French Polynesia, US Cruise on Regatta from Papeete (French Polynesia)

Papeete (French Polynesia)

Papeete is the capital of the French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti. Admire the Point Venus view where Captain Cook settled in Tahiti. Visit the busy port of Papeete before venturing to the waterfalls and black sand shores. Don't forget your camera to take back special memories of the helicopter ride.

Papeete (French Polynesia)

Papeete is the capital of the French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti. Admire the Point Venus view where Captain Cook settled in Tahiti. Visit the busy port of Papeete before venturing to the waterfalls and black sand shores. Don't forget your camera to take back special memories of the helicopter ride.

Moorea, French Polynesia

Found only a few kilometers northwest of Tahiti, Moorea is located in the French Polynesian Society Islands. Boasting breathtaking volcanic scenery, its mountain slopes are draped with rain forests and pineapple plantations while its pristine white sand beaches border sapphire blue lagoons. There are a wealth of watersport activities on offer from Deep sea fishing to sailing and of course scuba diving and snorkelling are a must around the islands reefs. The Tiki Village, Opunohu Valley and island tours are also popular attractions with visitors.

Rangiroa, French Polynesia

Infinite Lagoon, a huge atoll, the largest in Polynesia, it is a natural aquarium, ranked by Commander Jacques Cousteau as one of the most beautiful places and richest in the world. Famous for the wall of the sharks, with more than 300 different species of sharks, the Tiputa Pass is one of the two entries to get near this unknown paradise.

Nuku Hiva (Marquesas Islands)

Nuku Hiva is the largest island in the French Polynesian Marquises archipelago. It is known for it's 550 meters Ahuii waterfall in the Hakaui Valley. It's amazing beauty goes from the waters to the mountains. The coast is very different from the inland, from a regular coastline in the west to a deep bay to the north, that take you to deeps valleys in the interior. In the south of the island there are a few bays. The inhabitants of the island live in Taiohae, Taipivai, Hatiheu, Aakapa, Pua Houmi, Anaho and Hakaui. Taiohae is the administrative , economical, educational and health centre of the Marquesas Islands. the bay of Taiohae has shape of anfitheatre and the remains of a volcanic crater. The valley is full of Tiki gods stone, ritual places and sculptures. The island offers beautiful places to go diving.

Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawai?i and is located in the District of South Hilo. The town overlooks Hilo Bay, situated upon two shield volcanoes; Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano and the site of the world's most important ground-based astronomical observatories.

Lahaina (Maui)

Located on the western coast of the Hawaiian island of Maui, Lahaina has become a popular tropical getaway. It's stunning beaches prove popular by day as well as being close to the famous Kaanapali beach resort while by night the town is known for it's lively atmosphere with an abundance of bars and restaurants. Lahaina and the Island of Maui boast plenty of awe inspiring sights and attractions. Try The Old Lahaina Luau, regarded as the most authentic Hawaiian luau in the Pacific, head on a Humpback whale search or even take a trip to the Mt. Haleakala Crater, the worlds largest inactive volcano to name but a few.

Honolulu (Hawaii)

The isle of Hawaii is named Grnad Island, and we explain why. It is more than double the size than all the rest of Hawaiian isles together, and is completely full of luxuriant nature, from the rugged volcanoes to the cascades and the rainy forrests. It is the home of smokey volcano craters and rivers of dry lava in the National Park of the Volcanoes.

Kauai (Nawiliwili, Hawaii)

Kauai is the oldest of the hawaiian islands. Used as the backdrop for the Hollywood film Jurassic Park, the island boasts spectacular volcanic peaks and lush rainforrests. With more miles of sandy coastline than the other Hawaiian islands this virtually untouched tropical paradise is also known by locals as the "Garden Isle". Natural wonders such as Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast and Wailua Falls are all popular with visitors as well as offering a wide range of wtar based activities.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second-largest urban area in the nation. It is located in the southern part of the state on the Pacific Ocean. It is a favorite vacation destination and attracts millions of tourists to the area each year from all over the world. Apart from the movie studios, points of interest include the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the La Brea Tar Pits (famous for Ice Age fossils), Disneyland (Anaheim), and the Santa Anita and Hollywood racetracks. Today, Hollywood is a part of Los Angeles.