holiday
ISLANDS
in the
Polynesian Paradise
Tahitian Islands
They’re unsurpassable, unique; there’s no other place like
them on earth. Tahiti is the epicenter of the cultural and
political influence of the French Polynesia. With this, there
is a wide variety of things to expect when visiting the island.
Ancient Polynesian ancestors instilled traditions in the locals
such as woodcarving, weaving, and tattooing. Bright colors
and care-free lifestyles flow through the island like a large
river. The Tahitian philosophy is “aita pea pea,” translated as:
“not to worry.”
A more sacred place, still alive with the culture and Tahitian
spirit, is the magical island, Moorea. The island of Moorea has
been an inspiration for many mythical tales, and has a beauty
so pristine that the locals, spending every day there, cannot
even take this paradise for granted. Moorea has a small island
feel to it, even with the expansion of several internationally
known resorts. With two symmetrical bays and mountain
peaks poking up through the pacific mist, Moorea should be
on everyone’s island vacation bucket list.
Resorts in Moorea and Bora Bora, another sister of the Tahitian islands, are plentiful, and many vacation packages offer
all-inclusive 5-10 night stays. Sign up for ATV adventures
through the islands, sit down for a private sunset dinner on
the beach, go snorkeling, and enjoy every night’s sleep and
morning cup of coffee in your own private over-the-water
bungalow. This is the place where honeymooners dream of
coming, where families croon over summer packages, and
where snow birds venture for an escape from the cold. Looking for a suggestion? Opt for a 7-night stay in the Intercontinental Moorea resort. You can book a trip and find more
information by visiting Tahiti’s website.
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