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No, there's no need to remortgage the house to visit Tahiti and French Polynesia. Despite a reputation for opulence and exclusivity, it's perfectly possible to visit these dreamy islands on a limited budget -- if you make the right decisions.

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Romantic sailing getaways, celebrity styleupdated: Fri Jul 15 2011 20:11:00

Supermodel Kate Moss is no stranger to luxury -- so when the newly married Moss recently departed on her honeymoon, it was only fitting she did it in style: superyacht style.

Five hot honeymoon destinationsupdated: Tue Jun 14 2011 08:08:00

Trying to choose a luxurious spot for the honeymoon of your dreams can be overwhelming.

10 islands to see before you dieupdated: Tue Feb 22 2011 13:34:00

If you're going to imagine yourself on an exotic island, dare to dream big! Here are 10 one-of-a-kind islands where you'll discover every item on your wish list, from overwater bungalows and pristine wildlife to sublime street food and mysterious cultural monuments.

SI.com: The Bonus: The Waveupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 15:48:00

From THE WAVE: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the Ocean. Copyright © 2010 by Susan Casey. Published by arrangement with Doubleday, an imprint of The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a Division of Random House, Inc.

Green travel flourishing in Tahitiupdated: Mon Jul 26 2010 09:31:00

The island of Tahiti boasts some of the most pristine beaches in the South Pacific. The postcard-worthy settings of the island, and those of its French Polynesian peers like Bora Bora, have been drawing travelers for centuries.

Solar eclipse predicted at same time as World Cup finalupdated: Sat Jul 10 2010 02:36:00

It is unlikely anything would fully eclipse the World Cup final, but the universe is giving it a shot.

Sailing adventures in Tahitiupdated: Mon Aug 17 2009 11:31:00

We are in paradise -- really. The fish literally eat out of our hands, the water is so clear I can see seashells in the sand six feet below us and the island nearby is ringed by lush, green trees, some dripping with exotic fruits.

True or False: Extinctionsupdated: Mon May 19 2008 06:08:00

True or False: More species have gone extinct in the U.S. than anywhere else on earth.

People.com: Eddie & Tracey to Hold Legal Wedding Ceremony in U.S.updated: Fri Jan 04 2008 13:04:00

Any legality questions surrounding the New Year's Day wedding of Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia are about to be properly addressed, their reps tell PEOPLE.

People.com: Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds Marryupdated: Thu Jan 03 2008 08:43:00

Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds were married on New Year's Day on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia in front of 25 friends and family, their reps tell PEOPLE.

Seven things you can stop worrying about right now! updated: Sun Aug 19 2007 23:39:00

Whatever's keeping you up at night -- enough already! Give peace of mind a chance with this expert advice.

French Polynesia air crashupdated: Fri Aug 10 2007 06:19:00

French Polynesia air crash

Overwater bungalows: Stay right on the oceanupdated: Fri Mar 23 2007 10:14:00

French Polynesia remains the undisputed capital of overwater escapes, where $700 is the typical starting price for a hut poised on stilts in a tranquil, aquamarine lagoon. But resorts exist that are both far more affordable than Bora Bora and still within belly-flopping distance of the water.

Money Magazine: BOOK EARLY FOR CRUISE DISCOUNTSupdated: Mon Nov 01 1993 00:01:00

With more than 100,000 berths to be filled in 1994, cruise lines are offering discounts of up to 30% to vacationers who book early. "Demand is strong," reports Larry Fishkin of the Cruise Line, a M...

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