Tagged: south-pacific

New Zealand Finally Has a Plan to Reopen Borders to International Travelers

While the rest of the world grapples with yet another coronavirus wave, this time brought on by the highly contagious Delta variant, life has pretty much returned to normal in New…

Yes, Americans Can Go to Tahiti! Just Follow These Steps

French Polynesia, known to many by the name of its most populous island, Tahiti, is accepting visitors again. We know, we can't believe it, either. If Americans try going most other…

Royal Caribbean's Next Private Island Will Be in the South Pacific

Royal Caribbean announced plans this week for a new private island to be used exclusively by passengers of the company's cruise ships. Though such destinations are increasingly common…

French Polynesia’s Best-Kept Secret: Tahaa

Amid some of the world’s most pristine islands in French Polynesia floats Tahaa ("Tah-ah-ah"), a picturesque speck in the Society Islands archipelago. A population of only 5,220 calls…

French Polynesia's Fun New "Passenger Freighter" Tours the Spectacular South Pacific Islands

There was a time when it was relatively easy to take an around-the-world trip using nothing but freighter ships. Accommodations were never plush, but at least they took…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's New Mexico

To read about what's new in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, click on www.frommers.com/articles/4035.html. Taos Taos locals can't get enough of Sushi a la Hattori, located at Overland…