Fine Travel's Founder Paul Collins joined one of our specialist travel partners (a designer of bespoke itineraries in China) for a first hand experience of what can be prepared for clients looking to explore China, and follows his first article on Planning a Bespoke Itinerary to China. 

With an attractive price point, the option of a free 5 star stopover in Abu Dhabi and a reputation for luxury, Etihad Airways Business Class is popular with Fine Travel clients looking for discounted Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe.  The announcement of additional flights between Abu Dhabi and to London should improve connection times over Abu Dhabi.

If you're looking to make a UK / Europe itinerary even more special, experiencing the famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is high on the list.  From overnight journeys to the longer Istanbul itineraries there is a scope to include this exceptional rail journey. 

For Fine Travel clients planning a comprehensive UK / Europe itinerary, the new Qatar Airways service between Doha and Lisbon is a welcome addition to the popular airline's network.

Although travel insurance is often considered before travelling overseas, the importance is ensuring your financial affairs are in order is often overlooked.  We asked Nigel Smith of Covisory Partners for his thoughts on best practice before you travel.

As we start 2020, travellers inevitably start thinking about 2020 travel plans.  Whether there is a wedding to attend, a bucket list cruise, or an annual escape from the New Zealand winter, getting the timing right for booking Business Class or Premium Economy airfares so as to not overpay is important.

Although Singapore Airlines has a well deserved reputation for the service it offers its Business and First Class clients, when it comes to onboard cuisine, there is only so much that can be done within the confines of an aircraft kitchen.  The solution?  Book the Cook. 

When comparing Business Class Flights from New Zealand to the UK and Europe there is quite a range in pricing.  Emirates recently provided us with an estimate of the value of its free chauffeur service for Business and First Class passengers to the UK and Europe, and the total is actually surprising.

While many of his client's rely on him for Business Class airfares to the UK / Europe, Fine Travel Founder Paul Collins is seeing his clients increasingly express an interest in China and in particular bespoke itineraries.  Paul is being hosted by New Zealand based China specialist and this is the first part of his report.