Category: Oceania
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Where to Stay in Cairns: My Best Hotel Picks for Couples, Solo Travelers, Friend Trips, Families, Older Travelers, Every Budget, Scuba Divers, Honeymooners, and More

Cairns is one of those destinations where the right hotel can shape your whole trip more than you might expect. Unlike a giant city where you are choosing between dozens of neighborhoods with wildly different personalities, Cairns is more about choosing the kind of base that makes the most sense for your travel style. Some…
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Beyond Bora Bora: The Best Islands in Tahiti for Romance, Diving, Luxury, and Remote Escape

Most people think of Bora Bora first when they dream about Tahiti, and I understand why. Bora Bora is one of the most visually beautiful places I have ever seen in my life. The lagoon is incredible. Mount Otemanu is dramatic in a way that barely looks real. And the clouds that always seem to…