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My Podcast Episodes Are Here
I do a new podcast every week. Each Wednesday I upload a different subject but always about something in French Polynesia. I will cover...
jerrydallons
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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What is the best mosquito - flea repellent for French Polynesia?
As we've taken 33 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
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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
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Favorite place I'd like to stay that I haven't yet
Even with 33 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
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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
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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
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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 ... Based on your own criteria...
jerrydallons
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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All the details about the Windstar Star Breeze.
My groupies have free access to this blog post. If your thinking of going with me please PM me and I'll consider granting you permission...
jerrydallons
Jun 16, 20241 min read
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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 to make sure we see manta...
jerrydallons
Jun 16, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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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...
jerrydallons
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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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
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Tipping in French Polynesia ...
This is another question that I often get asked ... should you tip or not? This isn't an easy answer ... it depends ... here are the 'rules'
jerrydallons
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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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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Want to reserve a taxi on Bora Bora?
I know many of you want to have things figured out a bit more before to go to paradise. Here is contact info for a taxi driver on Bora Bora
jerrydallons
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Best resorts on Moorea ...
I've stayed at most the resorts on Moorea and the one I didn't stay at we've been to several times checking it out. There were 4 major...
jerrydallons
Feb 26, 20241 min read
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Best place to buy vanilla in French Polynesia ...
We've purchased vanilla beans, vanilla paste and vanilla extract. We have purchased a few beans as well as a whole kilo when the price...
jerrydallons
Feb 26, 20241 min read
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