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French Polynesia Itinerary Tahiti Remarkable Experiences Tjb Super Yachts 03 FRENCH POLYNESIA ITINERARY TAHITI REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES TJB SUPER YACHTS 03 FRENCH POLYNESIA ITINERARY TAHITI Glide into the mesmerising wonderland of the French The laid back ambience of this beautiful archipelago is Polynesia, where the far flung islands are beautifully tangible, enveloping visitors in the warm geniality of each unspoiled, colourfully rich and oozing with indulgent breath-taking island. relaxation. Embrace the friendly locals as you’re welcomed with a floral garland before sinking into a heavenly utopia of Home to hundreds of lush atolls and mysterious coves, this unparalleled natural beauty. There is nowhere else in the glorious region boasts a radiant tropical beauty, unsurpassed world that epitomises the word ‘tropical’ quite like the islands by anywhere else in the world. Enriched by a vivid Polynesian of the French Polynesia. Renowned for its main island of culture, the French Polynesia exudes culinary traditions and Tahiti, the French Polynesia is brimmed with glorious aqua cultural influences from the French, Italian and Chinese; the lagoons, coral-fringed coastlines and emerald green trees likes of which cannot be found anywhere else. making for an astounding spectacle of sheer magnificence. MO’OREA REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES TJB SUPER YACHTS 05 FRENCH POLYNESIA ITINERARY MO’OREA Mo’orea is so beautiful you’ll be rubbing your eyes at your first glimpse of it from Tahiti. That turquoise lagoon that you were If you've been dreaming of holiday-brochure turquoise sure was Photoshopped in the brochure? It’s better in real lagoons, white-sand beaches, vertical peaks and lush life. The drawcard is the limpid, warm water of the vibrant landscapes, you'd be hard-pressed to find better than this lagoon. Frolic with rays and sharks, snorkel or dive through gem of an island. Hovering less than 20km across the 'Sea of schools of fish in translucent waters, savour the brilliant the Moon' from its big sister, Tahiti, Mo'orea absorbs its many sunsets, and just chill. If you need more action, learn to visitors so gracefully that its feels surprisingly nontouristy. kitesurf, take a hike, go on a whale- or dolphin-watching tour, hire a bike or a kayak, or go horse riding. HUAHINE REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES TJB SUPER YACHTS 07 FRENCH POLYNESIA ITINERARY HUAHINE Known as the ‘Garden Island’, this idyllic destination is home to lush jungles and smooth white-sand beaches. Rich in watermelon groves and coconut fields, Huahine is an Huahine feels like one island, but in fact it's two, connected by Eden of bright blooms and mouth-watering plantations.With a short bridge. Huahine Nui (Big Huahine), to the north, is much of its authentic Polynesian charm preserved, guests home to the bustling little village of Fare and most of the will find perfectly crystalline waters and vast expanses of main tourist and administrative facilities. Rugged and untouched beaches to enjoy. Kayak down secluded streams isolated Huahine Iti (Little Huahine), to the south, offers the and lagoons, or dive into the ocean and see shoals of islands’ best beaches, azure lagoons and a serene, get-away- kaleidoscopic fish up close. A sand bar near the island which from-it-all atmosphere. only appears when the tide is out is easily accessible to you, thanks to the flexibility of a private yacht charter. RA’IATEA REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES TJB SUPER YACHTS 09 FRENCH POLYNESIA ITINERARY RA’IATEA What dominates here are the high, steep mountains and the Ra’iatea is high, imposing and fiercely independent, has the vast, reef-fringed lagoon. The capital, Uturoa, is the only town second biggest town in French Polynesia after Pape’ete and of significance; explore the rest of the island and you’ll find an is considered by many to be the spiritual seat of the intensely calm, back-to nature reality. Home to Marae Polynesian Triangle. This is the ideal place to explore a Taputapuatea, the most important traditional temple in mysterious and wild-feeling Polynesia. Polynesia, which many believe still exudes power today. TAHA’A REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES TJB SUPER YACHTS 11 FRENCH POLYNESIA ITINERARY TAHA’A If a refuge from the troubles of the world is what you seek, Taha’a, in contrast to neighbouring Ra’iatea, has graceful low look no further. For the ultimate do-nothing vacation it’s a hills, is famous for its sweet-scented vanilla and is arguably place that’s hard to beat. Roughly orchid-shaped, the island the quietest of the Society Islands. The islands have few runs on one of the most pleasant things French Polynesia has beaches but the reef is dotted with motu, secluded white- to offer: vanilla. For tourists, the main draw is the string of sand, palm-fringed, blue-lagoon islets. Within the vast lagoon sandy motu to the north of the island where the silhouette of they share is a never-ending aquarium perfect for diving, Bora Bora sits so close you could almost believe you were in snorkelling, kayaking or just splashing around. the high-rolling neighbour’s lagoon. BORA BORA REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES TJB SUPER YACHTS 13 FRENCH POLYNESIA ITINERARY BORA BORA The legendary French Polynesian island of Bora Bora is Named the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’ by James Cook, this renowned for its luxurious offerings and paradise settings but extraordinary yacht charter destination offers a slice of can also make for an ideal stop of on Caribbean charter paradise, combining pristine with remnants of ancient itinerary to indulge in all manner of watersports activities. sculptures and world-class luxury resorts. Located with the glittering Leeward Islands Group of the Bora Bora’s varied landscape offers fantastic exploration Caribbean Society Islands, Bora Bora is surrounded by a ashore with 4x4 safaris while its marine-rich waters ensure necklace of deep blue lagoon and a rainbow of coral reefs. unrivalled snorkelling opportunities. From romantic candlelit The island itself is formed of two extinct volcanoes, Mount dinners on private beaches to swimming amongst coral Pahia and Mount Otemanu, which create a rocky outcrop of gardens, turtles, dolphins, rays and sharks, it is one of the lush green, hibiscus-covered slopes. world’s ultimate yachting destinations. REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES TJB SUPER YACHTS 14 FROM TO DISTANCE TIME TAHITI MO’OREA 38 NMI 3 HOURS MO’OREA HUAHINE 92 NMI 7 HOURS 30 MINS HUAHINE RA’IATEA 22 NMI 1 HOUR 45 MINS RA’IATEA TAHA’A 10 NMI 45 MINS TAHA’A BORA BORA 23 NMI 1 HOUR 50 MINS TOTAL TOTAL 185 NMI 14 HOURS 50 MINS *Based on cruising speed of 12 knots.
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