https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/5a391c00-7c2f-4940-a946-86e2b94f1d4e Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com This 1960s color film about Fiji and New Caledonia is one of a series of Pan Am "New Horizons" travelogues. The film opens with a cabin cruiser boat headed toward New Caledonia. The passengers are in bathing suits (:23-:39). A man drives off the boat and comes up with two lobsters (:39-:58). The boat lands, and the passengers get off for a picnic on the beach. The lobsters are cooked on a grill and a large basket of food is opened and served (1:00-2:50). Noumea is the capital of New Caledonia (3:00). People in 1960s fashions walk by stores. Window shopping includes clothes and French perfumes (3:13-3:30). Fiji was still a British outpost when the film was made; it became independent on October 10, 1970. The changing of the guard, whose uniforms include skirts, at Government House is shown (3:47-4:10). A native club dance is shown (4:13-5:08). The traffic policeman wears a skirt or kilt (5:09). Duty-free shops include a window full of 1960s cameras, transistors, and video equipment, including Canon and Pentax SLRs (5:35). Rainbow Reef is popular for its coral reefs, seen through the a glass-bottom boat (5:41-5:59). Divers bring up various coral from which the guide shakes out small fish, a banded sea snake, and a turtle (6:00-7:35). A woman in a bikini walks onto Castaways Island and sits in the sand (7:45). A man blows a conch horn to signify the start of a picnic meal (8:18-8:40). This passage takes you on a vivid journey through the tropical islands of the Pacific, starting with New Caledonia and moving to Fiji. It highlights the serene beauty of white sandy beaches, lush coral reefs, and abundant seafood that create an idyllic paradise reminiscent of Mediterranean charm. The islands’ volcanic origins contrast with their peaceful present, while local culture—from French colonial history to vibrant Fijian dances—adds rich layers to the experience. Visitors are invited to explore underwater treasures, enjoy duty-free shopping, and savor the simplicity and romance of island life. Ultimately, these islands offer a personal, dreamlike refuge where nature’s beauty and tranquility create unforgettable memories. 0:00 — Describes flying over the vast Pacific Ocean and heading toward New Caledonia, echoing early French settlers’ routes. 0:41 — Prepares for an adventure with seafood and a picnic lunch arriving aboard. 0:56 — Enjoys a leisurely boat trip among tropical islands with a gentle breeze. 1:15 — Highlights the idyllic and private nature of the white sandy beach, a perfect paradise. 1:48 — Warns that after a picnic here, no other food will taste as delicious again. 2:08 — Praises the local seafood and luxurious lifestyle of the fishermen. 2:27 — Notes the volcanic origins of many islands despite their peaceful appearance today. 2:49 — Emphasizes the tropical island’s lush beauty and resemblance to a Mediterranean town. 3:24 — Introduces Nemea, a place blending French culture and colonial history, ideal for island discovery. 3:47 — Moves to Fiji, a British outpost with a disciplined police force and native cultural dances. 5:07 — Describes the Fiji police’s vigorous dances and the capital’s diverse Pacific population. 5:21 — Mentions tourist attractions like duty-free shops selling local souvenirs and coral beads. 5:34 — Recommends a trip over the Rainbow Reefs to see the coral and underwater treasures. 5:52 — Describes the coral reefs as dream islands in the making, full of hidden underwater beauty. 6:28 — Reveals the colorful fish and marine life concealed by coral reefs, creating a magical experience. 7:11 — Reminds that such adventures are unforgettable, captured through photographs. 7:29 — Contrasts human creativity with nature’s beauty, inviting visitors to rediscover a romantic, simple life. 7:44 — Introduces Castaways Island as a dream destination and private paradise. 8:20 — Celebrates the tropical abundance that enhances every meal and offers personal paradise on these islands. 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