French Polynesia News

The Seabourn Odyssey had just pulled up anchor, and was sailing out of Hiva Oa towards Papeete, Tahiti.

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Despite a reputation for opulence and exclusivity, it's perfectly possible to visit these dreamy islands on a limited budget -- if you make the right decisions.

Imagine the look on his or her face when you surprise them with a French Polynesian cruise for Valentine's Day.

After returning from a brief trip to the French Polynesian Island of Moorea last week, I submitted the photo "Return from Paradise" . There the view had been a beach scene in from of our bungalow shortly after sunrise.

When one considers the optimal wine making terroir, or the unique qualities of the environment that influences the wine it produces, a coral atoll in the middle of the Pacific doesn't normally come to mind.

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Opunohu Bay, Moorea, French Polynesia. Moorea is one of the most beautiful islands in Pacific.

There is no shortage of locations for tropical weddings and honeymoons. If you're interested in tying the knot barefoot on a beach in the middle of the ocean, your biggest problem may be choosing the island.

MOOREA FRENCH POLYNESIA Situated on a luxurious estate, this Tahitian jewel is perfectly placed on a majestic hill, offering a magnificent view over the turquoise lagoon of Moorea, the Pacific Ocean and the island of Tahiti.

Suspended above a crystal-clear lagoon, Le Taha'a Resort and Spa's signature over-water bungalows feature glass floors and private decks.

Joe Faraldo is on the road to New Zealand Monday, January 16, 2012 - from the North American Amateur Drivers Association Editor's Note: Joe Faraldo, the president of the North American Amateur Drivers Association, is accompanying USA representative Kelly Walker as he competes in the prestigious World Cup of Amateur Racing which is being contested ... (more)

Happy New Year! Around the same time last year, the Mayor's office was dealing with floods - this time around - we've had a flood of guests visiting us! Best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, Actors Carl Weathers and Branscome Richmond came by the Mayor's office for a courtesy visit.

You don't need to fly thousands of miles to experience the sunny islands of French Polynesia this winter.

The new year brings a slew of new cruises to suit every travelers' taste, from family-oriented, ten-day trips to the Caribbean , to luxury, round-the-world sailings that stop in dozens of exotic ports.

It was a whopper of a mistake made by the Suffolk County Legislature as last year ended - elimination of the Suffolk Department of Environment and Energy.

Follow Feodor Pitcairn, a pioneer in underwater HD cinematography, as he explores the marine ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands, Raja Ampat in Indonesia, the Maldives, the Azores, Hawaii, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Channel Islands, British Columbia, the Gulf of Mexico, French Polynesia, and Belize.

French Polynesia is a sprawling possession of France in the Pacific Ocean, made up of 118 volcanic and coral islands and atolls, including Tahiti.

The 15 volcanic islands and coral atolls of the Cook Islands are scattered over 770,000 square miles of the South Pacific, between American Samoa to the west and French Polynesia to the east.

LONDON, Jan 9 - Vodafone, the world's largest mobile operator in terms of revenue, outlined on Monday plans to expand further through new operator partnerships into Asia and South America to support international customers.