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Tahiti & French Polynesia Tips & articles

Tips & articles

  1. Planning the perfect destination wedding

    09 February 2012

    Wedding gowns that cost more than a new car. Cheesy 1980s cover bands. Bland chicken dinners. Snarling mother-in-laws demanding you...

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  2. The botanist’s guide to the sexiest plants of the world

    14 December 2011

    Plants can be sexy. Raise your eyebrows if you will, but to a plant lover, certain plants possess an undeniable...

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  3. Learning to surf in the Land of Giants

    15 March 2011

    The name Teahupoo is synonymous with fear in the surfing world. Rivaling Hawaii’s Pipeline as the most photographed wave in...

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  4. Five ways to experience Tahiti’s waterfall valleys

    15 March 2011

    Aside from a skinny circle of coastline and fringing reef, Tahiti is made up of enticing basalt peaks and fern-lined...

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  5. The ultimate sailing trips

    01 October 2010

    Pack your sea legs for this whip around the world’s sunniest sailing spots, taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences.1....

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  6. South Pacific: travel books to read before you go

    27 September 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s South Pacific guide provides a selection of literature to get you in the mood for your...

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