How to Fly Air New Zealand Business Class to London
31 Oct 2019by Fine Travel
As Air New Zealand has announced that it will stop flying to London (via LA) from October 2020, the important question for loyal Air New Zealand clients and airpoints members is how they fly Business Class or Premium Economy to London with Air New Zealand. The History The flight via LA to London is ...
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The Pros and Cons of Last Minute Cruise Holiday Specials
20 Oct 2019by Fine Travel
For holidaymakers looking for a special offer on a cruise holiday, it can feel like you're spoilt for choice. It's difficult to read the newspaper or walk past a travel agency without seeing a cruise discount, deal or special offer. But for all the attention grabbing headlines, the "Last minute" sal...
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When is the Best Time of Year to go to Antarctica
18 Oct 2019by Fine Travel
As a seasonal destination, knowing the right time of year to go to Antarctica is important. There are two other important questions: When to book your Antarctica Cruise and when to book the flights to join your Antarctica Cruise. Where to Go in Antarctica A quick note on "where to go" before we get ...
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The Cost of Business Class Flights Booked with a Travel Agent
17 Oct 2019by Fine Travel
After receiving a few questions from potential Fine Travel clients about the margin we add to discounted Business Class Flights from New Zealand (or any flights from New Zealand) we thought it was a good idea to be upfront, provide a direct answer and clear up any confusion. Travel Agents - But Agen...
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Pros and Cons of Cheap Business Class Flights to the UK and Europe
23 Sep 2019by Fine Travel
When it comes to deciding whether to book one of the cheapest Business Class flights from New Zealand to the UK and Europe, it's important to weigh up the pros and cons of the available options. When we prepared our ranking of the Top 5 Business Class Airfares to the UK and Europe, what stood out wa...
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SeaDream Mediterranean Cruises and Small Ships
10 Sep 2019by Fine Travel
“It’s yachting, not cruising” the SeaDream Yacht Club proudly states – and on closer investigation, their meaning is clear. At a time when cruise holidays are dominated by “mega ships” make headlines and seemingly squeeze an impressive number of passengers into a floating theme park / shopping mall,...
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Is a Globus Group Tour on a Coach the Right Holiday For You?
6 Sep 2019by Fine Travel
In our article on the Benefits of a Group Tour we set out the key advantages to help Fine Travel clients decide whether it is a style of travel that would suit them. If a group tour appeals, Globus is one of the leading names in group tours so in this blog we address the question: Is a Globus tour r...
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How to Choose Your Stateroom on a Viking Ocean Cruise
30 Aug 2019by Fine Travel
When planning a cruise holiday, once you've settled on an itinerary and a cruise line, choosing the right stateroom is an important decision - once you are onboard you are generally committed. To assist with this process for the popular Viking Ocean Cruises, we summarise the highlights and inclusion...
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Our Top 5 Selling Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe of 2019
29 Aug 2019by Fine Travel
Each day at Fine Travel we are asked which airline offers the best Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe for a client's plans. As August generally marks the start of the UK / Europe Earlybird season, and the announcement of 30 June financial results for major airlines such as Air New Zealand ...
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Which Business Class Lounge Does Qatar Airways use at Auckland Airport?
28 Aug 2019by Fine Travel
Access to a Business Class lounge before a flight to the UK or Europe is one of the 5 Business Class Benefits we wrote about previously and is highly sought after. As Qatar Airways doesn't have its own lounge at Auckland Airport, the Fine Travel team is frequently asked which lounge Business Class p...
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