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Namale, Fiji Fiji’s fantasy island awaits Posted on June 1, 2019 Still trying to decide on a gift for a special June bride and groom? If their honeymoon plans are undecided, suggest Namale in Fiji and offer to contribute to their expenses. Alternatively, you might opt to book your own retreat to the luxurious, all-inclusive, adults-only…
Getting to know the Great Barrier Reef Posted on February 1, 2019 The world’s greatest living structure runs for more than 1,200 miles along the northeast coast of Australia. It’s a spectacular coral reef that’s home to great schools of colorful fish, mollusks weighing up to 400 pounds, six species of marine turtles, and myriad…
Exploring Luxury Peru Posted on October 1, 2018 I’ve seen lots of beautiful hotels in my years as a travel journalist, but the Palacio Nazarenas in Cusco is the only one that took my breath away and also made it easier to breathe. Thin air in this super high city commonly causes altitude sickness, so…
Willows Hotel & Spa at Viejas Posted on August 21, 2018 For total serenity within inspired spaces, visit the Willows Hotel & Spa at Viejas in Alpine. The hotel is physically imposing, but rendered in minimalist style, creating calm and quietude. Leave all cares behind and surrender to a setting where majestic mountains are viewed…
Going Kiwi With Kids New Zealand offers fun for the whole family Posted on March 1, 2018 “Do we have to leave? I really want to stay here with Cooee,” pleaded the youngest in our family as we loaded the car for the drive to Christchurch Airport. And with this, all of her nine-year-old self…
Joyful Journeys Bringing happiness home in the New Year Posted on January 1, 2018 Everyone has a reason for traveling. Some look forward to meeting new people. Others want to break their routine and seek new sights and experiences. Then, there are those who love the challenges, whether it’s mastering the Paris Metro or learning…
The Best of Berkeley Posted on December 5, 2017 It was Benjamin Braddock who introduced me to Berkeley. I was a big fan of The Graduate and watched repeatedly as he pursued Elaine Robinson across the Cal campus and staked out Moe’s Books on Telegraph Avenue. The movie is 50 years old this month, so…
Prioritizing Your Travels How climate change is changing plans Posted on November 1, 2017 I feel like I need to start writing my bucket list in pencil. The log of places I want to visit once stretched out in years and was pretty much cast in concrete. Now, like many travelers, I prioritize the destinations…
Next Stop, Bangkok Posted on October 23, 2017 In Europe, all roads may lead to Rome, but in Southeast Asia, most air routes bring travelers to Bangkok. I hadn’t realized this until earlier this year when we planned our Thailand-Bhutan-Cambodia trip. After checking flight schedules it quickly became apparent that we’d be pivoting through the…
New in Newport Special spots in nearby beach community Posted on July 27, 2017 If the thought of getting on a packed airplane for a getaway sounds like too much effort and expense, consider an easy hour-or-so-drive to Newport Beach. On a recent trip, we learned what’s hot in Newport, from dining to shopping in…
At Home on the Kona Coast Posted on July 1, 2017 The view from our balcony was the stuff of postcards. In the distance, the blue Pacific extended as far as I could see and the low-rise community of Kailua-Kona stretched out along the coast. Cattle grazed on the wide green slope in front of…
Best of Boston An insider’s guide for visitors Posted on May 31, 2017 The idea of a week in Boston sounded wonderful, but as our departure date approached, I realized I didn’t have a clue what to do once we got there. I could have surfed myriad Web sites, but instead, I asked friends…
Kiwi Connection — Having an Authentic New Zealand Experience Posted on April 28, 2017 The sparkling blue lakes, glittering white glaciers, and majestic fjords of New Zealand are deservedly world-renowned. I’ve lived there, and over the years have explored nearly every nook and cranny. But it’s still so breathtakingly beautiful to me that I frequently…