January 2007 - HUAHINE
Villa Ariitere
Renting a Villa in Polynesia, here is an ideal formula for all those desiring to spend a short week at the heart of one of Polynesia's most beautiful island.

Oct. 2007 - POLYNESIA
1777
Cook asked his carpenter to build a beautiful frame house to thank his friend Omai. But the next morning a large saw had disappeared...

January 2007 - MOPELIA
Legends of Mopelia
It is on this atoll that the "Seeadler" (Sea Eagle), the last Corsair sail ship, ran aground during her odyssey through the Pacific Ocean in 1917.

Dec. 2007 - TAHITI
The Art of Tattooing
For its third edition, the "Tattoonesia" tattoo festival took place in Pirae, some thirty tattoo artists responded to the call...

Jan 2008 - POLYNESIA
Victor Segalen
Segalen dedicated his life to debunking myths, namely the myth of the "New Cythere" still in fashion in France in the early 20th century.

Nov 2007 - POLYNESIA
Hawaiki Nui 2007
After winning the Molokai Hoe for the second consecutive year, Hawaaii's canoe race in the high seas, the member of the Shell Va'a team were ready for Hawaiki Nui.

June 2007 - TAHITI
Teahupoo
The surfing competition begins each year with the trials taking place a few days before the main event on the mythical wave of Tahiti's Peninsula.

July 2007 - TAHITI
History
The Bounty II will soon return "home" with a long initiation cruise to Tahiti and her island.

Sept 2007 - MOOREA
Undersea Expedition
A luxurious 34-foot submarine makes it possible to observe comfotably the activities of the dwellers of the undersea depths of Moorea, namely the whales,

Dec. 2007 - POLYNESIA
Brief News:
Air Tahiti Nui on the Net - Air Tahiti Nui's meal plates- Air France's New Schedule in Polynesia - No Airbus 380s in Polynesia - Public Wi-Fi access in Papeete

Nov. 2007 - MARQUESAS
Matavaa o te Henua
For many reasons, this 7th edition will without any doubt be the most ellaborate by the number of participants (nearly 2,000!) and by the quality of the scheduled program.

Dec. 2007 - TAHITI
Te Anahotu
French Polynesia is known for its endemic plant species that are often out of the ordinary and constitute a portion of Nature's World Heritage.

Nov. 2007 - MOOREA
Restaurant "Rudy's"
"Rudy's Fine Steaks & Seafood". As the name indicated, you'll taste here various delicious meats and excellent local fish.

Dec 2007 - MOOREA
Fare Arana
Fare Arana,in Moorea is a cozy nest (traduction of arana) and offers a friendly and warm welcome amid a lucious vegetation.

Nov. 2007 - POLYNESIA
A "Must Have" Book
Like many isolated places on the planet, the Polynesian Islands are full of endemic (Not found anywhere else) animal species.

Oct 2007 - POLYNESIA
Tribute to the Vahine
Just for once, this time rewards were awaiting the various actors of the tourism sector on this awareness day.

Nov. 2007 - TAHITI
Brief News
The 2008 FIFO will take place  in Tahiti January 29 through February 3 - An Evening at the Theater, is now happening every month in Papeete

Nov. 2007 - HAWAII
Canoe Race
Molokai Hoe is the mythical outrigger canoe (va'a) race between the island of Molokai and Waikiki Beach in Honolulu: 78-km (49-mile) in high seas.

May 2007 - FAKARAVA
Pension Raimiti
All those who know the Moorea "Linareva" will feel in good hands and enthusiastic about the idea of spending some time at Pension Raimiti ("where the sky meets the sea").

March 2007 - POLYNESIA
Brief News
Singing Competition - Bounty Commemoration - The New "Fish Guide" - Air Tahiti to Fly to Cook Islands- Aquadisco, a New Boat with a "Glass Bubble"

Sept 2007 - TAHITI
The Monoi of Tahiti
In 1992, the Monoï of Tahiti received its "Name of Controlled Origin) aimed at preventing counterfeit imitations. Fifteen years later, it is time to take a look.

Sept 2007 - TAHITI
Tahiti's Agriculture Fair
The Agriculture Fair opened its door August 30 in Papeete. Over two hundred booths welcomed agriculturers, farmers and horticulturers from Tahiti and the islands. .

Sept 2007 - HUAHINE
Marae
Huahine is without a doubt the ideal destination for amateurs of Polynesian "old stones", this island counts over 280 marae

Sept 2007 - POLYNESIA
Brief News...
Taapuna Master 2007 - "Tour de France" By Sailboats - Air Tahiti Nui's Ups and Downs - The 2007 Pacific Games! - Gérald Dahan in Tahiti...

Sept 2007 - POLYNESIA
Super Aito 2007
Lewis Laughlin is still there, he won as "the Boss" the Super Aito 2007, the one-man canow race which rewardd the year's best Polynesian canoe racer.

July 2007 - POLYNESIA
Heipuni Days
The objective of this operation, which lasts several weeks, is to make the population aware of environmental issues through a large number of events.

May 2007 - POLYNESIA
www.ica.pf
Internet today has become a formidable tool to do research about history, culture and traditions of countries to be visited.

July 2007 - TAHITI
This Month's "Pension"
Those wiliing to take time to visit the wonderful Motu Martin, will feel like they are at the heart of the Tuamotu during the length of their stay.

Oct. 2007 - POLYNESIA
Tahiti wins second place
The games' history will long remember the performances of our athletes who kept "in extremis" their second overall place.

Oct 2007 - POLYNESIA
Brief News
Sofitel Beach Resort Awarded Best Hotel in the South Pacific - Improvement in tourism - Soccer - Heremoana Race - Taapuna Master 2007

July 2007 - TAHITI
Sport
Young people are now several hundreds to skillfully navigate the busy streets of Papeete. Aware of this phenomenon...

June 2007 - MOOREA
La Baie de Nuarei
A place unique in the world, where Tamara, with her husband Michel, has been welcoming for nearly 20 years her "new" children for an initiatory stay to discover Moorea.

June 2007 - TAHITI
"Star Académie"
What an excellent idea this tour was to pay tribute to Joe Dassin by the former student of "Star Académie" on the To'ata stage in Papeete!

July 2007 - POLYNESIA
Brief News
Touris Frequentation For The Beginning Of The Year - Ninth ATR 72 for Air Tahiti - The Austral Games June 28 to July 7 - The Tifaifai Salon:  End Of June.

June 2007 - TAHITI
Tahiti Nui Va'a 2007
All together, this big race brought together over 1,000 canoe racers around the island of Tahiti during this weekend. The dates of next gathering have already been fixed...

July 2007 - TAHITI
Heiva i Tahiti and Faa'a
Heiva i Tahiti has started but festivities started a week earlier in the neighboring town of Faa'a, which organised its own traditional festival. 

March 2007 - MOOREA
Ann Simon Boutique
This young woman is all like her pearl boutique: sweet, warm and elegant. And as soon as she talks to you, you fall under the charm of the person.

June 2007 - POLYNESIA
Brief News
Japanese Menu on Air Tahiti Nui • Tahiti Faa'a Airport • Relais Mahana • Tahiti Pearl Regatta • Raiatea Pearl Regatta • Sean Paul in Toata • Diam's in concert

May 2007 - POLYNESIA
Environment
For nearly seven years, the people of Tahiti and Moorea, like those of the major Western countries, sort their trash to meet environmental requirements

June 2007 - TAHITI
Taoahere Richmond
This is how on May 11, in front of a crowd gathered in the gardens of Papeete, she was able to become the 47th Miss Tahiti.

May 2007 - POLYNESIA
Brief News
Miss Dragon 2007 • Tattoonesia 2007 • Air Tahiti Nui's New Uniforms for 2009 •Legalization of Casinos? • Team OPT ahead of Shell Vaa • Billabong News

May 2007 - TAHITI
14 candidates
The big question presently on the mind of all Polynesians, is really who will succed to sculptural Terehe Pere, Miss Tahiti 2006.

April 2007 - TAHAA
Ultimate Luxury
This hotel is without a doubt one of the most beautiful "5-star" hotels in Polynesia, on an exceptional site on the north motu of the island of Tahaa facing Bora Bora.

April 2007 - POLYNESIA
A Futur Eldorado
The local potential of this sport activity (canyoning) much appreciated by thrill seekers, i.e the discovery of our mountains is considered to be considerable.

April 2007 - POLYNESIA
Brief News
Mister Tahiti 2007 • Excellent year in 2006 for Air New Zealand • Miss Tahiti 2007 • Moorea Golf Course • Air Tahiti Nui Flights • Polynesian Hotels • Ecologie 2007

May 2007 - TAHITI
Sailboat Race
Emphasizing the discovery of the islands over pure and tough competiition and sheer speed, this event brings together a large number of aficionados.

April 2007 - HUAHINE
Warmth, simplicity.
This months we have selected for you a "pension" like we all wished there were more in Polynesia, undoubtedly one of Huahine's most beautiful places.

April 2007 - POLYNESIA
Where do we come from?
The "where do we come from" question, immortalized by Gauguin, is no longer a source of conflict and dipsute for each Polynesian.

March 2007 - POLYNESIA
Ecology
The Polynesians feel more and more concerned by the environment, and namely the environment of the sea, our islands' greatest wealth.

April 2007 - POLYNESIA
Welcome to the Pig!
The festivities, under the sign of the "fire pig", began to mark the Chinese New Year (Feb 18, 2007) and lasted over 15 days.

February 2007 - MOPELIA
The "Seeadler"
As we could expect, the odyssey of the "Seeadler" does not stop there. In 1928 Von Lückner, the "gentleman-corsaire", published the story of his adventures.

Jan 2007 - BORA BORA
Operation "Bob-Cat"
Bora Bora is starting the creation of a big memorial to pay tribute to the American presence on the island betwen 1942 and 1946 during Operation Bob-Cat...

March 2007 - PAPEETE
Cinematamua
The Papeete "Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture" just showed "Tabu". Shot in 1930 in Polynesia, this film demonstrates the influence of the "taboo" in the life of the Ma'ohi.

March 2007 - POLYNESIA
Films
For its fourth edition, the International Oceanian Documentary Films Festival has become one of the great film festivals to attend.

February 2007 - HIVA OA
Hiva Oa
At the heart of the Marquesas, Hiva Oa offers to his visitors an amazing range of archeological excursions in the somptuous decor of its summits.

January 2007 - PAPEETE
1933 to 1966
Here is, at last, the continuation of our saga about the history of Papeete through its Mayors, this begins with George Bambridge elected July 29, 1933...

January 2007 - POLYNESIA
The Saintonge
It is indeed an opportunity to highlight this beautiful building which was awarded over 20 years ago the prize for "Most Beautiful City Hall of France" ...

February 2007 - POLYNESIA
Brief News
The Aranui 3 diversifies her cruises and sails to the Austral Islands • K. Tamarii wins the 2006 Te Aito Iron Man • Papeete - January 30 to February 3rd: FIFO's 4th edition

February 2007 - PAPEETE
1966 to today
The end  of our series on the History of Papeete through its Mayors: Georges Tetua Pambrun was elected Mayor of Papeete in 1966 during the tumultuous succession of Alfred Poroi.

January 2007 - POLYNESIA
Tourism
The 1930's in Tahiti on DVD; The Marquesas soon to join Unesco's world heritage. Family-owned small hotels doing well in Polynesia