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.

Topics: Experiences, Bespoke Itineraries

If you're planning a European holiday, a Mediterranean cruise itinerary answers some common questions: "Where should I go? How do I get from one city to the next? Where should I stay?"  One of the only remaining questions then is quality - the standard of accommodation, cuisine and service you expect. In this blog we explore the luxury cruise lines of the Mediterranean and give you some insight into why a cruise holiday may be right for you.

Topics: UK and Europe, Cruise Holiday Tips, Experiences

There is something about the overwater bungalows on Bora Bora that captures the imagination and causes a little voice in your head to say "I have to go there".  With world class luxury resorts and flights from Auckland to Tahiti, this idyllic holiday location is right on our doorstep.

Topics: South Pacific Holidays

The UK and Europe are a traveller’s paradise. Each country in the region offers incredible history, vibrant culture, delicious food, and jaw-dropping scenery. The only challenge is choosing how to explore it all.

Topics: UK and Europe, Cruise Holiday Tips, Rail Journeys, Bespoke Itineraries, Group Tours

Imagine arriving in an exotic new country and feeling calm – not overwhelmed. You know exactly how to get to your accommodation, where you might eat that night, and what activities you might tick off tomorrow. It’s all mapped out for you on your bespoke itinerary.

Topics: Luxury Travel, Bespoke Itineraries

A safari holiday is on most people’s bucket lists. However, this once-in-a-lifetime experience often gets pushed to the bottom of the list because of the perception it will be too difficult or too costly.

Topics: Safari, Experiences, Bespoke Itineraries, South Africa

Not long after Qatar Airways announced that it would be offering a non-stop service between Auckland and Doha, our clients travelling in Business Class to the UK / Europe started asking "when will Qsuite be coming?".  We are pleased to confirm that Qsuite arrived on 1 June 2019.

Topics: Business Class

If you’re already dreading cool temperatures, dark mornings, and grey skies, now is the time to book a South Pacific winter escape.

Topics: South Pacific Holidays, Family Holiday Ideas, Honeymoon Destinations, Cook Islands, Samoa, Fiji, Hawaii, Destinations

If you're weighing up whether the investment in Business Class is worth it for your next long-haul flight, it's important to take into account the many benefits that can be overlooked, or not immediately obvious. 

Topics: Business Class Tips, Business Class

You don't just want to tick a destination off of your travel bucket list - you want to do it in style. You want to truly appreciate everything that new country has to offer - from the people to the places and everything in between. Of course, organising a trip like that is going to take a lot of planning, and why it might be in your best interest to consider a group tour.

Topics: Group Tours