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Business-class means a flat bed for traveling eight hours from LA in total comfort. I can already tell this is going to be a special place

The Countdown is here!

It's here! At Air Tahiti Nui airport lounge in Los Angeles with our small group of eight and am so incredibly excited! Sometimes the excitement begins when you arrive at the airport. I have plenty of room in my luggage to bring back gifts 😎

Tahiti Bound in 24 hours!

Less than 24 hours and I will be headed for Tahiti! Did you know it is just an eight-hour flight from Los Angeles? Dinner, a movie, and a short nap. :)

I will be visiting the islands in green below.

Tahiti - 72 hours and counting!

Tahiti Bound in 72 hours!  I will be sailing on the Paul Gaughin Luxury Cruise through French Polynesia to Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora and more. I hope you will follow along!

Vieques Island Puerto Rico

This hidden treasure is located 50 miles east of Puerto Rico. Some call it one of the "Spanish" Virgin Islands. Countless beaches, each with its own personality, and sense of seclusion await. Stroll for miles on soft sugar sand, stretch under your private palm tree, lose yourself to a good book. The island of Vieques, pronounced "vee-eck-us", boasts flamboyan trees and bougainvillea which provide living rainbows illuminating the land.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Vieques is famous for one of the most spectacular bioluminescent bays in the world. Touring the bay at night is a truly unique and magical experience.  Under a clear star studded sky, marvel as a mystical force of nature in the water turns all that moves aglow.

Savor 105 varieties of mango or pluck a papaya from its tree.  Cleave a coconut for its refreshing water. Enjoy passion fruit juice with Puerto Rican rum. Pick fresh avocado for salad and enjoy the delicious plantains.

The island's 82 degree weather year round beckons you to the water. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling or diving. Explore cays by kayak or bike through this quaint 52 square mile island.

A 30 minute flight from San Juan on Cape Air provides spectacular views of Puerto Rico throughout the short journey. This intimate flying experience with 8 of your new closest best friends is truly a delightful experience provided you can get over the check-in process where they weigh your luggage and boldly ask you "how much you weigh"!

I am staying at the unique W Retreat Resort in Vieques, which opened a little over a year ago. This is one of three (3) W Retreat Resorts in the world and truly a sanctuary of delights. More to follow in the days ahead.

A Long Night at the Long Bar and more....

A few of us enjoyed our last night in Singapore by revisiting Raffles and seeing a new side of it from our first visit to dinner. We were fortunate enough to have an appointment with Roslee, the assistant guest relations manager/ concierge. Little did we know we were in for a treat! We are convinced he is one of the best historians of this historic property. Roslee gave us a private tour and delighted us with colorful and detailed stories that brought this landmark hotel alive. We felt a part of the history. Stories included an interesting tale about the silverware that was buried under the pool prior to the Japanese invasion of Singapore.

We visited the prestigious suite that Queen Elizabeth stayed on her visit to Singapore. This is a perfect place to bring your family and allow them to become a part of the history. A priceless and rare gift for those desiring a one of a kind experience. Celebrities include Ava Gardner, Queen Elizabeth, Charlie Chaplin, Heads of State, and many more too numerous to mention.

We finished our evening at the infamous “Long Bar” to enjoy the signature Singapore Sling drink. This beverage was created at Raffles Hotel at the turn-of-the-century by Hainanese-Chinese bartender, Mr. Ngiam Tong Boon.

In the Hotel’s museum, visitors may view the safe in which Mr. Ngiam locked away His precious recipe books, as well as the Sling recipe hastily jotted down on a bar-chit in 1936 by a Hotel visitor who asked the waiter for it. Originally, the Sling was meant as a woman’s drink, hence the attractive pink color. Today, it is enjoyed by all.

Raffles Hotel, the legendary symbol for all “the fables of the Exotic East” was established in 1887. Be sure on your visit to say hello to Jimmy at the Grand Lobby Piano while enjoying his tunes - the best ever!