by kleon | May 15, 2020 | 2020, 2021, 2021 Bookings, Adventure in Paradise, Air France, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Aitutaki, Aranui 5, Atiu, Austral Islands, Avarua, Bora Bora, Cook Islands, Cultural, Fatu Hiva, Fiji, French Polynesia, FrenchBee, Hiva Oa, Hotel Kia Ora, Huahine, lagoon, Life on the sea, Living Life, Makatea, Mangaia, Marquesas Islands, Maupiti, Moorea, New Zealand, Nuku Hiva, Polynesian, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Rarotonga, Rurutu Islands, Sailing, Samoa, Save Costs to Tahiti, South Island of New Zealand, South Pacific Dreaming, Swimming with whales, Swimming with whales made easy!, Taha'a, Tahiti, Tahuata, Tetiaroa, Tikehau, Tonga, Travel, Travel Well, Tuamotu Islands, Ua Huka, Ua Pou, We are all in this together, We can do this!, We will make it!, We will travel again!, Whales, What we do now is for our tomorrow!
That is correct! There is not a custom with the Polynesian and Melanesian people of the South Pacific? Why? When any person first arrives into say the Cook Islands, you will hear almost immediately “Is this your first time into the islands?” While the...
by kleon | May 8, 2020 | 2020, 2021, 2021 Aranui Sailings, 2021 Bookings, Adventure in Paradise, Air France, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Aranui 5, Atiu, Austral Islands, Australia, Avarua, Best Over Water Bungalows, Bird Watching, Bora Bora, Christchurch, Cook Islands, Cruise Ship French Polynesia, Cruise the South Pacific!, Cultural, Diving, Enjoy life, Family, Fatu Hiva, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hiva Oa, Hotel Kia Ora, Huahine, lagoon, Life on the sea, Living Life, Makatea, Mangaia, Markets, Marquesas Islands, Maupiti, Melbourne, Moorea, New Zealand, Nuku Hiva, Original Peoples, Over Water Bungalows, Palmerston Atoll, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Rarotonga, Rurutu Islands, Sailing, Sailing stories, Samoa, South Island of New Zealand, South Pacific Dreaming, Stay Home Stay Safe, Swimming with whales, Taha'a, Tahiti, Tahuata, Tetiaroa, Tikehau, Tonga, Travel Well, Traveling around the world, Traveling stories, Trip Planning Made Easy, Tuamotu Islands, Ua Huka, Ua Pou, Uncategorized, We can do this!, We will make it!, We will travel again!, Why Travel?
I want you to know first and foremost that during these crazy times, you are not alone. The virus does not see color, wealth, or even location. It can impact everyone. So we all need to take care of ourselves and our families. Sometimes I feel like i am holding on for...
by kleon | Apr 24, 2020 | 2020, 2021, 2021 Aranui Cruises, 2021 Aranui Sailings, 2021 Bookings, Adventure in Paradise, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Airlines, Bora Bora, Cook Islands, Cruise the South Pacific!, Cultural, Enjoy life, Family, Fiji, French Polynesia, General, Life on the sea, Living Life, Moorea, New Zealand, Northern Territory, Nuku Hiva, Original Peoples, Polynesian, Protect the Reef, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Rarotonga, Rurutu Islands, Sailing, Sailing stories, Samoa, South Island of New Zealand, South Pacific Dreaming, Swimming with whales, Swimming with whales made easy!, Taha'a, Tahiti, Tahuata, Tetiaroa, Tikehau, Tonga, Travel, Travel Planning Now!, Travel Well, Traveling around the world, Traveling stories, Uncategorized, We will make it!, We will travel again!, What we do now is for our tomorrow!, Why Travel?
I was thinking the other day about my home confinement, which led me to think about my sailing trip around the world. There are so many situations from my sailing days that give me an understanding of what to do while staying home amid COVID-19. The first one i...
by kleon | Feb 14, 2020 | 2020, 2021 Aranui Cruises, 2021 Aranui Sailings, 5 secrets, Advisory, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Aranui 5, Austral Islands, Bora Bora, Cruise Ship French Polynesia, Cruise the South Pacific!, Cultural, Diving, Enjoy life, Family, Fatu Hiva, French Polynesia, General, Moorea, Polynesian, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Ready for 2020!, Rurutu Islands, Sailing, Swimming with whales, Taha'a, Tahiti
Tahiti – most people see the island of Tahiti as just a stop over location either on the way to the islands or on the way out as this is the island where the international airport is located. If you have time or a lay over, there are many things to do here!...
by kleon | Dec 13, 2019 | 2019, 2020, Aboriginal Australia, Adventure in Paradise, Adventure Luxury Cruises, Advisory, Air France, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Aitutaki, Atiu Coffee, Aussie Speak, Austral Islands, Australia, Christchurch, Cook Islands, Cooking Class, Costa Rica, Cruise Ship French Polynesia, Cruise the South Pacific!, Cultural, Diving, Enjoy life, Fiji, French Polynesia, Great Barrier Reef, Health and traveling, Huahine, Living Life, Lodge, Luxury Cabins, Makatea, Mangaia, Marquesas Islands, Maupiti, Melbourne, New Zealand, Northern Territory, Nuku Hiva, Original Peoples, Otahuna Lodge, Outback, Over Water Bungalows, Palmerston Atoll, Papaya, Phillip Island, Phillip Island Penguin Parade Visitor Cener, Pink Sand Beach, Polynesian, Protect the Reef, Qantas, Queen Victoria Market, Quilting, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Rarotonga, Ready for 2020!, Relax, Romance, Rurutu Islands, Sailing, Sailing stories, Samoa, San Francisco Departures, save on travel, South America, South Island of New Zealand, South Pacific Dreaming, Swimming with whales, Taha'a, Tahiti, Tahuata, Tetiaroa, Tifaifai, Tikehau, Tonga, Travel, Travel 2019, Traveling around the world, Traveling stories, Trip Planning Made Easy, Tuamotu Islands, Tumunu, United, Victoria, Vineyards, Virgin Australia, Whales, Whitsunday Islands, Why Travel?
Hello! Here we are in December! Planning all the wonderful things we are going to do in 2020! Has 2019 gone fast or slow for you? I find planning travel the best way to keep every day exciting. I look forward to the next travel day with anticipation. But then my day...
by kleon | Dec 6, 2019 | 2019, 2020, Adventure in Paradise, Adventure Luxury Cruises, Air France, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Airlines, Aitutaki, All-inclusive, Arthur's pass, Atiu, Atiu Coffee, Aussie Speak, Austral Islands, Australia, Avarua, Beer, Best Over Water Bungalows, Bird Watching, Bora Bora, Bush Beer, Cantebury, Christchurch, Cook Islands, Cooking Class, Cruise Ship French Polynesia, Cruise the South Pacific!, Cultural, Diving, Enjoy life, Family, Fatu Hiva, Fiji, French Polynesia, FrenchBee, General, Great Barrier Reef, Green Flash, Hayman Island by InterContinental, Health and traveling, Heaton Rhodes, Hiva Oa, Hotel Kia Ora, Huahine, Immunizations, International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), Kopeka Bird, lagoon, Languages, Life on the sea, Living Life, Lodge, Luxury Cabins, Makatea, Mangaia, Markets, Marquesas Islands, Maupiti, Melbourne, Melbourne Private Tours, Moorea, New Zealand, Northern Territory, Nuku Hiva, Original Peoples, Otahuna Lodge, Outback, Over Water Bungalows, Palmerston Atoll, Papaya, Paw Paw, Penguin, Penguins, Phillip Island, Phillip Island Penguin Parade Visitor Cener, Pigeons, Pink Sand Beach, Polynesian, Protect the Reef, Puzzles and travel, Qantas, Queen Victoria Market, Quilting, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Rarotonga, Ready for 2020!, Reef Bleaching, Reef Safe Sunscreen, Relax, Rhiannon's Recipes, Robinson Crusoe, Romance, Rurutu Islands, Sailing, Sailing stories, Samoa, Save Costs to Tahiti, save on travel, Secrets to travel for less, Sharks, shopping, South Island of New Zealand, South Pacific Dreaming, South Pacific Green Flash, Stop Over, Stories, Swimming with whales, Swimming with whales made easy!, Taha'a, Tahiti, Tahuata, Tetiaroa, Tifaifai, Tikehau, Tonga, Travel, Travel Recipes, Travel Well, Traveling around the world, Traveling stories, Trip Planning Made Easy, Tuamotu Islands, Tumunu, Ua Huka, Ua Pou, Unique Cruises!, United, Victoria, Vineyards, Virgin Australia, Whales, Whitsunday Islands, Why Travel?
Here we are just after Thanksgiving! I hope you had a great time. We are in the middle of the season for giving thanks for...