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Koh Tao, Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Samui: Island Hopping in the Gulf of Thailand

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Adrienne

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Koh Nang Yuan viewpoint

Thailand has miles of coastline along two oceans and hundreds of islands dotting those coasts, and visiting an island or two or ten should be on everyone’s itinerary for this country. Luckily, you don’t have to be choosy. Although only … Continue reading →

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Exploring Thailand’s Ang Thong National Marine Park

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Adrienne

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View from Mae Koh

As soon as I saw photos of Ang Thong National Marine Park, I knew I had to see this archipelago of more than 40 islands in the Gulf of Thailand. Most people who visit Ang Thong do so on day … Continue reading →

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Five Must-Dos on Maui

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Adrienne

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Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii

I think of Maui, more than any other Hawaiian island, as having a little bit of everything: nice beaches with great snorkeling, dramatic volcanic scenery, and some surrounding islands to visit for the day. With so many options, it can be tough … Continue reading →

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48 Hours in Mo’orea

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Adrienne

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Mo'orea from the air

After our time in Bora Bora we headed over to another island, Mo’orea, for a quick two night stay. Mo’orea is just a hop, skip and a jump from the main island of Tahiti and can be reached by a … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, french polynesia, luxury, wildlife Tagged french polynesia, mo'orea, south pacific, travel

Jeep Tours in French Polynesia: Bora Bora vs. Mo’orea

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Adrienne

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Belvedere Lookout, Mo'orea

One very popular activity in French Polynesia is taking a 4×4 jeep tour around the island, and we did this on both Bora Bora and Mo’orea. To understand what to expect on the jeep tour, you have to know a … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, beaches, french polynesia, luxury Tagged bora bora, mo'orea, south pacific, travel

Sharks, Stingrays and Snorkeling: The Underwater World of Bora Bora

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Adrienne

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A stingray moving through the water, Bora Bora

Bora Bora is more than just warm turquoise water, lush green mountains, palm trees, and overwater bungalows (although it certainly is that). It’s also a snorkeler’s paradise. We spent a good deal of our trip face down in the water, … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, french polynesia, luxury, wildlife Tagged bora bora, snorkeling, south pacific, travel

Hotel Review: Paradise Found at Le Méridien Bora Bora

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Adrienne

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Overwater bungalows at Le Méridien Bora Bora and Mount Otemanu

“Paradise” is really the only way I can think of to sum up Bora Bora. This beautiful South Pacific island rises up dramatically from the turquoise lagoon that surrounds it, and is famous for its beautiful beaches, great snorkeling, and … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, french polynesia, hotels, luxury, wildlife Tagged bora bora, hotel reviews, south pacific, travel

Five Things You Can’t Miss on Kauai

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Adrienne

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North shore of Kauai from a helicopter

If I were forced to pick a favorite Hawaiian island I would probably go with the Big Island, but Kauai is a close runner-up. The beauty of the Na Pali coast is unparalleled elsewhere in Hawaii, and it’s less touristy … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Mykonos Hotels

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Adrienne

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View from room, Hotel Palladium, Mykonos, Greece

For the final leg of our Greek honeymoon, on the island of Mykonos, we had booked a stay at En Lefkos Prive Suites. When we arrived in Mykonos off our ferry, we were met by representatives of our hotel who … Continue reading →

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Six Things To Do on the Big Island of Hawaii

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Adrienne

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Kihi kihi (moorish idol), Kahuluu Beach Park, Big Island of Hawaii

In 2011 my then-boyfriend (now husband) and I took our first real vacation together, to the Big Island of Hawaii. It was a budget trip – we scored round-trip tickets from the bay area for less than $300 – and … Continue reading →

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