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🌍 Pacific.Tips: Jeju Island, Crazy Airline Hacks, and Whale Watching! 🐋✈️

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Dean F
October 18, 2024

Pacific Tips 2024 October 18

Here’s your Pacific.Tips newsletter for Friday, October 18, with engaging travel content to wrap up the week!

🌍 Pacific.Tips: Jeju Island, Crazy Airline Hacks, and Whale Watching! 🐋✈️

Hello Travelers,

It’s Friday! We’re closing out the week with some incredible travel stories. Whether you’re dreaming of visiting South Korea’s Jeju Island or learning about the crazy ways airlines reduce fuel costs, there’s plenty of inspiration in today’s edition. Ready for the weekend? Let’s dive into these exciting reads! 🚀

1. Jeju Island: Where to Eat, Visit, and Stay 🌿

Jeju Island, South Korea, is a dream destination for nature lovers. From beautiful beaches to scenic hikes, this guide covers everything you need to know about where to stay, eat, and explore on this picturesque island.

Jeju Island, South Korea: An itinerary focused on art, architecture and design

Jeju Island’s natural landscapes have inspired many artists and creatives to create some of their best works here. Here is a list of places to visit, stay and dine to experience these spaces. 

cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/jeju-island-south-korea-eat-visit-stay-guide-247406

2. Beyond the Northern Lights: Adventures in Lapland, Finland 🌌

Lapland is famous for its breathtaking Northern Lights, but there’s much more to explore in this Arctic wonderland. From dog-sledding to snowshoeing, here are the best adventures to experience beyond the iconic lights.

Lapland, Finland, Is More Than a Northern Lights Destination — Here's How I Planned My Visit

I visited Lapland, Finland, in the winter and experienced so much more than the Northern Lights.

www.travelandleisure.com/adventures-beyond-northern-lights-lapland-finland-8652539

3. Shohei Ohtani’s Ironware Pitch: Traditional Japanese Craft Meets Social Media

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani is more than an athlete—he’s helping bring traditional Japanese ironware to a global audience through social media. Discover how this partnership is highlighting ancient craftsmanship in a modern way.

Shohei Ohtani social media post pitches traditional Japanese ironware to world

Centuries-old craft gets upswing from baseball superstar's attention

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-trends/Shohei-Ohtani-social-media-post-pitches-traditional-Japanese-ironware-to-world

4. Crazy Airline Hacks: How Airlines Reduce Weight to Save Fuel ✈️

From smaller in-flight magazines to using lighter seats, airlines are getting creative in cutting down weight to reduce fuel costs. This article dives into some of the more unexpected tricks they use to stay efficient in the skies.

Crazy Ways Airlines Have Reduced Weight On Planes, To Lower Fuel Costs

Discover the extreme measures airlines take to reduce weight on planes and cut fuel costs. From lighter materials to creative cuts, find out how it's done!

yourmileagemayvary.com/2024/10/12/crazy-ways-airlines-have-reduced-weight-on-planes-to-lessen-fuel-costs

5. Whale Watching: The Only Place Where Whales Come to You 🐋

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing whales up close, this is the destination where the whales actually come to you! Discover the best place on Earth for an up-close whale-watching experience like no other.

The only place where whales come to watch you

Once nearly hunted to extinction, Pacific gray whales in Mexico's Laguna San Ignacio now seem to be as curious about us as we are about them.

www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240930-the-only-place-where-whales-come-to-watch-you

6. Royal Caribbean Announces Cruise Fee Hike 🛳️

Planning a cruise soon? Be aware that Royal Caribbean is increasing its fees, which could affect your future travel budget. Get all the details on what’s changing and how it impacts your next cruise.

Royal Caribbean just hiked a fee that some cruisers already find shocking - The Points Guy

The world's largest cruise line has raised this fee in recent years by more than 50%.

thepointsguy.com/news/royal-caribbean-cruise-fee-hike

Conclusion:

Thanks for joining us for today’s edition of Pacific.Tips! Whether you’re planning a trip to Jeju Island or curious about airline hacks, we hope these stories inspire your next adventure. Have a wonderful weekend, and we’ll see you next week for more travel insights! 🐋🌍

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