Vacation the easy way.
On a remote island in the South Pacific’s Tuamotu Archipelago sits a gem of a resort, the Hotel Kia Ora. This island – Rangiroa – is a coral-sand strand of pearls that makes up the largest lagoon in the South Pacific. Rangiroa is known by diving enthusiasts, but is otherwise still a well kept secret for most American tourists. This[…]
Read moreIt 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[…]
Read moreFebruary is Romance Month, with Valentine’s Day sitting prominently in the middle! of the calendar! This year, consider planning a special vow renewal vacation for you and your spouse. Make the trip for just the two of you, or extend the love by inviting friends and family. My favorite locations for vow renewals are Bora Bora (Tahiti) at Bora Bora[…]
Read moreChristmas and New Years are behind us, the decorations are put away. Now what the next two or three months will be is cold weather, bleak skies, and slippery walkways. So, no wonder mid January through mid March is the time to escape the cold weather and head to the tropics. If you are entertaining the idea of getting away[…]
Read moreAs they do every year, the humpbacks are back in Maui. These beautiful creatures make their way to the warm waters of Maui from mid October through the end of May for their mating and calving season. Maui is a great place for you to enjoy a week or so over the winter months. Add a whale watching day excursion[…]
Read moreWith lush mountains and baby blue waters, St. Lucia is one of my favorite Caribbean destinations for couples looking for a romantic week away. The occasional concern with my clients, though, is that there’s not enough to do in St. Lucia. The truth is that there is so much to do, chances are you won’t get to everything in just[…]
Read moreLooking for an island getaway in the Caribbean where you are one of only a handful of tourists? Here are three excellent recommendations. This is a haven for sailing and snorkeling enthusiasts. There’s lots to do at this 85 unit resort, and there’s great energy in the air in this sunkissed spot. You’ll find sailing school and regattas scheduled throughout[…]
Read moreOkay, 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[…]
Read moreSo, 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[…]
Read moreBeing 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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