What to Pack for a Cruise?
Over the years, I’ve come up with a list of items that make my long cruises (even a week-long cruise) much more pleasant. Use this ship-specific packing guide to help …
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10 Adventurous Things to do in Bora Bora
Spring and Summer vacations are right around the corner and the perfect time to get away to a sunny holiday. I think a vacation should include adventure, a lot of …
Toy Museums from Around the World!
Is there anything kids love more than playing with toys? Most, if not all, kids enjoy playing with a range of different toys. So leave it to me to introduce …
9 Epic Bora Bora Honeymoon Resorts to Remember
Overwater Bungalows and Island Lodges This stunning French Polynesian jewel, otherwise known as Bora Bora, is the epitome of luxury travel and the place to be for anyone looking to …
The Most Epic Beaches in the World
White and soft sand, palm trees, impressive size cliffs, and the ocean. At least a few vacation days in one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world would …
Nuku Hiva: Tiki’s and A Moai
French Polynesia is known to have a rich artistic culture and the Marquesas Islands group is no exception. The main island of Nuku Hiva houses some ancient, as well as …
Scuba Diving in French Polynesia
When Travelocity heard I was taking a 24-Day Polynesian Crossing with Holland America they couldn’t wait for me to write an article about scuba diving in French Polynesia. I couldn’t …
TONGA in a Nutshell
Comprised of more than 160 islands, the Kingdom of Tonga is a stunning country to visit in the South Pacific. It is located about 500 miles south of Samoa and …
A South Pacific Cruise – Perfection!
Holland America is one of many cruise liners that make a global voyage every year anchoring in ports on every continent on Earth. Despite the fact that so many ocean …
Five days in Queensland, Australia
Five days in Queensland, Australia inspired by Vermeer! Have you ever had a trip that needed a re-do? You know, you are in some awesome place, on vacation, and somehow, …
Island Bliss: Diving in Fiji on Castaway Island
Nestled into the Northwest corner of the Fijian archipelago, as part of the Mamanuca Islands, is Castaway Island – known to the locals as Qualito Island. Contrary to popular belief …
Cruise Holland America: A Grand Asia and Pacific Voyage
You can imagine the moment I received the email with an invitation for me to stay on a segment of the global cruise Holland America’s Grand Asia and Pacific Voyage! …