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We are still here! Been quiet on the Blog and Newsletter scene! I am back now, with the news that there is only one country or island group in the South Pacific that is open to travel: French Polynesia or otherwise known as Tahiti. Tahiti has been open to tourists...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Here comes the winter! My favorite time of the year with the holidays, fires, and snow…a little hopefully! And, interestingly enough, the time of the year many people plan their trips for the next year…2020! Whether a family trip, honeymoon, destination...
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I promised simple and I mean it. Psst…this works for any trip and particularly for the South Pacific! It can be overwhelming trying to plan for a South Pacific trip as there are so many options, destinations, islands, and accommodation. How do you create a great trip...