Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

Pros: An open air archaeological museum unencumbered by hotel chains
Cons: You'll have to come home

I had wanted to go to Rapa Nui (Easter Island's proper name) since I first saw the giant moai statues in an almanac in grade school. In September of 1999 the dream was finally realized when I made the 26 hour journey from Toronto, Canada to the tiny ...

Pros: A marvelous, breath-taking vacation destination! So many incredible sites, so much fascinating history, amazing geographical location...!
Cons: Nothing much in this category. Airfares can be expensive, however.

Before I begin to explain this magical and marvelous choice for a vacation destination, I would like to very briefly explain my background with the island. I have visited Rapa Nui (Easter Island) four times, once for over 11 months. It is my...

Pros: Participate in local life, great meals, wonderful people, nice rooms
Cons: a few bugs, slight sewer odor

Review Topic:  Accommodations

There is no better place to stay when you visit Easter Island. This residencial was recommended to us by Dr. Georgia Lee, an American expert on Easter Island petroglyphs. Run by Lucia Riroroko de...

Pros: The people Chile and Easter Island are so WONDERFUL
Cons: Cost, you'll want to spend more time there than you have

Review Topic:  Practical Information

We all know that the Internet is great for researching travel destinations. However, weeding through the sites to find the information you want is a time consuming proposition. We spent many...