The TMK Team was invited to  document and immortalize the first cruise of the most recent addition to the fleet of Paul Gauguin Cruises. The m/v Tere Moana, a small luxury cruise ship,  revealed its newest features to a chosen few during a week-long cruise in Caribbean waters.  Newly refurbished,  the former "Levant"  has been transformed into a sleek and sophisticated ship dedicated to exploring  tropical and temperate destinations, its reduced size enabling it to offer itineraries inaccessible to larger ships. The Tere Moana now offers 45 luxurious staterooms, a spa, an onboard water-sports marina as well as two high end restaurants and many other features.  After the Caribbean, cruises in Europe and Latin America are planned for this year.  Visit www.pgcruises.com for more information on dream destinations in intimate ships.  You can travel the world in the same unique way as on the the m/s Paul Gauguin  which continues its Pacific cruises in French Polynesia.  Here a few images of the Tere Moana to share with you.

Visit the islands of Tahiti and Moorea from land and above with Avis Rent A Car.  Aerial Images taken from a drone with Tahiti Fly Shoot. Great team for unique images from Moorea pineapple fields, Happiti, Temae to The Botanical Gardens of Tahiti through Papenoo and the Taravao plateau.  Check out Tahiti and Moorea's unique and beautiful locations from a bird's eye view.

The Hinano Calendar 2013 is out, but it was hard to choose between all the great images of this two-day shoot, thanks to our model and great crew !  We felt we wanted to share with you some more of Tim's beautiful imagery. This is fashion in French Polynesia at its best, with the most beautiful vahines of the moment.  Enjoy and share.

When Raimana called Laird, he was preparing to head for Kauai for his first foil session of the season, with an early north swell on the forecast. 
But Raimana wanted him down in Tahiti to enjoy the biggest south swell so far this year and help promote French Polynesia at the same time ! Hard to refuse such an invitation !  
Raimana has been the ambassador for Tahiti Tourism these last few years and a local campaign to promote tourism with the local population is in full force. Who else represents better the Polynesian spirit of 'aloha' than Raimana taking care of his surfer friends around Teahupoo.  
After 11 time world champion Kelly Slater and Jeremy Flores a few weeks ago during the Billabong Pro,  now it's the other high-profile surfing athlete Laird Hamilton who will get the royal treatment in Raimana's amazing World... read more

A taste of paradise, this is what Bixente Lizarazu wanted for his holiday break with his son.  Surf, stand up paddle, whale, shark and ray watching were on the menu for the French 1998 world champion footballer,  now TV presenter for TF1,  who wanted to remain active by getting a taste of Nature's perfection in French Polynesia.  Raimana Von Bastolaer  "Raimana World" was hosting the father and son for this special holiday, making sure they had the best fun in the best conditions in Moorea and Teahupoo.  Tim Mckenna and Tahiti Fly Shoot were invited to get a few holiday shots from above and in and under the water.  Here are a few snapshots of their perfect holiday.

Mike Fanning wins the Billabong Pro Teahupoo 2012. Check out the best images of the contest.

Captain Winston Joyce-Clarke and his crew invite you onboard the Big Fish Yacht where luxury meets fun. True to their initial spirit they re-define the concept of expedition yachting . From "transformer-style" swim platforms to the world's first stone deck,  Marshall Naval Architects, Canada have re-invented every corner of this stunning yacht making it one of the most innovative  worldwide. Images in collaboration with TahitiFlyShoot

Prepared in the heart of the Motu Martin,  Pacific Natural Products Vanilla, is one of the most recognised in Polynesia.  Discover how it is nutured on one of Tahiti's famous "Motus", first dried by the sun and the marine spray of the Pacific Ocean. Tahitian Vanilla, Vanilla X Tahitensis, is one of the richest of the world's flavours, prized by chefs or perfume designers for it's delicate scents & tastes.

Inspirational and inspired, Tahitian surfer and model Hanalei Reponty has it all.  Currently at university in Sydney,  she juggles her studies with her rising modeling career.  New face at Elite Management Sydney, her striking looks make her a face you can't forget.  But more than that it is her intelligence that impresses.  She has definitely caught the eye of the "fashionista", impressed by the influence on her of her two worlds:  her Polynesian background and that of the fashion icons of her generation.  She doesn't follow the trend,  she creates it.... so quick! become a follower by taking a peek on Hana'blog ... http://hanaleireponty.blogspot.com