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VAcAtioN eNhANciNg tours Becoming spellbound is even easier when experiencing Moorea with a pre-arranged tour. Add to the enchantment with these delightful options. Circle Island Tour with the Belvedere (Half-Day) a guide will lead you around all of moorea for views of cook's and opunohu bays. a stop at belvedere lookout, then a pineapple plantation, and another at the lycée agricole plantations ends the tour on a tasty note. Combo Tour – Four-Wheel Drive & Jet Ski (Full-Day) embrace adventure with a jet ski tour in the morning and a four-wheel drive tour in the afternoon. in the time between, be spoiled with a three- course lunch at the renowned moorea beach café by bruno Jamais. Discovery Tour from the intercontinental moorea, depart for a drive along the coast, through the inner lands, then to belvedere lookout. learn about the lycée agricole plantation and the island's tropical fruits and flowers. Dolphin and/or Whale Watching Expedition (Half-Day) excitement meets education with a visit to spinner dolphins in their native habitat. learn about their social organization, or, from august to november, encounter whales as they mate and give birth in Polynesia's warm waters. Jet Ski Guided Tour depart for a one-hour guided tour, visiting sharks and rays, then refresh with a fruit and local products tasting on a private islet. Tahitian Feast at the Tiki Village Show & Dinner (Half-Day) discover through dance, art, and workshops the culture of the mooreans. a guided tour allows you to choose to participate in weaving, carving, or cooking workshops, culminating in a famous dance show. feast on dishes cooked in a traditional tahitian oven, barbecued selections, and assorted salads, fruits, and homemade pastries. welcome punch and wine are included. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. MooREA PEARL RESoRT & SPA oooo the Moorea Pearl resort & spa is nestled just five minutes from fabulous cook's bay. it is decorated in pure Polynesian style, with 28 overwater bungalows, nine beach bungalows, 28 garden bungalows (each with its own private pool) and 30 rooms. Also on-site are two restaurants, a bar, a boutique, and the Manea spa. 4 SoFITEL MooREA IA oRA BEACH RESoRT oooo ½ located on a spectacular white sandy beach, with uninterrupted views across the lagoon to the island of tahiti, sofitel Moorea features 113 luxurious bungalows (including one two-bedroom villa) built over the water, on the beachfront, or surrounded by landscape gardens. the resort features two restaurants; an outdoor pool; a day spa; and a variety of water sports, including scuba diving, kayaking, and windsurfing. Motorized and non-motorized water activities can also be arranged. 3 1 HILTon MooREA LAgoon RESoRT & SPA oooo ½ offering incredibly romantic diversions, each of its 54 overwater and 50 garden bungalows with private pool provide sweeping views. the overwater rooms are equipped with glass floor viewing panels and are connected by winding wooden walkways built directly over the lagoon. the hotel offers gourmet dining, nearby horseback riding, mountain biking, four-wheel drive rentals, and a spa. 2 InTERConTInEnTAL MooREA RESoRT & SPA oooo ½ located on the northwest coast of the island and sheltered from the prevailing winds, the intercontinental Moorea resort & spa stretches luxuriously between mountains and lagoon, amid acres of gardens. the three restaurants and two bars accommodate gourmet and casual dining. this resort has much to offer guests, including dolphin encounters, diving, water sports, a spa, and concierge desk to guide you to the best Moorea has to offer. see ad on page 48. 42 Moorea