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Introducing The Gambier Archipelago
Yep, this is about as close as you can get to the ends of the earth. The most remote of the French Polynesian island groups, the Gambier Archipelago lies at the extreme southeastern end of the long arc of the Tuamotus. On a map the islands appear to be a part of the Tuamotu atolls, but in fact these are high islands that are entirely different from their neighbours. Well to the south, the islands' climate is relatively mild and in winter it can actually get cool.
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The few tourists who make it out this way rarely leave disappointed. The surprising landscapes of the archipelago offer a condensed version of the entire country: rocky peaks, a lagoon as clear as glass, white-sand beaches and thriving coral, not to mention a fascinating history and plenty of interesting monuments. If only it wasn't so darned expensive to get here…
Last updated: Sep 30, 2008
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