French Polynesia cruise:An island holiday where lagoons are an absurd'blue'

French Polynesia cruise:An island holiday where lagoons are an absurd'blue'

In French Polynesia,you can live the tropical island dream everyday.

  • byBrian Johnston

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China casts its net deep into the Pacific with $2b fish farm
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China casts its net deep into the Pacific with $2b fish farm

China's latest mega-investment in the Pacific is a $2 billion fish farm right next to the airport from which the French military used to launch nuclear tests.

  • byDavid Wroe
Huahine:French Polynesia's lesser known island paradise

Huahine:French Polynesia's lesser known island paradise

This might just be French Polynesia's loveliest island. Here's why.

  • byBrian Johnston
Tahiti:Swimming with whales,sharks and stingrays in French Polynesia

Tahiti:Swimming with whales,sharks and stingrays in French Polynesia

Hint:gardenia-scented air,crystal clear water,abundant marine life and French-influenced cuisine ...

  • byMonique Farmer
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort review:Lagoon luxury in Tahiti

Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort review:Lagoon luxury in Tahiti

Tahiti is a dream destination for many travellers,and this luxurious island resort delivers on French style and tropical ambience.

  • byMonique Farmer
Airline review:Air Tahiti Nui business class,Auckland to Papeete

Airline review:Air Tahiti Nui business class,Auckland to Papeete

A rare wish for a longer flight to enjoy all the comforts - and the quality French wines.

  • byMonique Farmer
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Ninamu,Tikehau Atoll,Tahiti:A delicious drop in the ocean

Ninamu,Tikehau Atoll,Tahiti:A delicious drop in the ocean

It pays to cut yourself off from civilisation for a while - preferably on a tiny island paradise.

  • byDaisy Dumas
Cruising around Tahiti islands on board Windstar's four-masted Wind Spirit

Cruising around Tahiti islands on board Windstar's four-masted Wind Spirit

Tahiti looks nice,so said the long-running ad. Well,actually no - it looks spectacular.

  • bySally Macmillan
Seven shades of fantasy

Seven shades of fantasy

Jane Richards swears a mermaid encounter preceded the mai tais,as she recalls Tahiti's magical charms.

Best of the Pacific islands:tropical treasures

Best of the Pacific islands:tropical treasures

Craig Tansley tracks down the best of the south Pacific,from whales to beach houses.

Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort,French Polynesia:Like Bora Bora was 40 years ago

Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort,French Polynesia:Like Bora Bora was 40 years ago

Get stranded on the island that's like Bora Bora 40 years ago,without the price tags.

  • byMal Chenu