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AAA Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific 2013

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WELCOME TO TAHITI AND HER ISLANDS The Islands of Tahiti are what you've always imagined the South Seas to be—an idyllic getaway from the stresses of the modern world. T U A M O T U The beaches of Bora Bora are the perfect launch into coral-filled lagoons abundant with colorful marine life. Moorea's spectacular bays are surrounded by green mountains, and the panorama from Belvedere Lookout is breathtaking. Tahiti, the largest island, is for the person who wants to try a little of everything that the modern and natural worlds have to offer. I S L A N D S Tikehau Mataiva Rangiroa PA C I F I C O C E A N Tupuai Maupiti Bora Bora L A N D S L E E I S W A R D Taha'a Uturoa Huahine Raiatea Tetiaroa A R D N D W W I Maiao S O C I E T Y I S L A N D S Moorea 0 I S L A 0 N Papeete Tahiti D S miles km 50 50 Snorkel or swim side-by-side with manta rays. Feel the cool breeze on your face as you parasail. Check out the local markets for original art, Tahitian black pearls, fresh vanilla, and wooden carvings. Sample fine dining with influences from France and the South Pacific, and stay in exquisite beachside resorts or intimate overwater bungalows. No matter which island you visit, you'll find the same untouched environment that inspired the paintings of Gauguin and countless others. Welcome to Tahiti and Her Islands 39

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