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French Polynesia Has Closed to Tourism

French Polynesia Has Closed to Tourism

  • Post author:Larry Geams
  • Post published:February 4, 2021
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Hello all, since yesterday French Polynesia has closed its borders to travelers for tourism. To be clear this is a directive from France and French Polynesia is a French Territory.…

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French Polynesia Borders Closing from February 3, 2021

French Polynesia Borders Closing from February 3, 2021

  • Post author:Larry Geams
  • Post published:February 2, 2021
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The French Government, thus, the Tahitian Government will close the borders to tourists beginning February 3, 2021. We do not have any information how long the closure will be in…

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Tales from the Seven Seas! – Wear Your Harness … Ummm … Your Mask!

Tales from the Seven Seas! – Wear Your Harness … Ummm … Your Mask!

  • Post author:Larry Geams
  • Post published:October 31, 2020
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For long time readers of this blog, most know that I sailed a 44 foot sailboat “Rhiannon” around the world. Every now and then I include a story from those…

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Where can you go in the South Pacific?
Clear water just right outside your room

Where can you go in the South Pacific?

  • Post author:Larry Geams
  • Post published:September 4, 2020
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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…

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CORRECTION to French Polynesia Entrance Requirements

CORRECTION to French Polynesia Entrance Requirements

  • Post author:Larry Geams
  • Post published:August 6, 2020
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Everything regarding our lives are fluid at the moment with COVID-19 and how we deal with it. The government of French Polynesia has changed the type of tests required for…

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Updated New Requirements for Traveling to Tahiti

Updated New Requirements for Traveling to Tahiti

  • Post author:Larry Geams
  • Post published:July 19, 2020
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As of July 30, 2020, there have been updates to French Polynesia’s entry requirements.  They have been streamlined…Yay! At this time French Polynesia is the only island nation in the…

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No Tipping in the South Pacific? Really?
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No Tipping in the South Pacific? Really?

  • Post author:Larry Geams
  • Post published:May 15, 2020
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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…

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Winds at 110 Knots Sustained…Will the Anchor Hold?

Winds at 110 Knots Sustained…Will the Anchor Hold?

  • Post author:Larry Geams
  • Post published:May 8, 2020
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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…

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Lots of water…no wind, for a sailboat that is a problem!

Lots of water…no wind, for a sailboat that is a problem!

  • Post author:Larry Geams
  • Post published:April 24, 2020
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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…

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Ia Ora Na! From My Family to Yours

Ia Ora Na! From My Family to Yours

  • Post author:Larry Geams
  • Post published:April 16, 2020
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Ia Ora Na! (Welcome!) Tahitian, has such a lovely sound when spoken. In fact, all of the languages of the South Pacific have musical sounds when spoken. I wanted to…

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