The Aussie Guide to Bora Bora by cruise ship

Radiance of the Seas from Vaitape

Have you seen the magical island photos with sparkling blue water and relaxing overwater bungalows? Have you ever dreamed of snorkelling in one of the world’s most beautiful lagoons? Perhaps you’ve seen the movie Moana and are desperate to see the Polynesian world that inspired the movie? While Bora Bora and French Polynesia are not … Read more

Special Daily Offers on a Transpacific Cruise aboard Radiance of the Seas

Radiance of the Seas at Circular Quay

Heading off on Radiance of the Seas from Sydney to Honolulu in Hawaii or the reverse is usually between 17 and 19 days of cruising. When you are headed off for that long, it can be hard to gauge what’s a good deal to book beforehand, so I thought I’d share what the daily deals were on our 18-day transpacific cruise from Sydney to Hawaii, via Wellington and Picton in New Zealand and Papeete Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora in French Polynesia debarking in Honolulu. These change all the time, but it should give you a good idea of what to expect, particularly for things that don’t change price frequently, like the internet packages.

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12 Things I’m Thankful For This Christmas

Mt Warning Sunset

It’s Christmas Eve, and that means tomorrow is Christmas! Looking back over the year, there are so many things that have made this year a challenge. Things that are painful, things that are stressful and things that are just frustrating. The year started out with news, both good and bad. My sister was in Australia … Read more