Articles related to "French Polynesia"

Overlooking a stunning lagoon in the South Pacific paradise of Bora Bora, it's no wonder that Bloody Mary's attracts so many famous diners.

Sunbathing on French Polynesia's beautiful beaches sometimes isn't enough. The more adventurous holiday-makers dare to snorkel with ocean predators.

Bora Bora is famous for being a paradise on earth, but much of its beauty is underwater. Hotel tours offer the chance to swim with friendly Stingrays.

In French Polynesia, black pearls (and purple, green, and pink pearls, too) can be purchased everywhere from Papeete's Pearl Museum to a working pearl farm.

The Pacific Princess cruise sails to legendary islands like Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Moorea, and to lesser-known idylls such as Raiatea and Huahine.

Best known for the setting of the film South Pacific, what is the reality of the island Bora Bora?

Crystal Cruises has announced details of its spectacular 2008 world cruise, a 108-day voyage from Los Angeles to Southampton, England on board Crystal Serenity

The practice of tattooing started with a myth, became a rite of passage, fell out of favor after the arrival of Christian missionaries and has been revived today.

The point exchange program of Air Canada, Aeroplan, offers cheap flights using flight mileage for frequent flyers.

Natural vanilla comes from seed pods of the native Mexican orchid while the unnatural kind comes from the petrochemical guaiacol or from lignin, a constituent of wood.

Pearl necklaces, earrings and bracelets or any combination of the three are very appropriate and popular choices for wedding jewelry.

For honeymooners looking for a reprieve from wedding planning, Bali offers peaceful spirituality, intimate mountain hideaways and paradise for art enthusiasts.

In both hemispheres, birdwatchers have the same fear: there are fewer birds. According to research, 1186 of the 10000 winged species still alive are disappearing.

Check out these airline discounts and special fares available in June for adventure travel to destinations around the world, good for travel now through autumn.

Cultured pearls come in all shapes, colors and sizes and are vastly popular in bridal jewelry and necklaces. Read on for the most popular varieties of farmed pearls.

By boat, by plane, or by land. In my first article I will examine the most common ways of getting to South America, as well as some of the best jumping off points.

For those that do not use alcohol or for children, cocktails without alcohol are an ideal drink. Mocktails are a refreshing and healthy alternative to alcohol cocktails.

Biography of Paul Gauguin, leader of the symbolist movement in art, and exponent of wood engraving and woodcuts. Like Van Gogh, proponent of Post-Impressionism.

Modern Bride magazine unveiled its top 50 honeymoon destinations in the 2007 August/September issue. Subcategories include a list of the top five hotel spas worldwide.

Find the best planetary apparitions, eclipses, and meteor showers for 2010.

Reconciling war and peace may may be the most elusive goal for mankind, yet each Christmas the traditions of faith challenge people to do exactly that.

An art exhibition, a biography and a documentary movie reveal a strong but isolated artistic talent.

This is the last of a 6-part series talking about luxury residences and will focus on some of the global top-spots for second homes away from home.

An early morning offshore earthquake on September 29, 2009 in the Samoa Islands caused a tsunami that brought death and destruction to American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga.

French artists Charles Giraud and Paul Gauguin each visited Tahiti during the 1800s, but during different decades and for very different reasons.