Hebridean Island Cruises
10 Feb 2015by Fine Travel
‘Hebridean Princess’ is not well known outside the UK which is not surprising given that she only accommodates fifty guests and largely confines her voyaging to the Inner & Outer Hebrides and the Scottish coast. She is small, exclusive & purpose built to sail on the Scottish coast – small en...
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WHY I LOVE NEW ZEALAND
8 Feb 2015by Irene Field
There are so many parts of New Zealand that are spectacularly beautiful, and that is not including its erstwhile citizens. Rumour has it that when God was creating the Earth, he had all of these crumbs left over – a part of each country that he had created. Thinking his work was done, he wiped his h...
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Private Tour of Indochina
4 Feb 2015by Fine Travel
This trip of a lifetime takes you to places you may have heard of, or read about, but never considered visiting. You will be amazed at the beauties of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam and forever remember this unique experience. On arrival in Bangkok, your first excursion is to Mount Phousi, bordered on ...
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Bohemian Highlights Tour from Frankfurt with Trafalgar
2 Feb 2015by Fine Travel
On this 15-day holiday, you visit five of the most intriguing countries in Europe – Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic – and experience the historic cities of Frankfurt, Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. There is so much to do and see, it simply isn’t possib...
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Visit The Basque Country Of Spain with Peregrine Reserve
20 Jan 2015by Fine Travel
If you are a lover of Spanish Rioja wines – those heady, full-bodied reds – you will love a holiday to the Basque country where the vines grow, and the wines are crafted. This intriguing and lavish adventure starts in Bilbao, capital of the Basque Province of Viscay, and includes San Sebastian, Burg...
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Borneo, a Land of Extreme Cultural and Natural Diversity
10 Jan 2015Controversial in its massive logging and oil palm activities it has also put aside some amazing National Parks and forest reserves. It is the two states of Malaysia Sarawak and Sabah and the tiny oil rich Sultan-ship of Brunei which is the focus of our current tour. This small group escorted journey...
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Onboard Holland America's Oosterdam
6 Jan 2015Earlier this week we had our first visit for the season by Holland America Line's Oosterdam. While she was in port in Auckland I had a ship inspection and lunch onboard. Oosterdam is an 85,000 tonne ship and carries approximately 1900 passengers. She is one of Holland America's Vista Class ships and...
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Cruise Holidays with Kids
15 Dec 2014Cruises are a great option for a family holiday. We have taken our boys on several cruises which include Pacific Pearl (3 night Auckland - Auckland), Rhapsody of the Seas (5 night Sydney - Auckland) and Voyager of the Seas (14 night circumnavigation of NZ Sydney - Sydney). They have enjoyed each cru...
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Mariner
13 Dec 2014With Regent Seven Seas Mariner cruising the South Pacific and offering cruises from New Zealand over the summer I thought an inside look at some of the information available on the Fine Travel cruise website about her suites and offerings was timely. Learn More About How to Choose Your Cruise Holida...
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Venice Simplon-Orient Express
12 Dec 2014by Fine Travel
This is one of the most amazing train rides that you will ever take in your life. It can take anywhere from two to six days, depending whether you want to travel from Venice via Paris to London, or include Prague, Budapest, and Istanbul. As an example, take the two-day trip from Venice to London. Yo...
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