The Philippines has always been a country of destinations. Across 7,641 islands, its geography has shaped how Filipinos travel and trade across regions. What was once understood mainly through leisure is now becoming a lifestyle:…
By Joan Torres Leave a comment Last updated on June 12, 2026 Traveling with kids This August (2026) will mark five years since I became a father. Over all this time, my life has obviously…
If someone asks me for the best luxury resort that clearly has families in mind on the Big Island Four Seasons Hualalai is usually one of the first places that comes to mind. It’s because…
As someone who books travel for hundreds of families per year, one of the questions I get is whether resorts like Four Seasons can be booked on points. The answer is technically yes, but it’s…
Every time I post a luxury hotel, someone inevitably asks the same question: “Can I book this on points?” Sometimes for IHG, Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton, the answer is yes. The better question, though, is…
Spend long enough in a good hotel and you start to notice what’s missing. You can’t wander into a kitchen at midnight for a glass of wine without putting on shoes. Dinner is whenever the…
The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest, most diverse, and most adventurous island in Hawaii. I know that last claim might be subjective, but, to me, the rugged adventure that the Big Island presents…
After staying at most of the luxury resorts on the Big Island over the years, I was curious whether Kona Village would live up to the hype. The resort reopened in 2023 after being closed…
We’ve stayed at quite a few luxury resorts on the Big Island over the years, and while they all have something going for them, Mauna Lani is the one I find myself recommending most often…
Some places you remember for a single view. Bruny gave me a dozen. Sea cliffs dropping straight into the Southern Ocean, a thin ribbon of sand with ocean on both sides, an empty beach curving…