LIKULIKU LAGOON RESORT The speedboat ride from Tokoriki took about 30 min to Likuliku (“meaning calm water”). This is Fiji’s first and only resort with over-water bures. A total of 46 bures (10 of which are over-water) with most of them lining the pristine beachfront and some with private plunge pools. One evening we had a […]
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Fiji, The Heart of the South Pacific, Part 2
Tuesday, November 25th, 2014Adventures by Disney brings on the WOW factor in Italy
Wednesday, October 1st, 2014Adventures by Disney | 9 Days 8 Nights Rome, Tuscany, Florence and Venice WOW Whimsical Outstanding Wonderful “Wow” doesn’t even begin to describe my trip to Italy. Since it was my first visit, it was even more amazing and a one of a kind experience. We had the opportunity to explore one of the most fascinating […]
Chiang Mai Experience
Thursday, September 4th, 2014Chiang Mai is located in northern Thailand and is becoming more and more popular for anyone who loves elephants and tigers, penang curry, cheap massages, lively night markets with great shopping, and exciting outdoor adventures in the jungle. My trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand was absolutely priceless. I visited Thailand during the month of April […]
The Art, Architecture, History and Culture of Russia, Part 3
Thursday, August 14th, 2014On our last full day in St. Petersburg we spent the bulk of the day at the Hermitage Museum, one of the most spectacular art museums in the world. This museum is the 2nd largest in the world after the Louvre and it is immense. As the Winter Palace of the Czars, I suppose it […]
The Art, Architechture, History and Culture of Russia, Part 2
Friday, August 1st, 2014Saturday’s itinerary included Red Square, Lenin’s Tomb, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Tretyakov Art Gallery, and the Kuskovo Park and Estate. The day was capped off with a dinner cruise on the Moscow River on a beautiful Radisson ship. The food, atmosphere, and sites were all relaxing and interesting. Early on a Sunday morning it was off […]
The Art, Architecture, History and Culture of Russia, Part 1
Thursday, July 24th, 2014Russia | May, 2014 Moscow & St. Petersburg The idea of heading over to Russia this spring might be considered somewhat controversial because of the unstable Ukraine situation. Some Russian tour companies are reporting cancellation rates of up to 25% due to the instability. However, visiting Moscow and St. Petersburg seemed like a safe bet […]
Alaska by Land with Royal Caribbean International, Part 2
Tuesday, June 24th, 2014Next stop was our home for the evening, the Denali Park Lodge. It’s a beautiful lodge right own the river and the view of the mountains is priceless. The lodge is a log cabin style with nice balconies complete with table and chairs to relax in. Rooms are very modern, have lots of storage space […]
Alaska by Land with Royal Caribbean International, Part 1
Thursday, June 19th, 2014Royal Caribbean International/Celebrity Cruises Alaska Land Tour, June 5-10, 2014 Having been on four inside passage cruises on both cruise lines it was nice to actually go on a land tour that I have booked many times for my clients. Our land tour started with our arrival in Fairbanks on the late afternoon of June […]
Micato Safaris – Part 2
Wednesday, February 19th, 2014Larsen’s Tented Camp had all the comforts of home and more. The staff was fabulous and the food was delicious and we were all amazed by the beautiful presentation at every meal. My favorite feature was David the Samburu warrior who, armed with only a sling shot, was charged with the task of keeping the […]
Quick notes on a familiarization trip to South Africa
Friday, October 25th, 2013We flew South African Airlines. The crew was nice and attentive. The New York to Johannesburg flight took 15 hours, then a short hop to Durban. Since I left on a Monday and arrived on a Wednesday, I was tired and dragging. A short but good nap later and I’m ready to go for the […]
