Background Arthur Bowes Smyth (1750-1790), surgeon, was born in Essex ... In April 1788, Smyth returned to England on the "Lady Penrhyn" via Lord Howe Island, Tahiti, China and St Helena. On Lord Howe ...

Surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean and blessed with ample sunshine and rain, Tahiti is an ideal spot to harvest seafood and grow fresh produce. Fish reigns supreme on menus in the restaurants ...

Located on Tahiti's southern shore, the clean, warm waters of the nearby lagoon are another draw. Travelers say the water is unbelievably clear and the lagoon is shallow and calm, making this a ...