Posts by Monica Hubinette
Mostly Authentic Swedish Meatballs Recipe
UPDATED DEC 2022! A friend of mine asked me for this recipe and I thought it would make a good blog post! I am still working on making the sauce taste right so I will probably come back and tweak it a bit later. I used to have a recipe about 25 years ago that…
Read MoreTravel Tips for Tahiti
UPDATED Dec 3, 2022: I have added a few more tips that I have discovered over the years! Originally published Dec 20, 2018: I just returned from a really great trip to Tahiti last week and it was a fantastic experience. I cannot wait to go back and take my husband with me. The trip…
Read MoreAustralia Is Your Ticket to Paradise
There is a new romantic comedy movie coming out on Oct 21, 2022 called TICKET TO PARADISE and it stars Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts. The movie is set in Bali but did you know that the location it was actually filmed in was in Queensland, Australia? Why not plan your next…
Read MoreDifferent Ways to Experience New Zealand
As borders open up around the world, New Zealand is one who recently welcomed travelers back! There are no more COVID tests or vaccination required to travel there. You only need to fill out a Traveler Declaration Form and the Electronic Travel Authority (basically a Visa) before you depart. Ask your Travel Advisor for more…
Read MoreTahiti Food Truck Recommendations
We would like to thank one of our travel partners for sharing their favorite food trucks on the island of Tahiti with us. You may or may not have time in your itinerary but, if you happen to have some time in Papeete, you should definitely check out the food trucks here. Les Roulottes or…
Read MoreVisit Hawaii Like A Tourist from 100 Years Ago
Did you know that Hawaii’s tourism industry started about 100 years ago in the 1920’s and 1930’s? Back then, no one arrived by airplane but instead they came via sea on a Matson luxury passenger liner. Visitors were welcomed joyfully with live music and fresh flower leis. This was a different time and it is…
Read MoreTop 5 Beaches in Tahiti
The islands of French Polynesia are blessed with the complete kaleidoscope of colorful sand beaches, nestled between swaying palms and tranquil turquoise lagoons. They range from powder white sand beaches to pristine pink sand, and volcanic black sand beaches. Join me as we beach comb the islands and atolls of French Polynesia in search of…
Read MoreBora Bora Restaurant Recommendations
How many times can you eat at the restaurants offered at your hotel? Probably a few times! At least most hotel restaurants change the menu every day. However, there is probably at least a night or two where you are ready to eat somewhere else, right? It is fun go out and experience something new…
Read MoreMoorea Restaurant Recommendations
How many times can you eat at the restaurants offered at your hotel? Probably a few times! At least most hotel restaurants change the menu every day. However, there is probably at least a night or two where you are ready to eat somewhere else, right? It is fun go out and experience something new…
Read MoreNew Zealand for Romance & Relaxation
We know that the boarders are currently closed to travelers from the USA but while we wait, why not explore some information about this amazing country? Monica recently attended some in-depth webinars about New Zealand and she is working on earning her specialist certification as well. We would love to share some travel tips and…
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