USA & Canada
Oahu. A land where swaying palm trees and aquamarine beaches meet fine dining and five star hotels. Where surfing, smoothie shacks coupled with road trips to meet dinosaurs are part of the everyday. Where honeymooners dance under the stars and couples curl up on the beach in cabanas. It’s almost too easy to turn on… Continue reading Oahu – the easiest romantic holiday ever
Are you looking for a romantic getaway that’s big, bold and beautiful? If you want to take things up a notch, and go way beyond the typical honeymoon, anniversary or couple’s getaway, you need to make a beeline for Hawaii Island. Here’s why: Size First off, yes, there is a reason Hawaii Island is known… Continue reading Why we love Hawaii Island
If you ask anyone who has been to the Hawaii Islands to describe Kauai, it’s always the same. Untouched wilderness. Magical sunsets. Pristine beaches. Lush rainforests. They say it with awe and tell you to go there, immediately. When it comes to raw natural beauty, Kauai will sweep you off your feet and whisk you… Continue reading Couples, get ready to get caught up in Kauai
‘Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly…’ drifts up to our balcony, but it’s not any version of the song I’ve heard before. Instead, the strings of a ukulele and a low voice take this song back to basics – add in the backdrop of crashing waves and the wind gently moving through the palm… Continue reading The magic of Maui – how one island captures your heart
We wouldn’t blame you for thinking Vancouver was the Capital of British Columbia. But that’s not the case. To see the Capital, you need to hop on a ferry, boat, plane, sea plane, or even helicopter and head to Victoria. Perched on the south of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the quiet cousin to the big metropolis that is… Continue reading Victoria: Canada’s coolest captial
As the final notes of the song finish, the crowd goes wild. They’ve sung every word, they’ve got the t-shirts, the hats, they’ve even made up their own dance moves. As Mickey Mouse looks out at his adoring fans and moves on to the next number, the crowd goes wild again. No, we’re not at… Continue reading What it’s really like to stay at Disneyland
The clock has just struck 8am. The crowds surge forwards, the turnstiles spinning as fast as they can. Opening hour at Disneyland Resort just outside of Los Angeles is almost a competitive sport – except it would be the calmest competitive sport in history. There’s no pushing and shoving, just people peering past Mickey Mouse… Continue reading Only at Disneyland
You’ve heard the tagline but can you believe it? You bet. Here are 15 tips and tricks that explain exactly why the original Anaheim resort really is the Happiest Place on Earth. 1. No buses There are no buses necessary to get from a to b, or b to c, or anywhere else inside Disneyland… Continue reading 15 reasons why Disneyland really is the Happiest Place on Earth
It’s no secret that McKean Studio loves the colour pink. Any shade, any time, any place – you can never have too much of a good thing. We were in New York over Valentine’s Day this year, a city that really doesn’t do things by halves, and boy does this city do pink! If you’re… Continue reading Listopedia: Pretty in Pink New York