Vacation the easy way.
Being a travel specialist for dream beach destinations, I occasionally get an email from a client with a gorgeous postcard quality image (of a beach or resort) followed by the question of “where is this place?” It’s a sort of Where’s Waldo for the bucket list. Well, this picture has been in circulation online as one of the coolest resorts[…]
Read moreThis is deal is too good to pass up! Paul Gauguin is a great way to see multiple islands in Tahiti. I recommend adding one night in Papeete prior to the cruise. Limited-Time Offer Savings: • 50% off 2012 and 2013 Paul Gauguin Tahiti Cruises • FREE airfare from Los Angeles Oceanview Stateroom 2012 Departures.. . . . . .[…]
Read moreJust announced last week, Cayman Airways will be offering weekly nonstop service between DFW and Cayman, beginning June 23 and ending Sep 2. Prices begin at $398.05 per person, round-trip — an incredible price! Flights from DFW to Cayman will operate on Sunday, and Cayman to DFW return flights will operate on Saturday. This offers 6 night stay options for[…]
Read moreThe best way to see Costa Rica is with a guided vacation. Choose from the following two guaranteed departures. No minimum number of travelers. Max is 20. Tour #1: Marvels of Costa Rica (8 nights and 18 meals) Choice of Superior or Deluxe Hotels. Includes 1 night San Jose, 2 nights Arenal, 2 nights Monteverde, 3 nights Guanacaste with local[…]
Read moreBucket list (def.) – a popular way to indicate the places to see and things to do before you die. Some people’s bucket lists are more extensive than others. If your bucket list includes the obscure, out of the way, rarely-visited destination gems, consider adding Tikehau. Tikehau is a small Tuamotu atoll in French Polynesia, located just west of the[…]
Read moreHi everyone! Well, I just returned home last night from Tahiti, visiting Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea, Bora Bora and Tikehau. And while I’m going to be adding some hotel reviews from my recent trip in the next few days I thought I’d share some of the more “casual and fun” shots first. Lunch at the Hilton Moorea Resort by chef Eric[…]
Read moreThe Barcelo Maya Palace Resort is the top dog among the Barcelo Maya complex of five resorts situated on an amazing stretch of beach, south of Playa del Carmen. This property is especially good for upscale families wanting a worry-free beach vacation. There is a children’s waterpark and kid’s club for ages to 4 to 12. It is also a[…]
Read moreMy 12 year old daughter and I are headed to Japan this summer. While we are there, we’ll be visiting my 20 year old daughter who is studying in Kyoto for a year. This is, by the way, my older daughter’s fourth trip to Japan. Yesterday, the little one announces “this will be my first trip to Japan!” Not my[…]
Read moreTwo hot resorts have hit the scene in Puerto Vallarta — Now Amber Puerto Vallarta (for all ages) and Secrets Vallarta Bay (for adults only). Opening April 1, these two brand new AM Resorts are located on Banderas Bay, close to downtown Puerto Vallarta and only 15 minutes from the airport. Now Amber is an upscale resort perfect for families,[…]
Read moreHere’s a delightful recipe from the folks at Tahiti Tourisme – baked papaya… Ingredients: 3 Papayas 3 Vanilla Beans 6 Tablespoons sugar 6 Tablespoons Rum 1 Grated Coconut Butter Cut the papayas in half and remove the seeds Place them in an ovenproof dish. In each papaya, pour: 1 pat butter 1/2 Vanilla Bean 1 Tblespoon sugar 1 Tblespoon Rum[…]
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