AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSouth Pacific Travel & Culture: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled its 2028–29 deployment, with French Polynesia returning via new seven- and 14-day itineraries that keep a rare continued voyage linking Easter Island, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, Makatea and the Tuamotus, including select departures guided by Pwo navigator Tua Pittman for traditional wayfinding and rare access to Makatea’s sea cliffs and limestone caves. Local Tourism & Itineraries: Aranui Cruises opened 2028 bookings (its biggest season yet) with 46 departures across Aranui V and the new Aranoa, adding more access to remote islands and four itinerary options, plus early-booking savings and loyalty perks. Island Life & Privacy: A travel feature highlights how French Polynesia’s push to cap tourism at about 280,000 visitors a year is reshaping the experience—more solitude at iconic sites like Marae Taputapuatea on Raiatea. Arts & Visual Storytelling: Photographer Helene Havard, based in French Polynesia, shares her “End of the Road” series on American roadside businesses, turning familiar landscapes into dreamy, uneasy scenes. Sports Spotlight: Surfer Caroline Marks announced her engagement to Daniel Rosenberg, drawing major attention from the wider sports and entertainment world.
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