New Emirates Mixed Business and First Class Airfares to the UK and Europe
26 Feb 2020Emirates was the first airline to offer Mixed Class airfares from New Zealand to the UK and Europe and their latest airfare innovations expand that offering with a new mixed Business / Economy Class airfare and a new mixed First / Business Class airfare. New Business / Economy Mixed Class Airfares O...
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Insight Vacations Country Roads of France Escorted Group Tour
31 Jan 2020by Fine Travel
For Fine Travel clients looking for an organised and escorted tour of France, offering the comradery and comfort of group travel on a luxury coach, enjoying 4 - 5 star accommodation, this Insight Vacations Country Roads of France Tour will appeal. Leafy vineyards, majestic mountains, Riviera sunshin...
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Traditional Italian Cooking Classes and Cinque Terre Experiences
30 Jan 2020by Fine Travel
For Fine Travel clients travelling to Italy, and wanting an authentic experience independent from a group tour, this 6 day cuisine focussed itinerary includes farm house accommodation on an estate with organic products, olive groves and vineyards, cooking classes and private local guided tours. The ...
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Planning Travel Around the 2020 School Holidays
29 Jan 2020by Fine Travel
When planning travel in 2020, taking into account the peak school holiday periods is a good idea. We’ve pulled together the New Zealand and Australian State and Integrated school holidays to help with your planning (for private schools please check with the school). New Zealand 2020 School Holidays ...
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An Onboard Review of a Viking Cruises Ocean Cruise Ship
29 Jan 2020With the Viking Sun in Auckland as part of her attempt to set a Guinness Record for the longest World Cruise itinerary, some of the Fine Travel team joined Viking's New Zealand Commercial Manager for an inspection. Viking Cruises - Identical Ocean Ships Although this review is based on the Viking Su...
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Expedition Cruises: Not Just for the Intrepid Traveller
29 Dec 2019by Fine Travel
The cruise lines offering Expedition Cruises have taken clear steps to be more inclusive. Voyages are educational experiences with cruise lines offering itineraries and voyages on a spectrum of "soft expedition" through to "true expedition". How Intrepid Are You? Expedition Cruises can quickly conju...
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Singapore Airlines upgrades the A380 Business Class from October 2020
20 Dec 2019by Fine Travel
Singapore Airlines has announced that from late October 2020 the First Class Suites, Business Class and Premium Economy on the seasonal (summer) A380 service between Auckland and Singapore will be upgraded to its latest seating experience. This announcement will be welcome news for Fine Travel clien...
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Reviewing Coral Expeditions' Cruise Ship the Coral Discoverer
29 Nov 2019by Fine Travel
"This may be a stupid question, but there don't seem to be any TVs in the cabins?". Our guide (the assistant Purser and a fellow Kiwi called Willow) gives us an insight into a guest's time onboard the Coral Discoverer - "Oh, there's no time for watching TV". For a small ship expedition cruise line l...
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Greater Emirates Business Class Discounts with new H Class Airfares
20 Nov 2019by Fine Travel
When Emirates made the global announcement that it would be launching a "reduced service" Business Class offering, we were eager to see it in the New Zealand market. Emirates has now launched the new "H Class" Business Class airfares between Auckland and Bali, selected South East Asian destinations ...
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Reviewing Air New Zealand Business Class and Premium Economy to Hawaii
19 Nov 2019by Fine Travel
Air New Zealand offers Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class on its flights between Auckland and Honolulu. As the flight time is generally over eight hours in each direction, we review the merits of flying Business Class and Premium Economy. Overview of the Auckland / Hawaii Flight Times...
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