The Luxury of Ponant Cruises
19 Jul 2014“I’m looking for something special – a cruise that will really capture the imagination of New Zealanders”. “How about Ponant” came the reply. “Their cruise ships have never been to this part of the world and the “L’Austral” will be here at the end of the year". And so in 2014 my education on the lux...
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Postcard From Our Istanbul Holiday
17 Jul 2014by Fine Travel
Our Holiday Courtesy of the Regent Seven Seas inclusive business class airfare, we flew KLM to Amsterdam and then on to Istanbul. A few days later, we boarded the Regent Seven Seas Voyager to cruise through the Suez Canal to Dubai, stopping along the way in Greece, Cypress, Israel, Jordan, Oman and ...
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Capture the feeling of Gone with the Wind - Charleston South Carolina
2 May 2014by Fine Travel
Have you ever wondered if there was a place in the United States which captures the feeling of Gone with the Wind? We've found it! That place is Charleston, South Carolina. Its divine city centre seems untouched since the 18th century with wide treed streetscapes with grand mansions with horse and c...
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Discover Italy through Italian Lakes Holidays
14 Apr 2014by Fine Travel
Discover the Italian lagos, or lakes, on a journey through picturesque villages, scenic mountains, and aristocratic villas. The lakes sparkle in the sun with scenic views from every angle. Whether you are visiting the churches, museums, or villas, enjoying a cup of coffee at a waterfront café, or wa...
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Holiday in New Caledonia
12 Apr 2014by Fine Travel
Looking for an unforgettable holiday in paradise? New Caledonia is your destination to experience island adventure, traditional culture, and a breathtaking landscape. Forget the worries of everyday life and visit an island with unique experiences found nowhere else on earth. Along with the natural b...
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The Wonder of Antarctica onboard an Antarctica Cruise
5 Apr 2014by Fine Travel
Are you looking for that one in a lifetime unforgettable voyage through breathtaking landscapes? Antarctica Cruises to the great White Continent will be on your radar. Ever wonder what an iceberg looks like from close up, or what kinds of animals live in the polar ice? Step into another world with u...
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A Rarotongan Holiday - The Cook Islands Paradise on Our Doorstep
29 Mar 2014At the Cook Islands road show in Auckland, one of the speakers lamented that we have for too long taken for granted a world class holiday destination only 3 1/2 hours from our back door step. Land in Rarotonga for your Cook Islands holiday and take a short hop to Aitutaki and you arrive at the Aitut...
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Beach Holiday Ideas in The Pacific
2 Nov 2013by Fine Travel
By the time the end of winter is in sight, we are over the cold, damp weather. Our spirits lift when we see the first signs of Spring, however our Spring weather can be changeable and lying on a beach seems like a distant dream. BUT it doesn’t have to be. Welcome the change in season with a break to...
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Benefits of Small Group Tour Travel
1 Nov 2013by Fine Travel
Group tours, now often called Guided Holidays, are evolving with the demand of today’s traveller and truly create unique experiences that deliver memories that last a lifetime. Long gone are the days when a guide spoke over the intercom system while pointing out the window. Today’s small group tours...
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