by Marybeth Bond | Jul 27, 2012 | New Caledonia
A tiny island, a dot on the map between Fiji, Tahiti, Australia and New Guinea, is attracting attention from avid divers and botanists. Flying into the French Territory of New Caledonia, within the Melanesian sub-region of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll cross the barrier...
by Marybeth Bond | Jul 16, 2012 | Bali, Easter Island, Fiji, Honduras, Hawaii, ISLANDS, Featured
Go off the the grid, feast on fresh-caught seafood and sink your toes into soft sand at my picks of the best island escapes, including the Caribbean, Hawaii, Bali, Easter Island, and Fiji. Bali Bali is my idea of heaven. On my fourth trip to Bali I was introduced to...
by Marybeth Bond | Nov 14, 2011 | Adventure, Fiji, ISLANDS, Luxury
“There are fewer and fewer places left on our planet as beautiful as Fiji” – Jean-Michel Cousteau Reveling in Barefoot Luxury: GRAB YOUR MASK, FINS AND SUNBLOCK AND PLACE YOUR BETS ON WHO SEES THE FIRST MANTA RAY. Over the years, the world’s best reefs...
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 18, 2011 | Adventure, Fiji, Cultural Exploration, Romance
With over 300 islands set in crystal-clear waters, palm-fringed white sand beaches, lagoons and coral reefs, relaxation is big in Fiji–although there are loads of activities when you’re in the mood: amazing snorkeling, diving, jet skiing, white water rafting,...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 30, 2011 | Adventure, Hawaii, Romance
As the jet makes its arching descent across Hilo Bay on the Big Island of Hawai’i, we’re mesmerized by the tropical tableau below – translucent blue water fringed with green rolling hills. The couple across the aisle compares the scenery to Ireland....
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 28, 2011 | Easter Island, Adventure
Matato’a Dance group as seen worldwide. “Matato’a (the watchful eye of the warrior) is a musical and dance group from Rapa Nui. It is one of the most famous bands from the island. Matato’a was founded in 1996 by Kevamatato’a Atan. It was in 1998 that...