We have so many wonderful memories of our trip to the South Pacific…….sunlight, tides, endless blue, dramatic cloud formations, volcanic peaks and the constant sound of the waves. It is easy to understood why sailors once called it the “Peaceful Ocean”. Each island in the horizon appeared like a new surprise— lush green hills rising from the sea, turquoise lagoons ringed by white sand, palm-fringed beaches and water so clear it seemed lit from within. Such a stark difference from our continental travels!
Visiting these islands also found a life that moved at a much slower pace than we are used to…..a reminder that not everything has to be rushed! In each port, we were welcomed by warm smiles…our guides on each island seemed proud to share their heritage and their stories, culture, traditions, and music. This video and list of posts reflects on some of those experiences during our 2024 voyage through the South Pacific…
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2024 Embarking on a voyage across the expanse of the South Pacific is something I have dreamed of for many …
As I gazed from our Tahitian hotel balcony toward the silhouette of Moorea, a familiar melody drifted through my mind: …
Moorea, a small island jewel in the vast South Pacific, has been compared to James Michener‘s mythological island of Bali …
Far from everywhere else in the world (we are now 280 miles northeast of Tahiti), is Fakarava (in the Tuamotu …
Nuku Hiva is the largest island in the archipelago of the Marquesas Islands. The Marquesas archipelago, volcanic in origin, consists …
2024 Rangiroa, in the Tuamotu Archipelago, is the largest atoll in French Polynesia and the second-largest atoll in the world …
2024 Bora Bora is a volcanic island surrounded by a lagoon and coral barrier reef and, for good reason, one …
2024 Raiatea is the second-largest island in French Polynesia, and it is often referred to as the “Sacred Island” due …
International Date Line On the way to Samoa, (via our cruise ship Oceania Nautica), we crossed the International Date Line …
About 944,000 people live on the Fiji islands. The local culture is a blend of Melanesian, Polynesian, Micronesian, and Indian …
2024 The Bay of Islands, located on the eastern ridge of the North Island, is one of New Zealand’s most …
Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, and built on a lava field, is a dynamic and diverse destination that …
Located on the picturesque eastern coast of New Zealand’s north island, Gisborne (pop @ 38,000) is known for its rich …
Wellington (pop. 400.000), the capital city of New Zealand, sits nestled between rolling hills and the picturesque harbor where our …
2024 Rotorua is known for its geothermal wonders, vibrant Maori culture, and stunning natural beauty. Located on the North Island, …
2024 while finishing a South Pacific Cruise on the Oceania Nautica From New Zealand to Australia …… Well, we will …
What a Trip!! Little did we know that the Pacific Ocean covers about one-third of the Earth’s surface….that it is …
