TAHITI

Tahiti is often considered the Queen of the Pacific and is appropriately crowned by a circle of majestic peaks. The islands diverse terrain leaves the visitor endless options. The mountainous interior of Tahiti boasts plunging waterfalls, meandering clear streams, hillsides of the rainforests’ lush vegetation which are filled with many varieties of ferns and iridescent flowers. The impact on the senses can be intoxicating. All of these sights can be experienced by a day trip or a circle island tour. Papeete is the thriving capitol city with its narrow city streets lined with bustling shops, fine restaurants, museums, and the famous open air market, Le Marche. Tahiti also is the home of breathtaking black sand beaches which cannot be found on any other French Polynesian island.

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MOOREA

Moorea is another jewel in the crown of the Pacific. Moorea soars out of the Pacific Ocean with a blanket of green vegetation covering its steeple like peaks. Cascading waterfalls flow into deep forested valleys filled with farms of pineapples and vanilla. The vibrant colors and invigorating smells will once again shock your senses. Encircled by a barrier reef, Moorea is known for its shallow and calm lagoons of aqua blue and its two famous bays, Opunohu and Cooks Bay both bays can be viewed on the point of Mt Belvedere...not to be missed, it is spectacular! Even Hollywood was captured by its beauty, locations of movies such Mutiny in the Bounty and the Love Affair. Visitors are always encouraged to rent scooters or a car to shop for pearls, handicrafts, local artwork, and dine at some of Moorea’s finest restaurants.

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HUAHINE

Huahine is known as the Garden of Eden and may be French Polynesia’s best kept secret with its untamed and lush forests, crystal blue lagoons and virtually untouched by tourism compared to Bora Bora and Moorea. For those who long to get away from it all and relax in natures breathtaking surroundings, Huahine is for you. Visitors can do a circle island tour and see some of French Polynesia’s most famous Marae (open air sanctuaries); stunning palm fringed white sand beaches, sacred fresh water eels, aromatic vanilla farms, and quaint towns painted in pastel colors. Huahine’s few residents are warm and hospitable welcoming visitors to their island to experience the best of French Polynesia.

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RAIATEA

Raiatea, the most Sacred Island in the South Pacific, was first named Havai’I after the homeland of the ancient Polynesians. Raiatea was the center of religion and culture around 1000 years ago, legends and myths lend enchantment to Raiatea’s azure reefs. Enclosed inside a reef, Raiatea offers sharp cliffs which plunge straight in to the lagoons below creating quite spectacular coastlines that lack beaches. Visitors are able to take part in unique experiences which are enhanced by old legends of Raiatea. Raiatea houses the Polynesian Mount Olympus, the celebrated Mount Temehani.

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TAHA’A

Taha’a is the sister island of Raiatea and is known as the Vanilla Island. The aroma of Vanilla lingers heavily in the air. Taha’a offers a glimpse of the traditional, tranquil life of Tahitians. Taha’a is the home of French Polynesians newest and most upscale resort, the Taha’a Pearl Beach Resort. Taha’a is another one of the islands that seems to off the beaten path of tourists and is pristine. Across the gin clear water of Taha’a’s lagoons are picturesque white sand beaches framed with leaning palm trees dipping into the lagoons and thriving coral gardens. Taha’a offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets with Bora Bora off in the background. Taha’a is not to be missed.

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BORA BORA

Bora Bora is considered to be the prized jewel in the crown of the Pacific and is flocked to by Honeymooners and lovers. The lush tropical island which has slopes and steep mountains dotted with vibrant colors of the hibiscus blossoms is nearly completely circled by blinding white sand islets and motus. Bora Bora is considered the most romantic and one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The variation in the colors of the lagoons is almost unimaginable. The best way to experience Bora Bora’s pallet of colors is by bicycle. A visitor can partake in several thrilling activities or the art of doing nothing at all.

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RANGIROA

Rangiroa is known as the Island of the Long Sky. This island appears from the sky to be a pearl necklace laid upon the water like a string of coral encircling a luminous turquoise and jade green lagoon. More than 200 motus line the fragile reef which protects infinite schools of marine life that fill the gin clear lagoons of the world’s second-largest atoll. Rangiroa is a paradise for divers and beachcombers. All this set in a picture postcard world.

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MANIHI

Manihi is far from the modern world’s complicated lifestyle. Manihi offers its visitors secluded white sand beaches, and another pristine lagoon. Manihi is the hidden pearl of the Pacific and once visitors arrive there are submerged in paradise. Manihi is the home of the first black pearl farm and visitors can visit a working pearl farm, stroll through a quiet village or relax on a hammock between two palm trees in the warmth of the afternoon sun.

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