Archive for the ‘South Pacific Beaches’ Category

Are there any real communes/’tribes’ of Westerners living in Thailand?

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

Or the South Pacific? Sort of how the self-sufficient closed community in Alex Garland’s The Beach described?

I saw a "naturist" group (those are nudists in case you didn’t know) asking people to join them in Phuket. Seems like a bad idea. The Thais are smart enough to keep covered with all that intense tropical sun and hungry tropical bugs around.

Just hanging out in the South Pacific… – Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

A TripAdvisor™ TripWow video of a travel blog to Rarotonga and Aitutaki, Cook Islands by TravelPod blogger Duke_schewe.
See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00af-a836-6d5c?ytv4=1

Just hanging out in the South Pacific…
“November 17 – Dec 3, 2004 He Said: Highlights: 1. The Lagoon on Aitutaki, warm, calm and the most amazing Turquoise blue. Oh yeah and White Sand Beach!!! 2. The friendliness of most of the people. Aitutaki even more so than Raro. 3. The relaxing Island Pace, but in true North American fashion after a week or so, I was ready for some action and some things to do. 4. The Aitutaki Lagoon Cruise with Captain Quint aboard Wet and Wild (we had a total blast) Lowlights: 1. THE COST OF EVERYTHING, except accommodations. The Cooks are insanely expensive by North American standards. $15-19 NZ for a burger, $3.00 NZ for a can of Coke, Gas is $1.80 a litre and on it goes. You can’t have a meal for under $60 or $70 and dinners are $100 and if you have booze, $12-$15 cocktails you are on your way to $150 in no time. That said beer is not completely unreasonable and wine is also a decent price. 2. The Cooks are not really geared for children. There is not much for them to do and nothing is really geared for families. 3. Staying too long, if I was doing this over I’d do a 2 – 3 week swing through out the South Pacific, starting in Tahiti, hitting the Cooks for maybe 5 days and most of that being on Aitutaki and then move on to Fiji. The value of hindsight. Well I’m writing this after about 10 days in the Cooks and at this point I am ready to move on which we may do ASAP upon our return to Raro on Monday. We’re supposed to be here another week but I just can’t see it. I would say overall the Cooks have been a disappointment. Not that the Islands are not beautiful, especially Aitutaki, it is just that there is not that much to do and they are not really geared for kids and quite honestly the cost of food etc. is just over the top for me. That coupled with all we experienced in Costa Rica and Ecuador probably set me up for some disappointment. I/We also seemed to have a bit of a rough landing physically and emotionally in the Cooks. Shannon and I were both battling a stomach bug for the first 4 or 5 days and emotionally we all seemed to be crashing a bit after the emotional highs of Kapawi and The Galapagos. It was really not until day 3 or 4 that we all seemed to come out of our funks, even the kids were off for the 1st few days with everybody being a bit short with each other. In particular Kayla and I seemed to be getting on each other’s nerves. I think the fact that we pretty see each other 24×7 played into things as well so Shannon and I took some time with the kids to give us each some separation. The fact that Shannon’s patience was wearing thin with the kids says a lot as she normally has an infinite amount of patience, as do most moms, when it comes to our children. We rented a scooter which was by far the most economical form of transportation while on Raro, again in hindsight one scooter and 4 people did not make for the most practical method of transportation. It became the nightly relay as I would take Shannon first to the restaurant, followed by Tyler and then Kayla and then we’d reverse the order for the return home. If we were in town, it would be a good hour each way to get everyone to and from our destination. Oh well, it was fun to drive and the kids loved their daily scooter trips. As I have already mentioned the cost of everything other than accommodations is high. We did our best by shopping at the local market for drinks, snacks and other groceries for breakfast and light lunches. That said, you could not get out of there without spending $60 NZ and that got you some eggs, some bread, some cheese, some water and some fruit. This certainly helped reduce the costs but the Cooks are definitely a budget buster. You know it is bad when you are saying Hawaii is cheap in comparison but that is certainly the case. Overall, if I was not doing a South Pacific swing through a series of Island chains I would not include the Cooks as a holiday destination unto itself. I would take a trip to Maui or Kauai any day. Hawaii wins out on ease of access, cost and things to do hands down. There is more to do, more to see and quite frankly the quality of the food and accommodations is more on par with my expectations. Places to stay: Raro – we stayed at Sunrise Beach Bungalows. We were in the family units which are basically the bottom of the owner…”
Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/duke_schewe/vision_quest/1102066560/tpod.html

Photos from this trip:
Arriving at Sunrise, what a beautiful welcome!
Exploring Muri Beach on Raro
Island Girl
Island night on Aitutaki
Kayaking on Aitutaki
Kayla gets some dancing lessons
Our lone Scooter
The Beach at Samade where we stayed on Aitutaki

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“RESORT SAMOA”| Secluded Beach | Samoa Accommodations

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Visit us at http://www.levasaresort.com/

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Le Vasa Resort is a spectacular oceanfront paradise, perfect for a romantic getaway and true relaxation.

Nestled in a peaceful and secluded setting with a backdrop of Manono and Savai’i Islands, Le Vasa provides an authentic South Pacific experience with all of the modern amenities you desire.

Situated on one-half mile of prime oceanfront property, Le Vasa Resort faces a beautiful, private lagoon and beach surrounded by coral reef.

Recently remodeled and completely renovated, Le Vasa features a new 40-seat ocean view restaurant offering the freshest seafood, traditional delicacies and a full bar.

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Make it a day to remember in romantic Fiji

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Quite simply jewels in the South Pacific, Fiji’s 333 islands are a sight to behold. Home to glimmering white beaches, crystal clear waters, swaying coconut trees and a year round tropical climate it really is the ultimate holiday destination.

If you are planning to get married, and would like guaranteed weather in picture perfect paradise, then it should definitely be top of your list. Whether you choose a sunset ceremony on the beach, saying ‘I do’ amidst lush rainforest, embracing tropical romance in a garden of orchids, exchanging vows in front of dramatic mountaintop views or something a little more traditional in a chapel, your day is guaranteed to be one of ultimate perfection.

And why not prolong the experience with a memorable honeymoon? For those in need of a relaxing retreat, cosy up in one of their many eco-lodges, or take a luxury cruise. For the more adventurous couples backpack through vibrant forests and hike mountain trails culminating in a refreshing swim under a waterfall.

With a rich and varied culture there really is something for everyone. A Mecca for dreamers, adventurers, lovers and backpackers, Fiji can provide the ultimate wedding experience.

If this has got you nudging your better half, then log onto our live webTV show for an expert guide from Jane West of Tourism Fiji. He will be answering your questions along with James Bell from Turquoise Holidays. Searching for paradise? You’re already halfway there…

Jane West and James Bell join us live online to discuss Fiji as the perfect wedding destination

For more information visit www.fijime.com

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.9 million near Dominical Costa Rica, luxury beach home for sale

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

An extraordinary resort-style home nestled on a hillside overlooking the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. 9,100 sq. ft., 5 bed 6 1/2 bath. $2.9 mil. See the listing here: http://www.costarica-mls.com/listing_details/1555/Escaleras_Escaleras_Southern_Pacific.html

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Pacific Beach, California (San Diego)

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

The beach towns of Pacific Beach and Mission Beach are located just to the south of La Jolla and West of the I- 5. They are known for their diversity and quintessential endless summer atmosphere. The beaming Southern California sun, combined with excellent public park beaches and over 4,500-acre water recreation areas, make the beaches a prime destination.

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Pacific Beach-San Diego,CA

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Pacific Beach is a neighborhood of San Diego, bounded by La Jolla to the north, Mission Beach and Mission Bay to the south, Interstate 5 to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. While largely populated by young people, surfers, and college students, the population is becoming older, more professional, and more affluent due to rising property and rental costs. “P.B.,” as it is known as by local residents, is home to one of San Diego’s larger nightlife scenes, with dozens of bars, eateries, and clothing stores.
Pacific Beach’s namesake stretches for miles from the Mission Bay jetty to the cliffs of La Jolla. The boardwalk, officially called Ocean Front Walk/Ocean Boulevard, is a pedestrian walkway that runs approximately 3.2 miles along the beach from the end of Law St. in the north down into Mission Beach, ending at the mouth of Mission Bay in the south. There are many local shops, bars, and restaurants along the boardwalk, and it is typically crowded with pedestrians, cyclists, rollerbladers, and shoppers. Also adjacent to the boardwalk is the Crystal Pier, a public pier and hotel at the west end of Garnet Avenue.

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New Caledonia Beach 2007 – “Ocean Soothing Waves”

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

The Aloha Robert Travel Show – Meditation aid and useful for masking unwanted sounds. Ocean waves rolling in and washing against the shore, occasional sea bird sound in the distance.

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Samoa (1080HD)

Monday, September 20th, 2010

For more great information, photos and video about Samoa, see PleaseTakeMeTo’s Samoa Travel Guide – http://www.pleasetakemeto.com/samoa

Samoa is a collection of ten idyllic tropical islands situated in the South Pacific. It is easily accessible by plane from either Australia or New Zealand.

Once you land in Samoa visitors will be transported to another world where the weather is warm and tropical all year round and the locals have a very friendly, relaxed style of life, far removed from the hectic bustle of modern Cities.

Upulu and Savaii are the two major islands in the group where the majority of Samoas standout attractions can be found. These are typified by stunning jungle mountain ranges, plunging waterfalls, ancient volcanoes and sweeping beaches bordered by coral reefs and clear sparkling water.

Beach Fales are a traditional and extremely common type of room to stay in and are almost always situated right on the beach. Other resorts offer typical western styles of luxury accommodation.

Samoa is offers excellent value for money and is an ideal choice if you wish to relax in tropical paradise.

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how much could 7k last me in the south pacific?

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

im 21 and have 7k saved up and I would like to move to an island nation in the south pacific. Where could I move to for a few years off the 7,000? Someone told me 7,000 in a country in the south pacific is like 15,000 here. Is that true? Where could an anglo-american move to in the south pacific and be safe and just hang out on the beach and chill with the locals and live comftorably off 7 grand? what is housing like? thank you.

You can’t just go to any island and attempt to do this. You have to understand the islands culture, customs, and beliefs.
You’re 21 and have 7k saved up, this is good. However, it’s not enough to live off of, anywhere. Wait until you have 1m saved up, then you can be as reckless as you want.