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Exploring the Tuamotu Atolls in French Polynesia
Cruising World
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September 11, 2025
raphaëllesmn/stock.adobe.com We cleared through the Panama Canal and sailed back into Pacific waters for the first time in a decade—but I looked west from our 50-footer, Atea, with a sense of despondency. All of our sailing friends had worked hard...
15 things all visitors to French Polynesia should know before they go
Lonely Planet
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French Polynesia – or certainly its two most famous islands, Tahiti and Bora Bora – may well be the most romanticized islands on Earth. Utopia does, indeed, exist and it’s a place where Polynesians live amongst tall, triangular green mountains...
Florida's Answer To Bora Bora Is A Diver's Dream With More Than 350 Miles Of Pristine Coral Reefs
The Travel
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September 13, 2025
It will come as no surprise that the stunning French Polynesian island group of Bora Bora, with its beautiful beaches, is a paradise for snorkeling and diving, with warm, clear waters, an abundance of marine wildlife to spot, and, of course,...
First-Time Scuba Divers Are Flourishing In French Polynesia
Forbes
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A novice diver observes a sea turtle off the coast of Tikehau, French Polynesia. Corto Murcia A single paved highway runs for 18 miles through Fakarava. The King’s Highway is the only lengthy ribbon of pavement on French Polynesia’s second-largest...
French Polynesia govt reactive Covid-19 response slammed
Pacific News Service
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The French Polynesia government has been blasted and accused for not being proactive enough to avoid the horrors of the latest Covid-19 surge. At least another 38 people in French Polynesia have died of Covid-19 over the weekend as pleas continue...
French Polynesian politicians in first visit for 40 years
Taipei Times
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August 27, 2025
A delegation of French Polynesian politicians is making a first visit to Taiwan in nearly 40 years to boost exchanges, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. The seven-member delegation includes Teva Rohfritsch, one of French Polynesia’s...
First French Polynesian delegation in 40 years visits Taiwan
Focus Taiwan
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August 27, 2025
Taipei, Aug. 27 (CNA) A delegation of French Polynesian politicians is making its first visit to Taiwan in nearly 40 years to boost exchanges, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday. The seven-member delegation includes Teva...
French Polynesia: A Diver's Paradise Beyond Overwater Bungalows
The Travel
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August 20, 2025
I didn’t know it was possible to cry underwater. It was one of the many unexpected experiences French Polynesia left me with. Before the male humpback searching for a mate appeared, I heard the hauntingly beautiful melodies getting louder,...
7 stunning islands to explore in French Polynesia
National Geographic
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Hawaiians revere Tahiti as part of their ancestral homeland, referred to as Kahiki. But with French Polynesia’s capital, Papeete, located more than 2,700 miles south of Hawaii’s capital in Honolulu, the differences when it comes to visiting these...
If you love Hawaii, French Polynesia should be on your radar too
AOL
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Adventurous travelers can summit Mount Otemanu in Bora Bora, one of 118 islands and atolls in French Polynesia. Photograph by Maridav, Alamy Stock PhotoHawaiians revere Tahiti as part of their ancestral homeland, referred to as Kahiki. But with...
Bora Bora – 5 Things to Love About This French Polynesian Paradise
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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August 20, 2025
Mount Otemanu rises above Bora Bora's turquoise lagoon, where palm-fringed beaches offer the perfect tropical escape. Photo by TriggerPhoto from Getty Images Signature via Canva An emerald mountain in the distance snagged docile clouds as I gazed...
8 Tips to Make the Most of a French Polynesia Cruise on Windstar Cruises
Travel Market Report - New York
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After two trips with Windstar Cruises to Tahiti and French Polynesia, first in February 2024 and again in July 2025, TMR’s senior editor Dori Saltzman picked up a few tips and tricks to pass along to travel advisors sending clients to the region....
Solomon Islands removes menstrual product taxes
Islands Business
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September 12, 2025
AS President of French Polynesia Moetai Brotherson attends the 54th Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands this week, he has spoken about the legacies of French nuclear testing in his country, and called for strengthening the South Pacific...
The World, Residences at Sea Announces 2026 Journey
Breaking Travel News
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September 11, 2025
The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth, is proud to unveil its 2026 Journey — its most ambitious voyage yet. Sailing to 90 destinations across 20 countries on six continents, this once-in-a-lifetime journey invites...
All-business class flights – why is it so hard for airlines to make them work?
AeroTime News
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September 12, 2025
Over the years, many airlines have attempted (and failed) to make the all-business-class model work. Although the concept gained momentum in the early 2000s, with several such carriers coming and going in just a handful of years, the model has...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – September 5 – 11, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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September 12, 2025
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Actor's transformation into Marlon Brando is so convincing the Hollywood legend's daughter can't tell them apart, but can you?
Daily Mail
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September 12, 2025
Fans have been left doing a double take after Billy Zane took on the role of Marlon Brando in his new film, Waltzing With Brando. During the late 80s and 90s, if you needed someone to play a crazy guy on a boat, Billy was your man. In the 1989...
A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater
AFAR
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September 11, 2025
Ever since I took a scuba diving course as an undergrad, I’ve been hooked on the wondrous experiences that lie in wait below the ocean surfaces. Now, more than half a lifetime since my first dive course—and several PADI (Professional Association...
Polynesian Voyaging Society receives Ola Ka Moʻomeheu award for cultural preservation and perpetuation
Maui Now - Hawaii
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September 8, 2025, 11:30 AM HST Photo: Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia on their sail to French Polynesia, the first international leg that resumes the Moananuiākea Voyage. PC: Polynesian Voyaging Society / Jonathan “Sav” Salvador. The Polynesian Voyaging...
Must-try restaurants & cafes in West Bay
I Love Qatar
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September 10, 2025
West Bay is Doha's bustling business district, characterised by its skyscrapers and vibrant atmosphere. If you're ever in the area and wondering where to go to enjoy tasty meals or sip on brews, we've got just the list for you! The ILoveQatar.net...