The Islands of Tahiti recently launched a new brand campaign that asks: “When did you last Feel Treasured?” inviting travelers to experience Mana and enjoy dazzling white sands, pristine lagoons, and the warmth of the Tahitian people. The Feel Treasured campaign aims to capture the desire of pandemic-weary travelers: the message is that whether you come for adventure, romance, or relaxation, you will discover that the spirit of Mana that flows through the land, sea, culture, and people will make you Feel Treasured. The Islands of Tahiti have relaxed entry requirements, welcoming vaccinated travelers who have taken an antigen or RT-PCR test within 24 hours of departure and Read more
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The most recent survey by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) of its American and Canadian media and communications members highlights top travel destinations and motivations for travel this year. Hot destinations for the media in 2022 are the U.S., including Hawaii, the South Pacific, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe. These results dovetail with the tally that while American (80%) and Canadian media (60%) are comfortable traveling overseas this year, the appeal of domestic travel was more popular with the Americans (91%) and Canadians (94%). Elizabeth Harryman Lasley, President of SATW, said “Because travel is part of Read more
With Tahiti reopening for tourism today, here’s a post from a wondrous visit to Tahiti Iti in February. There’s no sign that says “Welcome to Another World” when you turn onto the section of Tahiti island called Tahiti Iti. I’m thinking there should be. A driver who makes the turn south on Tahiti’s main, road (there doesn’t appear to be a name or a number for this two-lane stretch of asphalt; the map I grabbed at the airport in Papeete didn’t provide a number, and the woman at the rental car counter merely called it “the road”) won’t notice an Read more
Tahiti opens for visitors on Wednesday, July 15. With that in mind I’m re-posting this blog on the tranquil island of Raiatea from earlier this year. RAIATEA – A quick afternoon rainstorm had ended, and it was getting close to the golden hour; that time of day that photographers adore for its soft light. I was staying at a family run lodge/hotel called Fare Vai Nui on the west coast of this beautiful, quiet island, which is about a 40-minute flight from Tahiti island. They have free bikes you can use and I wanted to see a bit of the Read more
Mandatory temperature checks for Canadian airline passengers are on the way. I also have news on a June 15 phase one re-opening for The Bahamas and a July 1st opening for Bermuda tourism, as well as reports on new marketing campaigns for Tahiti and Greater Palm Springs. My Future of Travel blog for Friday, June 12. BAHAMAS PHASE ONE RE-OPENING IS JUNE 15 The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation has announced the destination will begin Phase 1 of the Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan on Monday, June 15, which welcomes international boaters, yachters and private aviation back to Bahamian Read more
