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Podcast · By Normand Schafer · English · Official site

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Sep 13, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 13, 2026

    Rarotonga’s Lagoon Adventures and Cook Islands Culture (opens the original)

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    In this episode, we talk about a South Pacific destination that offers both soft adventure and deep cultural appeal. Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com are early in the description because this episode is likely to send many listeners straight into planning mode. Normand Schafer visits The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium and speaks with Tata Crocombe about why this part of Rarotonga works so well for travelers who want more than a standard resort stay. The lag

  2. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Passport to French Polynesia by Small Ship | Panorama II (opens the original)

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    In this episode we talk about... using a small ship as a passport to the islands, lagoons, secluded bays, and local connections that make French Polynesia more than a single resort stay. Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com can help travelers build a complete Tahiti journey around Variety Cruises’ Panorama II. Normand Schafer speaks with Thanos from Variety Cruises about a vessel that carries no more than 49 guests and creates an intimate route through one of the worl

  3. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    Aitutaki Sunsets, Lagoon Beauty, and the Story Behind Tamanu Beach Resort (opens the original)

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    In this episode, we talk about one of the most visually striking islands in the South Pacific and the intimate resort experience that keeps guests returning to Aitutaki. We also point travelers to Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com for expert support when planning a Cook Islands itinerary. Normand Schafer is joined by Aaron Faucet, general manager of Tamanu Beach Resort, to explore what makes this resort feel so personal, why the island itself is so unforgettable, a

  4. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Build a Smarter French Polynesia Flight Plan | Air Tahiti CEO (opens the original)

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    In this episode we talk about how to build a realistic French Polynesia flight plan with Edouard Wong Fat, CEO of Air Tahiti. Host Normand Schafer explores what sits behind a smooth journey from Tahiti to Bora Bora, Raiatea, Huahine, Moorea, and beyond. Start your own island itinerary with Far and Away Adventures.com: https://farandawayadventures.com. A Tahiti trip can look simple on a map, but the islands are spread across a vast expanse of ocean. The decisions that make a trip feel easy are of

  5. Episode · Aug 30, 2026

    A New Way to See France by Train: Luxury, Storytelling, and Slow Travel (opens the original)

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    In this episode, we talk about a luxury rail concept that could reshape how travelers think about seeing France. Early in the episode, we mention Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com, so listeners know where to go for more inspiration and expert trip planning support. Normand Schafer is joined by Anthony to discuss Le Grand Tour, a new train experience expected to launch in June 2027. What makes this episode compelling is not just the train itself, but the philosophy

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