115,875 tons and a length of 291 metres (3 football fields!). Diamond Princess is a big ship ch...
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Etihad Airways First Class and Business Class to the UK and Europe
15 Sep 2015by Fine Travel
Etihad Airways Business Class has made a real impression on Fine Travel clients looking for an exceptional experience. The Business Class stopovers have been a real attraction as well as the discounts on offer. Why Fly with Etihad Airways? Etihad is a premium airline with one of the most modern flee...
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The summer for cruises from New Zealand is almost here
15 Sep 2015It's only a couple of weeks until the beginning of the 2015/16 New Zealand / Australia / Pacific summer cruise season. And with a number of new ships due in the region it's certainly going to be an exciting one. There will be a record number of ships visiting New Zealand this season with over 600 po...
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Alaska - A Stunning Cruise Holiday
21 Aug 2015Alaska has some of the most amazing scenery on earth with its emerald forests, snow capped mountains, glistening glaciers and fjords. With more than 1,400 miles north to south and 2,400 miles east to west it is a perfect destination for nature lovers with national parks covering approximately 54 mil...
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Fiji - The Happiest Place On Earth
21 Aug 2015I've recently returned from a holiday to one of the happiest places on earth - Fiji. Fiji certainly has good reason to have been given this title as it has beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets and a year round tropical climate. It certainly is a beautiful place however it is the Fijian people themselv...
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Rarotonga - A Cook Islands Beach Holiday
20 Aug 2015Less than 4 hours from Auckland, Rarotonga is the perfect destination for a relaxing winter escape. Rarotonga is a wonderful option for a family holiday package or a romantic getaway. It offers a great selection of resorts - suited to all budgets; from basic self-catering accommodation or family res...
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