This week our latest Business Class and Premium Economy specials to the UK & Europe (for 2024 and early 2025 travel) include refreshed airfares from Lufthansa, an extension to the Emirates sale, the final days of the Qatar Airways sale and a sharp new fare to London from China Southern.
For those considering a late winter escape, Air New Zealand has released discounted Business Class and Premium to Bali for travel between 22 July and 30 November 2024 (click here for details). These airfares can be combined with our Bali Resort offers.
In this edition we also cover:
The Rocky Mountaineer - 2025 North American Rail Journeys
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains through Europe with Bonus Inclusions
Iconic Australian Train Journeys
Australia's Luxury Lodges and Glamping sites
2025 Ryder Cup Packages - New York / Bethpage Black
Seabourn - Up to a US$1,200* onboard credit per suite
Hawaii Accommodation - Bonus inclusions and reduced Resort Fees
Silversea - Discounted Christmas close-to-home cruises
Last minute Ponant Kimberley cruises with flights included
Fabulous Fiji - Accommodation and airfare packages
Oceania Winter Sale - Save Up to 40%*
Viking Christmas Market River Cruises (including an in-depth video).
Regent Seven Seas - Up to 20%* off Europe 2025 voyages
World Cruises and Antarctica.
For UK & Europe travel for the remainder of 2024 and into early 2025 (out to around March 2025) the current fares on our site are a good indication of what is generally available outside of the peak travel periods like Christmas / New Years if the lowest booking classes are available on your preferred travel dates.
2024 / Early 2025 UK & Europe Specials and Insights
Airlines release availability 11 months in advance, so we can currently access airfares for UK / Europe travel out to May 2025. If you have travel plans for the rest of 2024 and into the early parts of 2025 we can assist now. Current highlights include:
Lufthansa - Offering Business Class airfares below the current Qatar Airways special, and Premium Economy options, Lufthansa's fares are worth revisiting. Offering the flexibility to fly via the East or the West and fly into smaller airports in Europe (on the same ticket), there's a lot to like.
China Southern - On sale until 12 August - China Southern has yet to revisit the deeply discounted airfares we found for a short period last year, however the current special to London is well priced.
Singapore Airlines - Not currently on sale but with attractive long-life lead in Premium Economy and Business Class airfares.
Qatar Airways - On Sale until 31 July - Into the final days of the current sale with Business Class Lite (P) fares and Classic (R) fares to London available (read about the differences here).
Emirates - On Sale until 15 August - Business Class specials from Auckland and Christchurch are back on sale. Long-life Premium Economy and Mixed Premium Economy (Premium between Auckland and Dubai and Economy between Dubai and London) remain attractively priced.
Rocky Mountaineer 2025
The Rocky Mountaineer is an iconic experience and is an ideal land-based add-on to an Alaskan Cruise. A variety of itineraries are available, and in the attached flyer we include:
Rockies to the Red Rockies - (Save Up to US$500* per couple)
First Passage to the West - (Save up to CA$500* per couple)
Journey through the Clouds - (Save up to CA$700* per couple)
We can also package airfares, cruises and other land arrangements for a comprehensive itinerary.
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains
Offering an all-inclusive five-star experience with world class cuisine and carefully curated experiential encounters, Golden Eagle luxury train voyages are special. Example itineraries include:
Christmas Markets of Central Europe - Munich to Budapest
New Year in Vienna
Istanbul to Paris
Balkan Explorer - Venice to Istanbul
Bonus offers and inclusions are available with each itinerary.
Iconic Australian Train Journeys in 2025
Closer to home we have rail journeys with the Indian Pacific and the Gahn.
The Indian Pacific's trans-Continental journey from Sydney to Perth is a remarkable opportunity to experience mountain ranges, arid landscapes, gold fields, rocky valleys and subtropical savannahs. A newly extended eastbound itinerary back to Sydney means more time onboard, new immersive experiences and more options.
The Ghan Expedition voyage from Darwin to Adelaide opens up some of the most remote and captivating parts of Australia's Outback. Explore Katherine and Alice Springs (including a signature dining experience at the Historic Telegraph Station).
Luxury Lodges and Glamping - Australia
If a close to home getaway is on the cards, Australia's Luxury Lodges are an opportunity to settle in, decompress and spoil yourself (or someone special). If "Glamping" is more your style, there are a range of remarkable sites available.
Lodges and Glamping sites are available throughout Australia, and we can package airfares and any other Australian arrangements.
Seabourn - Shipboard Credit Offer
Seabourn's more relaxed onboard approach makes it a firm favourite with New Zealand guests who are looking for a true luxury experience, without the concern of navigating too many formalities.
The current "More Moments" campaign includes up to a generous US$1,200* shipboard credit per stateroom on selected 2025 itineraries. The attached flyer includes a selection of itineraries, and I can research more too.
Hawaii - Accommodation offers
Hawaii continues to be a popular destination for a winter escape, and through our wholesale partnerships we can package airfares and accommodation. Until 31 July 2024 we have accommodation special offers with:
Queen Kapiolani Hotel
Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Halekulani
Hyatt Regency Maui
We can work with almost all hotels and resorts across the Hawaiian Islands so if you have something else in mind, please let me know.
Silversea - Discounted Holiday Cruises
If you're looking for something special over the Christmas / New Year period, Silversea has two appealing itineraries onboard Silver Nova:
An Island Christmas - Departing Auckland on 20 December for 17 days
Sydney to Auckland - Departing Sydney on 5 January for 17 days
Discounts are currently available on these voyages until 26 July, with discounted Add-Ons for third and fourth guests in the same suite. You may ask: Why would I want to go on a cruise and have a 3rd person in my suite? Well, there are a few options, perhaps it's 3 friends, or perhaps it’s the grandparents in one suite with a grandchild, and the parents in another suite with another child. Silversea gets a lot of multi-gens on Silversea around the Christmas and New Year period.
Ponant - Last minute Kimberley Specials
As we approach the end of the 2024 Kimberley Season, French cruise line Ponant is including return flights with its remaining 2024 voyages. The French experience onboard and Ponant's small ship, soft-expedition heritage makes it one of the leading choices for an immersive and educational Kimberley experience.
FaBULAous Fiji Packages
Until 31 July we have holiday packages to Fiji with Fiji Airways, packaged with inclusions and bonus offers at leading resorts on Denarau, the Coral Coast and the outer Fiji Islands. Direct departures are available from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Oceania Winter Sale - Save up to 40%
Oceania Cruises' latest special offers are available now and offer generous savings of up to 40% on selected itineraries. It also includes their "Simply More" amenities which go a long way to making the onboard experience all-inclusive (like its luxury sister line Regent Seven Seas).
We've highlighted selected itineraries in the flyer below and I can help you research and book other qualifying itineraries.
Specials on Viking Christmas River Cruises
We're into the final days of Viking's latest special offers which includes European Christmas River Cruises. These voyages are a unique opportunity to sail through villages and towns and experience their Christmas celebrations and in particular the Christmas markets. The video above explains more about the experience.
Fine Travel is an authorised Travel Agent for Viking so if the idea of a European Christmas Market cruise appeals, please let me know and I can assist you with the cruise and your flights.
Regent Seven Seas - 20% off Europe 2025
Offering up to 20% off selected sailings and suite grades the Regent Seven Seas 2025 Earlybird campaign is an ideal opportunity to start building your European itinerary (and to secure your preferred suite).
One suggestion to keep in mind is that the Concierge level suites are generally the most popular lead-in category for Regent Seven Seas as the cruise fare includes pre cruise accommodation and transfers.
This offer is available until 31 August 2024. For more details visit our dedicated Regent Seven Seas 2025 Europe page.
World Cruises and Antarctica
Whether it's a significant birthday or anniversary, unwinding after selling a business or retiring, World Cruises or an expedition to Antarctica mark a milestone. Unpack once and explore the globe or create lasting memories with a Drake Passage crossing, unique landscapes and remarkable wildlife.
Explore Antarctica itineraries here
World Cruises and 20+ night World Cruise Sectors are available through a number of cruise lines, including:
If you're considering a World Cruise or Antarctica and would like more information, please feel free to contact me.
As always, if there's anything else I can assist you with, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Paul Collins
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Email: paul@finetravel.co.nz
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