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Rotorua - Adventures in Sheep Country

Mon, 17 Jun 2002 22:37:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - I tend to write reviews only on places I've been that I either totally loved, or totally hated. I can't seem to find the energy to dissect my visits to anyplace that I found just so-so. My latest (and quite long) review on my trip to New Zealand will...

So Much to See, Not Enough Time

Tue, 23 Apr 2002 19:23:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - To be honest, my entire time in Auckland was spent pretty much in the City Center. We had only 3 days allotted for Auckland, and to get a really good feel for the city and its outlying areas, you really need to stay longer. But we had a whole country...

Waitomo - worms, eels and ghosts

Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:05:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - Just returned from a 2 week trip to New Zealand. Our first week was spent on the North Island, starting in Auckland, going to Waitomo and then to Rotorua.

Waitomo is about a 3-4 hour drive south of Auckland - most of the driving is a 2 lane...

Magellan Travel Books Online Store: All the travel products you could possibly need

Tue, 12 Mar 2002 23:00:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - I ordered their catalog online, as a personal preference of mine is to be able to actually flip through a catalog at my leisure and mark the pages. However, their online catalog is the same as what you get in the mail.

Their product selection on...

Hilton Waikoloa Village: A Chance to Slow Down and Breathe

Thu, 10 Jan 2002 21:07:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - The Hilton Waikoloa is the hotel to stay at if you want a hotel with a beautiful location, extensive grounds and amenities - and you don't want to have to leave.

The rooms at the Waikoloa are ok, standard hotel rooms, pretty much. (I've been there...

An ultimate vacation destination

Sun, 29 Oct 2000 07:30:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - The Kea Lani is one of the best hotels I have stayed at in Hawaii. While all of the hotels in Wailea can be considered in the "luxury resort" range, by far the Kea Lani overall is the best in the area. (Quick note: while the Grand Wailea's...

Cruising the Inside Passage

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 05:30:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - I just recently came back (2 weeks ago) from an Alaskan cruise on Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Sea. I had previously gone on a cruise on a different cruise line and LOVED it, and was eagerly looking forward to this cruise. We departed from...

Victorian Dollhouse: Miniatures at their best

Sat, 26 Feb 2000 04:06:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - When I first saw the Vicorian Dollhouse in a toy store a couple of years ago, I fell in love with it at first sight. I immediately bought the dollhouse for my daughter's Christmas present, but I still wonder if I really bought it for myself.

The...

A vacation not to be forgotten

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 04:28:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - A couple of years ago, my husband and I took a cruise to the Caribbean on Holland America's Westerdam. We had never been on a cruise before, and didn't know quite what to expect. Our seven day cruise on the Westerdam has forever made me a fan of...

Kayaking Kailua and Lanikai Beach

Sun, 6 Feb 2000 06:19:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - Some friends and I went kayaking one afternoon on the Windward Coast of Oahu. We called up one of the many kayak rental places on that side of the island, "Two Bobs Kayak Rentals" or something like that. We arranged to rent our kayaks for 1/2...

The Thomas Crown Affair-Lush and Escapist Fare

Sun, 6 Feb 2000 05:45:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - I recently rented "The Thomas Crown Affair", and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Pierce Brosnan looks better than I've ever seen him, and pairing Renee Russo with him was an act of casting genius. More so because Russo makes a more believable...

Marc Suites Hotel - What a Dump!

Tue, 1 Feb 2000 04:58:21 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - Never, never, never again. My friend and I made the awful mistake of booking a room at the Marc Suites Hotel on Lewers Street. We should have known by looking at the brochure of the hotel, the customary outdoor property picture was nowhere in sight...

The Prince Hotel-What a View!

Tue, 1 Feb 2000 04:30:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - The Prince Hotel next to Ala Moana Beach offers some of the best views in Waikiki. Well, any oceanfront hotel in Waikiki is going to offer great views of the beach, but the difference with the Prince Hotel is that every single room is an ocean view...

Sansei Restaurant

Sat, 29 Jan 2000 05:59:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - Sansei Restaurant in Maui is a must try for people looking for great Pacific Rim food. Located in Kapalua, it is just a short drive from Lahaina. However, even if you're staying in the Kihei or Wailea area, it is worth the 45 minute drive.

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