Questions tagged [pacific-ocean]
Questions about traveling through the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
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Which Transpacific Ultra Low Cost Carriers serve the mainland US aside from Zipair?
I have been looking around for cheap flights going transpacific, but have only found Zipair so far. Are there any other Transpacific ULCCs that serve the mainland US? Thanks!
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Why is the carry-on allowance on several (most?) airlines between Pacific islands so low (~3kg)?
I read that the carry-on allowance on several (most?) airlines between Pacific islands very low (~3kg). E.g.:
Air Rarotonga: 3kg or 3.5kg
Air Tahiti: 3kg
Why is the carry-on allowance on several (...
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Can anyone identity this beach/overlook? (Pacific Coast Highway)
We watched the sunset here on August 5th 2009 and am struggling to find the location. I know it's between Hurricane Point and San Luis Obispo off the Pacific Coast Highway in California. Besides that ...
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How can anyone dare to swim in the ocean/sea-facing beaches with the shark risk? [closed]
I've only watched "Jaws" a few times in my life, but as supernatural and evil as that shark is, the fact remains that people have been eaten by sharks that swim in for a nice buffet at the public ...
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Location in ocean furthest from any land. Are there any established organized travel options for a tourist?
As far as I know the point in the world's oceans furthest from any land is located in the Southern Pacific, roughly halfway on a direct line from the Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) in the west ...
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How to get to Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai - The newest island on earth
A few years back, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai was created from a volcanic explosion:
It has since solidified, and life is beginning to pop up all around the island.
Multiple scientists and some ...
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Air Pass to visit Pacific Islands
I am interested in visiting some Pacific Islands, even though at the moment I have no specific plan about which to visit. I would like to have a look at how to get there and in particular island ...
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Traveling from San Francisco to Tokyo with a peculiar medical condition
I have a peculiar medical condition. I can stand and walk around fine, but that is exactly the extent of physical movements I can make; I cannot sit for a long time or carry anything heavier than my ...
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Shark Cage Diving: What are the shark populations like in April at Oahu, Hawaii? [closed]
In the spirit of Shark Week, I wish to ask a shark-travel question for an upcoming trip. I am hoping to do some shark cage diving while on a vacation to Hawaii next April, and I was wondering which ...
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Transpacific travel with dog
We are living in West Coast USA and are moving to Asia. Our dog has a severe emotional issue because he was a rescue from the streets. He is unable to be kenneled without massive panic attacks, ...
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Is October a decent time to whalewatch for orca pods in Vancouver, B.C.? Question about migratory patterns in the Pacific Northwest?
Is October a decent time to see orca pods in Vancouver, B.C.? I've gone whale watching in early spring in Seattle, Washington; mid-summer in Monterrey, California; and lower Alaska in late summer, ...
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Is the port in Vladivostok ice-free all year round?
Is it possible to sail into Vladivostok all year round? One source in Wikipedia about Vladivostok says:
The port is ice-free all year round
Another source in Wikipedia says:
The locality of ...
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What is this peculiar line on Google Maps? [closed]
On Google Maps, there's a line in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. What does it mean and why does it have such an odd shape?
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How can I travel to the Great Pacific garbage patch?
The Great Pacific garbage patch is a region in the central North Pacific Ocean characterized by a great concentration of plastics and other traces of human trash. Here's an approximate map:
Is it ...
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Affordable yacht holiday around Cook Islands / Pacific Islands
Does anyone know any affordable options for some form of yacht / boat holiday around the Cook Islands or other Pacific Islands? I'd really like to explore a bit off the normal beaten path with a bit ...
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