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MUCH LIKE the late sixteenth
century European explorers looking to escape the chaos of
everyday life, international travelers are venturing to the
118 exotic island nations of Tahiti to experience the natural
simplicity of the South Pacific.
Commonly referred to as
Tahiti, the French Polynesian islands are comprised of five
archipelagos and thirteen Society Islands as named by Captain
James Cook during his 1769 expedition. Once discussed only in
elite travel circles, the “Society Islands” of Moorea, Bora
Bora, Huahini, Taha’a, Raiatea, Tikehau, Manihi, Rangiroa and
the Marquesas are now internationally renown for their
overwater bungalows, a unique trademark that has propelled the
tranquil destination into itineraries across the globe.
For most, a journey to Tahiti begins on the island of
Papeete. Home to nearly 150,000 inhabitants, Papeete is the
largest and most populous island in the chain and host of the
International Airport. Once a backwater port, the island has
evolved into a modern city with chic shops and trendy
districts crowding the long waterfront. CONTINUED |
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DID YOU
KNOW? Read on as we spill
some of thebest-kept secrets from our
travel experts
across the globe. |
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ADOPT A
KOALA
Always wanted a koala?
Travelers on the Savannah Walkabout Tour in Melbourne can now
adopt their favorite koala. While he can’t come home with you,
your adoption fees go towards rehabilitating and caring for
his injured and orphaned brothers and sisters. |
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RIDING IN
STYLE
For a touch of celebrity
in Chiang Rai, be sure to request “Pompett” at the Elephant
Camp at Four Seasons Golden Triangle. A fashionista of sorts,
Pompett has graced the pages of Vogue Magazine and is the best
in the group as far as training skills are concerned. In
addition, her Mahout (guide) speaks fluent English ensuring an
educational journey through the jungle while bareback on an
elephant. |
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MORNING
GLORY
Morning phobics can rest
easy at Voyages Longitude 131°. Instead of the typical sunrise
trek to Uluru in Australia’s Red Center, guests can request a
wake up call for just when the monolith begins to glow.
Experience the dawn color transformation from the comfort of
bed with just a flick of a switch, raising the curtains for
sweeping views of Australia’s most famous natural
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Q: My
family of four and I are planning a unique December holiday,
can you recommend a non-traditional family-friendly
destination?
A:Family vacations are not what they used to be.
Today, we as parents have traveled far more than the previous
generation. As a result, we want to share the unique
experiences we had globetrotting with our children. As a
father of six, I encourage my own family to break with Disney
World tradition and instead explore the vast world beyond the
chaos of Sea World and Six Flags. When it comes to planning a
vacation…
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See below for travel advice from the
fascinating people around the world who make Swain Tours
distinctively unforgettable. |
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JENS LUND
NSW,
Australia
Personalized Tour
Operator
Don’t
Miss: “I tell all my clients not to miss the Sydney
Fish Market, Palisades Hotel in the Rocks for exceptional
dining and The Australian Hotel pub for their gourmet pizza
with kangaroo, emu and crocodile.” |
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PHILIP
JENKINS
Blanket Bay, New Zealand
General
Manager
Don’t
Miss: “After eight years at Blanket Bay I would not
miss the helicopter trip to Milford Sound. I love the autonomy
the owners give me here and the wonderful people I look after
and work with.” |
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ROBYN LEE
PONTYNEN
Lilianfels Resort & Spa,
Blue Mountains,
Australia
General Manager
Don’t Miss: “A picnic hike
through the Valley of the Waters and the Grand Canyon Walk
with access to remote wilderness, ancient rainforests, deep
gorges and sandstone escarpments. Finish the day with a stop
in Darleys, our signature restaurant, for one of my favorite
desserts - the Indulgence of White Chocolate and Strawberries
– layers of strawberries, biscuit, ice cream, strawberry
sorbet, white chocolate mousse and homemade white
chocolate.” |
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