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Billionaire Retreats: The World’s Most Expensive and Secluded Getaways
eTurboNews
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February 25, 2025
For the ultra-wealthy, travel isn’t just about luxury—it’s about exclusivity, privacy, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. While five-star hotels and first-class flights are nice, billionaire travelers seek something more: private islands, hidden...
Opinion: Cook Islands-China deals: ‘The devil is in the detail’
Cook Island News
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February 25, 2025
Merita Tuari’i. SUPPLIED/25022420 While the Action Plan 2025-2030 for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and a couple of MoU’s between the Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been signed, Cook Islands local...
Iceland holiday warning as new cruise ‘ban’ could see tourists abandon country
Daily Express
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February 26, 2025
A new tax threatening to drive cruise passengers away from Iceland has been described as a "cause for concern" by an industry body. Authorities in Iceland introduced the fee for cruise passengers of £14.35 (2,500 ISK) per person for every 24 hours...
Wildlife Spotlight: Searching For French Polynesia's Native Parrots
Forbes
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The Rimatara lorikeet is also known as the "vini ura."Tahiti Tourisme French Polynesia has long been renowned for its spectacular marine life—manta rays, sea turtles and humpback whales are just a few of the creatures that can be found within its...
Local communities on board: Citizen science is building the regional database on stranded drifting FADs in French Polynesia
Pacific Community (SPC)
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SPC's Stock Assessment and Modelling team’s scientists have been working on a regional database recording stranded drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) in Pacific coastal areas. To date, 11 programmes have been set up in 11 Pacific countries...
French Polynesia’s homeboy Kauli Vaast becomes Olympic surfing champion
RNZ
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August 6, 2024
French Polynesian Surfer Kauli Vaast makes history and becomes first ever Olympics gold medallist from French Polynesia. Photo: Radio 1 French Polynesia's homeboy Kauli Vaast has won the Olympic gold medal in the men's shortboard finals of the...
Examined: Hawaiian Airlines' International Routes Connecting Honolulu To Other Pacific Islands
Simple Flying
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October 16, 2024
Honolulu is the capital of the US state of Hawaii. Nestled in the Pacific Ocean, it is a popular tourist destination worldwide. Home to the state's flag carrier, Hawaiian Airlines, the carrier serves more direct services to and from the state than...
Exploring French Polynesia by boat: The call of the South Seas
Yachting Monthly
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October 16, 2024
What is the call of the South Seas? The Hoiland family were curious to find out, so they set off west to explore. This is the story of their year sailing through the islands and atolls of French Polynesia Friday’s dinner topic in late September,...
Amazing humpback whale image picked as best underwater picture of year
Sky News
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February 21, 2025
A Spanish photographer has been named Underwater Photographer of the Year for his picture of a humpback whale and her newborn calf in French Polynesia. Alvaro Herrero beat more than 6,750 other entries to take home this year's prize. His photo...
James Ellsmoor | International Sustainability Summits highlight benefits of collaboration, inclusivity
The Gleaner
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July 3, 2025
OVER THE course of the past few weeks, several major regional and international events focused on sustainability and the environment have served as a reminder that to achieve the prosperous future we want for local, regional, and global...
'From from a place of equals': Norfolk Island's ongoing quest for a return of self-government
RNZ
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February 19, 2025
Australia and Norfolk Island flags. Photo: 123RF One of the Pacific territories participating in this week's Pacific Islands Political Studies Association meeting in Wellington is Norfolk Island. Groups such as the Norfolk Island People for...
The Economic and Tourism Impact of Set-Jetting in Thailand
Thailand Business News
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February 24, 2025
Set-Jetting in Thailand is a growing trend where travelers visit locations featured in popular films and television shows. This phenomenon has significantly boosted tourism in the country, with several iconic destinations becoming must-visit spots...
Tropical Cyclone Outlook Summary For The Pacific Islands
Scoop
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Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 4:23 pm Forecast: NIWA The NIWA and MetService assessment of tropical cyclone1 (TC) activity for the coming season indicates normal to below normal activity. Six to 10 named TCs could occur in the Southwest Pacific from...
Bring France into decolonisation talks, French Polynesian president tells UN
Asia Pacific Report
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October 11, 2024
By Stefan Armbruster 0f BenarNews French Polynesia’s president and civil society leaders have called on the United Nations to bring France to the negotiating table and set a timetable for the decolonisation of the Pacific territory. More than a...
French Polynesia: Air Tahiti and Air Tahiti Nui withdraw from territorywide indefinite strike planned from Aug. 16 while Air Moana strike set to continue /update 1
Crisis24
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Severe weather is forecast across much of southeastern France through at least Aug. 16. Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected across the region, with the most intense storms likely in far southeastern coastal areas Aug. 15. Rainfall totals...
Wisil and Topal strike gold again for Papua New Guinea at Pacific Mini Games
Pacific News Service
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Toea Wisil captured her second gold of this year’s Pacific Mini Games as she steered Papua New Guinea to women’s 4×100 metres relay success in Saipan. After winning the women’s 100m title on Tuesday (June 21), the 34-year-old sprinter teamed up...
French Polynesian Kauli Vaast win gold at Paris Olympics Teahupo’o surfing
Pacific News Service
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A day etched into Tahitian history thanks to the will and drive of 22-year-old, Kauli Vaast. No longer just a local hero – but as of now, an Olympic surfing champion. The hometown boy carried the dreams of the French Polynesian people on his...
French Polynesia’s homeboy ‘King of Teahupo’o’ wins Olympic surf gold
Asia Pacific Report
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August 6, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Polynesia’s homeboy Kauli Vaast has won the Olympic gold medal in the men’s shortboard finals of the Paris 2024 surfing event and in the process made history in Teahupo’o....
France Is Sending a ‘Nuclear’ Aircraft Carrier to China’s Backyard
19FortyFive
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December 19, 2024
Key Points: France’s flagship aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, will embark on its first Indo-Pacific deployment. The nuclear-powered carrier will participate in joint exercises with regional navies, including those of the U.S., Japan, and...
Tender Moment Between Humpback Whale and Its Calf Wins 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year
My Modern Met - California
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February 21, 2025
“Radiant Bond” by Alvaro Herrero (Mekan) (Spain). Winner, Underwater Photographer of the Year and Winner, Wide Angle Location: Mo'orea, French Polynesia “A mother humpback whale accompanies her calf to the surface for its first breath early in the...