Vacation the easy way.
There’s no other place in this world that evokes the imagery and senses that Tahiti does. This is the land of Polynesian beauty, immortalized by Gauguin, and revised by Hollywood. Air perfumed by vanilla trees and tropical flowers, serene lagoons with crystalline water; this is paradise. Here is the perfect place to do everything or nothing at all. All of[…]
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One of the six major islands in the chain, the island of Hawaii is nicknamed “Big Island” for good reason. It is formed from five separate shield volcanoes, three of which are still active. And at twice the size of all other Hawaiian islands combined, there’s no shortage of things to do. It is here that you’ll find rainforest,[…]
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Just off the Riviera Maya coast line is the charming island of Cozumel. Ever since Jacques Cousteau filmed from the coral reefs near Cozumel in 1961, this island has been best known for world class diving opportunities on the Playacar Reef which is part of the Meso-American reef system. Most resorts have dive shops onsite, and many are PADI 5-star[…]
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If you are entertaining the idea of getting away for a week, here are some suggestions: Cancun Mexico — offering all-inclusive resorts in the moderate to luxury range. This destination is more suited for adults, but there are still some family friendly options in the Hotel Zone for all price points. If you haven’t been to Cancun in the last decade,[…]
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Nestled between beautiful Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madra mountains of Mexico is the charming city of Puerto Vallarta and its neighboring beach community called Riviera Nayarit. This is a Pacific coast area, but the waters are calm due to the bay. The weather here is lovely year-round, though it can get hot in late summer. There is plenty to[…]
Read more10 day escorted tour Tokyo to Kyoto starting at $4179 per person (based on double occupancy/airfare not included. DAY 1 ARRIVE IN TOKYO, JAPAN Welcome to Japan’s capital city. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. DAY 2 TOKYO Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions prior to morning sightseeing in Tokyo. Your tour takes you to the MEIJI SHRINE,[…]
Read morePhoto courtesy St. Maarten Tourism St. Maartin/St. Martin is a lively 37-square mile island east of the Virgin Islands which is governed by two nations, Netherlands and France. There are 37 beautiful beaches (one for every square mile, apparently), plenty of shops and restaurants, and a laid-back Caribbean ambiance. The main center on the Dutch side is Philipsburg, and here[…]
Read moreBarbados is the easternmost island of the West Indes where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean. The coastline is a mix of pink or powdery white sand beaches and scenic seaside cliffs. Barbados has a friendly, laid back vibe with a decidedly British flair. Bridgetown is worth poking around for shopping and people watching and be sure to Mount Gay Rum[…]
Read moreThere’s no other place in this world that evokes the imagery and senses like Tahiti. This is the land of Polynesian beauty, immortalized by Gaughan and revised by Hollywood. Air perfumed by vanilla trees and tropical flowers. This is paradise. The island of Tahiti is the largest of 118 islands and atolls of French Polynesia. These islands are divided into[…]
Read moreMore than just a canal, Panama is a compact country about the size of South Carolina offering a variety of flora and fauna along with beautiful beaches. Consider hiking or nature watching among the 14 parks, 12 forest reserves and 10 wildlife refuges. Or kick back and relax for a few days along a golden sand beach. There are[…]
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