The journey continues Jul 14, 2008
All that earlier thinking and writing came in handy, though, as she sat down to re-create the 18-month sailing journey that took them from New York to Bermuda, to the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, and on to French Polynesia. It was in many ways a dream trip: scuba diving in Aruba, horseback riding in the Galapagos, hiking in the Andes. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nuclear, yes please! Jul 1, 2008
This was the country that in the 1970's dispatched two warships to French Polynesia to discourage the French from testing nuclear weapons in the atmosphere. It worked. (CNN -- International)
Adventure, sun, surf, succulent eats swanky vacation spots Down Under Mar 4, 2008
-based Hobson Travel, says that the all-inclusive is one of the most luxurious spots in French Polynesia. Perks include a private butler service, kids-only club and plenty of activities such as jet skiing, jeep safaris, shark feeding and sailing. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Feel like you're at end of the world Jan 11, 2008
Your fantasy can become reality at a wide range of posh resorts in the worlds top beach destinations, such as the Maldives, Seychelles, French Polynesia, Mexicos Riviera Maya and even the Caribbean ... Nor are dining options limited: Many resorts, like Soneva Gili, the Manihi Pearl Resort in French Polynesia and Pangkor Laut in Malaysia, will prepare private picnics or barbecues for you and your traveling companion on a deserted beach. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cliff daredevils risk their lives in search for a thrill Jan 3, 2008
Comedian married on a private island in French Polynesia. Slideshow: Momentum swings back towards home side on day one at SCG.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
What lies beneath Jan 3, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. A close watch is kept on Sydney's water quality, writes Sacha Molitorisz. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
This drought may never break Jan 3, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Richard MaceyJanuary 4, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Twenty feared dead after Tahiti crash Aug 11, 2007
A passenger plane plunged into the sea near Tahiti moments after take-off, officials in French Polynesia said, and all 20 people aboard are feared dead, including five foreigners. Witnesses said they saw it plough into the waves soon after taking off from the airport on the smaller neighboring island of Moorea for the 17km flight to Tahiti. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Australians die in crash Aug 10, 2007
Two Australians are believed to be among up to 20 people killed when a light aircraft crashed into the sea on its way to Tahiti from a nearby island in French Polynesia, foreign affairs officials have said ... " Australian consular staff are in touch with the families of the two Australians. The DFAT spokesman said Australia's consul in Noumea was travelling to Tahiti to join Australia's honorary consul in French Polynesia. The passenger plane plunged into the sea near Tahiti moments after... (The Age)
Australians die in crash Aug 10, 2007
Victorian couple Rodney and Wendy Page, from Miners Rest near Ballarat, were among 19 passengers and a pilot on board the light aircraft for the 17km flight from Moorea Island to Tahiti, said officials in French Polynesia ... Two European Union officials were also believed to be aboard the plane, along with a number of local French Polynesian officials, said authorities in the French overseas territory. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Twenty feared dead in Tahiti plane crash Aug 10, 2007
PAPEETE (AFP) - A passenger plane plunged into the sea near Tahiti moments after take-off from a nearby island and all 20 people on board are feared dead, including two Americans, officials in French Polynesia said ... Five members of the French Polynesian environment ministry were also on board ... Two helicopters were being used to look for the remaining passengers, said Jacques Witkowski, the secretary general of French Polynesia's High Council. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Celebrate film and ocean under starry sky at The Hawaiian Ocean Film Festival Jul 27, 2007
(35 min.); Dangerous Archipelago Sea kayaking the atolls in French Polynesia brings us black pearls, white tip sharks, and a culture on the brink of extinction. (27 min.). (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Make waves in Tahiti Dec 24, 2006
Ship off to a French Polynesian paradise ... The Society Islands, 118 bejeweled islands in French Polynesia, are floating gardens beyond the imagination. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tonga falls silent to bury its king Sep 20, 2006
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester representing Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, the prime ministers of New Zealand and Fiji, the President of French Polynesia and governors general from Australia and New Zealand were among international dignitaries. ASSOCIATED PRESS The catafalque bearing the casket of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV moved up Kings Road to Lauaki, the Royal Burial ground for his entombment today in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tonga buries a king Sep 19, 2006
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester representing Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the prime ministers of New Zealand and Fiji, the President of French Polynesia and governors-general from Australia and New Zealand were among international dignitaries. Church groups began singing hymns Monday night and continued until dawn Tuesday. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Track the storm Aug 28, 2006
French Polynesia - Tahiti. Gabon - Libreville. (The Clarion-Ledger)
* Surf's up jo Jun 5, 2006
Adriano De Souza of Brazil rides a wave in Teahupoo, French Polynesia. wEFbkoJ}C (Gks) PHOTO : AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Most Expensive Private Islands Mar 6, 2006
Marlon Brando lived for years in rustic fashion on Tetiaroa in French Polynesia (the island is currently being turned into an eco-resort). Thought the world's richest person, Microsoft (nasdaq: - - ) Chairman and Chief Executive , is not known to own his own island, he reportedly toured , the largest available private island in Belize. (Forbes)
Soccer: Japan kick off World Cup year with defeat to U.S. Feb 11, 2006
14:55 France covered up nuclear fallout in French Polynesia: re. 13:32 Robot for guiding customers to shops debuts in Fukuoka mall. (NewsIsfree-Japan)
