wikitravel.org:
Society Islands -most-inhabited western island group (divided administratively into Windward Islands and Leeward Islands).
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world66.com:
More affordable and far less developed than the Society Islands (Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea), Avatoru it's simple and yet still part of the modern world.
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frommers.com:
Here you'll have a magnificent view of the hotel, the green lagoon flecked with brown coral heads, the white line of the surf breaking on the reef, the deep blue of the Sea of the Moon, and all of Tahiti rising magnificently from the horizon.
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wikipedia.org:
On 9 August 2007, an Air Moorea Twin Otter aircraft flight number 1121 with 19 passengers and one pilot on board crashed into the lagoon about a minute after take off from the French Polynesian island of Moorea (Temae airport, NTTM), with the loss of 20 lives.
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frommers.com:
The Tahitians figured out right away that iron was much harder than stone and shells, and that they could swap pigs, breadfruit, bananas, and the affections of their young women for it.
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tripreport.com:
Moorea The soaring volcanic peaks along the spine of the island of Moorea, one of the French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific, are a dramatic sight reflected in the mirrors of the crystal lagoons that surround this tropical paradise.
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frommers.com:
Moorea's major resorts also have Tahitian feasts and dance shows at least once a week.
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frommers.com:
Home > Destinations > Australia and the South Pacific > South Pacific > French Polynesia > Moorea > Restaurants > Alfredo's.
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wikipedia.org:
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world66.com:
Moon Tahiti's 330 pages include dozens of photos, line drawings, and charts, plus a bibliography, glossary, vocabularies, and index.
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nationalgeographic.com:
For two weeks this fall, Terri Nostrand is living an environmental science teacher’s dream—she’s joining adventurer, writer, and avid sea kayaker Jon Bowermaster on a National Geographic expedition to French Polynesia’s remote Tuamotu Islands, in the South Pacific.
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lonelyplanet.com:
Moorea, Tahiti.
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It's French Polynesia's biggest, most famous and historically interesting island, but the glossy pictures that you see in travel agents' windows are quite likely to be some other French Polynesian island.
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wikipedia.org:
With the exception of New Zealand ,the majority of independent Polynesian islands derive much of their income from foreign aid and remittances from those who live in other countries.
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frommers.com:
Proceeding clockwise from Papeete, you'll leave town by turning inland off boulevard Pomare and following the broad avenue du Prince-Hinoi ,the start of the round-island road.
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wikitravel.org:
An Air Tahiti domestic flight arrives in Manihi once a day.
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You will be shown around a replica of a traditional Tahitian village, educated about the local Polynesians' way of life, served a buffet dinner, white and red wine included, then entertained by a talented 60-person troop of dancers, singers, and musicians.
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gadling.com:
It was my first time on Air Tahiti Nui and I was mostly impressed: we were treated to friendly service and were able to each enjoy our personal video screens-a huge plus in my book for any airline these days.
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wikitravel.org:
It is beginning to be seen in some of the restaurants and hotels on the larger islands, but in general Tahitians do not expect your tip as it is included in the final price.
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frommers.com:
Literally extending out over the lagoon, this open-air cafe preserves the old South Seas ambience better than any other on Moorea.
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lonelyplanet.com:
The entire range of South Pacific guides is now available by chapter (with the exception of Papua New Guinea -we're waiting for the new edition and will add it sometime around April).
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world66.com:
The appearance of the Austral is spread over 0 to 25 million years while the birth of the Gambier, the Society islands (25 million) and the Marquesas (17 million) occurred during shorter periods.
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frommers.com:
Or you can opt for the special tourist menu of a salad, mahimahi grilled or with meunière sauce, and ice cream for desert.
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lonelyplanet.com:
Could someone recommend an online agency/service which could help us book, pay and decide the best approach -Air Tahiti seems to be difficult as our island route (and dates) doesn't fit there ideal itinerary.
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gadling.com:
by Neil Woodburn Jan 20th 2008 @ 12:01PM.
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frommers.com:
Lunch on a Motu -- Even if you don't spend a day on a little islet off the northwest coast, you can pop over for a French or Tahitian lunch at Motu Moea (tel.
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world66.com:
Edit This The best best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see.
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frommers.com:
Hollywood often uses stock shots of Moorea's jagged mountains, deep bays, and emerald lagoons to create a South Seas setting for movies that don't even take place in French Polynesia.
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frommers.com:
It's worth a stop to see the antiques and old photos, including one of the infamous Quinn's Bar and a William Leeteg painting of a Tahitian vahine (Ron's wife and Heimata's mother, Josée, was herself a championship Tahitian dancer).
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