island of love - Tahiti Legends

mOOREA
THE ENCHANTRESS
AS SPECTACULAr AS Any ISLAnd ThAT rISES frOm ThE PACIfIC, mOOrEA IS EvEryOnE’S drEAm Of A POLynESIAn PArAdISE.
Often thought to be James michener’s mythical “Bali hai,” it is a magical island of savage yet captivating beauty where emerald mountains rise from
sandy shores, towering over pineapple plantations, ivory beaches, and shady lagoons. A mere 12 miles across the Sea of the Moon from Tahiti, and
only a few minutes by air or sea, the pace of life here is much slower. A lazy, barefoot existence prevails, causing some to proclaim it the “perfect
South Seas island.” This carefree lifestyle, the coral reefs, and cascading waterfalls have served as inspiration to countless artists, writers and poets
who have been drawn by the natural environment. moorea beckons the visitor to explore, to meet her warm, somewhat shy residents, to discover the
villages and boutiques, restaurants and hotels, which dot the waterfront road, interspersed with uninhabited beaches and secluded coves. A detour
inland reveals panoramic views of Cook’s and Opunohu Bays, their midnight blue waters dotted white with yachts riding peacefully at anchor.