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Moorea Offers Drama and Adventure: iscovery the dotted • Dfruit-tastingofstops,peaceful circle-island roadeaches, with pineapple fields, uiet and • • • • • uni ue shopping e periences. W arm lagoon waters ideal for snorkeling, jet skiing, kayaking, and diving. D iscovery of the many shops featuring famous “ made in Moorea” products. olfing at the ack icklaus-designed cha pionship course. Fine dining restaurants within resorts and in the small villages that line the shores. Historic sites hidden under a canopy of lush forests. Snorkeling Heaven Because of the lack of strong currents and the abundant marine life, the shallow waters around Moorea are ideal for year-round snorkeling. All ages can enjoy dozens of perfect snorkeling spots close to the resorts and around the island. Fire Dance The excitement of outdoor Polynesian shows heats up the night all around oorea with a allet of dancing a es. hese beachside performances of grace, bravery, and mystery were first perfor ed in Sa oa and later perfected the ahitians. Diving The drama of Moorea’s landscape continues below the sea with an infinite range of can ons, chas s, and pro ontories. Fish feeding is common here and divers are often surrounded by schools of small and large marine life. A haven for birds, sea turtles and all kinds of marine life, Tetiaroa is treasured among Tahitians who know it as a sacred place. This virtually uninhabited atoll charms with its coconutdotted white-sand beaches and crystalline lagoon. Among the islets, Tahuna iti, the birds’ island, rests far from any human population, and is a national reserve for sea birds, frigates, sterns, p h aetons ( straw tails) , brown gannets and other petrels. MOOREA ust a - inute ight fro the island of ahiti or a - inute ride on a high-speed catamaran, Moorea soars magically out of the ocean in an explosion of green velvet. W hat you would imagine a South Seas island to be, Moorea’s wide, brightblue lagoon surrounds the island’s vertical mountains where poetic threads of waterfalls tumble down fern-softened cliffs. Peaceful eadows anked pinnacles of e erald green fill one’s senses and renew one’s belief in the majesty of nature. Pastel-painted houses, surrounded by gardens of hibiscus and birds of paradise, circle the island in a fantasy of happy, yet simple villages. recommend.com PAGES-Tahiti-DIGITAL.indd 13 olﬁng Moorea is home to a beautiful 18-hole championship course designed ack icklaus. a ed for the e erald green fairways, the Moorea G reen P earl G ol f C ours e is built into the lush valleys and hillsides with overlooks of the ocean and beaches. The island of Tahiti features the 6 ,9 00-yard-long O l i v i er Breaud I nternati onal C ours e. Plantations The fertile valleys are home to plantations of sugarcane and pineapple. Considered by many to be the sweetest tasting pineapple on earth, Moorea’s harvest can be enjoyed at village stores, roadside stands, or the tasting counter of the delightful fruit juice factory. Swimming With The Dolphins On Moorea, adults can swim side-by-side with dolphins, while children wade in the waters with them. For an educational excursion, expert guides lead dolphin- and whale-watching boat tours into the ocean to observe them in their native habitat as well. april 2013 13 3/25/13 8:13 AM http://www.recommend.com

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Editor's Notes
The Islands of Tahiti
Hotel Desk: Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia
Tour Talk: Islands in the Sun
A Med Escape: Greek Isles & Cyprus
Set Sail
The Seychelles' Private Island Resorts
Portrait of Israel
Booking 2 on the Isles: Easter Island & Galapagos
Island-Hopping in Mexico: Cozumel, Isla Holbox & Isla Mujeres
The Pulse of Poipu, Hawaii
Florida's Islands: Amelia, Captiva & Sanibel
The Real Caribbean: Grenada & Martinique

Recommend April 2013