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Tahiti and her islands Perhaps already the best known of the French
overseas territories, Tahiti and her islands have long been a romantic magnet for honeymooners. The hotels that welcome newlyweds are
generally made up of luxurious, traditional thatched-roof bungalows built with all the amenities of a first-class hotel room and perched above the turquoise waters of the lagoon. These ‘islet-hotels’ are completely integrated into the landscape and provide discreet service, so each couple can enjoy this paradise with privacy. In addition to their legendary hospitality, these unique
hotels now also offer such classic services as water therapy and wellness services, based around the legendary Monoi oil. This fragrant oil is produced using Tiare flowers, and has been known for its health benefits for more than 2,000 years. Activities among the islands include swimming and
world-class snorkeling in the safe and crystal-clear lagoons that are scattered around this romantic getaway. And for men, a visit to a farm of pearl oysters is essential to find a souvenir gift for their sweetheart.
French Guiana
This overseas region is set on the northeast coast of South America and is home to endless tropical rainforest.
During the 1960s, French Guiana was chosen as the site of space exploration activity, thanks to its exceptionally favourable geographical location – proximity to the equator (5° latitude north); expanse of ocean stretching for at least 3,500km from north to east; and seismic and climatic stability (lack of cyclones). It is still possible to visit the Guyanese Space Centre at
Find out more about France’s overseas territories:
uk.france.fr/en/overseas-territories And via the travel trade website:
encapsulatefrance.com
the very heart of this fantastic adventure, to see an active facility and meet the technicians and personnel that work on the base. If fortunate, visitors may even be able to see a live launch of Ariane, Soyouz or Vega rockets, from the nearby observation areas. Added to that, there is a superb wetland zone that is
perfect for seeing water birds such as heron, egret, ibis and kingfisher, as well as the especially remarkable hoatzin, the world's only species of ruminant bird.
Heavenly honeymoon
Journey into space
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© Photo activités optique vidéo Centre Spatial de Guyanais
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