Why I spent a week on a South Pacific island with my best friend’s husband
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Key Points:
- Andy Cory, known as the "Honeyman of Niue," lives on the remote South Pacific island of Niue, tending to one of the world's most isolated honeybee populations; Niue is a small island nation located between the Cook Islands and Fiji with fewer than 2,000 residents.
- The author traveled to Niue for a 50th birthday trip to swim with humpback whales, choosing the island for its pristine environment and abundant whale population, despite usually traveling with family or longtime companions.
- The trip was shared with Jake, a lifelong friend and the best friend of the author’s ex-boyfriend, highlighting a unique platonic vacation dynamic that challenged typical assumptions about relationships.
- Niue offers exceptional diving and
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