The big news in Fiji is that there's been no big news. Three years ago, it would have been inconceivable that the Cook Islands would make a cameo in this newsletter. The air costs alone kept it out of reach of the budget set for well, forever. Eight Nights Starting Just Under a Grand on a Beach in Bali Traditions and etiquette in Bali may seem quirky, if not downright weird to many Westerners. Touching the heads of children is considered quite rude.
Legend has it that they made the trip on the backs of whales.
Now that the contestants on CBS's monster hit are really cookin', Australia is getting yet another shot at attracting American tourists.