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I am intrigued by the number of people wishing to see the cannons and by their constant disappointment at being unable to locate them when using any of the guidebooks. Those wishing to see the cannons, which are 8 in total, should be aware of the following: The Cannons The Americans left behind 8 cannons after …

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You might have heard that Bora Bora and other islands in the South Pacific can be exclusive and expensive and that they’re only for the jet set. Well, that’s not completely true. After all, thousands of locals live on these islands and don’t have that kind of money. Here’s how to enjoy what’s exclusive, see …

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In the history of Polynesian Tattoos, Bora Bora occupies a special place. In 1791 when Captain Edwards arrived in Bora Bora aboard the Pandora in search of the mutineers of the ‘Bounty. He was surprised and intrigued to find that certain of the island’s men had certain private areas tattooed. Unbeknown to Edwards at the …

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This wedding, having commenced with a Civil Marriage at the Town Hall, would be celebrated in a spectacular and emotion-charged Traditional Tahitian Wedding in a truly stunning location. In a seamless transition, we glided from the Town Hall by catamaran over the turquoise blue waters of every hue for which Bora Bora is world famous for. Moana means ocean or …

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Renewing Vows is becoming an ever-increasing ‘must do’ for couples visiting Bora Bora. It should come as no surprise since Bora Bora is paradise on earth. Love and romance are fundamentals in Tahitian legend & Tahitian culture is rich in insightful & moving ceremonies. Bora Bora sits in the world’s most beautiful lagoon. It’s overlooked by spectacular and …

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There’s a Tahitian-inspired dance group in Honolulu that’s got everyone talking – Tahiti Mana. It was founded in 2011 by the well-known Tahitian Manarii (‘Mana’) Gauthier, a group that “shares and perpetuates Tahitian culture through music, dance, language, and other cultural activities”: They’re doing plenty right – performing to the theme of the ancient Tahitian …

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On May 18th 2013, France enacted legislation known as “Marriage for All” thereby becoming the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriages. Such couples are permitted to adopt children, but a move to see medically assisted procreation made available to them was dropped amidst protest. The nationals of 11 countries with whom France had previously signed …

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The Bora Bora environment is truly unique. Today’s tourist is better informed & more discerning about travel destinations than any generation before. As more & more people travel, the quality of the environment has become a primary concern. Today’s tourist is more sensitive to polluted or environmentally degraded conditions than ever before. Such destinations have …

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