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VAcAtioN eNhANciNg tours Make this Elysium yours with a once-in-a-lifetime tour. Be sure to book well before you go to reserve your space. Three-in-One Lagoon Tour with Motu Picnic & Natural Aquarium (Full-Day) start with a visit to a pearl farm, where your guide will go through the steps involved in creating them. after this, sail off to a coral garden in huahine's magnificent lagoon, followed by a buffet lunch on a motu. the last stop of the day will be at the natural aquarium, where your guide will feed the reef fish and sharks to provide you with the best vantage point from a specially made platform. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Transfers: A complete selection of private transfers is available. huahine "Garden of eden" only eight small and welcoming villages exist on this pocket of paradise, and that's just fine when a coral reef, magnificent lagoon, diamond-white beaches, 40 ancient marae—the largest concentration of pre-european meeting grounds and temples in Polynesia—and 200 restored stone structures erected by the lapita people all vie for your touristic attention. culture, archaeology, and mystery are the main draws for this remote, largely untouched island, but excitement is everywhere for those in the know. the south Pacific's biggest outrigger canoe race takes place here each october, and surfers test their mettle year- round at Ava Mo'a Pass. Ancient stone fish traps–so sacred that only descendants of tahitian royalty can remove them–in the waters of lake fauna Nui. exotic black pearls are found beneath the surface at a pearl farm accessible only by paddle power. And, in fare, huahine's largest town, fishing boats sell their catches; glass-bottom boats provide under-the-sea perspectives while staying dry; and diving, jet skiing, kayaking, and deep sea fishing prove that just because an island is quiet, private, and secluded, it doesn't mean there isn't a plethora of things to do. Lac Fauna Nui Baie Bourayne Passe Avapeihi Passe Tiare Passe Araara Passe Farerea B a i e M a r o e S O U T H P A C I F I C O C E A N Fare Maroe Fitii Faie Tefererii Parea Haapu Mt. Turi Mt. Paeo Mt. Pohue Rahi Motu Ovarei Motu Murimahora Motu Vavaratea Motu Mahare Motu Araara Motu Vaiorea Huahine Nui Huahine Iti Maeva Huahine Beach 0 2 miles 0 2 km Huahine 45 TE TIARE BEACH RESoRT oooo experience magical surroundings tucked away in a small bay where the only access is by boat. relax and unwind in one of 41 exquisitely furnished bungalows with air conditioning, wet bar, color television, refrigerator, phone, and a luxurious bathroom. the exquisite Air'i restaurant specializes in combining french, Polynesian, and international cuisine. 1 1 MAITAI LAPITA VILLAgE HuAHInE ooo ½ the Maitai lapita Village huahine lies between a lake and the lagoon on an ancient archaeological site. the lapita counts 32 oversized 850-square-foot bungalows (in garden, Premium garden and Premium lake categories); offers a restaurant and bar; swimming pool; and a multitude of activities. the Maitai lapita Village huahine, close to the village of fare, is ideally suited for divers, explorers, and sea lovers. 2 2

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