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Destination Weddings: Do or Don’t?

Writing about Disney Cruise Weddings/Vow Ceremonies made me think about destination weddings.  Given that I wanted my wedding to be as small and simple as possible, it’s difficult for me to relate to those interested in having a destination wedding. For me, the concept only seems to make sense if the bride or the groom actually hails from the area in which they’re getting married.  Maybe he or she was born abroad, or on the other side of the country.  It’s one thing to ask your guests to spend a lot on travel expenses just because you want to get … Continue reading →

Luxury Locations for Destination Weddings

Destination weddings don’t come cheap—-for the bride and groom or their guests. I got married in Hawaii—-one of the most popular spots for destination weddings–only it wasn’t considered a destination wedding since I was born and raised in the Aloha State. However, many of our guests considered it a destination wedding given that they flew thousands of miles to attend the ceremony. With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away many couples are finalizing the details of their February destination weddings. Meanwhile, many other couples that get engaged on February 14th will soon be making their own plans for a … Continue reading →

Disappearing Islands: The Maldives

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Tuvalu isn’t the only small island on the verge of disappearing due to the climate change. The Maldives is a chain of 1,192 islets (small islands, of which 200 are inhabited) in the Indian Ocean south of India. Like Tuvalu, the Maldives are in desperate need of a solution to the rising sea levels. The Maldives are the lowest country in the world, only 2.3 meters above sea level at its highest point. The average point is 1.5 meters. The sea level has risen 20 centimeters in the last hundred years. That doesn’t sound that bad – 20 centimeters in … Continue reading →

Hero Pilot Gets Unbelievable Job Offer

Warning to U.S. Airways passengers: The price of a seat might be taking off. It’ll have to if the company wants to keep their hero pilot, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. No kidding. U.S. Airways better dig deep if it wants to compete with the new offers that have been flying Sullenberger’s way. The latest job offer comes courtesy of bazillionaire Richard Branson, who wants the “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot to fly for his company—-Virgin Air. Branson said was in “utter shock” upon hearing the news that Sullenberger saved 155 lives when he successfully splash-landed a U.S. Airways jet in … Continue reading →

Bali on a Budget

When you can’t find him shredding on North Shore waves at home in Hawaii or shooshing down the slopes in Canada then you can probably find my oldest brother resting on the shores of Bali. The Indonesian resort island, known for its rugged volcanoes and stunning beaches, is one of his favorite vacation spots. Another reason why its one of his personal faves is that he often scores fabulous travel deals there, which means he can save serious cash and surf some of the best waves in the world. Here are a few travel packages he’s currently considering: Note: Bali’s … Continue reading →

Getting Married in Hawaii

I got married in Hawaii because it was where I was born and raised so my wedding planning was a bit different than a bride who plans to use the island paradise as the site for a destination wedding. Still, money is a factor no matter when, where or why you are getting hitched in Hawaii, which is why I thought this next travel deal was worth mentioning. It is called the Bliss Wedding Celebration and is being offered by the Lodge at Molokai Ranch. Prince Kapuaiwa, the future King Kamehameha V, founded the historic property more than a century … Continue reading →