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by Kim Smith

Why Are Tropical Honeymoon Destinations in the South Pacific So Very Popular Now?

As people in general become more stressed in a society that focuses so much on being financially successful, the option of opting out of it all becomes highly desirable. Just using the imagination of putting oneself on to an island with sunshine, sea breezes, tropical palms swinging in the gentle zephyrs aloft – all conjours up a scene so inviting and desirable that people are prepared to knuckle down to the demands of the system we live in and work hard to achieve things that otherwise would not be possible. So when one is getting married, a tropical honeymoon destination in the South Pacific is grabbed with both hands.

 There are not many people who would not agree that this would represent a dream honeymoon, but due to the constraints of finance, it is not always possible to live the dream or to make it a reality. However there are many locations where it does not cost a fortune to have an amazing holiday – little chalets inland which are surrounded by lush tropical planting may not be the absolute beachfront location, but are often very close to the beach, and still provide a getaway which is what a honeymoon is all about. These often have very interesting aspects which make holidays in them very appealing as a tropical honeymoon destination in the South Pacific.

While there are many islands in the Pacific, most people tend to stick to the more well known ones such as Fiji, The Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga – especially the outer islands in the northern group of Vava’u which have amazing beauty and are very unpopulated and unspoiled with clear waters of deep turquoise and where a vacation on either on a skippered or bareboat yacht is offered, not a sound to be heard when cruising under a sail into a sheltered anchorage. Truly a tropical honeymoon destination in the South Pacific that becomes amazingly appealing to those who are boat lovers and enjoy cruising.

Of course the islands do also provide a standard which is now becoming increasingly popular in latter years and that is 5 star accommodation. This is a market that is steadily growing and which people are more than happy to save up for so they can enjoy a special location for a special occasion. There are 5 star resorts in all of the main centres in the Pacific region. Increasingly popular are the self contained small boutique villa properties where a hotel standard of service is offered, but guests have the option of using not only the lagoon as their swimming spot, but also a private swimming pool in their own villa courtyard. This provides a real getaway situation for couples wanting to escape the masses when on holiday. What could provide a better option for a tropical honeymoon destination in the South Pacific paradises?

A video montage from Lincoln Center Theater’s Tony-award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC
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by Kim Smith

Tropical Islands of the South Pacific Ripped Off

Life has continued for thousands of years, in a simplistic form, in the tropical islands of the South Pacific. Culture and tradition have been the rule of the village, where the people live very much hand to mouth, as the necessity arises.

However, these ancient indigenous communities are not protected from the abuse of International Property Rights, in the ever expanding cut throat scene of global commerce. The only way to stop the highway robbery is to look urgently and seriously to the educational needs of the next generation.

The very simplistic way of life of these people has preserved unique pockets of areas, untouched by modern civilization, that are a unique experience for the tourist  and a delight to the scientist.

A library of genetic markers, which will be used as a unique resource for ecologists and evolutionary biologists around the world, is currently being produced through an ambitious research program, on the picturesque tropical island of French Polynesia. It is a combined program between a United States Californian university and a French research institute.

Once such projects turn into profit, it is usually very little profit that finds its way down to the islanders, whose homes have been violated. One has only to look at the large diamond fields of the world to ascertain this.

Co-editor of the book, ‘Pacific Genes and Life Patents’, speaks of a high profile situation  where medical anthropologist, Carol Jenkins, who allegedly stole leukemia curing genes from the Hagahai people in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The United States, through its National Health Institute, patented the DNA cells, stamping ownership, without permission, upon something that belonged to a group of people and their unborn generations, with little recompense to the local people.

Neither the individuals, their communities, nor their government were informed of the project. When the Hagahai people objected, the US government said their claims were inconsequential.

The question, which is as old as commerce itself, is who should gain from the benefits of such projects? The company who found and researched the product, or the original owners of the source of the raw material?

History proves that such projects have not shown any kindness to Pacific islanders.

Mead says the indigenous people of the Pacific nations don’t own anything, because property is owned by everyone in the group.  Culturally, individuals own nothing. To start to claim Intellectual Property Rights is to deny what is owned by everyone. “They don’t own their bodies, the words they speak, their mind, the music they sing, or the myths and traditions they pass from generation. All these things form part of their heritage. Gifts and creativity belong to the next generation”.

If money is owed to a nephew, the uncle has full right to claim some of it. Let a Pacific islander borrow a shirt and it is usually not returned. Not because they are trying to steal the shirt, but because of their simplistic inherent belief that wealth is defined by what they can give away. Their ability to play host, to be generous and give to others is a measure of their riches.

The idea of amassing wealth is foreign to these people. When the price of local grown commodities rise, due to rising food prices globally, the local people produce less. Once a villager has earned enough money to pay the school fees, buy clothing and a few basic supplies, there is no need to sell any more of their crop. When they are able to earn the same amount of money for less effort, why do anything more? They have no lasting dependence on a cash economy, though they do enjoy the limited benefits it gives them.

The majority of the population, particularly in rural areas, are unable to recognize potential commercial opportunities within their culture and capitalize on them. From metaphysics to blood cells, cultural expression to mineral rich volcanic ash, unique flora or fauna, unknowingly the Pacific islanders sit on a gold mine.

Education is an absolute necessity, if the younger generation of island people, who stand as a link to the richness of their traditional culture and partaking of the benefits of the 21st century. Only through education will they come to an understanding of how to protect their custom rights and privileges as well as maintain their island way of life, before their tropical island paradise is lost forever.

The message is clear for countries like the still underdeveloped tropical island nation of Vanuatu. The days of poorly educated politicians leaping on the Government gravy train and blundering their way through a few years of pocket-lining public office are over. There is a rising swell of opinion, demanding better education and health facilities, for all members of the community.

by pareidoliac

A Different South Pacific Island For Your Romantic Getaway

A South Pacific Vacation makes you think of Fiji, French Polynesia, Tahiti, but not perhaps Lord Howe Island. Yet Lord Howe Island could be just the perfect South Pacific Island vacation destination, a real romantic getaway, and yet easily accessible from the eastern seaboard of Australia, as it only takes two hours flying time.

Lord Howe Island is an extraordinary place, and has been described as the last paradise, where you will often find more fish and bird species than people, and this includes the visitors as well!! The reason for this is there are around 300 residents and then a restriction of 400 visitors at any one time. For this reason it is never crowded, and a good reason to call itself a real south pacific island romantic getaway

Lord Howe Island has the most southerly coral reef in the world and it is absolutely teeming with over 500 species of fish, plus many varieties of coral. It makes a superb sight below water line but pretty spectacular above, where there is a lovely lagoon protected by the line of surf that denotes the reef. This is a place with no pollution and the beaches are spotless.

Lord Howe Island is dramatic to look at, as it came from an ancient volcanic eruption, and the southern end is dominated by two large mountains called Mt.Gower, and Mt.Lidgbird, named after the Commander of the first ship to visit the island, which soar 875 metres out of the ocean.

Visitors definitely step back in time when they arrive here, and there are few of the trappings of resort style 21st century life for the holidaymaker. This is a place for nature lovers, and people who like nothing better than to walk and even hike in the mountains.
In addition you can hand feed the fish at Ned’s Beach, go for a lagoon cruise in a glass bottomed boat, charter a boat to go fishing, or take the two hour round the island trip. By the way the island is 11 kms long and 3kms at its widest.

I terms of where to stay on Lord Howe Island, then there are 17 family run accommodation properties, ranging from full board to self catering, but please note, there is no camping permitted. You can hire a car when you are here if you pre book it, but bicycles are the popular mode of transport.

The weather on Lord Howe, is sub tropical varying from 18-28 degrees C.
The Best time to visit Lord Howe Island is really anytime!! In fact from September to May is summertime, and it is usually fine and mild to warm and hot. You are advised to bring a jacket for cooler evenings, and that you should bring a raincoat. You’ll need comfortable shoes and sandshoes for reef walking. You’ll need a torch to find your way around at night because there are no street lights.

There are no entry requirements, and Australian citizens don’t need a passport.
Lord Howe Island isn’t only a great place for a romantic getaway it is also a paradise for children because they can roam free in perfect safety, because there are no snakes, nothing poisonous, and almost zero crime. Honeymooners and escapists love it because you are out of the range of mobile phone masts.

Go to Lord Howe Island for a South Pacific Island Vacation with a difference.

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South Pacific Line, 1939. Koninklijke Paketvaart-Maatschappij.

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Experience Magical Holidays in the South Pacific

Holidays in the South Pacific are well known as relaxing and fascinating experiences. There are many wonderful islands to explore including Cook Islands, Fiji, Tahiti Vanuatu, and Samoa. If your idea of a great getaway involves “fun in the sun” then you should surely consider visiting at least one of the island chains in the southern Pacific region.

While many people may only think about the beautiful beaches when they imagine holidays in the South Pacific there are many other sights and adventures waiting to be discovered. The white sandy shores of the South Pacific islands do hold a magnetic attraction for most guests, and who can blame them? The sands of the beaches are powdery soft and the shores are dotted with tall, graceful palm trees that gracefully sway in the balmy breezes. Clear, jewel toned water laps gently at the edges of the beach. You can walk just a short distance out into the ocean and easily find sand dollars, unusual sea shells and a dazzling assortment of curious, colorful fish.

If you want to find a wider variety of marine life you can grab some gear and go snorkeling or scuba diving. The Pacific Ocean is where you can listen to the magical songs of humpback whales or watch the dizzying dances of playful dolphins. These islands are home to some of the premiere beaches, lagoons and coral reefs in the world. For those visitors who prefer to stay on the surface of the ocean during their holidays in the South Pacific there are many places to rent sailboats, canoes, kayaks and jet skis.

On the South Pacific islands you have the chance to explore many amazing displays of nature. You can wander through exotic rain forests, climb mountains, visit a volcano, or just enjoy the lush green beauty of the landscape that surrounds you. This is also an opportunity for you to discover more about the culture of the islands.

Holidays in the South Pacific have enough magical excitement and fun to keep everyone entertained throughout your stay. There are hundreds of resorts available and you can find one that will suit any taste and budget. Choose a bohemian beach hut as the accommodations for your stay. Or perhaps you may prefer one of the elegant, high-end island resorts where you can enjoy pampering that extends beyond your wildest dreams. For the “high roller” holiday guests there are a number of resorts that feature live shows and busy casinos.

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by osseous

A Musical Of All South Pacific

If you do not have South Pacific tickets yet, grab them as soon as possible and be the one to experience the mind blowing musical right in front of your eyes. Every generation can become a part of this musical and enjoy every minute of it as they discuss issues that were in the society decades ago and still exist. Considered a bridge between the gaps of the generations, this musical is necessary to see so; you should buy South Pacific tickets for your family as well.

A musical of the year 1949, Richard Rodgers was the mastermind behind its music and with the help of Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan, these men created magic that later became history. The story is based on a Pulitzer Prize winning novel of 1948 written by James A. Michener and was known as “Tales of the South Pacific” and putting together the concept with music and giving it a whole new form transformed it into an ever famous hit. The plotline was from the different tales of the novel, which molded into a form of a musical, to serve the service of entertaining the theatre lovers. Exploring and experimenting with issues such as the racial prejudice and approved by the masses and you should book yourself a theatre ticket before it’s too late.

Award Bearing Classics

In 1950, just a year after its production, this musical won a Pulitzer award for best drama, which is amongst the much reorganization that this production got. The issues that exploited in the play and discussed through the medium of music, it was an amazing move made since the period during its production was not as modern as we are today and this was amongst the first attempts of a musical in the society. Being holders of 10 Tony Awards, this musical is the only one to have won all the four Tony Awards for the best actors. Get your tickets and see what is so special about the musical that had swept the crowd of the 50’s away. It was the success of this very musical that the production led to film adaptation in the later years and the revival of musicals, in 2008, continues to attract the crowds towards it self. With a few different touches present in the musical, it remains to be the same award-winning musical that moved the masses decades ago.

They are here to take over your town

The South Pacific tickets are available now and you should get yourself one if you want to be part of this experience since the theatre tickets are most likely to get sold. Buy South Pacific tickets and get to know what art and performance is all about. Give yourself a chance to see the magnificent purpose of the musical and enjoy every minute of it.A show that has been gaining popularity since the first day, this musical is bound to become your favorite as well since it has every element and reason to be on top of your most liked list.

Mandy Patinkin singing the song Younger Than Springtime from South Pacific.

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Nukubati Island Resort Labasa The Most Romantic Hotel In The South Pacific

I had a week on Nukubati Island Resort Labasa, as part of my honeymoon and I thought it was absolutely amazing. Whilst being greeted by hotel staff on the beach is quite commonplace in the South Pacific, this was something else.

Their voices are so harmonious, and apart from our welcome song, there were ice cool flannels, and welcoming drinks, and boy did we need them!! We had read reports which included quotes like “Most romantic hotel in the South Pacific.” And we very quickly realised why.

It is important to be aware that this is an all inclusive resort, and we were looking for all inclusive adult only hotels for our South Pacific Honeymoon.

This is the perfect escape with no phones, no television just serious relaxation.

Jetlag can spoil the first few days of a vacation especially when you are close to the international dateline, and having to conform to meal times isn’t what you want to do. We need not have worried, because we discovered after sleeping in almost all day after arriving, that you can pretty well eat when you want to. We were brought champagne and canapés, and then we had a wonderful seafood meal, and tons of fresh vegetables which we discovered were literally from the back garden!!

We could have eaten in our honeymoon bure all the time, but the dining room was a real treat with tablecloths, candlelight, fresh flowers, looking out onto the beach, and views you can’t really do justice to here.

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Fiji and the Pacific islands in general are so lush, and not without reason. It is because of the amount of rain, but it is such warm rain, and it hits you so hard it is totally exhilarating to be out in. I’d never realised before now how much fun swimming in the rain can be!!

Above all it was the superb service, and the attention to detail that we loved. The little things we observed like the mosquito repellent burner at your dinner table, the water tray at the door of the bure, so you don’t bring sand in. The boat bringing you in, takes you to the beach outside your bure, and there would have been a towel on your seat on the boat to stop you from burning yourself.

We attended Sunday church in the local village, and the singing and the harmony was so moving it made me cry.

We also were taken out for a sandbank picnic, which was epic, not only for the picnic, but also the snorkelling afterwards. These little sandbanks only appear for a few hours, but we were taken there, and the staff set up umbrellas, table, chairs, champagne, and a three course delicious lunch, then they picked us up before the sandbank reappeared.

Nukubati is without a doubt the most romantic place I have ever visited. I felt so far away from every care, in fact from the world. I felt we were seeing the traditional Fiji. I know we came looking for an all inclusive adult only hotel for our South Pacific Honeymoon, and what we found was the most romantic hotel in the South Pacific

Kelli O’Hara and Paulo Szot perform “Some Enchanted Evening” from the Broadway revival of South Pacific on The View.

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Finding Hidden Potential In The South Pacific

Finding Hidden Potential In The South Pacific

This Report examining the economic and political outlook for the Pacific island states over the coming years. The report covers Australia, New Zealand, East Timor, Fiji, Kiribati, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu. It identifies key economic, political, security, and environmental factors facing each state, and outlines long-term challenges that the South Pacific needs to address to reduce the region’s vulnerability to exogenous shocks. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=129426&rt=Finding-Hidden-Potential-In-The-South-Pacific.html )

This Special Report draws upon the expertise of Asia Country Risk analysts to provide a further geographical dimension to our Country Risk service. The report begins with an overview of the South Pacific region, and discusses how the current economic downturn will affect it. Each Pacific state has its own country chapter, with economic data tables covering the period 2000-2010. The report also includes 10-year economic forecasts for Australia and New Zealand (the dominant influences in the region), and China (whose influence in the South Pacific is rising), as well as latest Global Assumptions. Beyond the recession, the report identifies the long-term challenges facing a fluid and highly volatile, but largely-underreported part of the world.
Executive Summary

Finding Hidden Potential In The South Pacific

Although the Pacific Islands have not been directly exposed to the current global economic crisis, they have felt the second round effects emanating from the developed world. Revenues from the key commodity sector have fallen in line with global trends, while there are indications that tourist numbers are down and remittances from workers overseas have been falling. Tackling these cyclical problems has been made difficult by structural problems including high current account deficits, poor governmental structures, a weak security framework and ethnic tensions within many states. Amid these problems, however, we have identified two key areas in which the region could boast significant economic potential, and two further geopolitical factors which may add to regional stability in the long term.

Commodity Riches: Aside from the region’s potential to move further up the agribusiness value chain, there are still major opportunities in mining and energy in Papua New Guinea and East Timor. Provided these states manage to avoid the ‘commodity curse’, there is potential for high levels of investment and stronger consumer spending over the coming years.

Niche Tourism: Fiji has long been the regional leader in the tourism sector, but there is still plenty of potential for other states within the region to develop. This is likely to be concentrated at the ‘niche’, rather than mass, end of the market.

The Rise of China: The region is already heavily tied to the economic cycles of Australia, New Zealand and the US. Strong real GDP growth in China – and higher development aid flows – offer the potential for another regional anchor to emerge, which will offer opportunities for the commodity and tourism sectors.

Australia’s Regional Role: Australia has started to take a more pro-active role in ensuring political stability in the South Pacific Region. We view this as a positive, given the potential structural and aid benefits it can bring with it. This is likely to be tied towards a long-term move towards stronger democratic institutions, even though this journey is likely to be very bumpy indeed.
 

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by osseous

South Pacific, The Broadway Musical

Many years on tour in Broadway is the wonderful musical, South Pacific.

The original production of the broadway musical, South Pacific, began in March of 1949 in New Haven, Ct. South Pacific tickets were sold for this production that ran from 1950-1955 as a US tour in 118 cities. A 1988 West End revival in London was held at the Prince of Wales Theatre from Jan. 1988 to Jan, 1989. Again, a new production of the show with slight revisions played at the Royal National Theatre in London for a short time from Dec. 2001 through April 2002.

In June, 2005 a concert version of the musical was presented live at the Carnegie Hall and starred Reba McEntire, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alec Baldwin and Lilias White with a full supporting cast where South Pacific tickets were sold. This production was taped and televised in April 2006 and a DVD was released later.

A major new touring production of South Pacific opened in the UK at the Blackpool Grand Theatre in April 2007. This production is best known for staging of the overture which charted Nellie’s journey from Little Rock to the South Pacific. A map of the US is posted on entering the theatre.

The first Broadway revival of South Pacific began previews in March 2008 with an official opening in early April at the Lincoln Centers Vivian Beaumont Theatre. This production won five Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Musical Revival, and six other Tony Awards.

In 2009 a U.S. national tour based on the 2008 Broadway Revival began in San Francisco at the Golden Gate Theatre. South Pacific Tickets are now available for New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Toronto and will be playing in Appleton Wisconsin and is coming to Cincinnati in September 2010.

You can purchase South Pacific tickets at www.tonsoftickets.com.

by Kim Smith

Greatest Musical South Pacific Tickets

This musical has always been loved by the huge fan following, since the time it has been introduced. People love to watch each and every show of South Pacific in the theatres.

Upcoming Season Of South Pacific

The shows of this greatly acclaimed musical have been sold within no time and people have great liking for each and every show of this musical and this is the reason, why people have been purchasing South Pacific tickets, since the year, this musical has been released. It was the year, 1949, when this musical was released and from that point of time the love and demand for it, has been increasing. The upcoming shows of this musical are going to be shown in the theatres of different cities of America including Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Texas, Florida and a number of other cities. It means that the list of South Pacific shows will go on and on and on. The fans of this musical have must been really excited with all the shows. Therefore, the next season is considered to be the ruling time for South Pacific. The tour of US, by the cast of South Pacific has really become the talk of the town. This national tour will sell all the South Pacific tickets, within no time. The cast, which will be putting efforts for the revival of Broadway, during this upcoming tour, includes Rod Gilfry, Carmen Cusack, Anderson Davis, Mathew Saldivar, Kaela Settle and Sumie Maeda. The list of cities, where the shows of South Pacific will be shown, is mentioned below. Select the city and check out the ticket details.

True Picture Of South Pacifi

This musical has won so much love and respect from the audiences that it has now become historical musical. The music of this musical play has been given by Richard Rodgers. Oscar Hammerstein II has written the lyrics of all the songs. Basically, the story of this musical has been inspired by the novel called, “Tales of the South Pacific”. This musical has uniquely and amazingly combined the characters from different stories of this novel and has amalgamated them into one, cohesive storyline. The basic idea of this musical is so unique and interesting that it has really ruled over the hearts of millions of its fans. Every time, the show of this musical is lined up, the fans rush tobuy South Pacific tickets, in order to get themselves delighted with the shows. South Pacific has been sweeping away most of the big and famous awards, for which it has been nominated.

Order Your South Pacific Tickets

If you are interested and are big fan of South Pacific, then you must browse over internet, from where you can get your South Pacific tickets, which are considered to be the treat of this season. The upcoming shows of this musical are on instant sale and before you get out of the shows, you must visit different websites and place an order for South Pacific tickets on the website, which is offering the tickets at comparatively reasonable price. The prices of the tickets will vary, depending upon the seating preferences. There is a huge stock of tickets, over internet; therefore, you do not have to worry at all that you may get out of the tickets.

Tony Award Winner Juanita Hall reprised her Role as Bloody Mary in the 1958 Filmversion of South Pacific. On the Stage she sang the Songs by herself but in the Movieversion she was dubbed by Muriel Smith who played Bloody Mary in London

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