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Consider Air France for your next trip to the beautiful Tahitian islands.
WHEN IN MOOREA
After you check in at Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach
Resort, enjoy the various on-site facilities before a
romantic dinner on the beach. Explore further on a
subsequent day and rent a buggy to tool around the
island, stopping at Belvédère for breathtaking views
or shopping for locally made crafts. Other options
for your Moorea adventure include a tasting at a fruit
juice factory, lagoon tours, swimming with sharks
and rays, a motu picnic, zip lining, underwater
helmet diving, golfing, snorkeling and more.WHEN IN RAIATEA
Get to know Raiatea on a catamaran tour or kayak
adventure on the Faaroa River. Travelers can also
opt to stand-up paddle board on the waterway. Ripe
for exploration are the island’s vanilla plantations
and Taputapuatea Marae, a UNESCO World
Heritage site featuring a number of marae and
stone structures and once considered a central
templeWHEN IN TAHA’A
An overwater bungalow at Le Taha’a Island Resort
& Spa – Relais & Châteaux awaits on Taha’a, anda perfect sunset view beckons you to the pool bar.
You can also enjoy breakfast in room, delivered
via canoe, before snorkeling in the coral garden or
indulging in a massage at the hotel spa. The island
is also the spot to learn how to play ukulele with the
locals.WHEN IN HIVA OA
Horseback through the mountains or explore the
Atuona village during your time in Hiva Oa. Fill your
suitcase with the local arts and crafts after you get
to know one of the island’s sculptors. There’s also
the archeological site of me’ae in Puama’u, home to
a large tiki statue.WHEN IN TAHITI
It’s back to the island of Tahiti for your Air France
flight home, but the dream vacation doesn’t have to
end just yet. Explore Tahiti further before departing;
find romance over dinner at Le Coco’s or sample
from les roulottes, or food trucks, gathered near
the wharf. Boat to see the legendary Teahupo’o
wave and then hike to waterfalls. After checking out
Papeete’s sights, take one last moment to savor the
incredible beauty surrounding you.For more information, visit airfrance.us.Mana is the life force Tahitians believe connects all things. Feel the mana for yourself on a visit to the
islands of Tahiti, and sample some of these activities as you connect with the breathtaking nature of the
South Pacific.PHOTOS:
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