Natasha Thompson - Fine Travel

21/04/2022

Australia's decision to welcome back cruise ships opens the door for close to home cruises holidays. Explore more on our dedicated cruise website: https://ftnz.newcruisedata.cruisefactory.net/

13/04/2022

Although proving to be scarce, Qatar Airways' new Business Class Lite option to the UK and Europe provides a discount by removing some benefits. Read more at:

As we tentatively look ahead to the prospect of more quarantine free travel in 2022, and the recent return of Qatar and the UAE to the UK’s Amber Travel List, we look into the changes Qatar Airways has made to...Continue reading

06/04/2022

Expedition Cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic and the Galapagos Islands are increasingly open to guests of all fitness and mobility levels. Luxury cruise lines like Seabourn, Silversea and Ponant offer creature comforts and in-depth educational experiences on their “soft expedition” itineraries. Learn more at: https://finetravel.co.nz/blog/expedition-cruises-not-just-for-the-intrepid-traveller/

03/04/2022

Singapore Airlines has extended its UK / Europe Business Class and Premium Economy sale until 10 April 22. Prices are expected to rise and July and August are already very full. Find out more at: https://finetravel.co.nz/business-class-flights/uk-europe/

01/04/2022

With the return of the Emirates free chauffeur service to Auckland, we look back at our article on the value of this offer: https://finetravel.co.nz/blog/how-valuable-is-the-free-emirates-business-class-chauffeur-service/

30/03/2022

As more ports open to cruise ships, we are seeing demand grow for a range of voyages. Our dedicated cruise website is a one-stop shop to research cruise lines and their itineraries: https://ftnz.newcruisedata.cruisefactory.net/

28/03/2022

As the return of international cruise holidays gains momentum, we look back on our article on the pros and cons of last minute cruise specials: https://finetravel.co.nz/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-last-minute-cruise-holiday-specials/

27/03/2022

Looking for a venue to celebrate a significant birthday or event? A venue that is accessible and affordable? With quarantine free travel with Rarotonga, self-catering villas are ideal for a larger group of family and friends looking for somewhere special:

Looking for a venue to celebrate a significant birthday or event? A venue that ticks the boxes in terms of accessibility, affordability and simplicity? With the Cook Islands Travel Bubble now open, we can look beyond the holiday resorts of...Continue reading

25/03/2022

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-25/pre-departure-covid-test-international-travellers-australia/100938716?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

The federal government is ditching a requirement for overseas travellers to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they fly to Australia.

24/03/2022

Big news from Air New Zealand that the direct service to New York will start from 17 September 22. Long-term market fares are available now and we'll be looking out for special offers: https://finetravel.co.nz/business-class-flights/usa-canada/

22/03/2022

The Cook Islands now accept supervised RATs to meet their pre-departure Covid-19 testing requirements. Read more about planning a Cook Islands holiday at: https://finetravel.co.nz/destinations/guide-to-planning-your-cook-islands-holiday/

20/03/2022

On Business Class flights to the UK / Europe, Qatar Airways has introduced "Business Class Lite". Read more about the different options at:

As we tentatively look ahead to the prospect of more quarantine free travel in 2022, and the recent return of Qatar and the UAE to the UK’s Amber Travel List, we look into the changes Qatar Airways has made to...Continue reading