Beyond Waikiki: 5 ways to explore the real Oahu

You know those images you have in your head of Hawaii? Of barefoot beach bars, peach-coloured sunsets and ukelele players serenading honeymooners along the shoreline? Well, you may be relieved to know that those fantasies are 100% real. Yes, Hawaii is every bit as dreamy as you imagined.  From the moment…

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2 days in Chicago and why you have to visit in the fall

When you think of honeymoon destinations, it’s probably fair to say that Chicago doesn’t immediately spring to mind… especially in November.  But 2 years ago, that’s exactly where me and my hubby were headed for 2 days to kick off our honeymoon celebrations, before moving on to a far…

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On the Road: The Best of Big Sur

There’s nothing quite like setting out for the open road – and there’s nowhere quite like sunny California to experience the road-trip of a lifetime. My love affair with The Golden State all began a few years back, when I took off on an epic adventure along the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco,…

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