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Day Trip to Eneko Island, Majuro Atoll

May 1, 2025 by Dave3 Comments

The Marshall Islands are one of the planet's most remote island countries, but even within 'remote' one can find places even further removed from people. And Eneko Island is the perfect example. For reference the Marshall Islands are closer to Papua New Guinea than Hawaii, are slightly north of the equator and are located west of the international date line. Nonstop flights are available from Honolulu, Guam and Kiribati. Unless you live in these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Food and Wine, Guam, Hawaii, Helicopter, Papua New Guinea, Resort, Sand, Seafood, Snorkel

Carl T.C. Gutierrez, President & CEO Guam Visitors Bureau and Former Governor of Guam

April 22, 2023 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Q. Briefly tell us about yourself and what are your roles at the Guam Visitor Bureau (GVB)? My name is Carl T.C. Gutierrez and I am a former governor of Guam. I have worked closely with the Guam Visitor Bureau in the 1990’s to build up our tourism industry. Under my administration, tourism thrived and broke records with over one million visitors a year. We reimagined the tourist capital of Tumon with then General Manager Gerry Perez to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, America, Art, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, Guam, Malaysia, Markets, North America, Paradise, Philippines, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Spain, Visa, Washington DC

Guam Unveils Major Cultural Island Events in 2016

September 25, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

(Los Angeles, CA) – 2016 is looking to be a big cultural and international year for Guam, a US territory in the Pacific. With two major international events, Festpac and PATA, plus the many other unique amenities of the island, 2016 is the perfect year to plan a visit to this tropical destination and to discover the things visitors can find only on Guam. Guam Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that Guam has been selected to host the 12th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Asia, Beach, China, Culture, Festival, Flowers, Food and Wine, Guam, Hiking, History, Japan, Korea, Los Angeles, Music, Russia, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall

Visit Saipan – October 2014

October 1, 2014 by Dave1 Comment

Saipan has certainly gotten some bad press in the last number of years with its sweat shops (now closed), Jack Abramoff scandal with the Northern Mariana Islands as a client, high joblessness rate etc, gambling & alcohol addictions etc. This aside, the small island has a unique variety of outdoor activities and attractions that will appeal to the outdoor enthusiast. The Grotto, a deep dive spot connected to the ocean by several tunnels is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, Casino, China, Guam, Japan, Korea, Shopping Mall

Visit Palau – September 2014

September 1, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Palau is truly the remote destination for nature lovers and outdoor and marine enthusiasts. It is not an easy destination to reach from Europe or the states. Non stop flights connect in Japan or Guam - this is part of Micronesia - about 800 km as the crow fly's from Manilla, Philippines.This island nation has not yet been overly developed with strip malls, high rise condo's, fast food restaurants that plague many island nations. This is uniquely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, Europe, Food and Wine, Guam, History, Japan, Palau, Peleliu Island, Philippines, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, visit palau, Waterfall, Wildlife

9th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Returns

November 15, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

THE 9TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW® RETURNS TO THE LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER FEBRUARY 8-9, 2014 Rick Steves, Travel Channel's Samantha Brown, Todd Carmichael, Don Wildman, Peter Greenberg, Pauline Frommer, Patricia Schultz among exclusive featured speakers (LOS ANGELES, CA) - L.A.'s favorite and the country's largest travel show will return to the Long Beach Convention Center on February 8 and 9. Named as one of Southern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Alaska, America, Beach, California, Caribbean, Chicago, Coffee, Cuba, Culture, Dallas, Europe, Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, History, India, Indonesia, Japan, London

The South Pacific Cargo Cult of “John Frum”

July 28, 2013 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

Dispatch: Coconuts and Campbell's: John M. Edwards traces the origins of the wackily hybrid South Pacific cargo cult of “John Fromm” (or “John Frum”) from the world’s most useful conversation starter. . . . “Where are you from?” “United States.” “What is your name?” “John.” “Hey, I am John, too!” Although the polite fisherman was dressed like a native, in imported out-of-date garb straight out of “That Seventies Show,” I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Christmas, Drinking, Fiji, Guam, Palm Trees, Sand, Seafood, South Pacific

Chasing Change

August 15, 2012 by Danielle FerrettiLeave a Comment

Standing on the cliffs at La Jolla Cove Friday, September 16th, 2011: I flew the 2500 miles to San Diego, California on the premise that I would find my future there. After an especially tumultuous year – full of uncertainty about my career, debilitating heartbreak and unstable friendships – I was left feeling empty, despondent and indefinable. I had no idea who I really was and vowed to spend the next year in search of her. A multitude of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Beach, Bicycle, Bus Travel, California, Chocolate, Coffee, Culinary travel, Dancing, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Guam, Kuwait, Montana, Music, Orlando, Restaurants, Russia, San Diego

So, Saipan…Surprise Me!

August 1, 2012 by Dave7 Comments

So, Saipan - we heard there wasn't much to see on your small island and our expectations were low after reading a number of negative reviews online. Sure there is poker in nearly every laundromat, an inordinate number of empty buildings, some falling into disrepair, an underlying problem with a gambling addiction, hence several 24-hour pawn shops - and nearly every market displaying permanent signs indicating "we accept food stamps" with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Bus Travel, California, Casino, China, Drinking, Food and Wine, Guam, Hiking, History, Japan, Korea, Massage, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants

Dropping onto Saipan

July 16, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Dropped into Saipan in the dead of night - starry skies, the blackness of the sea greeted us - disturbed only by the lights emanating from this small island. I had only done cursory research before our visit here and after speaking for nearly 2 hours to my seatmate who lives here now - I wasn't really sure what to expect. He spoke of sweat shops (now extinct), high alcoholism, a hub for smuggling drugs in from China, unemployment, gambling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Casino, China, Europe, Guam, History, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Shopping Mall, Spain

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