When people think of the ultimate romantic getaway, staying in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora is always near the top of the list. Just picture this for an iconic image of romance: a thatched bungalow standing on stilts with water lapping and a couple slowly climbing down the stairs into the warm, turquoise water […]
Romance & Beaches
Some travel memories are best made together.
The Globetrotting Diaries: A Beach Escape in Turkey
When you think about Turkey, likely the first things that will come to your mind are its long history, religious culture, and tasty baklava. Of course, it’s also a country that lies on two continents simultaneously, which I think is probably most impressive of all. The country is also one of the best beach and […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Spending a Summer on Santorini
I have many favourite travel memories from Greece as when I was 23 I ended up working on the island of Santorini for the summer. I had planned to live abroad in England, but decided to vacation in Greece before heading to the grey skies of London. After spotting “English-speaking staff wanted” signs around Santorini […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: A Wish That Can Make the Earth Move
It was October 2006 and I was excited because my brother and his wife were going to join me and my wife Melanie in Hawaii for their first time. We were going to do some island hopping from Oahu to the Big Island of Hawaii. Once we got to HNL we went exploring the island […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Getting Married in the Cook Islands
Getting married on the island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands is one of my favourite South Pacific travel memories. We spent a lovely day enjoying “his and hers” day at the spa ahead of the big day. I carried a bouquet of gardenias picked from a friend’s garden shortly before the ceremony. We made […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: Beautiful Beaches in Dubai and the Galapagos
I have two recent travel memories that revolve around the beach in different destinations. A Return Visit to Dubai In 2016, I took a trip to Dubai, UAE. I used to live in Dubai before I immigrated to Canada in the early 2000s so this was meant to be a trip down memory lane. As […]
The Islands of Tahiti Will Reopen to Tourists July 15
As international tourism paves its long road to recovery, the Islands of Tahiti offer visitors a glimpse of what a ‘new normal’ might mean. The Islands of Tahiti are preparing to reopen their doors to international visitors from July 15, 2020. Regarded by many as the ultimate honeymoon destination, French Polynesia has recorded no active […]
Romantic Vacations in Six Dream Destinations
In recent months, many of us have been getting wistful over our dream destinations, along with past romantic vacations. If you’ve been there or dreamed of going there with someone special, those feelings can stir an even greater sense of wanderlust. After all, there’s nothing quite like sharing our most precious travel memories with a […]
8 Best Romantic Travel Movies
When you envision a romantic travel night out, you probably imagine sipping cocktails under the stars while your feet dip into the waters of the South Pacific in Bora Bora, or sharing oysters and champagne in a chic bistro in Montmartre, Paris, not sitting on your couch at home. But date nights ain’t what they […]
Boutique Catamaran Cruising Through the Islands of Tahiti
The Islands of Tahiti have the power to change our minds about many things. They can change our minds about luxury. They can change our minds about relaxation. They can even change our minds about food truck cuisine when you line up with the locals for delicious cheap eats at Les Roulottes in Papeete! They […]
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