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HUAHINE 'Garden of Eden' |
Huahine lies 175 km (110 miles) northwest of Tahiti in the Leeward Society Islands, visible from Raiatea, Tahaa and Bora Bora. Comprised of Huahine Nui (big Huahine) and Huahine-Iti (little Huahine), the two islands are joined by a narrow isthmus and are enclosed within a protective coral necklace.
Off-shore "motu" islets lie inside the barrier reef, providing luscious gardens for Huahine's watermelon and cantaloupe industry. A road, mostly un-paved, winds 32 km (20 miles) around the two islands, passing through small villages where the 4,480 inhabitants live in colourful , modest homes.
The lagoon, bordered by white sand beaches, is rich with sea life, and the Village of Maeva is a wealth of archaeological sites. The principal village of Fare slumbers under the shade of almond and acacia trees, and awakens with delight for the frequent arrivals of the inter-island ferries from Papeete.
Then truckloads of copra, pigs, taro, bananas,and melons are brought to the quay for market days. People from all over the island mingle with arriving passengers and curious tourists, all enjoying the bustling activity and wandering in and out of the various Chinese shops along Fare's waterfront.
Then the ships blast their farewell and head out the pass, the last Le Truck leaves town, headed for the villages once again. And life on this peaceful island resumes its normal pace.
Hotels in Huahine
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Tahiti’s Hidden Paradise islands are waiting for you
(Français) Seemingly lost in the legendary shadow of Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea are the “Hidden Paradise” islands of Tahiti – Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, the Tuamotu atolls, and the Marquesas islands. Relatively unchanged by the modern world and long considered some of Tahiti’s “best kept secrets,” these islands and atolls lure travelers looking for an authentic Polynesian experience enhanced by world-class resorts, with international cuisine and pure uncrowded beaches.
26/08/2010 1:34:52 p.m.
Orange Festival in Tahiti
The city of Punauia will host the feast of the orange on the 26th and 27th June. This city is considered as the Orange stronghold of Tahiti.
26/06/2010 8:57:46 a.m.
Ukulele festival in Tahiti !
The ukulele is an instrument that appeared in the late 19th century. It was first introduced by the Portuguese and Spanish immigrants on the islands of Hawaii.
The third Ukulele Festival which took place in Tahiti ended Saturday night. About 20 persons joined together to attend the event.
23/06/2010 11:41:36 a.m.
Vanilla in the sky…
Air Tahiti Nui has launched the operation “Tahitian Vanilla Flavor” and offers during the week of June 15th to 19th original menus based on the famous Tahitian vanilla for passengers of all classes, thirteen flights to Tahiti.
10/06/2010 2:12:27 p.m.
Welcome to the Heiva 2010 !
The 128th Heiva I Tahiti opened on the 5th of June in the Paofai gardens of Papeete.
8/06/2010 8:34:07 a.m.
A human beat box in Tahiti !
Chris Sullivan, a New-Yorker beat boxer, known as « Shockwave », arrived on May 24th in Tahiti.
28/05/2010 9:23:50 a.m.
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