When one imagines Fiji, one thinks of dreamy South Pacific islands, white sandy beaches, abundant marine life, and perfectly swaying palms. This is all true of course, however Fiji has the wonderfully added advantage of…
The South Pacific islands of Fiji are comprised of 333 lush, tropical islands with white sandy beaches and marvelous snorkeling and diving. Only 111 of these are inhabited and Fijians are warm and hospitable, making…
Last week in Miami Regent Seven Seas Cruises held the christening of its newest luxury ship, the Seven Seas Grandeur, joining its sister ships, the Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Splendor. Blessings for smooth…
If you are transiting through Bangkok to Europe or North America with a long layover, or heading say to Bhutan, or certain cities in India that have a typical 3am Bangkok departure, or are returning…
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, about 10-miles north of Koh Samui, is Koh Phangan. Known for its famous Full Moon parties in Haad Rin, the nightlife capital located in the island’s south, every month’s…
If you are seeking lovely beaches, scenic viewpoints, great hotels, extraordinary dining, with some temples thrown in for good measure, head to Koh Samui, Thailand’s third largest island. Located in an archipelago in the Gulf…
Few places tickle the imagination more than Thailand’s Golden Triangle and for good reason. In Thailand’s most northern region, it’s where Thailand, Laos, and Burma/Myanmar converge along the banks of the mighty Mekong and Ruak…
About an hour flight from Bangkok, the northern city of Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second largest city and the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom, it’s known both as the “Rose of the North” and the…
Having been to Bangkok several times, nothing quite feeds a sense of happiness better than returning to the meandering banks of its Chao Phraya River. This time, as I was joined by a newbie to…