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Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort – 1 Incredible Week

Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort French Polynesia

The Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort Thalasso Spa is a luxurious oasis in the heart of the South Pacific.  It is set among shimmering turquoise waters and surrounded by majestic mountains. We could only dream of staying in this swanky and unique retreat. However with our travel hacking points and miles game we did not have […]

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Is Little-Known Tuvalu Worth a Visit?

Is Tuvalu worth a visit? Take a look at this picture

Flying into Tuvalu was a feast for the eyes.  Framed by palm fringed beaches a multitude of  blue hues danced in the sunlight below us.  The main coral atoll with the airport on it, is a thin strip of land that forms a circle which does not fully connect.  There is a lagoon in the […]

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Wonderful Kiribati is a Beach Lovers Paradise

Kiribati a Beach Lovers Paradise Travel Full timeTravel

Ever seen images of picture perfect strands of beach surrounded by aqua blue shoreline of unimaginable beauty?  Your eyes close as you fantasize about being in that warm crystal clear water bathed by the hot equatorial sun.  Yup, that is Kiribati a true beach lovers paradise. Kiribas’ Geography Kiribati (pronounced Kiribas) consists of 33 coral […]

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How to get to Nauru – 4 Crazy Steps

Getting to Nauru typical scenes

Exploring the South Pacific was like putting together a very difficult jigsaw puzzle.  Fitting as many countries into our 4 month itinerary without wasting any additional fuel was the key.  Nauru is the world’s smallest independent republic, so it had to be visited!  Since flights are extremely limited in this part of the world everything […]

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New Caledonia a Jewel of the South Pacific

Why New Caledonia is a Jewel of the South Pacific

We flew into New Caledonia awestruck by it’s crystal blue Lagoon encircling the main island.  Just beyond the Lagoon (which is the biggest in the world) is the coral reef surrounding it and the island.  This reef is the second largest only to the Great Barrier, teeming with colorful fish and corals.  And New Caledonia […]

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Vanuatu Unbelievable Underwater Post Office

Coral near Vanuatu's Underwater Post Office

Do you love crystal clear water and white sandy beaches?  What about snorkeling or diving with exotic fish?  Well, Vanuatu’s 82 or so islands have all of the above and so much more.  One of our favorite activities there was the underwater post office.  Yes, you read that correctly!  Vanuatu is home to the worlds […]

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Adventures in Samoa 6 Amazing Things to See and Do

One of the best adventures in Samoa is spending a day or two on Namua Island

Samoa’s crystal clear turquoise warm water is almost as welcoming as it’s lovely people.  Adventures in Samoa are very diverse on and off the land.  There are coastal walks through rain forested jungle, dazzling waterfalls (some that you can swim in), ocean trenches, world class snorkeling and diving just to name some of the fun […]

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Eua Tonga – Swimming with Whales is Magical

Swimming with Whales in Eua, Tonga

Thinking about Tonga, Rob and I fantasized about a remote paradise filled with exotic fruits, animals and nature.  Reality was not that far from the truth.  Swimming with whales in Eua Tonga was really high on our list! The tiny country has 176 islands (most are uninhabited) and a population slightly over 104 thousand people.  […]

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Hiking on Eua, Tonga is Magical

Hiking Trails in Eua Lead to Lookouts

Do you remember the movie Avatar?  The lush rain forest with huge cliffs dropping off into verdant jungles and jaw dropping views?  Well we found the place that inspired the movie.  Exploring much of this island we discovered secret caves, stunning lookout points and the iconic 800 year old tree that was the centerpiece of […]

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