Ever wanted to cruise around the outer islands of Tahiti on a working ship but without the chores? The Aranui III freighter/cruise ship is in Auckland and I got to have a look on board. Come and have a look >>>
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A sneak peek inside Tahiti’s Aranui III ship
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Top 5 destinations for lovin’
If it’s romance you’re after but you need some inspiration, check out my picks for the best places to take your love in Zambia, Oman, California, Bali and Tahiti…
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Driving from Suva to Nadi
Instead of the 20-minute Air Pacific flight, we decided it would be far more interesting to drive from Suva to Nadi. I mean, by the time you get to the airport 2 hours before take-off, get rid of your liquids and stash all your Pure Fiji products in your cargo, we might as well drive. [...]
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Visiting the Pure Fiji factory
The meke – traditional Fijian foot spa – is worth making a special trip to Pure Fiji for! It’s hilarious and sensational all at once – and sadly over in a jiffy.
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Bula Frank Bainimarama!
Commodore Frank Bainimarama’s gated compound and sleeping guard was a highlight of my visit to Suva. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say that, (and before anyone goes to shoot the guard for sleeping on the job, I’m sure I’m using artistic licence!) but here’s what I can say – the locals and ex-pats [...]
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6 cool things to do on Moorea, Tahiti
Just seven minutes by plane, or 30 minutes on the car ferry from Papeete, is the tiny island of Moorea surrounded by a perfect lagoon bejewelled in bright corals and cheeky fish. The island is a treasure trove of fantastic things to do, see and taste…
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Party time Tahiti style
Imagine this: A Tahitian dance troupe in full cry; brilliantly garlanded girls with long dark hair, hips moving so fast they can’t possibly be attached to their waists, amazing voices, headdresses and skirts shimmying to the rhythm. Accompanying them are fit and muscly men, legs and arms moving almost acrobatically to the machine-gun drumming. Phew, [...]
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Escape to Tahiti’s Fakarava – with a convict!
It’s not every day you get escorted across an idyllic Tahitian lagoon by a criminal. Especially one that has snuck back onto the island after being expelled. Everyone is related to someone over here on the atoll of Fakarava. I’m on a small motor boat heading across the 65km long, rectangular lagoon to a teeny, [...]
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Two perfect days in Tahiti
Forget diving, snorkelling, visiting pearl farms and swimming with dolphins – sometimes you just have to go tropo… The glow of tiny lights appeared out of the night sky not five hours after we left Auckland. Tahiti and her 117 other islands are about to welcome me, this time, for my honeymoon. A three-night/two-day stopover [...]
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Hot deals on Air Tahiti Nui to LA!
How about NZ$1744 return Auckland to LA – and add a stopover night for $1 in Tahiti? If you are swooning, check out these deals on Air Tahiti Nui >>>
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