Urupukapuka Island

Urupukapuka Island is the largest island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 7.3 km from Paihia. There are many sandy beaches. The waters around the island are clear and diving is particularly good on the east coast where there is plentiful reef life. Indico and Paradise Bays are popular sheltered anchorages and ideal for most forms of water sports. The bays are also inhabited by a colony of shags, and pohutukawas are abundant along the coastline.

London Trip

I was planning my first trip to London and originally looked at Airbnb options to save money. Since I was traveling with our daughter, I decided to reach out to Steve for advice. He recommended a hotel in a fantastic location—close to the Tube and many major attractions.Although it cost a little more than my initial plan, it was absolutely worth it. Thanks to Steve’s expertise, I actually ended up saving money overall. My original Airbnb choice was much farther...
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