Céad míle fáilte – a Hundred Thousand Welcomes to Ireland
22 Mar 2015by Fine Travel
When one thinks of Ireland, the words lush and green come to mind, hence the Emerald Isle, a romantic name for a romantic place. Does the Ireland of legend exist? Absolutely…from the lakes of County Leitrim and Roscommon to the breathtaking wildness of County Donegal to the solitude of Connemara, Ir...
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France Holiday...Fantastique
19 Mar 2015by Fine Travel
Paris is known as the City of Light. Paris is a city for lovers. Paris is the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Seine, and fine restaurants and street-side cafes. Paris is culture—theatre, art and world-renowned museums. Ask what Paris can do for you…and the city will have an answer. Co...
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Handpicked Independent Tour of Canada
4 Mar 2015by Fine Travel
Pack your bags for an astounding 20-day tour of Canada! On this holiday you will see and experience this big, beautiful country from the Rockies to Quebec, an amazing journey of 3,429 km. Your Canadian adventure commences in scenic Vancouver on the west coast. With three days to enjoy in British Col...
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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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Visit The Basque Country Of Spain with Peregrine Reserve
20 Jan 2015by Fine Travel
If you are a lover of Spanish Rioja wines – those heady, full-bodied reds – you will love a holiday to the Basque country where the vines grow, and the wines are crafted. This intriguing and lavish adventure starts in Bilbao, capital of the Basque Province of Viscay, and includes San Sebastian, Burg...
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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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Onboard Holland America's Oosterdam
6 Jan 2015Earlier this week we had our first visit for the season by Holland America Line's Oosterdam. While she was in port in Auckland I had a ship inspection and lunch onboard. Oosterdam is an 85,000 tonne ship and carries approximately 1900 passengers. She is one of Holland America's Vista Class ships and...
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Cruise Holidays with Kids
15 Dec 2014Cruises are a great option for a family holiday. We have taken our boys on several cruises which include Pacific Pearl (3 night Auckland - Auckland), Rhapsody of the Seas (5 night Sydney - Auckland) and Voyager of the Seas (14 night circumnavigation of NZ Sydney - Sydney). They have enjoyed each cru...
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Venice Simplon-Orient Express
12 Dec 2014by Fine Travel
This is one of the most amazing train rides that you will ever take in your life. It can take anywhere from two to six days, depending whether you want to travel from Venice via Paris to London, or include Prague, Budapest, and Istanbul. As an example, take the two-day trip from Venice to London. Yo...
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Visit the Breathtaking Scenery Of America’s National Parks
10 Dec 2014by Fine Travel
If you are a fan of breath-taking scenery, a tour of some of America’s national parks is an absolute must. You can take a tour of some of some of the finest national parks in Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado and Arizona. The tour begins in Las Vegas and heads to the Grand Canyon on the first da...
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