island of love - Tahiti Legends

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JUxTAPOSEd In ThE mIddLE Of ThE SOUTh PACIfIC OCEAn
BETWEEn SOUTh AmErICA And frEnCh POLynESIA LIES ThE
EnIgmATIC EASTEr ISLAnd. One of the most remote inhabited islands
in the world – it is a land of magic, magnificence and mystery. The 887
giant stone statues, known as moai, have yet to reveal the secrets of
rapa nui, the Polynesian name for the island. The first inhabitants of
this mythical island were thought to have been Polynesians sailing with
outrigger canoes from the marquesas or gambier islands.
discover the marvels of this intriguing land, its history, and culture. The biggest
attraction of course are the moai. Scattered along the coastline, these
archaeological wonders are often placed upon ceremonial platforms and
burials called Ahu. The most well known are Ahu Tahai, Ahu Akivi,
Ahu vinapu, Ahu Tongariki, Ahu Te Pito kura and Ahu hakahanga. The
volcanic craters of rano kau and rano raraku are also a must – the quarry at
rano raraku is where the moai carvings were created. Scuba diving,
snorkeling, and surfing are popular activities, and for the adventurous, Easter
Island has an extensive cave system that can be explored with a local guide.
Tahiti Legends offers Easter Island packages with a variety of accommodations
from small bed & breakfasts, moderate hotels to luxury lodge, with excursions.
www.tahitilegends.com
EASTER ISLAND
“
Wherever you go in the South Pacific, there is always the sea. The island world is lost in its miles;
its beauty is ever-changing.”
— M. B. Smith
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