North to Alaska for a Holiday
23 Nov 2014by Fine Travel
Ever dreamed of visiting Alaska – seeing bears, moose and bald eagles in their natural habitat and watching the salmon turn into bear sushi. Alaska is a 6 times bigger than New Zealand with a population of only 731,449. Did you know one person in 60 owns a light air craft because it is an essential ...
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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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Visit Rome And Tuscany on a Trafalgar Escorted Tour
3 Nov 2014by Fine Travel
Situated on the River Tiber, Rome is known as the Eternal City. When you arrive, you have time to relax before you meet your Trafalgar tour director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception. After this, you will have an orientation drive which will take you to the Tiber and also St Peter’s Basil...
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Paris And the Icons Of France Peregrine Escorted Tour
31 Oct 2014by Fine Travel
This is an amazing nine-day France Peregrine Escorted Tour starting in Paris, and down through the centre of France, finishing up in Nice. It is generally available from May to October, which is the best time to visit Paris, in summer and early autumn. When you arrive on the first day, you will meet...
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Take A Coach Tour Holiday To San Francisco, California
7 Oct 2014by Fine Travel
Spending a week in and around San Francisco makes for a truly memorable holiday. There are so many things to do and so much to see that you may well feel that a week is not long enough. One of the first things that you absolutely must do is take a ride on the city’s cable cars. For a few dollars, yo...
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Explore the Natural Wonderland of Patagonia
22 Sep 2014by Fine Travel
Fjords, glaciers, forests, awesome! The natural wonderland of Patagonia is a sight to behold. Nested between Argentina and Chile, Patagonia offers you the opportunity to witness diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, and captivating cultures. Trace the journey of the legendary explorers on an adventur...
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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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The Christmas Markets Of Europe
11 Sep 2014by Fine Travel
There are some incredible tours of Christmas markets in Europe. Not only is there the opportunity to do all your Christmas shopping in one go, but you can have a really great holiday at the same time. Certainly, it can get a bit chilly in Decemberon the continent of Europe, but doing your shopping a...
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Etihad Airways - Flying Nanny Service for Long Flights with Kids
22 Aug 2014by Fine Travel
Is the idea of a longhaul flight to the UK / Europe with a young child putting you off travel? Etihad Airways has come to the rescue with their 'Flying Nanny' service available on long haul flights. Good friends (with children aged 6, 4 and 2) flew from Abu Dhabi to Milan and had a 'Flying Nanny' bo...
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Day trips from Melbourne - The Dandenongs
15 Aug 2014If you want to get out of the hustle and bustle of Melbourne a visit to the Dandenong ranges cannot be overlooked. Located an easy 50 minute drive east from the central city, the Dandenongs comprise of a number of small villages set in a beautiful wooded landscape. The moment you start the ascent of...
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