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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...
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,...
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....
Retire in This Island Country for That 'Permanent Vacation' Feeling
Kiplinger
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August 23, 2025
Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series on retiring abroad. To see all the articles in the series, jump to the end. Fiji is such a dream vacation destination — a place that seems so exotic and ephemeral — that it is difficult to...
OHA, Kamehameha Schools represent Hawaiʻi in French Polynesia
Maui Now - Hawaii
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Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna perform at Heiva Raromataʻi. (Courtesy: Office of Hawaiian Affairs) Members of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, led by Chair Kaialiʻi Kahele and CEO Stacy Ferreira, are representing Hawaiʻi at...
Kamehameha students serve as cultural ambassadors during Hokulea voyage in French Polynesia
Hawaii News Now
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July 28, 2025
The Polynesian Voyaging Society has partnered with Kamehameha Schools for decades, and students have been serving as cultural ambassadors during the voyages. Mahealani Richardson and photojournalist Jon Suyat followed their journey in French...
Japan’s Ties to Pacific Island Nations Have New Significance 80 Years after World War II, as U.S.-China Rivalry in Region Grows
The Japan News
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August 22, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Then Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, front center, welcomes Pacific leaders in Tokyo at the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in 2024. By Yuko Mukai 8:00 JST, August 23, 2025 Eighty years ago, Japan lost its...
Incredible Finalists of the 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest
My Modern Met - California
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August 20, 2025
Name: Luis Arpa Location: Indonesia “This is an image of a juvenile Pinnate Batfish captured using a slow shutter speed, snooted light, and deliberate camera panning to create motion and drama,” says Arpa Toribio. “Juveniles are known for striking...
OHA Shares Hawaiian Culture in Raʻiātea
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
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July 31, 2025
RAʻIĀTEA, FRENCH POLYNESIA: On Day 3 of the annual Raromataʻi Festival on Raʻiātea Island in French Polynesia, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees led by Chairperson Kaialiʻi Kahele andKamehameha Schools (KS) led by Dr. Randie...
The ultimate week-long itinerary for the Cook Islands
Lonely Planet
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When I first moved to New Zealand, one of the things that baffled me most about Kiwi culture was their devotion to holidaying in the Cook Islands. Don’t get me wrong – I get the appeal of waving palm trees and sun-soaked beaches, especially in the...
Pilgrims from the Pacific bringing their culture to the Youth Jubilee
Vatican News
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July 25, 2025
Three pilgrims from Tahiti, Tonga and Guam share with Vatican News their excitement in participating in the Jubilee of Youth and the hope and energy they want to bring back home. By Isabella H. de Carvalho Around 18,000 km over two flights, 8 and...
Could dying reefs fuel ciguatera poisoning?
The Virgin Islands Daily News
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That seafood dinner in Martinique 20 years ago still haunts Caroline Montout-Joseph, a social worker who suffered months of agony after eating a mahi-mahi at a beachside restaurant in the resort town of Les Trois-Îlets. She was diagnosed with...
Where to Go This Fall for Fewer Crowds and Peak Scenery
AFAR
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August 21, 2025
Yes, we know that official vacation season concludes on Labor Day (even if it’s a canard that white pants must be instantly packed away then, too). But the shoulder season in fall is often an ideal time to squeeze in a trip when the crowds have...
C-I has connections to 2 members of MSHSL state board
Hometownsource - Minnesota
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August 21, 2025
It’s not as if Mike Hennen and Matt Braaten have a lot of free time at their primary jobs. Both serve as the director of athletics and activities at a local high school — Hennen at Forest Lake, and Braaten at Cambridge-Isanti. So their days are...
Prints for Wildlife returns in 2025 with ‘Edition Hope’
Geographical
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August 21, 2025
Polar Bear Romance by Florian Ledoux Prints for Wildlife, the acclaimed fundraising initiative that unites the world’s leading wildlife and nature photographers, will return on 21 August 2025 with a powerful new edition: Edition Hope Building on...
Childhood dreams of breathing underwater inspired fish physiology career
Cosmos
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August 17, 2025
Dr Jodie Rummer with a blacktip reef shark, French Polynesia. Credit Tom Vierus A gift of snorkelling gear and trip to Florida was all it took to hook 8-year-old Jodie Rummer into marine science. “Wow, that was it for me!” recalls Rummer, now...
Tonga ends dengue outbreak as Sāmoa faces surge in cases
Pacific Media Network
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Tonga’s Ministry of Health has declared the end of the dengue fever outbreak, which started six months ago. Since the outbreak, a total of 907 cases were recorded, along with three dengue-related deaths. Thankfully, no new cases have been reported...
I went on a yacht-style cruise around Croatia's islands with just 35 other passengers
Daily Express
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August 16, 2025
Unforgettable Croatia's My Wish (Image: Deborah Stone) Unforgettable Croatia is part of the Unforgettable Travel group, which sells cruise and escorted travel holidays in Europe, the Caribbean, South East Asia and French Polynesia, often with...