#Bora Bora
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia depart French Polynesia for the Cook Islands
Departure from Bora Bora marks the end of a roughly 6-week stay in the islands of French Polynesia. Rarotonga, Cook Islands, will be the final destination for the Moananuiākea Voyage leg 14 crew, which began in Tautira, Tahiti more than two weeks ago.
Hōkūleʻa makes final French Polynesia port call before continuing on to the Cook Islands
Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived in Bora Bora on Sunday after a two-day sail from Tautira, Tahiti. Bora Bora is the final port of call in French Polynesia before continuing on to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews welcomed in Tautira, Tahiti
The crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia were welcomed by the village of Tautira in a series of cultural engagements that honored the nearly 50-year relationship between the canoes and this cherished Tahitian community.
Four Seasons Resort Maui hosts Molokini Kaʻapuni 2023
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea welcomed canoe teams from sister properties in Bora Bora and Hawaiʻi, as well as local Maui crews for an outrigger canoe paddle called “Molokini Kaʻapunui.” The cultural gathering on Saturday, March 11, was timed to celebrate the end of Makahiki season.
Maui is No Ka Oi for 15th Time, Best Island in World
For an unprecedented 15th time, Maui captured “Best Island in the World” honors in the 22nd annual CONDE NAST TRAVELER Readers’ Choice Awards Poll. With a score of 90.1, Maui was also voted “Best Pacific Island” for the 19th consecutive year. Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said receiving the recognition this year is especially significant in […]
