The Hawaiian Islands and the islands of French Polynesia share a common heritage. They’re similar in so many ways, but there are big differences, too. If you’re thinking about visiting either or both, this video is for you. I’ll show you what it’s like to eat, sleep and explore these two dream destinations. And I’ll give you practical tips that will help you get the most out your time on these Pacific isles.
Mississippi’s gulf coast offers a diverse lineup of fun-filled activities for sun seekers, tourists, star gazers and gamblers alike. Home to charm-filled towns, casino resorts, the world’s longest manmade beach and the Stennis Space Center, the Mississippi coast is nestled between New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama. We’ll spend time in Bay St Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Ocean Springs. And visit the state’s aquarium, several museums and historic sights and see the sun set from Deer Island and other spectacular spots along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. I’ll show you some hotels worth considering and some eateries you might not find on your own.
From Iceland to Australia, I’ve stayed in nearly fifty of Airbnbs. They changed the way I travel in 2015, allowing me to think outside the hotel box, opening up a world of possibilities that’s enriched my travel experience in unimaginable ways. I’ll show you some of the incredible places I’ve stayed and tell you about the superhosts who’ve more than earned that name. I hope this guide helps as you plan your next trip. Airbnbs mentioned in this video are in: Rome, Isle of Skye, Scotland, French Polynesia, Utah, Maui, the Big Island, Amsterdam, Orlando, Sydney, London, Penzance, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Mallorca, Honolulu, Kauai and Idaho.
The Hawaiian islands are loaded with spectacular beaches and no two are alike. This is my guide to the must-see beaches on Oahu, the Big Island, Maui and Kauai. I’ll take you to Papakōlea, the Big Island’s green beach, and to Punaluʻu, the island’s black beach. On Oahu, we’ll visit Waimea Bay, Hanauma Bay and Waikiki Beach before hopping over to the windsurfing paradise that is Maui’s Ho’okipa Beach Park. We’ll also see Big Beach and Little Beach on the Valley Island’s south shore. There’s no shortage of beaches on Kauai’s north shore. Its east shore—called the Coconut Coast—is the perfect spot to catch spectacular sunrises and its south shore beaches are ideal for catching Pacific sunsets.
A few hours at sea on an America's Cup yacht in San Francisco Bay or Auckland, New Zealand will make you feel part of this year's America’s Cup, even if you’re not in Barcelona, as the world’s most prestigious sailing clubs compete for the 37th time in the world’s oldest international sporting competition.
You can see and do so much in New Zealand in little more than a week. I’ll show you the 10 things I did on the South Island and the 10 things I did on the North Island in just 8 days by flying between four cities: Queenstown, Christchurch, Rotorua and Auckland.
My adventures include: A thrilling sail through Auckland Harbor on an America’s Cup yacht, a breathtaking flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound, a blockbuster tour through the fantastical Hobbiton on the North Island, an epic TranzAlpine rail journey across the South Island, the spectacular high rise vistas of Auckland’s Sky Tower and the magnificent sunset views of Skyline Queenstown.
Plus, I’ll take you to Fergburger, Arrowtown, the Kawarau Bungee Bridge, the Christchurch Antarctic Center and Tram tour, Huka Falls, the Redwoods Treewalk, Zorb Rotorua, Kuira Park, Mount Maunganui, Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium and the Aukland’s Explorer bus tour. I’ll also show the four places I stayed and how I was able to quickly moved about on these two remarkably different islands, maximizing my limited time here to experience 20 amazingly diverse adventures in little more than a week.
This is the ultimate two-day guide for first-timers traveling to Christchurch, New Zealand. I'll show you where I stayed and what I did, including the a tour on the city's beloved trams, a visit to the International Antarctic Centre and day-long return trip to Arthur's Pass aboard the TranzAlpine train. Based in a hotel at atrium covered Cathedral Junction, I'll show you how easy it is to visit the city's top sights, including the Botanic Gardens, the art museum, Quake City, the Christchurch Cathedral reconstruction site, the Cardboard Church, High Street and the City Mall, the Avon River and countless shops and restaurants along the way.
I’ll show you how to have two great days in London with an easy-to-follow walk around St. James’s Park where you’ll see the city’s biggest sights and I’ll guide you to the best viewing platforms and observation decks in the British capital. You’ll see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Parliament, Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, St. Martin in the fields, Horse Guards Parade, Wellington Barracks, St. James’s Palace and the Mall, plus the Walkie Talkie, Shard and much more.
It’s amazing how much you can see and do in just two days in spectacular Sydney, Australia. With a massive harbor and endless beaches, you’ll no doubt spend most of your time in, on or around water, just as I did. And with so many transportation options, it couldn’t be easier. I’ll show you where I went, what I ate, what I did and how I got there. From fun-filled Bondi Beach to the Sydney Harbor Bridge. From the city’s oldest colonial neighborhood, the Rocks, to wonderful Manly Beach. From the Sydney Tower Eye to the world-famous Opera House. Plus the Coastal Walk from Bondi to Bronte Beach. And Sydney’s extensive, easy to use ferry system. It sounds like a lot, but in Sydney, it’ll feel like a couple of days at the beach.
I'll show you how I did seven really cool things in Queenstown, New Zealand in less than two days. From a rollercoaster jet boat ride on the choppy waters of Lake Wakatipu and the shallow waters of the Shotover River to a nighttime cruise aboard a Titanic-era steamship bound for a spectacular seafood buffet and sheep shearing show at Walter Peak High Country Farm. From an morning flight to Milford Sound for a ship’s eye view of the towering peaks, rainforests and waterfalls of one of the most beautiful places on earth, to an afternoon watching brave souls hurl themselves off a perfectly good suspension bridge. From walking the streets and eating the eats in picture perfect Arrowtown to a nighttime lift on the Skyline gondola for a breathtaking sunset over Queenstown. Plus, a late night stop at world famous Fergburger for a treat that can’t be beat in the adventure capital of the world. It sounds like a lot for a day and a half, but it can easily be done, and I’ll show you how.
From way up high, London is breathtakingly spectacular. And if you’re like me, you absolutely love a high rise view. In this category, London excels, with an incredible number diverse observation platforms spread throughout the city. Here's what you'll see in this observation platform guide: Battersea Power Station, The Shard, the Walkie Talkie, The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate, Horizon 22 at 22 Bishopsgate, the Tate Modern, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Garden at 120, One New Change, the Trafalgar St. James, the London Eye, the London Cable Cars and the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. I'll tell what the viewing experience is like at each one. All that, plus a quick look at the O2 dome climb, Tower Bridge, the Monument to the Great Fire of London and the Parliament Hill Viewpoint.
The Royal Sightseeing Triangle leads to all of London's must-see attractions: Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Churchill War Rooms, Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, St. Martin-in-the-fields, the National Portrait Gallery and Horse Guards Parade. Follow my "Royal Sightseeing Triangle" to all these attractions in just one day. Plus, visit the bar where Bond's "shaken, not stirred" martini was created, grab a bite at the Cafe in the Crypt or a pint at the Sherlock Holmes pub and take a sunset spin on the London Eye. This is an easy to follow two-mile or three-kilometer route through the heart of the British capital that you can take at your own pace.
You can see a lot of Cornwall just two days. A five-hour train trip from London brings you to Penzance where can search for pirates, see nearby Saint Michael's Mount, board the Land's End Coaster for a hop on/hop off journey across the tip of the peninsula and see the beaches, tidal harbor and charm-filled streets of St. Ives. I'll show you what I did with my two days Cornwall and give you an idea of how easy it is to get about. If you like this video I have other like it of Hawaii, French Polynesia and London.
Mallorca offers something for everyone: beautiful beach coves, crystal clear water, historical sites, a mountain road that attracts cyclists from around the world and a massive port filled with super yachts. Mallorca or Majorca—however you spell it—is spectacular in every way. I’ll show you how you can much of it in just a few days.
With so much to see and do on Oahu, it's usually the first island first-timers to Hawaii visit. Vibrant Honolulu, the state's capital and largest city, has so much to offer: Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head and nearby Pearl Harbor. But the rest of the island is jam-packed with sights to see, too: Haleiwa, Waimea Bay, Shark's Cove, Makapu'u Point, the Dole Plantation, Hanauma Bay, Koko Head Crater, Punchbowl, Halona Beach Cove and Blow Hole, Ka'ena Point State Park, the Byodo-In Temple, Turtle Bay Resort, Waimea Valley, Disney's Aulani Resort, Koko Marina and Gilligan's Island. Use this video as a road map to guide you to your must-see sights.
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:46PM