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Couples Sans Souci Resort Jamaica

Looking for a romantic getaway or a second honeymoon?  Couples Sans Souci Resort in Ocho Rios Jamaica might be the answer for you.  This adults only, couples only all-inclusive four star resort continues to excel as a leading spa resort in the Caribbean.  The property’s currently undergoing rennovations, with the newly remodeled Palazzine Restaruant and the One Bedroom Beachfront Suites to[…]

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A Note about Nutella

It was 1983, the summer before my junior year in high school, and I was participating in an exchange program in Germany.  It was my first taste of real travel, and I’ve been hooked ever since. It was also my first taste of Nutella.  The German kids were eating Nutella spread on toast as a breakfast staple, and I was soon seriously[…]

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Disney beyond the parks

Okay, so everyone has heard of the Walt Disney World complex in Orlando, and Disneyland in California.  And most people have heard of the Disneyland Parks across the ocean — namely in Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.  But have you heard of the Disney Vacation options that don’t expressly involve a theme park? Aulani Resort in Hawaii The new Aulani[…]

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In search of the overwater bungalow

So, maybe you are wondering — where in the world can you find overwater bungalow accommodations? The “True” Overwater Bungalow French Polynesia (Tahiti) is perhaps the most famous destination offering overwater bungalows, and of these islands Bora Bora tops the list.  Here you’ll find pontoons with multiple thatched-roof bungalows sitting on crystal clear, super-calm lagoon waters.  The Tahitian islands offering[…]

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Underwater resort in Fiji never surfaced

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[…]

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Costa Rica Guided Vacations

The 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[…]

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Just back from Tahiti

Hi 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[…]

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Travel Trends: Costa Rica

Guanacaste on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast has been growing with 4 and 5 star resorts in the last few years, and flights have increased into the area’s airport (Liberia).  The result is a nice selection of upscale and luxury beachfront resorts offering wonderful on-site amenities and activities combined with offsite excursions into Costa Rica’s rainforests, waterways, and volcanoes. Resorts in[…]

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The Christmas Conundrum

I get this question a lot… Q: How much should I expect to pay for a vacation over the Christmas break? A: Christmas holiday period is considered prime/peak season.  In other words, you are paying top dollar to travel during this very special travel period.  The most popular is generally 26DEC until 02JAN, though the “end date” depends on what[…]

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