Come along as we explore the beautiful island of Maui.  Learn about the Road to Hana which is one of the top things to do on Maui.  Get a closer look at one of the best hotels in Hawaii as we relax at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.  The Hyatt is the perfect place for a honeymoon.  We loved their swim up pool bar which is built into a cave.  We were quite impressed that they have a director of astronomy on staff to man the largest telescope west of the Mississippi.

Palau is one of the most magical places on earth! With over 1,387 species of fish 52 marine lakes and some of the World’s most breathtaking coral ~ it’s easy to see why tourists and locals tend to spend most of their time exploring the underwaters of Palau!

Fish ‘n Fins is the oldest, leading dive center in Palau. Owned an operated by Tova & Navot Bornovski, guests enjoy scuba diving trips on their liveaboard, snorkeling, kayaking, land tours, fishing trips, Rock Island tours and much more!

Listen in on our interview with Tova Harel-Bornovski and make sure to check out our Chef’s Corner interview with this woman of many talents!

For more information about Palau and info on booking your flight with Continental Micronesia, make sure to visit the Palau Visitors Authority today!

Enjoy podsafe artist Amy Ayres with her hit “My Place”.

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Listen in as we go backstage at Hawaii's hottest new show called Cirque Polynesia.  This attraction has a little bit of local Hawaiian music and dance meshed with world class acrobats and illusionists.  It's at the Hyatt on Maui and will have you at the edge of your seat as the performers amaze you from start to finish.  They have the top balancer in the world and the famous Wallenda Family with their death-defying high-wire act 40 feet above your head.

We loved the top notch stunts and showmanship of the cast.  No surprise as the producer has been around shows since he was a little boy.  We catch up with Tuffy Nicholas who shares some great stories about his dad who was a ringmaster with Ringling Brothers and his mom who was a bear trainer!

So if you are looking for things to do in Maui, Hawaii, then stop by the Hyatt Regency and see Cirque Polynesia.   

Which wine tastes best with pork chops in a maple glaze? Does rosemary-marinated grilled halibut invite red or white wine? Are there also great food pairings for beer, spirits, cocktails, coffee and tea? journeyPod had a chance to chat with Wine Expert, Natalie McClean, about some great wine & food pairings. Find out what strange food Marilyn Monroe used to pair her white wine with and impress a date with a brand new iPhone, iTouch & Blackberry application called Drinks Matcher.

Natalie is the author of the bestseller ‘Red, White and Drunk All Over‘ and publishes a free wine newsletter at www.nataliemaclean.com. Natalie is also a ‘tweetmeister’ on Twitter, so make sure to follow her: http://twitter.com/NatalieMacLean & look for her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nataliemaclean

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Enjoy podsafe artist Amy Ayres with her hit “Today”.