Set your Tivo!! Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations: French Polynesia” will be airing on the Travel Channel beginning August 20, 2007! Air times will vary, check your local listings.

Tony and his crew traveled to the islands in February of this year to shoot this one-hour long cuisine driven show. Many thanks to Air Tahiti Nui for bringing this opportunity to our islands – and to all the partners that worked together in creating a smooth shoot on the islands of Tahiti, Rangiroa, and Hiva Oa!

The Town & Country Travel Fall 2007 issue, including “Glamorous Hotels in Bora Bora” is now on the stands! Pick up your copy quick before they’re all gone. We will be covering these in our next Partner Update dedicated to Public Relations.

“Destination Weddings – From Napa to French Polynesia…” opens this four page article in Luxury Travel Advisor magazine last month.

The article, by Erin Sternthal, covers four resorts that “deliver more than a stunning backdrop for nuptials.” Included in Erin’s top list of resorts for destination weddings is the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort. The article covers all elements of a planned wedding ceremony including the traditional Tahitian attire, arrival by the groom in an outrigger canoe, Polynesian music and the options for catering.

“Chapels of Love” opens with a stunning shot of the InterContinental Resort Bora Bora and Thalasso Spa’s overwater chapel.

Weddings from this chapel offer amazing views of Mt. Otemanu in the backdrop, a traditional Tahitian priest, music, dancers, and a marriage certificate etched on bark cloth. Other chapels include a tree-house in St Lucia, a “run-through” chapel in Las Vegas, and a pagoda constructed in China for the Four Season’s Lanai.

Modern Bride Magazine
Circulation: 385,062
Readership: 4,528,329
Full-page ad cost: $37,500

The overwater wedding chapel receives another hit in Bridal Guide’s August issue.

Writer Judy Koutsky notes that Tahiti is “justifiably famous for its pristine beaches, natural wonders, as well as for traditional South Pacific offerings like overwater bungalows and hideaways accessible only by boat.”

She goes on to let readers know that world-class amenities are also available at many of the hotels and resorts, including wireless internet access and award-winning dining experiences.

The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, St. Regis Bora Bora, Sheraton Hotel Tahiti, Le Meridien Tahiti, Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort and the Softiel Moorea Beach Resort were all covered in the article.

Circulation: 223,333
Readership: 1,116,665
Full-page ad cost: $29,865

“It’s been luring romantics for decades – and now it’s even better,” Sherri Eisenberg, Travel Editor for Brides Magazine opens this article stating that, “this classic French Polynesian isle has long been famous for its scenery…”

With a gorgeous image of InterContinental Bora Bora’s Thalasso Spa, the editor highlights what the island has to offer – including the features from Bora’s famed overwater bungalows.

Amenities in the newly built and designed overwaters such as the flat-screen TV’s, wireless internet access, and the mere size of the newer bungalows are also included.

The St Regis’ Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant and the spas at many of the resort’s including the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort are mentioned as well.

Circulation: 428,733
Readership: 5,745,022
Full-page ad cost: $50,960

Managing Editor and Tahiti addict Ty Sawyer offers divers an eight-page feature on “The Great Tahiti Getaway.”

From the Society islands to the Tuamotu Atolls to the Marquesas, and even down to the Austral Islands – Ty covers four of the five archipelagos that comprise this idyllic destination. Several amazing images – both topside and underwater – grace the pages of the August issue of 2007.

Also included in the article is a mention for the upcoming 2008 PADI Dive Festival, which will be held at the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa, diving provided by TOPdive Bora Bora.

The article includes a full-page of suggested dives in all four locations mentioned, as well as dive operators, restaurants, night life, hotels and dive resorts, and highlights for the islands titled “Don’t Miss.”

Circulation: 216,452
Readership: 714,292
Full-page ad cost: $21,995

The “World’s Best Awards” are out! Each year, Travel + Leisure magazine turns to its discriminating readers to determine the very best in travel. The World’s Best Awards cover the top hotels, resorts, airlines, and cruise lines – as voted by their loyal readers.

The following partners received awards in the respective categories. The island of Bora Bora took the cake as far as Tahiti is considered. And, in the hotel section, resorts throughout the islands of Tahiti received awards taking 5 of the top 25 spots for hotels in the South Pacific region (including Australia and New Zealand).

Top 5 Islands: Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific:
#4 Bora Bora

Top 10 Large-Ship Cruise Lines:
#2 – Regent Seven Seas #9 – Princess Cruises

Top 25 Hotels: Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific:
#3 – Bora Bora Lagoon Resort
#5 – Hotel Bora Bora
#15 – Moorea Pearl Beach Resort
#19 – InterContinental Bora Bora Resort

Tahiti veteran Jad Davenport delivers again!

The article titled “Two if by Sea” opens with a (2-page) spread shot from the deck of the Bora Bora Cruises’ yacht, the Tia’ Moana. The article opens with a section titled “An Intimate Voyage,” covering the experiences to be had on board these luxury yachts, including Jad’s personal description of the voyage and all of the amenities on board.

Circulation: 127,200
Readership: 893,900
Full-page ad cost: $12,925

“Into the Blue – as if you need a reason to pack a pareu and head to French Polynesia, the island of Bora Bora is a abuzz with new hotels, hot restaurants, luxurious spas and hip bars.”

Paula Disbrowe opens her 8-page article with the Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa – and goes on to cover the St Regis, InterContinental Resort & Thalasso Spa, Hotel Bora Bora and Bora Bora Cruises.

Paula also mentions the unforgettable experience at the Villa Mahana, and of course Bloody Mary’s noting that one “can’t visit Bora Bora without hitting one of the island’s convivial, must-do institutions.”

Circulation: 150,000
Readership: 225,000
Full-page ad cost: $27,500