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      • Todos Santos-The Antidote To Cabo!
      • Zipolite Beach: A Complete Travel Guide
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      • Beach Porn Alert: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Put Lagos, Portugal On Your Bucket List Now
      • The Top Portugal Beaches To Visit
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      • Mirissa Beach
      • Yala National Park
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      • Koh Lipe
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      • Your Thailand Songkran Water Festival Guide
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    • Belize
      • Ambergris Caye
      • Caye Caulker
    • Cambodia, Koh Rong Samloem
    • Costa Rica
      • Arenal and La Fortuna
      • The Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park
      • Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Guatemala
      • Lake Atitlan
    • Indonesia
      • Ambon, Maluku
      • Bali
      • Gili Islands
      • Kai Island, Maluku
      • Raja Ampat
      • Sumatra-Belitung Island
    • Mexico
      • Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo
      • La Paz
      • Patzcuaro
      • San Miguel De Allende
      • Todos Santos-The Antidote To Cabo!
      • Zipolite Beach: A Complete Travel Guide
    • Portugal
      • Beach Porn Alert: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Put Lagos, Portugal On Your Bucket List Now
      • The Top Portugal Beaches To Visit
    • Sri Lanka
      • Colombo, Sri Lanka
      • Ella
      • Mirissa Beach
      • Yala National Park
    • Thailand
      • Bangkok
      • Koh Lipe
      • Phi Phi
      • Phuket
      • Railay Beach-Krabi Town
      • Your Thailand Songkran Water Festival Guide
  • Places To Stay
  • Food
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I moved back to Portland, Oregon after living in Charleston, SC and St Pete, FL the past four years. Moving back has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever…

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It can definitely get a little overwhelming when trying to plan an Olympic National Park itinerary. There’s a lot of beautiful things to see and do, and you definitely will…

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I just got back from my travels to San Pancho and Sayulita in Mexico, and I had a wonderful time. These two beach towns are right next to each other,…

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  • Travel Tips

    Why High-End Travelers Matter So Much to Resorts

    May 22, 2026 / No Comments

    In 2026, luxury tourism has become one of the fastest growing and most profitable segments in the global travel industry. In this context, high-end travelers such as high-net individuals, VIP casino players and premium experience seekers represent one of the influential segments in global tourism. Although they make up a small fraction of total visitor volume, their spending power and loyalty give them an outsized impact on resort profitability.  Integrated resorts, especially those anchored by casinos, are uniquely positioned to capture this audience, as seen in global tourism powerhouses like Las Vegas and Macau. This article will explore why high-end travelers are so valuable and how casinos play a central…

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    Holiday Homes in France

    May 21, 2026 / 1 Comment

    France is renowned for its wide variety of holiday homes set amid diverse landscapes, from serene lakefronts to rolling countryside. Selecting the right holiday home offers travelers both relaxation and flexibility throughout their stay. Practical considerations such as location, comfort, and amenities help define the experience for families, couples, and solo visitors alike. Holiday homes in France provide an opportunity to immerse yourself in the country’s tranquil settings while enjoying the comforts of a private space. Whether your preference is a lakeside retreat or a rural residence, accommodations can be tailored to suit the pace and interests of your trip. Options range from classic cottages to modern villas, with each…

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    Why The People You Meet Are What Make Travel Unforgettable

    May 13, 2026 / No Comments

    Travel changes the way you look at the world, but more importantly, it changes the way you look at people. When most of us first start traveling, we focus on destinations. We obsess over beaches with impossibly clear water, hidden islands, mountain towns, and all the places that seem far removed from normal life. We chase that feeling of escape, the sense that somewhere out there exists a version of life that feels lighter and freer than the routines we leave behind. And sometimes we find it. But after enough trips, I started noticing something interesting. The places I remembered most vividly were rarely just about the scenery. They were…

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    Sports Tourism by the Sea: How Beach Cities Turn Matches into Mini-Vacations

    May 11, 2026 / No Comments

    Sunlight, salt breeze, and the roar of a packed stadium create a travel cocktail that traditional city breaks rarely match. Coastal arenas across Europe, Asia, and the Americas now sell out months ahead of kickoff because supporters link matchday excitement with holiday rhythm. From La Liga fixtures in Valencia to cricket tests in Cape Town, shoreline calendars fill fast and online planners notice that entertainment hubs such as ToonieBet trend upward whenever fans search for seaside itineraries around big games. Stadiums That Anchor Coastal Economies Local councils once chased conferences and cruise ships; today, televised sport delivers comparable foreign-exchange gains in a single weekend. Hoteliers along the Adriatic report occupancy…

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    There’s something about the way a road trip from Portland, Oregon, gets under your skin. You wake up in a city wrapped in coffee shops and tree-lined streets, and within an hour you can be staring at a glacier-capped volcano or watching the Pacific crash against basalt cliffs. AAA reported that 87% of Memorial Day 2025 travelers chose road trips over flying, and few cities in America put you within reach of so many different landscapes as quickly as Portland does. Portland sits at the meeting point of mountains, ocean, high desert, and old-growth forest. That’s not marketing; that’s geography. Whether you have a long weekend or two full weeks,…

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About Me

I am always looking for the perfect escape, the perfect paradise, the kind of place that tosses your cares into the sea. Fortunately, I have discovered many! I created this site to show you where to go and how to get there. My goal is to show you that Paradise is only a plane ticket (or boat ride) away. I have inspired many others to travel and to create a better life. I am available for inspirational speaking, coaching, writing, travel planning, and photography.

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