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Tahiti & French Polynesia

Fun in the sun: kayaking off the Paul Gauguin.

South Pacific

In the wake of the Bounty

Jane Archer takes the plunge with a riveting French Polynesia cruise.

French Polynesia

Blokes' own adventure

Groundwater Tahiti

When every day involves a hunt for your dinner, paradise can be delightfully exhausting, writes Ben Groundwater.

Tahiti

Seven shades of fantasy

Villagers from Parea, Tahiti.

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

Bora Bora

Beyond the bungalows

Polynesian adventure ... an aerial view of the island and lagoon at Bora Bora.

There's much more to do on Bora Bora than laze about and gaze into your beloved's eyes, writes Katrina Lobley.

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Photo galleries

Photos

Dream getaways: over-water bungalows

Club Med Maldives

Does it get any better than staying in your own bungalow over a crystal clear lagoon? Here are some of our favourites around the world.

World's most beautiful island

Sofitel Motu Bora Bora, private deck.Tahiti.

Bora Bora in the Pacific is often referred to as the most beautiful island in the world.

Travellers Tips

Cheap escapes

Cheap and full of cheer

Matavera and Muri Lagoon on Raratonga, Cook Islands.

Rejoice, oh disorganised work slaves! Bargains still abound for those who don't book their summer holidays a year ahead, discovers Belinda Jackson.

Flight test

Flight Test: Air Tahiti Nui

Air Tahiti Nui flight attendants

A kiss from attendants starts the French Polynesian vibe of this flight.

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Travel News

No kidding on long-haul flights

Bagan, Myanmar

JANE REDDY | ABC Television's Gardening Australia presenter Jane Edmanson will be at the helm of a tour and cruise to Myanmar.

Frequent Flyer: Daniel Gaudiello

JULIETTA JAMESON | This principal dancer with the Australian Ballet is always prepared.

Bohemia on the Bosphorus

JANE REDDY | Should one tire of Bosphorus views while at the new Istanbul Shangri-La, there's always the lobby with its dome-shaped atrium illuminated by natural light and a Bohemian crystal chandelier that "rains" for nearly two storeys to gaze upon.

Deals: Capella on Lord Howe Island

JULIETTA JAMESON | The Cool Capella Deal includes seven nights' accommodation for the price of six, two return flights.

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