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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...
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...
Buy a print from a top wildlife photographer – and help wildlife charities
Amateur Photographer
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August 21, 2025
Whatever camera you use, wildlife remains a hugely popular subject for many photographers and here’s a chance to buy a limited-edition print from some of the best wildlife specialists on the planet – at a good price. This unique opportunity to buy...
Prints for Wildlife returns in 2025 with ‘Edition Hope’
Geographical
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August 21, 2025
Polar Bear Romance by Florian Ledoux Prints for Wildlife, the acclaimed fundraising initiative that unites the world’s leading wildlife and nature photographers, will return on 21 August 2025 with a powerful new edition: Edition Hope Building on...
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...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive in Rarotonga
Cook Island News
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August 20, 2025
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation were busy this week cleaning the Aotearoa Centre where the Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crew will be staying. From Left: Zebediah Revake, Chairman and master navigator Peia Patai, Ngatama (Tama) Tuakanangaro, trustee...
A Romantic 10-Night Cruise Through French Polynesia
AFAR
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Full of aquamarine lagoons fringed with coral, blissful white-sand beaches, and enchanting sunsets, French Polynesia is a celebration in and of itself. But there are ways to make a trip to these stunning islands—a dream escape if there ever was...
Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia leave Tahiti and are approaching Cook Islands
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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August 20, 2025
Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia finally left Tahiti and are headed to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands after more than a week of preparing the vessels and waiting for a favorable weather window. Crews of voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and...
Top 10 Best Luxury Travel Destinations That Never Go Out of Style
Pursuitist
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August 19, 2025
Some places just have it. That indefinable magic that keeps us coming back, year after year. While trendy hotspots might capture the spotlight for a season, there are destinations that never leave the stage—they’re the best of the best in luxury...
Two dead and dozens ill in listeria outbreak linked to cheese
Liverpool Echo
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August 19, 2025
Shoppers are being urged not to eat any potentially contaminated soft cheese amid fears the infection may reach the UK Steven White and Cheryl Mullin 19:36, 19 Aug 2025Updated 19:38, 19 Aug 2025 Health authorities have withdrawn potentially lethal...
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold worldwide as two dead and dozens ill
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 19, 2025
Two people have died following a listeria outbreak with health officials recalling potentially fatal soft cheese. In France, where the two victims also passed away, a further 21 people also became seriously ill from eating bacteria-contaminated...
Hōkūleʻa makes final French Polynesia port call before continuing on to the Cook Islands
Maui Now - Hawaii
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Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive in Bora Bora. PC: Polynesian Voyaging Society / Michael Wilson Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived in Bora Bora on Sunday after a two-day sail from Tautira, Tahiti. Bora Bora is the final port...
Two dead and dozens ill in listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold worldwide
The Mirror
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August 19, 2025
Health officials have recalled potentially fatal soft cheese after two people died following a listeria outbreak. A further 21 people also became seriously ill in France, where the two victims also passed away, from eating bacteria-contaminated...
Rocket-like jellyfish, regal Komodo dragon and harrowing whale rescue — see the stunning Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 finalists" target="_self"…
LiveScience
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August 19, 2025
A rocket-like jellyfish, a majestic Komodo dragon and a dangerous surfing encounter are just a few of the stunning photographs captured by the finalists for the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 competition. The competition includes categories...
Warning as listeria outbreak kills two and makes 21 seriously ill prompting cheese recall
Leicestershire Live
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August 19, 2025
Health authorities have withdrawn potentially deadly soft cheese following two fatalities in France were linked to a listeria outbreak which it is feared could have spread to Britain. A further 21 individuals also fell seriously unwell after...
LOCAL GETAWAYS | Enjoy your holiday on a budget
The Fiji Times
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August 19, 2025
Fiji, though often seen as a luxury destination, can be visited on a budget with the right planning. Whether you’re flying, cruising, or sailing in, there are ways to save at every step. According to fijipocketguide.com, the main thing you need to...
French Polynesia, Cook Islands sign air services agreement
RNZ
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August 5, 2025
Cook Islands and French Polynesia leaders Mark Brown and Moetai Brotherson have signed an agreement on airlinks. 5 August 2025. Photo: Présidence de la Polynésie French Polynesia and the Cook Islands have signed an air services agreement (ASA)...