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Review: The Westin Bora Bora Resort and Spa, French Polynesia
The New Zealand Herald
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June 29, 2025
Honeymooners, a once-in-a-lifetime blow-the-budget trip, or rich listers escaping from the hustle and bustle of daily life. First impressions: Bora Bora has long been my dream destination, and I desperately hoped it wouldn’t be a “never meet your...
The John Ford movie that John Wayne admitted he’d been miscast in: “I felt awkward”
Far Out Magazine
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June 29, 2025
(Credits: Far Out / Paramount Pictures) John Wayne always exuded confidence. It was part of his schtick. Any hint of uncertainty and all that messianic swaggering would have come crashing down. Many of his co-stars said that he was equally at ease...
Freediving Through Moorea, French Polynesia
Deeper Blue
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June 21, 2025
Set in Moorea’s turquoise lagoons, this ~10-minute short is a pure immersion into breath-hold freedom. Opening with sun-filtered shafts of light, the camera follows freedivers through coral valleys and dense schools of reef fish. Every movement is...
Brazil’s So-Called Arte Popular Gets Even More Popular
Art in America
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June 30, 2025
Earlier this spring, artist Julia Isídrez led an informal guided tour at the São Paulo gallery Gomide & Co. The occasion was a joint exhibition featuring her work alongside that of Maria Lira. At face value, the two artists don’t seem to have much...
Bucket-list cruises you’ll want to take at least once
AOL
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Image Credit: Shutterstock.If your dream is to explore the world, you might instinctively look into airfare or the most scenic road trips as your primary travel options. We don't blame you, as these are common modes of transportation that...
Boys with Plants in Art (Hotties Alert!)
DailyArt Magazine
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June 9, 2025
Boys and men posing with plants and flowers is a popular theme in art. The concept was revisited on Instagram, a social media platform on the account @boyswithplants. Although Instagram photographs focus on plants for their aesthetic appeal, the...
PACIFIC JOURNOS MEET CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIAL, PRAISE CHINA
Solomon Star
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June 29, 2025
Beijing, China – SIX Pacific Islands journalists met with the Director of the Pacific Island Division, Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry on Foreign Affairs, Gu Xinqiang in Beijing and exchanged views within...
Cruise News Update: Loyal Backlash Continues, Captain Passes, Increases
Cruise Hive
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June 28, 2025
Welcome to Cruise Hive’s newest weekly recap, where you’ll get caught up on the big developments across the industry. Highlights of this week’s update include details about the much-anticipated Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s new private...
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals Winter 2026–2027 Itineraries
Breaking Travel News
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June 26, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils its Winter 2026–2027 itineraries, introducing an expanded portfolio of luxury yachting experiences across French Polynesia, Hawaii, and Asia-Pacific aboard Evrima and Luminara. Sailing from October 2026...
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals Winter 2026–2027 Itineraries Marking Debut in Polynesia and New Ports in Asia Pacific
Hospitality Net
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June 25, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils its Winter 2026–2027 itineraries, introducing an expanded portfolio of luxury yachting experiences across French Polynesia, Hawaii, and Asia-Pacific aboard Evrima and Luminara. Sailing from October 2026...
Air Tahiti Unveils TERAIEFA: A New ATR 72-600 Honoring Tuamotu Heritage
FTN News
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June 27, 2025
Air Tahiti has introduced TERAIEFA, a new ATR 72-600 aircraft that embodies both technological advancement and deep cultural roots. With a name drawn from the Tuamotu archipelago’s Reo Mihiroa language meaning “the appearing sky” or “the skies...
Air Tahiti Welcomes TERAIEFA, A New ATR 72-600, And Strengthens Its Commitment To Archipelago Connectivity
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 27, 2025
As part of its ongoing modernisation strategy, Air Tahiti is proud to announce the addition of a new ATR 72-600, named TERAIEFA, to its fleet. This name, meaning “the appearing sky” or “the skies that appear or are born” in Reo Mihiroa (one of the...
Ponant Explorations concludes its 2025 Winter Discovery Sessions
Travel Weekly
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June 27, 2025
Ponant Explorations has successfully concluded its 2025 Winter Discovery Sessions, themed ‘Feel the Thrill of Exploration’, welcoming 150 valued trade partners and clients across Australia and New Zealand. Spanning eight cities and 12 sessions,...
8 best overwater bungalows in the Caribbean
The Points Guy
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June 23, 2025
Overwater bungalows often conjure images of far-flung destinations like the Maldives or French Polynesia — places that may require long-haul flights, multiple connections, and a significant investment of time and money. But travelers don't need to...
New Ritz-Carlton Yacht Cruises Explore Bora Bora, Bali, and More in 2026–27
Travelbinger
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June 26, 2025
If you’ve ever dreamed of cruising in ultra-luxury, The Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection just dropped something to get excited about. Their Winter 2026–27 line-up unveils 32 new getaways aboard two yachts, the Evrima and the soon-to-launch Luminara,...
What sharks are worth—and why that matters
Mongabay
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June 25, 2025
Stefanie Brendl, founder of Shark Allies, transitioned from shark tourism to advocacy after a pivotal free-diving encounter with a tiger shark, leading her to champion the world’s first shark fin trade ban in Hawaii. Her legislative work has since...
The stunning but affordable beach towns just two hours from UK – with beers from £2 and hotels from £30-a-night
The Sun
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June 25, 2025
SUNNING yourself on a beautiful beach doesn’t always have to involve long-haul flights and weeks away from home. In fact, there are some beautiful beach towns, some only two hours from the UK, that have golden sand, clear blue water and affordable...
50 years after ‘Jaws,’ sharks face their own terror
Science News
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June 20, 2025
One June 20, 1975, a fictional great white shark stalked beachgoers on Amity Island — and struck terror into moviegoers around the world. Jaws, based on Peter Benchley’s best-selling novel, was a blockbuster. Its portrayal of sharks as...
Heiva I Keaukaha celebrates Tahitian dance, culture through competition
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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June 21, 2025
Merahi Productions under kumu Tiffany Dela Cruz dances at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on April 2, 2024. (File photo: Kelsey Walling) Pulsating rhythms, sensual movements and graceful gestures are essential to the unique traditional art of ‘ori Tahiti,...
The World's Most Expensive Cruise Is Coming In 2027 With A Cost Of Up To $839,999 Per Guest
The Travel
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June 24, 2025
When you think of luxury cruises, you might imagine gourmet dining, personalized service, and sunset views from a private balcony suite. Add in a dedicated butler, fine wines on demand, and a world-spanning itinerary, and you’re getting close. But...