Category Archives: Long Haul Vacations

Night Glow Raymond Watt/Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

The Magic of Ballooning–The Best Balloon Festivals Around the Globe

By Susie Reese My family used to drive down to Florida every other year, and on the way home, it never failed—we’d see magnificent balloons in flight over the New…

Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica Rome

Top 10 Experiences: Rome

By Jed Hauck  The eternal city of culture, religion, and La Dolace Vita… THE REGIONS OF ROME Vatican City An independent country surrounded entirely by the city of Rome, the…

Tuscany vineyards Italy

Discover Italy: Food, Fashions, Festivals, and Fabulous People

By Jed Hauck In Italy, there’s art and lots of it. Then, there’s the architecture. Also, the food. The fashion. The festivals. The people… In fact, Italy is so bursting with…

Moorea The Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa

Experience Authentic Tahiti with SPM Hotels!

The islands of Tahiti have occupied a spot on many a wish list and with good reason. This exotic destination is known for its pristine lagoons, unique accommodations, and an…

Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji South Pacific

Top Ten Resorts in the South Pacific

The earliest explorers thought they had found paradise on Earth when they came across the picture-perfect islands of French Polynesia. It’s a safe bet that you’re going to feel the…

Singapore Turns 50!

By Susie Reese This year, Singapore rejoices its 50th year of independence in a yearlong celebration dubbed SG50! Join the Singaporeans as they commemorate their journey from dreams and hardships…

Overwater Bungalow Bora Bora French Polynesia

Top 5 Things to Do in French Polynesia

Travelers, you just want to have fun, which is why you book with your travel agent. Travel agents have firsthand, local knowledge and create custom-built, engaging itineraries for every traveler….

Tahiti overwater bungalow South Pacific

Top 10 Experiences: South Pacific

By Jed Hauck After you’ve pinched yourself several times and come to the realization that you’ve woken up in the planet’s most sublime and most provocative islands…you can safely say…

Do’s and Don’ts: Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles

When visiting to a new destination, customs, manners, and even phrases can hold different meanings.To ensure an enjoyable getaway and avoid unpleasant situations, we recommend learning what you can and…

Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles Indian Ocean

Top 10 Experiences: Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles

Our brochure peeps know the destinations like the back of their hands, and yes, they’ve seen that scar before. And since they know how to weave words with whimsical resonance,…