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A Few Days in Paris: 5 Top Places to Visit

Following our escapade in Normandy we returned to Paris for a few days. It was our third visit (in 15 years mind you) so much of this was just to go back to familiar haunts and get some fresh pictures of our favorites including the Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, Pantheon, Sacré-Coeur, Arc de Triomphe, and of course […]

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Road Trip Through Normandy: A Self-Guided Adventure

While we had previously visited Paris and the south of France, we had always dreamed of going back to see Normandy and the northern coast. There is of course a lot of historical significance here with the D-Day beaches and the museums that have been created to remind us of the sacrifices made during WWII. Our […]

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Things to Do and Places to Visit on the Big Island of Hawaii

The Big Island has a lot to offer and that’s why we visited more than once. Visiting the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, watching the sunset from the Mauna Kea Observatory and exploring the beautiful lively colorful reefs are all top things to do on the Island of Hawaii.

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What to See and Do in Oahu, Hawaii

Oahu is the Hawaiian Island with the largest population and has a lot to offer for everyone. What follows is an overview of the main sites and attractions that we visited while enjoying a leisurely drive around the island and stopping at various landmarks. Waikiki beach, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Sunset Beach and Pearl Harbor […]

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Must-See Places and Things to Do in Maui

Maui has a lot to offer, in or out of the water, so visitors are sure to find plenty to do. Scuba diving in Maui’s pristine warm waters and watching the sunset from the Haleakala Volcano are at the top of our list. Other must-see places include the Iao Valley State Park, Lahaina and the […]

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Visiting Hawaii by Cruise and by Land

Hawaii is made up of six main islands, islets and atolls. The archipelago is located in the North Pacific Ocean and can be reached by air or by sea. The most-visited islands are Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Island of Hawaii, also known simply as the Big Island. Lanai and Molokai are smaller and easily […]