Speaking "whale" using suction cups sounds like a great party trick. It's also the first topic in a series of lectures connected to the Bishop Museum's new exhibit "Whales — Wonders of the Ocean," opening Saturday. Alison Stimpert, zoology Ph.D. candidate at the University of Hawai'i, chats about whale-speak and other cetacean behaviors at 11 a.m. in the Castle Memorial Building. There are life-size robotic whales of a baby gray whale, a humpback whale and an orca, and animated heads of a Northern Right whale and a sperm whale. Future whale tales: June 22, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20. Talks are free with admission. www.bishopmuseum.org.

AT HOME OR AWAY

KAUA'I, MOLOKA'I SPOTS AMONG LIFE'S TOP DREAM DESTINATIONS

Anahola Bay, Kaua'i and Kalaupapa Peninsula on Moloka'i prove it's true by making it into Life Books' "Dream Destinations" published last month.

More than 100 photos accompany text organized by different types of vacations: families, culture, sightseeing, sport (Anahola Bay), history (Kalaupapa Peninsula) and romantic.

Life also selected six "Impossible Dream" destinations that go above and beyond. For families, the destination is space; for history buffs, it's Lost Atlantis; for romantics, Kennedy Cottage in Montecito, Calif.

And, since many destinations featured are in North America, going there won't burn your wallet ... quite so much.

"Dream Destinations" is $29.95 at www.life.com.

AUSTRALIA

JENOLAN CAVES' LIMESTONE FORMATIONS PROVIDE PERFECT CONCERT ACOUSTICS

Each Australian winter, the spectacular Jenolan Caves in New South Wales offers a tour combined with a classical music programme in the caves' Cathedral Chamber. Cellist Georg Mertens plays Bach solo or teams with Polish violinist Gustaw Szelski to form the Paganini Duo. Together they play gypsy tunes and dances from Hungary, Romania, Russia and Spain.

Razor-pure acoustics and limestone formations provide the 339 million-year-old backdrop. The event lasts around two hours, including the tour. Light sweater recommended. www.georgcello.com.