When I arrived in Fiji a few years back I had a backpack on my shoulder and a limited amount of money in my pockets. I was traveling by myself and merely had a travel guide to direct me. I had been on the road for weeks and was feeling completely worn down. I was lonely and tired of people. I had lost faith in humanity. All I wanted to do was go home, a sad thought considering I had just landed on an island that is close ... [read more]

Here is an excellent deal for anyone who have ever dreamed of visiting Australia or New Zealand or for those who have been to those countries and who want to go back. Air Tahiti Nui yes, it is a legitimate airline with planes that have two wings and all that is offering up round-trip flights to Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand this February, March, and April from New York JFK for less than $1,000.

If that doesn’t tempt you enough, the flights also allow for you to ... [read more]

Surrounded by nothing but blue water, the wind whipping through your air, the ship rocking with each wave, the birds hanging above hoping you’ll leave something behind for them to feast on, whales jumping next to you. Some people just like being on the open sea and it is hard to blame them. Getting away from the daily grind is one reason for travel and there is no easier way to escape from your land-based life for a few days than to be on the open sea.

There are a fair number ... [read more]

• Bora Bora, Polynesia
• Fiji
• Sydney, Australia

Hawaii’s six main islands Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Hawaii are unparalleled in beauty, with volcanic mountains, swaying palms, wild orchids, exotic plants and spectacular black and white sand beaches. Inland, sugarcane plantations and pineapple fields stretch for miles.

Oahu is the population center of Hawaii and is aptly called “the gathering place.” Here, you’ll find it all. Bustling Honolulu, the state’s capitol, and famed resort area of Waikiki Beach draw visitors from around the world. There’s almost unlimited water and beach activities, electric nightlife, golf, tennis, museums and historic sites, fine restaurants of every variety, ... [read more]