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Tahiti Tourisme Offers Destination App to Help Travelers Explore the Islands of Tahiti

October 19, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Paradise can now be found in the palm of your hand with Tahiti Tourisme launching its first travel app for Android and Apple mobile users. The app features augmented reality and a travel guide providing information on dining, accommodations, transportation and activities for most of Tahiti’s islands and atolls including contact information and maps. The app functions as a quick reference resource while travelers are in the islands. Once … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Australia, Beach, California, Hawaii, Internet, Los Angeles, North America, Paradise, Sand, South Pacific, Tahiti

World’s Best Beaches

August 14, 2013 by Greg BeckLeave a Comment

Beaches provide a beautiful escape from the daily grind of life. Laying back on a relaxing beach towel and soaking up the sun is a luxury that everyone should have the pleasure of experiencing. However, as there are thousands upon thousands of beaches to explore on this beautiful planet of ours, it may be difficult to distinguish which sandy destination is truly paradise and which is merely a mirage. Rest easy friends because we have put together … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Australia, Beach, Brazil, Cruising, Hawaii, Palm Trees, Paradise, Rainforest, Romantic, Sand, South Pacific, Tahiti, Travel Insurance, Walking tour

Why French Polynesia Should Be on Your Bucket List

May 4, 2012 by Chloe CippoloneLeave a Comment

Establishing a bucket list is the ultimate way to kick-start your life goals. As Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman demonstrated in their movie The Bucket List, some are a little more extravagant with their lists than others. Some wish to own a Corvette, others prefer to see the sunrise, and there are those who want to travel the world. If those last two items are part of your bucket list, then a trip to French Polynesia will kill two birds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Art, Beach, Culture, Hawaii, Museum, Paradise, Sailing, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, South Pacific, Tahiti, Tropical Paradise, Village

South Pacific Films by David Stanley

December 30, 2011 by David StanleyLeave a Comment

Over the past eight decades the paradise isles of the legendary South Seas have provided a backdrop for many Hollywood productions. French Polynesia has been the most popular location by far, followed by Fiji and Samoa. Both Hollywood films set in Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal Diary (1943) starring Anthony Quinn and The Thin Red Line (1999), were about the Pacific War. Easter Island features in Kevin Costner's Rapa Nui (1994) while The Other Side … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Easter, Fiji, Film, Hollywood, New Zealand, Paradise, Resort, Romantic, South Pacific, Tahiti, Wedding

Hawaiian Launches Service to Seoul, South Korea

January 13, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines today spread its wings deeper into Asia, with the launch of its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Seoul, South Korea. Seoul represents Hawaiian's first destination on the Asia continent and its third Asia destination overall, having previously launched service to Manila (April 2008) and Tokyo (November 2010). Hawaiian's inaugural flight today to Seoul's Incheon International Airport began with a pre-flight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Asia, Australia, Culinary travel, Culture, Hawaii, History, Japan, Korea, Markets, Music, Philippines, Tahiti, Visa

Moon Tahiti from Avalon Travel

January 1, 2011 by David StanleyLeave a Comment

Avalon Travel Publishing has launched the 7th edition of Moon Tahiti by David Stanley. Since 1989, Moon Tahiti has been the leading travel guidebook to French Polynesia and this new edition incorporates the latest restaurant, resort, and transportation news. Stanley has been covering the South Pacific for over three decades and he knows the region better than any other travel writer. Packed into Moon Tahiti’s 353 indexed pages are 53 maps and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: California, Food and Wine, Internet, Resort, Restaurants, Santa Catalina, South Pacific, Tahiti

Kimberly Fisher: Model, Travel Writer & Philanthropist

December 2, 2010 by Dave1 Comment

Kimberly Fisher writes for a number of travel publications and is a prolific traveler. She is also involved with a number of charities (see her bio at the end of this interview). Recently we had the opportunity to ask her about some of her projects, travel advice and travel writing.   Q. What was your initial inspiration for traveling? My family has always been very nomadic. We grew up in Alaska and my parents, being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Alaska, Beach, Bicycle, Caribbean, China, Food and Wine, France, Hiking, Interview, Italy, Korea, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Massage, Monaco, Rainforest, Restaurants, Tahiti, Travel Blogging, Travel Book

Construction Progresses on the Brando

August 20, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Luxury Eco-Resort Slated to Open in Late 2012 on Marlon Brando's Private Island, Tetiaroa TETIAROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA (August 20, 2010) - Located on the French Polynesian island of Tetiaroa and a product of the late Marlon Brando's vision, construction on The Brando is progressing steadily with completion slated for late 2012. Pacific Beachcomber, S.C., developer of the highly anticipated resort, is proud to report a number of updates. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: London, Paradise, Resort, Scuba Diving, South Pacific, Spa, Tahiti

Spotlight on Two Luxury Resorts

July 18, 2009 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Palazzo Sasso (Italian Amalfi Coast) The Brando - Marlon Brando's Private Island, Tetiaroa (in construction - opening 2011) Ravello, 2009 - Perched on the cliffs of Ravello overlooking the Amalfi Coast and Mediterranean Sea, Palazzo Sasso commands one of the most extraordinary views in the world. For over ten years Sasso has enjoyed treating guests to the best and most luxurious hotel experience in one of the most breathtaking spots on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Drinking, Mediterranean, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Seafood, South Pacific, Spa, Tahiti, Village, Walking tour

Mutiny to Tahiti and French Polynesia

December 12, 2007 by David Stanley1 Comment

Since the age of explorers Wallis, Bougainville, and Cook, legendary Tahiti has tickled imaginations worldwide. More recently, Tahiti became the most famous Polynesian island of all when Clark Gable (1935), Marlon Brando (1962), and Mel Gibson (1984) played the role of Fletcher Christian in three blockbuster Mutiny on the Bounty films. Even the horrendous French nuclear testing program from 1966-1996 did little to dampen this image. For the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Africa Safari, Bicycle, Bus Travel, California, Cruising, Dancing, Drinking, Festival, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Resort, Santa Catalina, Save Money, South Pacific, Tahiti

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