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French Polynesian politicians in first visit for 40 years
Taipei Times
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August 27, 2025
A delegation of French Polynesian politicians is making a first visit to Taiwan in nearly 40 years to boost exchanges, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. The seven-member delegation includes Teva Rohfritsch, one of French Polynesia’s...
The top-ranked 'secluded' honeymoon destinations for privacy-seeking newlyweds
Hello!
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August 27, 2025
After the wonderful whirlwind that comes with a wedding, couples heading off on their honeymoons are no doubt in search of a destination that will offer them peace as they unwind from the madness of their big day. Many will also be seeking...
Accor’s Perth Hotels Poised for Record-Breaking Spring and Summer
Hospitality Net
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August 27, 2025
Accor hotels across Perth and regional Western Australia are on track to deliver one of their strongest years in recent memory, with occupancy levels running well ahead of 2024. Accor is the largest hotel operator in Western Australia, with 23...
First French Polynesian delegation in 40 years visits Taiwan
Focus Taiwan
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August 27, 2025
Taipei, Aug. 27 (CNA) A delegation of French Polynesian politicians is making its first visit to Taiwan in nearly 40 years to boost exchanges, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday. The seven-member delegation includes Teva...
Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting concludes
Solomon Star
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August 27, 2025
The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded on Tuesday in Honiara, with Ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and sanitation across the region. The...
SHIPPING TIMES | Uto ni Yalo sails to Honiara for Pacific Islands Forum meet
The Fiji Times
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August 27, 2025
The Uto ni Yalo voyaging canoe, with a regional crew from Oceania, has left Suva for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Upon reaching Temotu, the crew will accompany the Taumako TePuke canoe to Honiara,...
Seabourn reveals entertainment roster for 2026 world cruise
Seatrade Cruise News
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August 26, 2025
Seabourn lifted the lid on its entertainment lineup for Seabourn Sojourn’s 2026 world cruise. The 129-day 'Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems' voyage will depart Long Beach, California on January 6, featuring Grammy-winning artists and theatrical...
Modernization of French Police and Gendarmerie Command Rooms Marks Major Step Toward Interoperability
The Critical Communications Review
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Control rooms | 2025-08-26 As part of this initiative, ANFSI has been deploying the PEGASE 2 system, a state-of-the-art platform designed to manage emergency calls to the 17 Police Secours line. The Agence du numérique des forces de sécurité...
91,000 Premature Annual Deaths in US Linked to Air Pollution From Oil and Gas As People of Color Bear Brunt
Earth.Org
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August 25, 2025
Researchers looked at data from 2017, the most recent year for which a dataset of emissions is available. Between then and 2023, US oil and gas production has increased by 40% and consumption by 8%. — Tens of thousands of premature deaths in the...
7 stunning islands to explore in French Polynesia
National Geographic
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Hawaiians revere Tahiti as part of their ancestral homeland, referred to as Kahiki. But with French Polynesia’s capital, Papeete, located more than 2,700 miles south of Hawaii’s capital in Honolulu, the differences when it comes to visiting these...
If you love Hawaii, French Polynesia should be on your radar too
AOL
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Adventurous travelers can summit Mount Otemanu in Bora Bora, one of 118 islands and atolls in French Polynesia. Photograph by Maridav, Alamy Stock PhotoHawaiians revere Tahiti as part of their ancestral homeland, referred to as Kahiki. But with...
French Polynesia: A Diver's Paradise Beyond Overwater Bungalows
The Travel
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August 20, 2025
I didn’t know it was possible to cry underwater. It was one of the many unexpected experiences French Polynesia left me with. Before the male humpback searching for a mate appeared, I heard the hauntingly beautiful melodies getting louder,...
Bora Bora – 5 Things to Love About This French Polynesian Paradise
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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August 20, 2025
Mount Otemanu rises above Bora Bora's turquoise lagoon, where palm-fringed beaches offer the perfect tropical escape. Photo by TriggerPhoto from Getty Images Signature via Canva An emerald mountain in the distance snagged docile clouds as I gazed...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia depart French Polynesia for the Cook Islands
Maui Now - Hawaii
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After more than a week of preparing the canoes and waiting for a favorable weather window, the voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed Bora Bora yesterday and are now bound for Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Depending on weather...
8 Tips to Make the Most of a French Polynesia Cruise on Windstar Cruises
Travel Market Report - New York
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After two trips with Windstar Cruises to Tahiti and French Polynesia, first in February 2024 and again in July 2025, TMR’s senior editor Dori Saltzman picked up a few tips and tricks to pass along to travel advisors sending clients to the region....
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia make stop in Cook Islands
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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August 21, 2025
Editor’s note: This story was edited to correct the last time voyaging canoes Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia visited Rarotonga was in 2014. Traditional double-hulled Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived Thursday at Avatiu Harbor in...
Pacific Water Ministers Meeting Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments
Tavuli News
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August 27, 2025
Wednesday 27 August 2025, Honiara – The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded yesterday in Honiara, with ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and...
Retire in This Island Country for That 'Permanent Vacation' Feeling
Kiplinger
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August 23, 2025
Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series on retiring abroad. To see all the articles in the series, jump to the end. Fiji is such a dream vacation destination — a place that seems so exotic and ephemeral — that it is difficult to...
The ultimate week-long itinerary for the Cook Islands
Lonely Planet
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When I first moved to New Zealand, one of the things that baffled me most about Kiwi culture was their devotion to holidaying in the Cook Islands. Don’t get me wrong – I get the appeal of waving palm trees and sun-soaked beaches, especially in the...
Where to Go This Fall for Fewer Crowds and Peak Scenery
AFAR
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August 21, 2025
Yes, we know that official vacation season concludes on Labor Day (even if it’s a canard that white pants must be instantly packed away then, too). But the shoulder season in fall is often an ideal time to squeeze in a trip when the crowds have...