Whitianga The palm-fringed esplanade is the center of this busy town which is lined with cafes, restaurants and bars, all overlooking the marina and Whitianga Harbour. Sit back and enjoy your choice of culinary delights as you contemplate which of the endless activities to do next. Incredible marina views from Salt Restaurant & Bar are…
Your garden could provide a wonderful environment, allowing your children to play safely and happily. But are your children interested in garden games? Are they something you enjoy? If not, there may be some simple steps you can take to get more out of your garden space. Too many children seem to spend too many…
Adventure hiking in Hawaii is a treat that most visitors simply don’t experience: they come to relax on the beach, enjoy higher levels of amenities, and only take short hikes (for example, from their vehicles or taking a walk along the beach). However, there is another “side” to Hawaii: adventure sports in this beautiful natural…
Over the past few decades, many Americans have held countless amounts of money in the stock market in their personal investment accounts or 401k’s. If we are to learn from history, the typical American should probably think long and hard before investing their hard-earned money in a black hole controlled by people who have a…
Let me color your vacation! Throughout Mexico, in towns and cities, in mountains, tropical coastlines, and jungle settings, enchanting surprises await travelers. Mexico covers an area of 1,964,375 sq. kilometers and includes 32 states. With its vast surface, Mexico offers endless scenarios! Explore the multitude of heavenly landscapes during your vacation in Mexico! Mexico’s tourist…
My first afternoon and evening on a sailboat had gone surprisingly well. After our little overnight excursion to the town of Lipari, I had slept like a rock, only to wake up this morning around 8am to see in the daylight what the island of Lipari really looks like. So I stuck my head out…
We have been fortunate to have traveled all over the world. In fact, our daughter has pointed out that we have been to every continent except Antarctica. With all that travel, one of our favorite adult destinations remains Las Vegas, Nevada. Why Las Vegas? We love the atmosphere, the buzz, the activity and the many…
Things could be much worse in Atlanta, Georgia. Compared to the national real estate market, this area has been strong, but the pace has slowed. This slower pace of the housing market means prospective buyers can take their time choosing a home. The cut and push of the real estate bubble days has really burst,…
Cape Town is one of the best holiday destinations in South Africa and captures the hearts of visitors with its beautiful coastline, natural landscapes and long vineyard routes. With a wide range of hotels offering special accommodations for travelers, you might find it easy to book a stay here, but not a comfortable one of…
Community tourism for people: Annapurna Community Eco-lodges I was a bit apprehensive. All year we had been working to develop community-led sustainable tourism. Not just for the locals, but also run by the local townspeople. And in an ecological way. This was the first time we had taken a trading group on the 8 day…
