Impressions of a Bespoke Tour of China from a First Time Visitor
20 Aug 2019by Fine Travel
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. The well-used...
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Cruising Asia Aboard the Sapphire Princess
3 Feb 2016I recently returned from a cruise in South East Asia on Sapphire Princess. Sapphire Princess is sister ship to Diamond Princess who is currently cruising around New Zealand and Australia. She is a large ship with gross tonnage of almost 116,000 and can carry over 2670 passengers. Although she can ca...
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Air New Zealand to Fly Direct To Vietnam
12 Nov 2015by Fine Travel
UPDATE: In September 2018 Air New Zealand announced it would end its direct service to Vietnam due to inconsistent demand outside the school holidays. Flights to Vietnam will now be offered through Air New Zealand's partners via either Singapore or Hong Kong. Air New Zealand will fly three times a w...
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Intoxicating Holiday in India
2 Apr 2015by Fine Travel
Wouldn’t it be fun to tread in the footsteps of Alexander the Great? See the Taj Mahal one of the Seven wonders of the World…up close and personal? One day, the majestic Himalaya; the next sun-washed beaches. India’s fascinating history, diverse culture and exceptional beauty will be forever etched ...
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The Insight Vacations Difference in Premium Escorted Journeys
13 Mar 2015by Fine Travel
For over 35 years, Insight Vacations have designing and refined escorted coach tours to the most sought-after destinations. Insight Vacations has an award-winning legacy of innovative travel and a reputation for comfort, personal attention and journeys of a lifetime. For Fine Travel clients, Insight...
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Private Tour of Indochina
4 Feb 2015by Fine Travel
This trip of a lifetime takes you to places you may have heard of, or read about, but never considered visiting. You will be amazed at the beauties of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam and forever remember this unique experience. On arrival in Bangkok, your first excursion is to Mount Phousi, bordered on ...
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Borneo, a Land of Extreme Cultural and Natural Diversity
10 Jan 2015Controversial in its massive logging and oil palm activities it has also put aside some amazing National Parks and forest reserves. It is the two states of Malaysia Sarawak and Sabah and the tiny oil rich Sultan-ship of Brunei which is the focus of our current tour. This small group escorted journey...
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Our Holiday in India
7 Nov 2014Can’t say that I ever considered a holiday to India as like most New Zealanders, UK and Europe seemed higher on the ‘must visit’ list. However, a business trip gave me the opportunity to visit Bangalore and Hyderabad so we had the perfect opportunity to tack on a couple of weeks and explore this ama...
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What To Do In Beijing on Holiday
21 Sep 2014by Fine Travel
There are so many sights to see in Beijing that you could easily spend a month there and you would probably only have scratched the surface. Beijing is one of the largest cities in the world, with a population of 21.3 million and served as the country’s capital for over 800 years, so there is a lot ...
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Taking a Tour of Myanmar?
14 Sep 2014by Fine Travel
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country of some 55 million people and has rapidly become a popular tourist destination over the last few years. Most tourists start their visit in Yangon (formerly Rangoon) the largest city in the country, with its array of wonderful gold-leafed pagodas stretching ...
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