Swimming with Whale Sharks in Mexico
At first glance, a whale shark can seem intimidating, with its large open mouth and fins protruding out of the water. It is sized like a whale at 20-30 feet long and is often swimming slowly along the surface of
A World Away in Far-Flung Fiji
A tropical island chain in the South Pacific - Fiji is on a lot of people's "list." I found out just how many when I started posting photos to my Facebook page. Near Tahiti and New Zealand, it is an 11-hour
Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast by Air, Land and Sea
Few sights are more spectacular than Kauai's Nā Pali Coast. Set on the northwest corner of the island, it is a lush and remote area in the Nā Pali Coast State Park. It's stunning green, brown and red cliffs which
Planning a Destination Wedding
Pacing and checking my phone had now become a constant habit. "Not one but two hurricanes headed toward Maui on the weekend of my wedding?" I asked in disbelief. It was an event planner's nightmare - with 30 guests flying
Take a Private Flight to St Barts
St Barts is the jewel of the Caribbean. Frequented by the rich and famous, it's low key glamour is a step above most other islands in the area. If you really want to experience the lifestyle, a private flight to
The American Tropics: Florida Keys
I am in Key Largo on a diving trip. We traveled here by car and I am always surprised at how the Keys feel like a sweet reward for an hours-long driving effort. As you cross the bridge from Florida
The American Tropics: Hawaiian Islands
We are in Hawaii! It sounds so exotic and expensive, but when we did the math, with free airfare, it was cheaper to venture to Oahu than to the Florida Keys. The time change helped as I had work to