Aulani (pronounced Ow’-lani) is a new Disney resort located in the resort and marina community of Ko Olina, about 30-45 minutes from Waikiki, Oahu. The word Aulani means “The place that speaks for the great ones, the ancestor” and also “The place that speaks with deep messages.” The breathtaking architecture and loving artistic details of […]
Hawaii
Your Ticket to Paradise
Imagine watching the fiery sun sink into the horizon from the vantage of a palm-fringed beach. Or envision luxuriating in a mid-afternoon nap while your hammock is gently rocked by the warm breezes. These are just two of the pleasures that await you in the islands of Hawaii and French Polynesia. Covington Travel’s resident South […]
Whale Watching on the Pacific Coast
A huge black and white orca fully breaches out of the water and his eight ton body lands with a terrific splash. His pod of 30 family members frolics playfully as they jump and slap their tails on the water’s surface. A baby whale hangs vertically in the water with his head held high out […]
Adventure Series – Part 4: The Thrill of Scuba Diving
Scuba diving among colorful coral and fantastic marine wildlife is an aquatic adventure that will thrill and inspire awe. Three top picks for dive adventure.
This is Why the Big Island of Hawaii is My Favorite
The Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain with very diverse and beautiful topography.
Five Favorites for Family Fun
Five suggestions for your spring or summer family vacations.