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…
More airlines than ever are flying the nonstop route between Los Angeles and Sydney. They bring with them state-of-the-art aircraft, friendly and efficient service, a variety of travel classes for those willing to spend that little bit extra, and in…
There’s something about whales that endlessly fascinate people. Perhaps it’s that they’re mammals that live in the water, which seems like an odd choice for a type of animal we associate with the land. Perhaps it’s the fact that they’re…
In our two previous installments, in which we explored the top cities for history buffs in Asia and Europe and Africa and the Middle East, we demonstrated that history is a huge draw for tourism. As we come to our…
If the frigid North American weather hasn’t given you enough reason to look to warmer climates for respite, the following reasons to visit tropical Polynesian islands will. South Pacific vacations are chock-full of gorgeous islands that let you escape from…
Whether you’re exploring ancient forests, kayaking through towering fjords, or wine tasting near white sand beaches, every day on travel to New Zealand is a different journey, with adventure around every corner. Today, hide away on an island paradise or…
In the midst of the cold, dark days of January, few things are more appealing than a Hawaii vacation. There’s a special pleasure to sitting on a warm beach with the refreshing tropical air breezing past you while friends back…
Destination weddings are becoming all the rage nowadays, as people continue to eschew tradition and become more adventurous with how they celebrate their nuptials. If you’re one of these trendsetters, hoping to tie the knot in a fabulous foreign land,…
Originating in Western Polynesia, ‘otai is a tropical fruit drink, with coconut as its base. There are variations to this drink, depending on which island in the South Pacific it’s being served – whether it be Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, or…
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