South Pacific
There are few places on earth that can boast the timeless charm and exotic beauty of French ploynesia. Tahiti and her sister islands – Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea and Huahine are truly magnificent. In Tahiti, incredible turquoise lagoons, streaming waterfalls, white sand beaches and green volcanic peaks offer an experience beyond the ordinary. With a sunny pleasant climate year round, the islands of French Polynesia are among the world’s most idyllic hideaways. The very mention of Bora Bora conjures up vivid images of rugged mountains, lush tropical valleys and emerald waters full of stingrays, giant sea turtles and coral gardens. Bora Bora’s lagoon is world-famous for its astonishing beauty and world class snorkeling and diving. In the center of the lagoon, one side of the extinct volcano still stands as tall as a mountain. The jagged peaks, lush greenery and blue seas of Moorea is everyone’s dream of Polyneasia. Home to many native artists. On a hilltoplookout between Mount Rotui and Mount Tohivea you will find an incredibleview of Cook’s Bay. The island of Raiatea, know as the “Sacred Isle” was once the cultural and religious heart of Polynesia. And according to legend, it was the birthplace of the gods. Huahine, Tahiti’s “Garden of Eden” features a lush, unspoiled landscape and the islands largest network of Polnesian acient stone temples. Call today to book your dream vacation to Tahiti and her islands.
Article Published: June 8th, 2006
One of the world’s more exotic destinations, Fiji is a tropical paradise in the South Pacific, made up of 322 islands over three thousand km east of Australia. Once feared as the haunt of cannibals and fierce warrior tribes, today Fiji is regarded as being inhabited by supremely friendly and welcoming people who are full of joie de vivre and consider it rude to rush. It has been said that Fiji is where people wear flowers in their hair not to impress, but simply because they like to. Flowers there are aplenty blooming on these scenic, lush islands where the sun shines every day and orchids hang over waterfalls that plunge into jungle pools behind palm-fringed beaches. Visitors here can swim with manta rays, snorkel over coral gardens, scuba dive on the famous Astrolabe Reef, or ride the amazing six-metre waves known as the ‘Cloud Breakers’ off Tavarua. The Fiji archipelago is the hub of the South Pacific with more than 85 flights a week landing at Nadi airport on the main island of Viti Levu. From there it is easy to access the offshore island resorts or the other large islands of Vanua Levu or Taveuni. Viti Levu has several large towns and the bustling capital of Suva, which is a shopper’s paradise and offers an upbeat nightlife.
Article Published: September 12th, 2007
The 15 Cook Islands are scattered across the south Pacific over about two million square kilometres, an area the size of India. These unspoilt Polynesian tropical gems have a combined population of an average country town: about 14,000 unique and friendly souls. Most Cook Islanders dwell on the capital island of Rarotonga, which is also where most of the 70,000-odd annual visitors stop off, arriving at the island’s international airport.Circular Rarotonga is almost completely enclosed by a reef, harbouring a lagoon of clear turquoise water and white sandy beaches. The small island is dominated by a high mountain peak from which lush rain forests cascade down to the palm-fringed shore. The commercial centre of the islands is the friendly, bustling town of Avarua on Rarotonga, which has banks, shops and tourist facilities as well as a busy port and yacht basin.The outer islands are becoming increasingly popular for excursions, but remain largely unspoiled by tourism. The Cook Islanders have their own language and government, and enjoy a vigorous and diverse culture with significant differences between each island. Even if you go no further than Rarotonga, though, you will be ensured of a dream ‘South Seas’ holiday experience on the pristine beaches, snorkelling the reef, or exploring the island by bus, bicycle or jeep.
Article Published: April 30th, 2008
There are few places on earth that can boast the timeless charm and exotic beauty of French ploynesia. Tahiti and her sister islands – Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea and Huahine are truly magnificent. In Tahiti, incredible turquoise lagoons, streaming waterfalls, white sand beaches and green volcanic peaks offer an experience beyond the ordinary. With a sunny pleasant climate year round, the islands of French Polynesia are among the world’s most idyllic hideaways. The very mention of Bora Bora conjures up vivid images of rugged mountains, lush tropical valleys and emerald waters full of stingrays, giant sea turtles and coral gardens. Bora Bora’s lagoon is world-famous for its astonishing beauty and world class snorkeling and diving. In the center of the lagoon, one side of the extinct volcano still stands as tall as a mountain. The jagged peaks, lush greenery and blue seas of Moorea is everyone’s dream of Polyneasia. Home to many native artists. On a hilltoplookout between Mount Rotui and Mount Tohivea you will find an incredibleview of Cook’s Bay. The island of Raiatea, know as the “Sacred Isle” was once the cultural and religious heart of Polynesia. And according to legend, it was the birthplace of the gods. Huahine, Tahiti’s “Garden of Eden” features a lush, unspoiled landscape and the islands largest network of Polnesian acient stone temples. Call today to book your dream vacation to Tahiti and her islands.
