Vacation the easy way.
Europe: Price/Seasonality: High season goes from June to mid September, when trans-Atlantic air is at a premium. Low season is during the winter. Mid season is fall and winter. Weather: Weather is best from mid Spring to mid Fall. Best time to travel: Mid September to mid-October is best in terms of pricing and weather. Hawaii: Price/Seasonality: High season is[…]
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Whether you are a seasoned, advanced scuba diver or a newbie looking to try it out for the first time, a dive vacation can be a great option for your next getaway. Cozumel – located just off Mexico’s Yucatan coast, the island of Cozumel lets you experience world famous Palancar Reef with drift dives of all experience levels. Great snorkeling opportunities[…]
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Today I thought I’d share a little “Jamaica Mon” with you. This beautiful Caribbean island offers lush green mountain landscapes, white sand beaches, crystal blue water, and a setting for romance and relaxation. Here’s the home of reggae music and delicious jerk chicken. Jamaica has several resort areas within easy distance from the Montego Bay airport with accommodations ranging from[…]
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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[…]
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 moreAh, my favorite destination of all…Tahiti. Officially known as French Polynesia, this broad collection of South Pacific islands is about 2 hours due south of Hawaii. With pristine, calm lagoons, beautiful views, ideal weather, gentle people, and tropical flowers perfuming the air this destination embodies the perfect beach destination. If this is your one and only trip to[…]
Read moreDreaming of a Polynesian escape for your next vacation getaway? Beautiful Fiji Islands in the South Pacific total more than 300 islands in a tropical, white sand paradise. Coral reef diving and snorkeling are exceptional. Over 1,000 species of fish swim the grottoes and lagoons, and colorful birds and tropical flowers are everywhere. Typical itineraries are for 2 islands for a[…]
Read moreResearch is rough! I just returned from a visit to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo on Mexico’s Pacific coast. This beautiful coastal area sits between Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco on two scenic bays, surrounded by lush green mountains and coconut plantations. This is a great destination for folks who have already done the “usual” Mexico destinations and are looking for something different. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo,[…]
Read moreCan’t decide where to go this year? Should you return to one of your favorite resorts or is it time to check a new destination off your bucket list? Here’s a short list of South Pacific destinations to generate some new ideas. Hawaii – generally experienced one island at a time, staying 5 to 8 nights. If you have 8 or[…]
Read moreWith its verdant rainforests, active volcanoes, hot springs, abundant wildlife, and beaches Costa Rica packs an incredible diversity in such a small country. There are essentially three different types of Costa Rica vacations we offer. Guanacaste Beach Stay. Fly into Liberia airport and stay at one of the beachfront resorts on the Guanacaste area along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast line.[…]
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