Story & Photos by Barbara Beckley Timeshares. The concept is arguably one of the most – if not the most – confusing travel experiences on the planet. Created in the early 1970s and ‘80s it’s actually – surprise, surprise – the world’s first “shared economy” product. Where people bought a “share” of time at a …
Americans are not only ready to travel in 2023, they are looking for that bucket list experience of a lifetime. From family cycling tours on Cape Cod to visiting the Yellowstone region, river cruising in Europe, exploring Ecuador and enjoying multiple sports on Maui, here are nine travel ideas for your bucket list year. 1. …
So, you think you’ve visited all of the breathtaking must-sees in Hawai’i? You’ve been to Waimea Canyon on Kaua’i, the Nu’uanu Pali lookout on O’ahu and the Haleakalā volcano summit on Maui. You’ve even watched the evening glow of lava at Halema’uma’u crater on Hawai’i Island. But, are there any Hawai’i scenic spots you haven’t …
Who says you can’t combine luxury with adventure? Or perhaps your idea of luxury is taking a vacation while your holiday shopping is being done for you. And, we all want to take a flight without all the hassle of navigating security and walking down long corridors to your terminal. It’s time for your next …
By Alanna Smith, Editor at TravelPirates Allerton Garden, Kauai Part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, Allerton Garden is home to massive Moreton Bay fig trees. They were featured in the franchise’s first film, when Dr. Alan Grant and his young companions find a very important dinosaur nest. The garden is open for guided tours, …
We have full moons, harvest moons, blood moons and blue moons, however, your favorite moon might best be found—not in the sky–but in a tropical, ocean-front destination. For this kind of moon-seeker, Marriott’s prestigious Hawaii Resort Collection has rolled out a half dozen “moon” packages sure to elate any moonchild. Hawaii-goers can choose their ultimate …
Stepping into the voluminous resort lobby brimming over in Hawaiian legend and art is all it takes to realize that Aulani is unlike any other Disney property you have visited. The resort, a perfect marriage of Disney pixie dust and Hawaiian lore, is a haven of beauty and magic for families and couples alike. And, …