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No, there's no need to remortgage the house to visit Tahiti and French Polynesia. Despite a reputation for opulence and exclusivity, it's perfectly possible to visit these dreamy islands on a limited budget -- if you make the right decisions.

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Dubai is out, Croatia is in for celeb travelupdated: Tue Dec 01 2009 16:10:00

With over-the-top resorts, year-round sunshine, killer shopping, picturesque beaches, and the world's tallest building, Dubai quickly became the celebrity destination of choice.

Movie pass: 'Couples Retreat'updated: Fri Oct 09 2009 09:06:00

Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell and Malin Akerman talk about their new comedy.

People.com: Kristen Bell's Essential Travel Item: Butterscotch Puddingupdated: Mon Sep 28 2009 07:48:00

The Couples Retreat star admits to hording snacks in her luggage

Sailing adventures in Tahitiupdated: Mon Aug 17 2009 11:31:00

We are in paradise -- really. The fish literally eat out of our hands, the water is so clear I can see seashells in the sand six feet below us and the island nearby is ringed by lush, green trees, some dripping with exotic fruits.

Time.com: Coming Clean on Worker Salariesupdated: Mon May 05 2008 18:00:00

Not knowing what your colleagues make can hurt you. A modest proposal for closing the paycheck gap

People.com: Angie Harmon, Gabrielle Union Get Naked for Allureupdated: Thu Apr 17 2008 11:44:00

Angie Harmon once skinny-dipped with her husband, Jason Sehorn, on a private beach in Bora Bora. But now the Women's Murder Club star is stripping down in front of the entire world. Harmon is one of five celebs – including Gabrielle Union, Jill Scott, Zoe McLellan and Ana Ortiz – who shed their clothes in Allure's May issue.

People.com: Eddie Murphy Emerges In Las Vegasupdated: Mon Jan 28 2008 12:42:00

Eddie Murphy – who's been laying low since announcing his shocking split from Tracey Edmonds – emerged in Las Vegas Saturday night for the grand opening of the Bellagio's new nightclub, The Bank.

People.com: Eddie Murphy, Tracey Edmonds Suddenly Splitupdated: Thu Jan 17 2008 14:42:00

Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds have called it quits just two weeks after their intimate wedding, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.

People.com: Eddie & Tracey to Hold Legal Wedding Ceremony in U.S.updated: Fri Jan 04 2008 13:04:00

Any legality questions surrounding the New Year's Day wedding of Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia are about to be properly addressed, their reps tell PEOPLE.

People.com: Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds Marryupdated: Thu Jan 03 2008 08:43:00

Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds were married on New Year's Day on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia in front of 25 friends and family, their reps tell PEOPLE.

Conrad Black to face jail timeupdated: Mon Dec 10 2007 09:33:00

David Buik of BGC Partners joins CNN to discuss media mogul Conrad Black's prison sentence.

Overwater bungalows: Stay right on the oceanupdated: Fri Mar 23 2007 10:14:00

French Polynesia remains the undisputed capital of overwater escapes, where $700 is the typical starting price for a hut poised on stilts in a tranquil, aquamarine lagoon. But resorts exist that are both far more affordable than Bora Bora and still within belly-flopping distance of the water.

CNNMoney: 10 best honeymoon spotsupdated: Wed Jun 08 2005 09:17:00

The Big Island is the best place for couples to unwind after their big day, according to a survey on the world's best honeymoon destinations.

CNNMoney: Valentine's vacationsupdated: Mon Jan 24 2005 14:43:00

Nothing says "I love you" like a $125,000 five-day getaway that starts in the Alaskan wilderness, stops on Rodeo Drive and comes to a finale on an historic Broadway stage.

Money Magazine: Love Boats? Then we've got some great cruise suggestions for you. Plus: Tips for smart booking.updated: Tue Oct 01 2002 00:01:00

Everyone--or at least everyone who likes luxurious ocean voyages--was talking about the impossibly low cruise fares earlier this year. The cruise industry had built ships at a steady clip in the pa...

Money Magazine: How to find the right cruise for youupdated: Fri Sep 20 2002 16:28:00

Super-low cruise prices, which were the norm in the post-9/11 travel lull, have sailed off into the sunset. Among other reasons: Travelers started taking notice of the growing number of ships departing port cities that were previously unassociated with cruising, like Baltimore and Seattle.

Fortune: Subject: Save the Tikisupdated: Mon Apr 16 2001 00:01:00

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FSB: Score Keeper Julio Gomez, the self-styled scorer of e-commerce sites, is building a company around his secret updated: Sat Apr 01 2000 00:01:00

As a consumer, it's hard not to love the reach of the World Wide Web. Round-trip tickets to Bora Bora, Callaway golf clubs, Darth Maul action figures--it seems everything can be had online these da...

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