
Aranoa Is Coming: What It Means to Cruise the Australs Like a Local (Ep. 3)
In this episode, we talk about the new Aranoa ship planned for French Polynesia and why freighter cruising can be one of the most eye-opening ways to explore remote islands. Far and Away Adventures.co...
2 Feb 20min

Inside the Freight and Cargo That Power These Deluxe Voyages (Ep. 2) — The Working Ship Behind the Vacation
In this episode, we talk about the part of Aranui travel that feels most “real”: the freight and cargo operations happening alongside the passenger experience—and how Far and Away Adventures.com and h...
26 Jan 22min

Aranui 5 Behind the Scenes (Ep. 1) — The Real Moments That Make a Freighter Voyage Special
In this episode, we talk about the kind of travel experience that doesn’t feel manufactured: a deluxe freighter voyage where culture, community, and real life shape every day. If you want help plannin...
19 Jan 21min

Niu Beach Hotel Moorea: Simple, Calm, and Beautiful
In this episode, we talk about Niu Beach Hotel in Moorea and why it appeals to travelers who want simplicity, calm, and a strong connection to place. Sylvia Martino shares how this boutique hotel was ...
12 Jan 9min

Moorea’s Best Lagoon Day—Sea Scooters, Stingrays, and the “Turtle Spa”
In this episode, we talk about a lagoon day in Moorea that captures why people dream about French Polynesia: clear water, colorful coral, and guided snorkeling that feels both adventurous and approach...
6 Jan 14min

Breakas Beach Resort: Laid-Back Luxury on Vanuatu’s Coastline
In this episode we talk about the magic of Breakas Beach Resort — where island sophistication meets slow-living bliss. Host Normand Schafer chats with the team about the resort’s signature features: n...
4 Dec 20257min

Explore Vanuatu Your Way: Flexible Travel with Bountiful Tours
In this episode we talk about how Bountiful Tours and Transfers creates customizable experiences for travelers of all kinds. Host Normand Schafer learns how this locally owned company caters to indivi...
27 Nov 20257min

Vanuatu’s Mele Village: A True Island Experience with Authentic Mala Tours
In this episode we talk about discovering Vanuatu through one of its most welcoming communities — Mele Village. Host Normand Schafer chats with Authentic Mala Tours about how they offer personal, loca...
20 Nov 20259min



















