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  1. Laszlo avatar

    RE: 3 weeks in July - Samoa OR Tonga?

    by Laszlo 28 April 2012

    I didn't book ANYTHING in advance in Tonga, or indeed in the entire South Pacific, and was never left without a roof over my head. …

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    RE: So is this a good idea to save Europe's arse in the crisis?

    by ranjon 28 April 2012

    Now, On with the Dutchies going to pot What a Classic " The law, which reverses 40 years of liberal drugs policy in the Netherlands,…

  3. arieltarr avatar

    Re: Travelling with a toddler

    by arieltarr 27 April 2012

    I'm pretty open. I'd be open to Pacific Ocean, Caribean Ocean and Colonial towns. My budget is about 4000$ all inclusive.

  4. bustlebox avatar

    RE: Need Help with South Pacific Itin!!!!!!! please!!!!

    by bustlebox 27 April 2012

    You should definitely visit Fiji....and try to visit one of the smaller islands..you will feel like you own the island..great way to get…

  5. woodnoggin avatar

    Re: Need Help with South Pacific Itin!!!!!!! please!!!!

    by woodnoggin 27 April 2012

    You could definitely squash it into one month, but it would be a rush. I think you'd feel like you missed out a lot of PNG, which is a…

  6. maliante avatar

    RE: 14 days Panama and CR, looking for suggestions!

    by maliante 26 April 2012

    Also instead of a mountain town, if you are going to the rain forests of Costa Rica, you could go to one of the historic towns on the…

  7. ksmith4964 avatar

    RE: Itinerary suggestions

    by ksmith4964 26 April 2012

    If I may butt in again, I haven't been to the Caribbean side of Panama (though Bocas del Toro looks incredible), however what I said about…

  8. DavidRullan avatar

    RE: Crew Wanted - Mexico to Australia via South Pacifc Islands

    by DavidRullan 25 April 2012

    Hi again, I also wanted to ask for other ports with boats headed across the Pacific in Central or North America that I should check out,…

  9. DavidRullan avatar

    RE: Crew Wanted - Mexico to Australia via South Pacifc Islands

    by DavidRullan 25 April 2012

    Hi lucidsalt, I'm looking to take a trans-Pacific voyage this season, and am more than willing to hitch/ride/sail down to join your crew.…

  10. DavidRullan avatar

    Re: Crew to sail Panama trans Pacific to New Zealand

    by DavidRullan 25 April 2012

    Are you still sailing? I would love to crew a similar trip this year. Thanks!

  11. seoexp106 avatar

    Tours in the U.S.

    by seoexp106 25 April 2012

    [url=http://www.myescapedestinations.com]Туры в США[/url] - United States Tour Operator: group, individual and business travel. Re …

  12. protraveller avatar

    Re: wiremu (and other Costa Rica residents) > > How's the weather been?

    by protraveller 24 April 2012

    Hello, Where will you stay? Caribbean cost or Pacific? Capital?. Sometimes in Costa Rica in one cost could be raining but in the other…

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    RE: wiremu (and other Costa Rica residents) > > How's the weather been?

    by protraveller 24 April 2012

    Hello, Where will you stay? Caribbean cost or Pacific? Capital?. Sometimes in Costa Rica in one cost could be raining but in the other…

  14. ban_janti_return avatar

    RE: Cheap way to reach Chile from India

    by ban_janti_return 24 April 2012

    If flight is too expensive maybe it's worth considering "kayaking trough Pacific" as google maps suggest? Honestly none of the options…

  15. circuitloss avatar

    RE: You have one last trip

    by circuitloss 24 April 2012

    The South Pacific is really high on my "see before I die" list. Especially the some of the more remote Cook Islands. I'd also have a lot…

  16. kalalily22 avatar

    Re: Zip Lining in Costa Rica...which one is best?

    by kalalily22 23 April 2012

    Hi, Ziplining is A LOT of fun, it is definitely more about the thrill of seeing the forests from a bird´s eye view, not necessarily seeing…

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    RE: Montezuma/Santa Teresa/Manuel Antonio

    by SoloHobo 23 April 2012

    Dominical is a popular surfers beach that is not that good for swimming, or even the novice surfer, due to the strong rip tides and shallow…

  18. Laszlo avatar

    RE: English Speaking Tourists Understood ?

    by Laszlo 22 April 2012

    +Are English speaking tourists readily understood+ Certainly NOT. Nothing like in the English-speaking Pacific countries like Fiji or…

  19. Tokyo_girl avatar

    RE: Beaches in Japan

    by Tokyo_girl 22 April 2012

    Renga, what is the water temperature like off Noto hanto? When I was in Suzu machi the water looked enticing, but I hadn't brought swimme…

  20. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    RE: Need Help with South Pacific Itin!!!!!!! please!!!!

    by Ozziegiraffe 22 April 2012

    Air New Guinea flights from Fiji to PNG stop in Honiara, Solomon Islands on the way. It might be worth considering breaking the journey…

  21. Laszlo avatar

    RE: Need Help with South Pacific Itin!!!!!!! please!!!!

    by Laszlo 21 April 2012

    Is one month all you have for the whole trip? Then indeed it would be better to leave PNG for later. If you still want to do it all,…

  22. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    RE: Need Help with South Pacific Itin!!!!!!! please!!!!

    by Ozziegiraffe 21 April 2012

    If you have enough time and money to do two trips, then leave Papua New Guinea (which is considerably bigger than the others) for your…

  23. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: June 10 day itinerary - is it doable?

    by SoloHobo 20 April 2012

    The caribe side does not have nearly as bad of currents like the Pacific side. The ultimate zip lines in Monteverde. I despise em, but…

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    RE: Starting planning for Costa Rica trip- Have a few questions...

    by SoloHobo 20 April 2012

    With a family of 6 people, transport will be a issue, as most the rentals cars and suvs are are for 4 people, 5 max. Unless you get a…

  25. dazdat avatar

    June 10 day itinerary - is it doable?

    by dazdat 20 April 2012

    Hi - question we're looking to go to Costa Rica mid June with our 14 year old son - and are hoping to see as much of the country as possible…

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