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These legendary islands have called to our most exotic instincts,
as long as man has searched faraway beaches. Captains Cook
and Bligh were some of the first Europeans to venture into
these waters. Bligh wrote in his journal “Because of
these islands, we shall never be the same.” Travelers
have been rediscovering this truth for generations, as the
magic beckons still. Known
collectively as French Polynesia, the island group still
maintains its serene beauty and yet is able to offer the
modern amenities for today’s traveler. Its lush tropical
beauty, soaring mountains and quiet reef-guarded lagoons
tell the modern-day explorer why so many who come here,
often return. Governed by France since 1842, it is still
a part of the French commonwealth and offers a rich blend
of French and Polynesian cultures. There are a variety of
festivals scattered throughout the year culminating with
a furious inter-island canoe race featuring traditional
outriggers and burly paddlers. If your penchant leans to
the relaxed, your LiveWell Ventures specialist can find
just the right resort overlooking that perfect Pacific sunset
or Island cruise.
For the dedicated scuba diver,
the nearby Society Islands group shelters the pristine waters
and incomparable variety of marine life of Fakirava and
Rangiroa. Whether you prefer a resort house reef or a week
on a liveaboard dive boat, we have the adventure for you.
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