When landing at Kiribati’s international airport located on a long beach, one may wonder where they would sleep. Though the entire island seems like an empty stretch of beach, Tarawa actually houses half of the country’s population. This means visitors have the option to stay at modern hotels like The George Hotel. On my Pacifying … Continue reading Experience: The George Hotel, Kiribati
Suva, the capital of Fiji is a city with a long history and one of the icons of the colonial past is The Grand Pacific Hotel. In 2014, the hotel was fully renovated to exemplify its grandeur and celebrate its one hundredth anniversary. The initial planning for the hotel started in 1908 by a New … Continue reading Experience: Grand Pacific Hotel, Fiji
Tuvalu is one of the smallest countries in the world which is apparent as soon as you land at their airport in Funafuti. This tiny nation receives few tourists mostly due to its isolated location and the high costs of travel. Filamona Hotel is not only the best (and one of the only) places to … Continue reading Experience: Filamona Hotel, Tuvalu
The picture perfect white beaches you see on Fijian postcards are often not of the main larger islands, but rather the tiny islands scattered out to sea. Lomani Island Resort is located on one of these islands, Malolo Lailai in the Mamanuca chain of Islands. It is about 50 minutes by boat from Denarau Island … Continue reading Experience: Lomani Island Resort, Fiji
Fiji. The word alone evokes images of white beaches and turquoise waters. Near the capital Nadi is Denarau Island, a development of luxury hotels focused on providing an all inclusive getaway for the resort traveler. Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa occupies a large 1.5 km stretch of beach on the island. The brand showcases … Continue reading Experience: Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa
Imagine a beach where you can get married then go surfing. This is what Breakas Beach Resort offers guests in Vanuatu. Located on one of the beaches of the capital city of Port Vila, this resort combines a natural setting with the convenience of easy access. Arriving in the international airport I was greeted by … Continue reading Experience: Breakas Beach Resort, Vanuatu
Working your way through Honiara, you may think that this chaotic capital city has little to offer in terms of accommodation, but off of a small side street of a central roundabout is an international standard hotel. Heritage Park Hotel is named for its rich roots dating back to the 1950s when British governors resided … Continue reading Experience: Heritage Park Hotel, Solomon Islands
On my recent trip to Papua New Guinea during the Pacifying the Pacific tour, I had the pleasure of being hosted by Coral Sea Hotels. This company operates the largest hotel chain in the country across four cities. Coral Sea took great care of me with hosting and tours. Not only did I stay at … Continue reading Experience: Grand Papua Hotel, Port Moresby
A review of the Regent of Rotorua in New Zealand from the trip Pacifying the Pacific. Highlights Chic and luxurious design. Pool and mineral bath. Fine-dining restaurants. Personalized service. Central downtown location. Background The Regent of Rotorua is located in the heart of Rotorua, a popular tourist city that is widely known for its geothermal … Continue reading Experience: The Regent of Rotorua, New Zealand
A review of The Langham Auckland in New Zealand from the trip Pacifying the Pacific. Highlights Excellent lounge. Luxurious rooms and interiors. Great service and valet parking. Spa and Pool. Background The Langham Auckland is a large luxury hotel with 411 rooms located in downtown Auckland, near the business and tourist areas of the city. … Continue reading Experience: The Langham Auckland