FRENCH POLYNESIA ~ Bora Bora ~

... A fantastic surprise postcard from a dear postcard friend💛... Bora Bora is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world and best known of the French Polynesia's Leeward Islands... a pristine island paradise... the jewel of the South Seas... snorkeling and scuba diving is a huge attraction on the island... with hundreds of underwater species that can be seen... colourful reef fish, starfish, sea turtles, manta rays and sharks... Thanks so much Andrene, I thought of you many times and was hoping to hear from you again... you've made my day🌼🌻🌼... Enjoy your cruising holiday! (✿◠‿◠)

ⒸDiane Commons
French Polynesia (more commonly known as Tahiti) is made up of 118 islands that are divided into five archipelagos. Bora Bora is situated in the volcanic Society Islands in the middle South Pacific Ocean, halfway between Australia and the USA. The island is an overseas territory of France.

The island was named Pora Pora, which means “first born” by the original Polynesian settlers that inhabited the islands. However, the first European settlers to visit the island misheard and believed the natives had said Bora Bora and that is the name its has today.

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Famous People | Maps
(Issued 05-05-2010)

FRENCH POLYNESIA ~ Tahiti - Le Diadème ~

...Breathtaking and overwhelming nature view coming from French Polynesia, Tahiti... this mythic mountain, Le Diadème (the tiara) crowns the island as the “Queen of the South Pacific.”... a paradise of rainforests, mountains and black-sand beaches....with wonderful stamp too...Thanks a lot Vanessa!! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

Photo: © Romain Ferré
Located in the archipelago of the Society Islands in the central Southern Pacific Ocean, Tahiti is the largest island of French Polynesia, and was formed from volcanic activity.

The island is divided into two sections, with the northwestern portion being Tahiti Nui ("big Tahiti") and the smaller, southeastern portion being Tahiti Iti ("small Tahiti").

 While coral reefs surround the coastal waters, much of the island's interior is mountainous - it's highest point is Mont Orohena at 2,241 m. Lush rainforests cover the landscape of Tahiti, and the Papenoo River flows through the north side of the island.



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Street Art in French Polynesia
(Issued 27-05-2016)

FRENCH POLYNESIA ~Huahine~

This is my second card from French Polynesia and I must say the first card is one of my all time favorites (a whale card) but this is almost as great and I think it looks amazing!:D:D According to the internet the island is the most picturesque and one of Polynesia's best-kept secrets....It just looks such a peaceful and relaxing place!
...“A Beautiful Slice of French Polynesian Heaven”... Thanks a million Rod!!

With lovely stamps and postmark. The ´MS Hanseatic´ was commissioned by Hapag-Lloyd in 1993, and is classed as a luxurious cruise ship and one of the finest expedition vessels.!!

Huahine itself is actually 2 islands known as Huahine-Nui and Huahine-Iti (Big Huahine and little Huahine). Interconnected by a bridge.
With steep mountains descending into protected bays of azure blue and emerald green colors, the island is also one of the more geographically diverse of the Society Group.
Also known as "The Garden Island" due to its abundance of lush green tropical foliage and wild jungle-like scenery, Huahine is one of the more interesting of the Society Islands to explore.

FRENCH POLYNESIA ~Moorea~

WOW!!!
1. A FANTASTIC card....
2. A new COUNTRY for my collection....
3. And a gorgeous new WHALE CARD for my collection....
At such card I can look alday long, I'm smiling from ear to ear!^-^

An adult humpback whale(14m) with calf(4m) on Moorea. Moorea is a high island in French Polynesia, 17km northwest of Tahiti and means "yellow lizard".