The first few treatments were killing the cancer, but they also were killing me. I spent hours each day researching the islands of Tahiti and the resorts with the accommodations that fulfilled my dream. After a red-eye flight from LAX, we arrived, rented a car and drove to the resort, the highly rated InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa in Faaa. Sam wanted to settle in, but I insisted we take a spin and see Topatari Falls. You can submit a first-person essay of 700 or fewer words to travel@latimes.com using “Departure Points” in the subject line.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 28, 2019 15:00 UTC