Nested in the cool
Pacific waters, Polynesian settlers found a string of emerald
islands, fruitful and fertile, carpeted with lush rain forests
and vibrant life. Scattered over a vast, 2.5 million square
kilometers area in the South Pacific, French Polynesia is
made up of several series of islands, atolls, and archipelagoes,
independently surrounded by lagoons and barrier reefs that
create unique eco-systems and divine respites for the traveler
weary of the usual getaway.
Tahiti
& Society Islands - Paul Gauguin was inspired
by them, Rogers & Hammerstein immortalized them in song,
and James Mitchener wrote, “Anyone who has ever been
there wants to go back.”
Fiji
Islands - The exotic islands of Fiji are one
of the South Pacific’s most in-demand destinations,
with 300 islands boasting soaring mountains, lush vegetation,
shimmering turquoise waters, and seemingly endless expanses
of pristine white sand.
Marquesas
- The Marquesas lie shrouded in mystery, with their mist-laden
mountains and untouched wilderness.
Cook
Islands - The Cook Islands are a study in contrasts,
with Aitutaki so flat you can see the ocean from virtually
any point on the island and Rarotonga made up of jagged
peaks and deep valleys.
New
Zealand - Discover the vibrant Maori culture,
unfailing friendliness, and passion for the sea for which
New Zealand is famous.
Tonga
- Nudging the International Dateline, the Kingdom of Tonga
is the first country in the world to welcome the new day.
Tuamotus
- These coral atolls boast some of the most renowned snorkeling
and diving on earth. Make anchor at Rangiroa, whose sheltered
lagoon is home to dolphins, rays, and myriad colorful tropical
fish.
