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FRENCH POLYNESIA TRAVEL BLOG
If you have booked a future cruise through me you have free access to every post within this blog section (56 post to date) and direct access to me to help with your planning. For everyone else you have access to about 20% of the blog post and I occasionally post helpful tips on the daily post. You can also setup a time for me to answer all your questions ......
Some new information about the Paul Gauguin.
I stumble across incorrect information on CruiseCritic all the time. This one came up yesterday on CruiseCritic. Sometimes when people...
jerrydallons
Jun 101 min read
Two wonderful 4X4 excursions on Tahiti
These two excursions are wonderful and two of the very best guides who know so much about the islands and are great storytellers. Click...
jerrydallons
Jun 51 min read
A little secret gem
We found this cute little place as we were driving around Papeete. Close to one of our favorite places to stay.
jerrydallons
May 231 min read
Which small ship is best for you?
This is a comparison between the Paul Gauguin and the Star Breeze ... here are the pluses of both ships ...
jerrydallons
May 201 min read
Looking for a car rental on Raiatea?
There are several rental places on Raiatea and I've checked them all out but I've found one that has good cars, will pick you up at the...
jerrydallons
May 151 min read
My Podcast Episodes Are Here
I cover everything so you will be well prepared for your trip of a lifetime.
jerrydallons
Nov 28, 20241 min read
What is the best mosquito repellent for French Polynesia?
As we've taken 34 trips to French Polynesia we've had the chance to use several different brands ... here is the one we've used for the...
jerrydallons
Nov 3, 20241 min read
Looking for a taxi driver on Moorea?
Here is a taxi driver on Moorea that is recommended and you can book ahead of time ... sometimes there are taxi's at the tender drop off...
jerrydallons
Sep 21, 20241 min read
Favorite place I'd like to stay that I haven't yet
Even with 34 trips to French Polynesia there are places I haven't stayed at that I've researched and have in the back of my mind...
jerrydallons
Jul 20, 20241 min read
My 4X4 vendor on Moorea
There are several on the island and many are under contract with the ships ... but here is a 4X4 vendor that you can pre-book. He does a...
jerrydallons
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Where to rent a car or scooters on Huahine?
This was a great find ... lovely lady who comes to the tender location and picks you up. She has two nice little cars (manual) with...
jerrydallons
Jun 25, 20241 min read
Searching for the manta rays on Bora Bora.
Often when I take my groups on a private excursion on Bora Bora the Polynesian family I use will go the extra mile to make sure we see...
jerrydallons
Jun 16, 20241 min read
Some solid choices for Lagoon tours on Bora Bora
I've personally taken two vendors multiple times. They both do a wonderful excursion but different from each other. I'm also going to...
jerrydallons
May 11, 20242 min read
A solid choice for a lagoon excursion on Raiatea.
I've used this vendor several times ... he is a tried and true choice. Everything is included on his excursion. Several snorkel stops,...
jerrydallons
Mar 13, 20241 min read
Drones in French Polynesia ...
My guess is the majority of people who have a drone want to take it to French Polynesia. Are there rules regarding drones in French Polynesia?
jerrydallons
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Best car rental on Moorea for cruisers ...
There are four major car rental places on Moorea ... I've used all of them. There are pluses and minuses to each of them which I'll...
jerrydallons
Mar 6, 20241 min read
Tipping in French Polynesia ...
There is no right or wrong answer ...
jerrydallons
Mar 3, 20242 min read
My favorite places to eat on Moorea
So many different places to eat on Moorea ... I'm going to give you several places that I've personally eaten at ... from cheap to very...
jerrydallons
Mar 2, 20241 min read
My excursion vendor on Huahine ...
Huahine is often an island that gets overlooked. Fact is it is one of the lushest islands in French Polynesia, especially for the Society...
jerrydallons
Mar 2, 20241 min read
Where to store your luggage in Papeete ...
I get asked this question all the time. You get off your ship in the morning but your flight doesn't leave until late at night. You want...
jerrydallons
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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