SOCIETY
ISLANDS
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The Society Islands are believed to have been named by Captain James Cook during his first voyage in 1769 to honor the Royal Society, the sponsor of the first British scientific survey of the islands, but according to his journal, Captain Cook called the islands Society “as they lay contiguous to one another”. However named, these islands are rightfully world-renowned for their unmatched beauty.
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THE
MARQUESAS
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These steep islands are full of myth and mystique. Discovered about 1,500 years ago by Polynesian voyagers who settled in the deeply dissected valleys, the Marquesas have symbolized the steamier side of Polynesianculture. Ancient tikis, tattooed warriors who enslaved defeated rivals, rumors of cannibalism — despite the perceived (and highly exaggerated) risks, the islands have always exerted an inexorable pull. Melville, Gauguin,and musician Jacques Brel were all drawn in search of inspiration. Geologically much younger than the Tuamotus, this ten-islands archipelago formed as magma from the Earth’s core erupted from the sea floor and thrust volcanoes above the surface. The islands sharp peaks and sheer cliff are impressive backdrops for the remarkable cultural and historical experiences they offer. We visit their ancient temples and ceremonial sites among the verdant forested interiors and experience the nearly sacred rite of Polynesian welcome.
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FRENCH POLYNESIA
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