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In search of the overwater bungalow

So, maybe you are wondering — where in the world can you find overwater bungalow accommodations? The “True” Overwater Bungalow French Polynesia (Tahiti) is perhaps the most famous destination offering overwater bungalows, and of these islands Bora Bora tops the list.  Here you’ll find pontoons with multiple thatched-roof bungalows sitting on crystal clear, super-calm lagoon waters.  The Tahitian islands offering[…]

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Baked Papaya Recipe

Here’s a delightful recipe from the folks at Tahiti Tourisme – baked papaya… Ingredients: 3 Papayas 3 Vanilla Beans 6 Tablespoons sugar 6 Tablespoons Rum 1 Grated Coconut Butter Cut the papayas in half and remove the seeds Place them in an ovenproof dish. In each papaya, pour: 1 pat butter 1/2 Vanilla Bean 1 Tblespoon sugar 1 Tblespoon Rum[…]

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Scuba bucket list for the “Easy Does It” diver

Okay, some of us enjoy scuba diving, but so long as it isn’t overly physically challenging or dangerous.  Here’s a great list of dive spots that will give you the thrill without the chill 🙂 Cozumel Mexico (recommended resort:  Iberostar Cozumel) Moorea Tahiti (recommended resort:  Hilton Moorea Resort) Turks and Caicos Caribbean (recommended resort:  Beaches Turks & Caicos) Nassau Bahamas[…]

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Divers Rejoice: Rangiroa Hotel Kia Ora set to reopen Sep 2011

An atoll island in French Polynesia, Rangiroa is best known for its amazing lagoon and drift diving.  However, the last year Rangiroa has been without any decent accommodations, since the Hotel Kia Ora closed for a complete rennovation. But yay, good news!  The Hotel Kia Ora is scheduled to open on time — September 2011.  Bungalows and public buildings were[…]

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Bora Bora Pearl Resort, Tahiti

Bora Bora Pearl Resort sits on a motu island facing the picturesque island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. This gem of a resort is characteristically Polynesian in style and offers bungalows over the water, along the beach, and among the gardens. The bungalows are thatch-roofed, spacious, and feature woodwork and touches unique to the Tahitian culture. Don’t worry, you won’t be roughing[…]

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