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    Tahiti: spend 3 minutes on Moorea

    From helmet diving to a topless Tahitian bloke making poisson cru, here’s my 3-minute video to get you going!

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    Undersea helmet diving in Moorea

    Looking like a bobble-head doll I donned an aqua helmet and walked across the ocean floor feeding fish and patting stingrays in Moorea. Here’s what it was like…

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    The best place for lunch on Moorea

    When you’re staying in a hotel or resort it’s easy to go for the easy (but expensive) option of dining every day in house. But on Moorea you have many choices, so take your car or rent a bike and head to this little gem for lunch…

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    Great deal to Tahiti’s Moorea!

    Here’s a deal for a cheap Tahiti holiday you have to see! The world’s coral reefs are being destroyed at such a rate that in 20 years 1/4 of all coral reefs will be gone. Visit the Hilton on Tahiti’s Moorea and see what they’re doing about it while staying in an overwater bungalow.

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    Tahiti – overpriced or not?

    Tahiti has a reputation for being wildly expensive, but the reality is that it is no more so than a resort holiday in Fiji. Have a read on where to stay and eat if you want to visit Tahiti without breaking the bank …

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    A sneak peek inside Tahiti’s Aranui III ship

    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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    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 [...]