Tahiti

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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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    6 cool things to do on Moorea, Tahiti

    Just 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, [...]