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American, British, and Art galleries, Moorea, A ARP, 36 German Memorials 132–133 Accommodations. See also (Samoa), 367 Arutanga (Aitutaki), Hostels American Express, Tahiti, 93 217–218 for families with , Astrolabe Reef (), 241 children, 11 23, 387–401 ‘Atata Island beach (Tonga), surfing for, 39 accommodations, 8, 426, 431 tips on, 52–55 399–400 Atimaono (Tahiti), 104 Active vacations, 50–52 climate, 390 Atiraa Waterfall (Moorea), Aehautai Marae (Bora clothing, 393 129 Bora), 147 economy, 388 ATMs (automated Afareaitu (Moorea), 129 emergencies, 393 teller machines), 28 Afulilo Lake (Samoa), 368 entry requirements, Atwater, Dorence, Grave Aggie Grey’s Hotel 389–390 (Tahiti), 104–105 (Apia), 366 events and holidays, 390 Auea Bay (Huahine), 163 Aggie’s Store (Apia), 372 exploring, 395–399 Aunu’u Island (American Aiga, 349 government, 387–388 Samoa), 396 Airfares, 39, 45–46 history of, 388–389 Austral Islands, 62 Air Fiji, 42 money matters, 390 Avarua (Rarotonga), 22 Air France, 42 restaurants, 400–401 restaurants, 214–216 Airlines, 41–43 telephones, 394 shopping, 203–205 Air New Zealand, 41–42 time zone, 394–395 sights and attractions, special fares and transportation, 391–392 196–197 passes, 46 traveling to, 390–391 Avatiu Harbour (Rarotonga), Air New Zealand visitor information, 389 197 Destinations, 48 what’s new, 4 Awesome Adventures Fiji, Air Pacific, 42 Anahulu Beach (Tonga), 424 3, 283, 291 Airports, 40–41 Anau (Bora Bora), 147 security at, 44–45 Anini Marae (Huahine), 163 Air Tahiti Nui, 42 Ants, 35 B a (), 321 Air Tickets Direct, 47 Aoa Bay (American Samoa), Backpacking, 55–56 Air travel, 40–46 396 Baggage allowances, 43–44 Aitutaki (Cook Islands), Aora, Mount (Tahiti), 94 Bain Loti (Tahiti), 100–101 6, 12–13, 22, 217–225 Apia (Samoa), 13, 363–367. Basilica of St. Anthony of accommodations, 221–224 See also Upolu Padua (Nuku’alofa), 422 history of, 218 accommodations, 373–376 Ba Valley (Viti Levu), 321 lagoon excursions, 220 restaurants, 378–381 , Ltd. (Cook nightlife,COPYRIGHTED 225 side trip to American MATERIALIslands), 196 outdoor activities, 220–221 Samoa, 392 Beachcomber Day Cruises restaurants, 224–225 Apia Weather Observatory (Fiji), 280 transportation, 219 (Samoa), 367 Beaches. See also specific traveling to, 218–219 Apolima (Samoa), 344, 382 beaches (American Samoa), 398 Arahoho Blowholes best, 7–8 Alava, Mount (American (Tahiti), 102 Bora Bora, 147 Samoa), 399 Arahurahu Marae (Tahiti), Savusavu (northern Fiji), Albert Park (Suva), 310 96, 105–106 328 Aleipata (Samoa), 368–369 Arai-Te-Tonga Marae Tonga, 424 Aleipata Beach (Samoa), (Rarotonga), 198 Beach fales (Samoa), 18, 377 8, 368 Arorangi (Rarotonga), Beach on One Foot Island Aloha Airlines, 43 199, 200 (Aitutaki), 7 g_556266 Index.qxd 5/24/04 2:58 PM Page 458

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Belvédère Lookout Botanical Gardens (Tahiti), Cook, Capt. James, 64, 67, (Moorea), 128 97, 104 97, 101, 119, 181, 228, Beqa Lagoon (Fiji), 241 Bougainville’s Anchorage 403, 406, 421, 443 Beverly Beach (), 337 (Tahiti), 102 books about, 56 Bicycling Bouma Falls (Taveuni), The Cook Islands, 22, Cook Islands, 192 334, 335 179–225. See also Moorea, 123 Bouma National Heritage Rarotonga Tonga, 417 Park (Taveuni), 335–336 calendar of events, 189 Billabong Pro (Tahiti), 76 Bounty, HMS, 306 climate, 188 Bird Park (Tonga), 423 mutiny on the, 57, 64–65, customs regulations, 187 Black Pearl Gem Company 447–448 the economy, 180–181 (Moorea), 133 Brendan Tours, 48 entry requirements, Black pearls, 16 Busy season, 31 186–187 Bora Bora, 150 government, 180 Huahine, 163 history of, 181–184 Manihi, 177 C akobau, king of Fiji, holidays and seasons, 188 Moorea, 133 228–231, 236, 316 Internet and e-mail Rarotonga, 203 Camping access, 193 Tahiti, 108, 109 Moorea, 137–138 language, 185–186 Black Rock (Rarotonga), 199 Taveuni, 340 money matters, 187–188 Blowholes (Tonga), 424 Captain Cook Cruises, natural environment, Boat excursions and cruises. 279, 280 179–180 See also Lagoon Captain Cook’s Landing nightlife, 15 excursions Place (Tonga), 423 people of, 184–185 Bora Bora, 148 Car-rental insurance, 33 telephone/fax, 195–196 French Polynesia, 78–82 Car rentals, surfing for, 40 time zone, 196 Huahine, 163 Cathédrale de l’Immaculée transportation, 190 Moorea, 129–130 Conception (Papeete), 99 visitor information, 186 Nadi (Fiji), 280–282 Caves, Viti Levu, 264, 296 water, 196 dinner cruises, 279 Cave swimming, 18 what’s new, 2 Navua River (Viti Levu), Cellphones, 53 Cook Islands Christian 263 Centenary Church Church (Aitutaki), 218 Raiatea, 169–170 (Nuku’alofa), 422 Cook Islands Christian Savusavu (northern Fiji), Centre Vaima (Papeete), 98 Church (Avarua), 196–197 328–329 Chan Mow & Co. building Cook Islands Cultural Village Tahiti and French (Apia), 367 (Rarotonga), 197, 200 Polynesia, 1 Chapel Hill (Nuku’alofa), 421 Cook Islands Library and Vava’u (Tonga), 437–438 Children, families with Museum (Avarua), 197 Boating. See also Kayaking; best vacations for, 11 Cook’s Bay (Moorea), 125 Sailing and yacht charters information and accommodations, 133–136 Aitutaki, 220 resources, 37 nightlife, 142 Rarotonga, 201 Chinese, in French Polynesia, restaurants, 138–139 Books, recommended, 56–59 69–70 snack bars, 139–140 Bora Bora (French Chinese New Year Copra Shed (Savusavu), 327 Polynesia), 6, 9–10, (French Polynesia), 75 Coral Coast (Viti Levu), 240, 19, 62, 143–158 Christian missionaries, 258, 292–302 accommodations, 150–156 15, 66, 67, 70, 446, 449 accommodations, 297–300 diving, fishing, and Cook Islands, 182, 218 nightlife, 302 watersports, 148–149 Fiji, 229, 234, 237 outdoor activities, 296 exploring, 146–148 Samoa, 346, 350–351 restaurants, 300–302 Internet and e-mail Tahiti, 119, 168, 454 shopping, 296–297 access, 146 Tonga, 405, 406, 410, sights and activities, lagoon outings, 148 425, 444 293–296 nightlife, 158 Climate, 30–31 transportation, 292 restaurants, 156–158 The Cockscomb (American Coral Coast Railway (Viti safari tours, 148 Samoa), 184, 396 Levu), 262, 293–294 shopping, 149 Coming of the Gospel Cottage rentals, Taveuni, transportation, 143–144 (Tahiti), 75 339–340 Bora Bora Cruises Congregational Christian Courthouse (Apia), 366 (Papeete), 82 Church (Apia), 366 Court House (), Bora Bora Lagoonarium, 148 Consolidators, 47 396 g_556266 Index.qxd 5/24/04 2:58 PM Page 459

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Crafts, 16, 312 Diving, 50–51 Fakarava, 2, 22, 50, 60, Bora Bora (French Aitutaki, 221 62, 178 Polynesia), 149 best, 17 Falefa Falls (Samoa), 368 Coral Coast (Viti Levu), Bora Bora, 148–149 Families with children 295, 296 Fiji, 241–242 best vacations for, 11 Nadi (Fiji), 268 Ha’apai (Tonga), 444 information and Rarotonga (Cook Islands), Huahine, 164 resources, 37 203, 204 Manihi, 177 Fa’onelua Gardens Samoa, 372 Moorea, 131–132 (Nuku’alofa), 420 Suva (Viti Levu), 308 Rangiroa, 174–175 Fare Potee (Huahine), 162 Tahiti, 110 Rarotonga, 202–203 Fare Ute (Papeete), 98 Tonga, 427 Samoa, 372 Fashions (clothing), 16–17 Vava’u (Tonga), 440 Savusavu (northern Fiji), Rarotonga, 203, 205 Credit cards, 29 327–328 Suva (Viti Levu), 312 Cross Island road (Samoa), Taveuni, 336–337 Fauna Nui, Lake, 159 369 Tikehau, 176 Fautaua Valley (Tahiti), 100 Cruises and boat excursions. Tonga, 426 Fautaua Waterfall See also Lagoon Vava’u (Tonga), 439 (Tahiti), 101 excursions Viti Levu, 266, 303 Fiafia (Samoa), 379 Bora Bora, 148 Dolphin-watching Fiji, 10–11, 17, 22–23, 55, French Polynesia, 78–82 Moorea, 130–131 226–257. See also Viti Huahine, 163 Rangiroa, 174 Levu Moorea, 129–130 Dry season, 30–31 business hours, 253 Nadi (Fiji), 280–282 Duty-free shopping, Nadi climate, 247 dinner cruises, 279 (Fiji), 267–268 clothing, 254 Navua River (Viti Levu), customs regulations, 245 263 economy, 227 Raiatea, 169–170 E cotour Samoa, embassies and consulates, Savusavu (northern Fiji), 51, 371, 382 254 328–329 Eglise Evangélique entry requirements, 245 Tahiti and French (Papeete), 99 government, 227 Polynesia, 1 Elderhostel, 36–37 history of, 228–232 Vava’u (Tonga), 437–438 E-mail and Internet holidays and events, 247 Cruise ships, 46–47 access, 41 Internet and e-mail Cultural experiences Aitutaki, 219 access, 254 best, 11 American Samoa, 393 languages, 236–238 Rarotonga, 200–201 Bora Bora, 146 money matters, 246–247 Cumming Street (Suva), 308 Cook Islands, 193 northern, 241. See also Currencies, 27–28 Fiji, 254 Northern Fiji Customs regulations, 26–27 French Polynesia, 81, 84 offshore resorts, 242 Huahine, 160 people of, 232–236 Moorea, 124 planning your trip to, D ance shows, 18 Raiatea and Tahaa, 167 238–244 Cook Islands, 212 Rangiroa, 173 radio and TV stations, Fiji, 276 Samoa, 361 255–256 Samoa, 381 Suva (Viti Levu), 305 regions of, 238, 240–241 Tahiti, 120, 134, 135 Tahiti, 93 rental cars, 250–251 Tonga, 434 Tonga, 418, 437 safety, 256 Denarau Golf & Racquet Entry requirements, 25–26 suggested itineraries, Club (Viti Levu), 265 ‘Eua (Tonga), 403 242–244 (Viti Levu), Expedia, 39 taxes, 256 270 telephone/fax, 256–257 accommodations, 273–274 time zone, 257 outdoor activities, 264–266 F aanui Bay (Bora transportation, 249–253 restaurant, 279 Bora), 147 traveling to, 248 Dengue fever, 33–34 Faarumai Waterfalls visitor information, The Diadème (Mount Te Tara (Tahiti), 102 244–245 O Maiao; Tahiti), 96, 101 Faatautia Valley (Tahiti), 102 what’s new, 2–3 Disabilities, travelers with, Faga (Savai’i), 383 Fijian fire walkers, 302 35–36 Fagaloa Bay (Samoa), 368 Fijian Village Visits, 12 Discounters, 47 Faie Bay (Huahine), 163 Fiji Museum (Suva), 306–307, 311 g_556266 Index.qxd 5/24/04 2:58 PM Page 460

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Fiji Sugar Corporation transportation, 77–80 Rarotonga (Cook Islands), (Viti Levu), 264 traveling to, 76–77 203, 204 Film, flying with, 50 visitor information, 71–72 Samoa, 372 Fishing what’s new, 1–2 Suva (Viti Levu), 308 Bora Bora, 149 yacht charters, 82–83 Tahiti, 110 Huahine, 164 Friendly Islands Bookshop Tonga, 427 Moorea, 131 (Tonga), 417 Vava’u (Tonga), 440 Rarotonga, 202 Frigate Passage (Fiji), 241 Harrison W. Smith Botanical Samoa, 371 Frommers.com, 40 Gardens (Tahiti), 97, 104 Tonga, 426 Fruits of Rarotonga, 199 Hawaiian Airlines, 43 Vava’u (Tonga), 439 Head of State’s Birthday Viti Levu, 264–265, (Samoa), 355 302–303 G alerie van der Heyde Health concerns, 33–34 Flights.com, 47 (Moorea), 132 Health insurance, 32–33 Flightseeing, Nadi, 262 Gambier Islands, 62 Heilala (Tonga), 413 Flora and fauna, 454–455 Garden of the Sleeping Heiva i Tahiti festival, Flower Pot (American Giant (Nadi), 262 15, 75, 96, 99 Samoa), 398 Gauguin, Paul, 105 Heiva Nui (French FlyCheap, 47 Museum (Tahiti), 97, 104 Polynesia), 76 Flying Foxes of Kolovai Gautavai Waterfall Hibiscus Highway (northern (Tonga), 425 (Savai’i), 384 Fiji), 324 Foa (Tonga), 443 Gay and lesbian travel- High Court (Pago Pago), 396 Fono (American Samoa), ers, 36 Hiking, 51–52 395–396 Golf, 51 Aitutaki, 221 Fono (Samoa), 367 Aitutaki, 220 American Samoa, 398, 399 Forbidden Bay (American Rarotonga, 202 Bouma National Heritage Samoa), 396 Samoa, 371 Park (Taveuni), 335–336 Free Wesleyan Church of Tahiti, 76, 104, 107 Moorea, 131 Tonga (Nuku’alofa), 422 Tonga, 426 Rarotonga, 202 French Polynesia, 9, 19, 22, Viti Levu, 265, 303 Samoa, 371 60–87. See also specific Government Buildings Tahiti, 107–108 islands (Suva), 310 Taveuni, 336 business hours, 84 Government Handicraft Viti Levu, 265 calendar of events, 75–76 Centre (Suva), 312 History climate, 74–75 Government House American Samoa, 388–389 consulates, 84–85 (Pago Pago), 395 The Cook Islands, 181–184 cruises, 80–82 Government House Fiji, 228–232 driving rules, 79–80 (Suva), 311 French Polynesia, 63–68 economy, 63 Grande Danse de Tahiti, 120 Samoa, 345–349 entry requirements, 72–73 Grand Pacific Hotel South Pacific, 446–450 government, 63 (Suva), 310 Tonga, 404–408 health care, 85 Great White Wall (Fiji), 241 Vava’u (Tonga), 435 history of, 63–68 Green Turtle Tours, 358, 371 Holidays and special events, holidays, 75 Gump Biological Research 31–32 Internet access, 81, 84 Station (Moorea), 126 Honeymoon destinations, islands of, 60, 62 best, 8–11 languages, 70–71 Horseback riding, 131, 164, mail, 85 H a’amonga Trilithon 170, 202, 265 maps, 85 (Tonga), 424 Horseshoe Bay (Matagi money matters, 73–74 Ha’apai (Tonga), 403, Island), 8, 341 newspapers and 443–445 Hostels magazines, 86 Haapiti (Moorea), 128 Huahine, 165 nightlife, 15 Ha’atafu (Tonga), 425 Moorea, 137–138 people of, 68–70 Hall, James Norman, Home Nadi (Fiji), 275–276 radio and TV stations, 86 of (Tahiti), 96, 101 offshore from Nadi safety, 86 Handcrafts, 16, 312 (Fiji), 291 suggested itineraries, Bora Bora (French Samoa, 378 83–84 Polynesia), 149 Taveuni, 339 taxes, 86 Coral Coast (Viti Levu), Tonga, 430, 442 telephones, 86–87 295, 296 Viti Levu, 300 time zones, 87 Nadi (Fiji), 268 Hotel de Ville (Papeete Town Hall), 100 g_556266 Index.qxd 5/24/04 2:58 PM Page 461

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Hotels and resorts. See Leone Falls (American also Hostels K alevu South Pacific Samoa), 398 for families with Cultural Centre (Viti Levu), Lesiaceva Point (northern children, 11 294 Fiji), 324 surfing for, 39 Kao (Tonga), 443 Les Sables Rose (Rangiroa), tips on, 52–55 Kaunitoni, 263 174 Houma (Tonga), 424 Kayaking, 51 Levuka (Fiji), 241 House of Worship Aitutaki, 220 Levuka ( Island), 13 (Samoa), 369 Samoa, 371–372 Lifuka (Tonga), 443, 444 Huahine, 78 Savusavu (northern Lion’s Head (American Huahine (French Polynesia), Fiji), 328 Samoa), 396 10, 12, 22, 159–166 Taveuni, 337 Lost-luggage insurance, 33 Hufangalupe Beach Vava’u (Tonga), 439 (Tonga), 424 Viti Levu, 266 Huluipaongo Tomb King’s Road (Viti Levu), 320 M aeva (Huahine), (Lifuka), 444 Kolovai (Tonga), 425 159, 162 Koro Sea, 226 Magic Mountain (Fiji), 241 Korovou (Viti Levu), 322 Mahaena Battlefield I ndo-Fijians, 226, 227, Kula Eco Park (Viti Levu), (Tahiti), 102 231–233, 236, 238, 321 262, 295–296 Maharepa (Moorea), 125 Insects, 35 Maketi Talamahu Insurance, 32–33 (Nuku’alofa), 423 International Gay & Lesbian L abasa (northern Fiji), Malamala Island (Fiji), Travel Association 324 280–281 (IGLTA), 36 Lagoonarium (Tahiti), Malololailai Island (Fiji), 281 Internet and e-mail 96, 106 Malololeilei Scenic View access, 41 Lagoon excursions (Samoa), 369 Aitutaki, 219 Aitutaki, 220 (Fiji), American Samoa, 393 Bora Bora, 148 240, 241, 258 Bora Bora, 146 Moorea, 129–130 hostel, 291 Cook Islands, 193 Nadi area (Fiji), 282 resorts, 284–288 Fiji, 254 Rangiroa, 174 Manase (Savai’i), 384 French Polynesia, 81, 84 Rarotonga, 202 Manihi (French Polynesia), Huahine, 160 Lake Lanoto’o National Park 17, 22, 62, 177–178 Moorea, 124 (Samoa), 3, 369, 371 Manono (Samoa), 344, Raiatea and Tahaa, 167 Lalomanu (Samoa), 369 370–372, 382 Rangiroa, 173 La Maison de James Norman Manunu Marae Samoa, 361 Hall (Tahiti), 96, 101 (Huahine), 162 Suva (Viti Levu), 305 LanChile Airlines, 43 Maraa Grotto (Tahiti), 105 Tahiti, 93 Langafonua Women’s Maraes (ancient temples Tonga, 418, 437 Association Handicraft or meeting places), 69. Island Hopper Vacations, Center (Nuku’alofa), 423 See also specific maraes 39, 219, 370 Languages, 453 Marama Tours, 107 Islands in the Sun, 48 Cook Islands, 185–186 Marché Municipale Itineraries, suggested, 55 Fiji, 236–238 Moorea, 126 French Polynesia, 70–71 Papeete, 96–97, Samoa, 352–353 99–100, 110 J ames Norman Hall Tonga, 410–411 Maroe Bay (Huahine), 163 Home (Tahiti), 96, 101 Lapaha (Tonga), 423–424 Marotetini Marae (Bora Jane’s Beach Fales Lautoka (Viti Levu), 264 Bora), 147 (Savai’i), 386 Lautoka Market (Viti Levu), Marquesas Islands, 1, 62, 75, Jardin Kellum (Moorea), 126 264 80, 83, 87 Jean P. Haydon Museum Lavena (Taveuni), 334 Martintar (Viti Levu), (Pago Pago), 395 Lavena Coastal Walk 268, 271–273, 277, 279 Jellyfish, 456 (Taveuni), 336 Massacre Bay (American Jet boats, Viti Levu, 266 Lawai (Viti Levu), 295 Samoa), 398 Jet lag, 46 Legends, 49 Matafele Methodist Church John Williams Memorial Le Mafa Pass (Samoa), 368 (Apia), 366 (Apia), 366 Leone (American Samoa), Matagi Island (Fiji), Judicial Building 398 6, 334, 341 (Pago Pago), 396 g_556266 Index.qxd 5/24/04 2:58 PM Page 462

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Matai, 349–350 Mu’a (Tonga), 423 Nakauvadra Range Matairea Hill (Huahine), 162 Mulinu’u Peninsula (Viti Levu), 321 Matavanu, Mount (Samoa), 367 Namenalala Island (Fiji), (Savai’i), 384 Mulivai Catholic Cathedral 8, 332 Matavera (Rarotonga), 198 (Apia), 366 Nananu-I-Radio (Fiji), 322 Matira Beach (Bora Bora), Municipal Curio and Natadola Beach (Viti Levu), 7, 147 Handicraft Centre 7–8, 262, 293 Matira Point (Bora Bora), (Suva), 308 National Library 143, 147 Municipal Market (Avarua), 197 Mauaroa, Mount (Moorea), Moorea, 126 National Museum 125 Papeete, 96–97, (Avarua), 197 Mauga (Savai’i), 384 99–100, 110 National Park of American Maugham, W. Somerset, Muri Beach (Rarotonga), 198 Samoa, 399 4, 57, 58, 90, 102, 105, Musée de la Perle Robert Native Land Trust Board 110, 390, 395, 396, 453 Wan (Papeete), 110 Building (Suva), 310 Maungapu, Mount (Aitutaki), Musée de Tahiti et Ses Isles, Nausori (Viti Levu), 322 218, 221 97, 106 Nausori Highlands (near Mead, Margaret, 57, 351 Musée Gauguin (Tahiti), Nadi), 262 Medical insurance, 32–33 97, 104 Navua River, 263 Mekes, 276 Museum of Samoa Neiafu (Vava’u), 13 Melanesians, 451 (Apia), 366 New Apia Market Missionaries, 15, 66, 67, 70, Museum of Tahiti and (Samoa), 367 446, 449 Her Islands, 97 Newmans South Pacific Cook Islands, 182, 218 Mutiny on the Bounty, Vacations, 48 Fiji, 229, 234, 237 57, 67, 96 Ngatangiia (Rarotonga), 198 Samoa, 346, 350–351 Ngatangiia Passage Tahiti, 119, 168, 454 (Rarotonga), 198 Tonga, 405, 406, 410, N adi (Fiji), 238, 258 Nightlife, best, 15–16 425, 444 accommodations, Niuas Islands (Tonga), 403 Momi Guns (Viti Levu), 293 268, 270–276 Niukasa (Nuku’alofa), 422 Money matters, 27–30 boat excursions and Niutoua (Tonga), 424 Moorea (French Polynesia), cruises, 280–282 Northern Fiji, 324–342 5–6, 9, 19, 62, 106, currency exchange, 259 Nubukalou Creek (Suva), 308 122–142 nightlife, 279 Nuku’alofa (Tonga), 402 accommodations, 133–138 resorts offshore from, sights and attractions, circle island tour, 282–291 420–423 125–126, 128 Mamanuca Islands, Nuku’alofa Club (Tonga), 421 currency exchange, 124 284–288 emergencies/police, 124 transportation, 283 exploring, 125–130 Vatulele Island, O ceania Travel & Tours, ferries to, 78 290–291 370, 382, 392 Internet and e-mail , Oholei Beach (Tonga), 424 access, 124 288–290 Old Apia Market (Samoa), lagoon excursions, restaurants, 276–279 367, 373 129–130 shopping, 267–268 Old Town Hall (Suva), 308 nightlife, 141–142 sightseeing and cultural O Le Pupu-Pue National Park outdoor activities, 130–132 tours, 260, 262–264 (Samoa), 369–371 post office, 124 transportation, 259 Olovehi Tomb (Lifuka), 444 restaurants, 138–141 Nadi Airport Golf Club 180th Meridian (Taveuni), safari tours, 129 (Viti Levu), 265 334 shopping, 132–133 Nadi International Airport One Tree Hill (Tahiti), 101 south coast of, 128–129 (Fiji), 226 Ootu Pass (Aitutaki), 218 transportation, 122–123 arriving and departing, Opunohu Bay (Moorea), 126 visitor information, 124 248–249 Orohena, Mount (Tahiti), 94 Moorea Distillery and Fruit Nadi Town (Fiji), 238, Otemanu, Mount (Bora Juice Factory, 126 258–259 Bora), 143 Motu Uta (Papeete), 98 Nadroga (Viti Levu), 262 Otemanu Tours, 144, 146 Mo’unga Talau (Vava’u), 437 Nagara (Taveuni), 334 Ovalau (Fiji), 6, 23, 241 Mount Le Pu’e (Samoa), 370 Nakabuta (Viti Levu), Ovalau (Nuku’alofa), 422 Mr. Lavalava (Apia), 372–373 262, 295 g_556266 Index.qxd 5/24/04 2:58 PM Page 463

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Polynesian Airlines, 43, 46 Return to Paradise (novel P acific Destination Polynesians, 451–452 and movie), 8, 23, 24, 58, Center, 48 Port Denarau (Fiji), 280 59, 96, 121, 123, 130, 144, Pacific Harbour (Viti Levu), Povai Bay (Bora Bora), 147 172, 180, 227, 230, 235, 240, 258, 302–303 Prescription medications, 34 237, 304, 370, 451 Package tours, 47–49 Prime Minister’s Office Return to Paradise Beach Pago Pago (American (Nuku’alofa), 421 (Samoa), 8, 360, 370 Samoa), 24. See also Prince Charles Beach Rev. Shirley Baker Monu- American Samoa (Taveuni), 337 ment (Lifuka), 444 sights and attractions, Pulemelei Mound River rafting, 51. See also 395–396 (Savai’i), 384 White-water rafting Pahia, Mount (Bora Bora), Pulenu’u House (Apia), 367 Viti Levu, 266 143 Punaruu Valley (Tahiti), 106 Robinson Crusoe Island Palolo Deep Marine Reserve Purple Wall (Fiji), 241 (Fiji), 294 (Samoa), 372 Pyramid Rock (American Ron Hall’s Island Fashion Pangai (Tonga), 421, 444 Samoa), 396 Black Pearls (Moorea), 133 Pao Pao (Moorea), 126 Rotoava (Fakarava), 178 Papaeari (Tahiti), 104 Rotui, Mount (Moorea), Papapai-tai Waterfalls Q amea Island (Fiji), 122, 126 (Samoa), 369 3, 6, 11, 241, 334, Royal Palace (Nuku’alofa), Papase’a Sliding Rocks 335, 341–342 421 (Samoa), 372 Qantas Airways, 43 Royal Samoan Golf Club, 371 Papeete (Tahiti), 88. The Quay (Papeete), 98 Royal Tombs (Nuku’alofa), See also Tahiti Queen Salote College 422 Papenoo Valley (Tahiti), 102 (Nuku’alofa), 422 Royal Tongan Airlines, 43 Papetoai (Moorea), 128 Queen Salote Memorial Hall Papetoai Temple Protestant (Nuku’alofa), 422 (Moorea), 128 S adie Thompson Building Papioi Hill (Raiatea), 169 (Pago Pago), 396 Parc Bougainville R aemaru, Mount Safari tours (Papeete), 98 (Rarotonga), 199 Bora Bora, 148 Parea (Huahine), 163 Raiatea (French Polynesia), Moorea, 129 Parliament (Rarotonga), 200 17, 22, 78, 166–172 Raiatea, 169 Parliament of Fiji (Suva), 307 Rainbow Reef (Fiji), 241 Rarotonga, 200 Pa’s Nature Walks Raititi Point (Bora Bora), 147 Safety, 34–35 (Rarotonga), 201 Rakiraki (Viti Levu), 321 Sailing and yacht Passports, 25 Rangiroa (French Polynesia), charters, 51 Peapea Cave (Samoa), 370 1, 10, 17, 22, 62, 172–176 best, 17 Pearls Rarotonga (Cook Islands), French Polynesia, 82–83 black, 16 2, 6, 11–12, 22, 179. See Rarotonga, 201 Bora Bora, 150 also The Cook Islands Tonga, 426 Huahine, 163 accommodations, 205–211 Vava’u (Tonga), 438 Manihi, 177 circle island tour, 197–200 St. Anthony of Padua, Moorea, 133 cultural experiences, Basilica of (Nuku’alofa), Rarotonga, 203 200–201 422 Tahiti, 108, 109 exploring, 196–201 St. Francis Xavier Church Rarotonga, 204 nightlife, 216–217 (Viti Levu), 322 Penang Mill (Viti Levu), 321 outdoor activities, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Peoples of the South Pacific, 201–203 (Moorea), 126 450–454 restaurants, 211–216 St. Mary’s Convent and The Pink Sands (Rangiroa), safari excursions, 200 School (Apia), 367 174 shopping, 203–205 Salamumu (Samoa), 370 The Pinnacle (Fiji), 241 transportation, 190, 192 Samoa, 12, 23, 55, 343–386. Piula Cave Pool (Samoa), traveling to, 189–190 See also Apia; Upolu; and 368, 372 Ravilevu Nature Preserve specific towns Piula College (Samoa), 368 (Taveuni), 333 accommodations, 373–378 Place Tarahoi (Papeete), 99 Relais Mahana (Huahine), 7 climate, 355 Place Toata (Papeete), 99 Religion, 452–453 clothing, 360–361 Pleasant Holidays, 48 Restaurants, best, 13–14 economy, 344–345 Point Venus (Tahiti), 97, 101 entry requirements, 354 g_556266 Index.qxd 5/24/04 2:58 PM Page 464

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Samoa (cont.) Savusavu (northern Fiji), South Pacific Holidays, 48 environmental tours, 371 327–328 South Sea Cruises, 264–265, geography, 344 Taveuni, 336–337 281, 283 government, 344 Tikehau, 176 Sportfishing history, 345–349 Tonga, 426 Bora Bora, 149 holidays, 356 Vava’u (Tonga), 439 Huahine, 164 Internet and e-mail Viti Levu, 266, 303 Moorea, 131 access, 361 Sculpture Par Woody Rarotonga, 202 languages, 352–353 (Moorea), 132–133 Samoa, 371 money matters, 354–355 Sea kayaking, 51 Tonga, 426 nightlife, 15 Aitutaki, 220 Vava’u (Tonga), 439 northeast coast, 368–369 Samoa, 371–372 Viti Levu, 264–265, organized tours, 370–371 Savusavu (northern Fiji), 302–303 outdoor activities, 371–372 328 STA Travel, 47 people of, 349–352 Taveuni, 337 Stevenson, Robert Louis, radio and TV stations, 362 Vava’u (Tonga), 439 6, 69, 104, 348, 356, restaurants, 378–381 Viti Levu, 266 366, 374 safety, 362 Seasons, 30–31 requiem on Mount Vaea shopping, 372–373 Sea urchins, 456 (Apia), 363 southwest coast, 369–370 Senior travelers, 36–37 Robert Louis Stevenson accommodations, Shark-feeding, 18, 148 Museum & Grave (Apia), 376–378 Sharks, 456 363–364, 370 special events and Shopping, best buys, 16–17 Stolen wallet or credit festivals, 355–356 Sia’atoutai Theological cards, 29 taxes, 362 College (Nuku’alofa), 421 Stone fish, 456 telephone/fax, 362 SideStep, 39 Student travelers, 38 time zone, 362–363 Side Streets (Fiji), 241 Sukuna Park (Suva), 308 transportation, 357–358, Sigatoka Agricultural Sun, exposure to the, 34 360 Research Station Sunrise Nui Marathon traveling to, 356–357 (Viti Levu), 295 (Moorea), 75 visitor information, Sigatoka River (Fiji), 295 Sunsail Yacht Charters, 353–354 Sigatoka Sand Dunes 51, 83, 170, 438 what’s new, 3–4 National Park Sunspots International, Samoa Police Brass Band (Viti Levu), 294 48–49 (Apia), 366 Sigatoka Town (Viti Levu), Suva (Viti Levu), 3, 23, 226, Samoa Scenic Tours, 294–295 240, 258, 263, 303–323 370, 382 Sigatoka Valley (Viti Levu), accommodations, 312–317 Savai’i (Samoa), 6, 13, 262, 295 currency exchange, 305 343–344, 382–384 The Single Gourmet Club, 38 exploring, 306–311 Savusavu (northern Fiji), Single travelers, 38 Internet and e-mail 241, 324–333 Sir Geoffrey Henry National access, 305 accommodations, 329–332 Cultural Centre nightlife, 320 adventure cruises, 328–329 (Avarua), 197 restaurants, 317–319 exploring, 327 Siufaga (Savai’i), 383 shopping, 312 nightlife, 333 Smoking, 34 transportation, 304 restaurants, 332–333 Snorkeling, 18, 50–51 traveling to, 304 transportation, 326 Aitutaki, 221 Suva City Library (Viti Levu), traveling to, 326 best, 17 310 watersports, 328 Rarotonga, 203 Suva Municipal Market Scuba diving, 50–51 Samoa, 372 (Fiji), 307, 308 Aitutaki, 221 Taveuni, 337 Swimming best, 17 Tonga, 426 Rarotonga, 203 Bora Bora, 148–149 Viti Levu, 266, 303 Samoa, 372 Fiji, 241–242 Society Islands, 1, 62, 70, Taveuni, 337 Ha’apai (Tonga), 444 74, 80, 81, 447 Huahine, 164 Solace, 48 Manihi, 177 Somosomo (Taveuni), 334 T aga Blowholes Moorea, 131–132 Somosomo Strait, 23 (Savai’i), 384 Rangiroa, 174–175 Sopo’aga Falls (Samoa), 369 Tagimaucia, Lake (Taveuni), Rarotonga, 202–203 Soqulu Plantation 333–334, 336 Samoa, 372 (Taveuni), 334 Tahaa, 22, 166–171 g_556266 Index.qxd 5/24/04 2:58 PM Page 465

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Taharuu Marae Tattoos, 67 Togitogiga National Forest (Bora Bora), 147 Taufa’ahau Road (Samoa), 369–370 Tahiti, 9, 19, 62, 88–121. (Nuku’alofa), 423 Togo Mangrove Estuary See also French Polynesia Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, King, (Samoa), 370 accommodations, 111–114 402, 404, 407, 408, 424 Tohiea, Mount (Moorea), 125 arriving in, 88, 90 Taufa’ahau Wharf Tomb of Pomare V average daytime (Lifuka), 444 (Tahiti), 101 temperatures, 75 Tautira (Tahiti), 103 Tonga, 17, 18, 24, 55, business hours, 93 Taveuni (northern Fiji), 402–445 car rentals, 92 13, 23, 241, 333–341 car rentals, 416 circle island tour, 100–107 accommodations, 337–340 climate, 413 driving hints, 92 outdoor activities, customs regulations, 412 exploring, 94–107 336–337 economy, 404 Internet and e-mail resorts offshore from, entry requirements, access, 93 341–342 411–412 nightlife, 120–121 restaurants, 340–341 exploring, 420–425 North Coast, 103 traveling to, 334–335 festivals and events, 413 organized tours, 106–107 Taveuni Forest Preserve government, 403–404 outdoor activities, 107–108 (northern Fiji), 333 healthcare, 418 parking, 92 Tavua (Viti Levu), 321 history of, 404–408 religion, 69 Tavuni Hill Fortification holidays, 414 restaurants, 114–120 (Viti Levu), 295 international date line safari expeditions, 107 Taxes, 30 and, 409 shopping, 108–111 Te Ara Maire Nui Internet and e-mail society, 68–69 (Avarua), 197 access, 418 South Coast, 103–104 Tefarerii (Huahine), 163 island excursions, 425–426 taxis, 91–92 Temae (Moorea), 7, 125 languages, 410–411 transportation, 90–92 Temae Plage Publique money matters, 412–413 what’s new, 1–2 (Moorea), 129, 132 natural environment, 403 Tahitian language, 70–71 Temehani, Mount (Raiatea), nightlife, 16 Tahitians, 68–69 166, 169 offshore resorts, 430–432 Tahiti Carnival, 76 Tennis, 51 organized tours, 425 Tahiti Evasion, 108, 131 Rarotonga, 203 people of, 408–410 Tahiti Iti, 103 Viti Levu, 265 radio and television Tahiti Nui, 94 Te Puna Korero stations, 419 north and east coasts (Avarua), 197 religion, 410 of, 100–103 Tereora College (Rarotonga), safety, 419 road around, 100 200 Sunday in, 422 south coast of, 104–105 Te Rua Manga, Mount telephones, 419 west coast of, 105–106 (Rarotonga), 199 time zone, 419–420 Tahiti Nui Cup Regatta, 76 Tetamanu (Fakarava), 178 transportation, 414, Tahiti Nui Travel, Teuila Festival (Samoa), 355 416–417 39, 107, 108 Thurston Gardens traveling to, 414 Tahiti Safari Expedition, 107 (Suva), 311 visitor information, 411 Tahiti Vacations, 49 Tiare Tahiti Flower what’s new, 4 Takamoa Theological Festival, 76 Tongan National Centre College (Cook Islands), Tikehau, 22, 62, 176–177 (Nuku’alofa), 12, 420, 197 Tiki Theatre Village 432, 434 Takitumu Conservation Area (Moorea), 11, 128, Tongan Wildlife Centre (Rarotonga), 199 130, 141 (Tonga), 423 Tanu Beach Fales Tipping, 29 Tongatapu (Tonga), (Savai’i), 386 Titikaveka (Rarotonga), 199 24, 402, 403 Tapuaetai (One Foot) Titikaveka Beach accommodations, 428–432 Island, 220 (Rarotonga), 7 exploring, 420–425 Taputapuatea (Raiatea), 166 Titiroa Marae (Moorea), restaurants, 432–434 Taputapuatea marae 126, 128 shopping, 427–428 (Avarua), 196 Toatea Overlook (Moorea), touring, 423–425 Taputapuatea Marae 129 Tonga Visitors Bureau (Raiatea), 168–169 Tofua (Tonga), 403, 443 (TVB), 411 Taravao (Tahiti), 102–103 Togitogiga Falls (Samoa), Tours, package, 47–49 Taravao Plateau (Tahiti), 103 370 Town Clock (Apia), 367 g_556266 Index.qxd 5/24/04 2:58 PM Page 466

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Travel Arrangements Ltd., 49 Vatia (American Samoa), 396 Waterfalls Travel Buddies Singles Travel Vatulele Island Resort (Fiji), Bouma Falls (Taveuni), Club, 38 8, 10, 240, 242, 283, 334–336 TravelChums, 38 290–291 Faarumai Waterfalls Travel Companion Exchange Vava’u (Tonga), 6, 17, 24, (Tahiti), 102 (TCE), 38 403, 435–443 Falefa Falls (Samoa), 368 Traveler’s checks, 28–29 accommodations, 440–442 Leone Falls (American Travel insurance, 32–33 exploring, 437–438 Samoa), 398 Travelocity, 39 history of, 435 Papapai-tai Waterfalls Treasury Building outdoor activities, 439 (Samoa), 369 (Nuku’alofa), 421 restaurants, 442–443 Sopo’aga Falls (Samoa), The Triangle (Suva), 307 shopping, 440 369 Trip-cancellation transportation, 436 Togitogiga Falls (Samoa), insurance, 32 traveling to, 436 370 Tuamotu Archipelago, Vidawa Forest Walk Virgin Falls (American 1, 22, 62, 79 (Taveuni), 336 Samoa), 398 Tuasivi (Savai’i), 383 Video, flying with, 50 Viti Levu, 264, 296 Tuherahera (Tikehau), Virgin Falls (American Wainibau Falls (Taveuni), 176–177 Samoa), 398 336 Tui Malila, 12, 421 Virgin’s Grave (Savai’i), 384 Watersports. See also Tula (American Samoa), 398 Viseisei (Viti Levu), 263 specific sports Tupapa Sports Ground Viseisei Village (Nadi), 262 Bora Bora, 149 (Avarua), 197 Visitor information, 24–25 Ha’apai (Tonga), 444 Tupapa Stream (Rarotonga), Viti Levu (Fiji), 238, Moorea, 132 198 258–323. See also Nadi Savusavu (northern Fiji), Point Coral Coast, 240, 258, 328 (American Samoa), 398 292–302 Tahiti, 108 Turtle Conservatory (Savai’i), accommodations, Viti Levu, 296 384 297–300 Weddings in the islands, (American Samoa), nightlife, 302 25, 130 6, 24, 387 outdoor activities, 296 Wesley Arcade (Apia), 366 sights and attractions, restaurants, 300–302 Wet season, 31 396–399 shopping, 296–297 Whale-watching sights and activities, Moorea, 130–131 293–296 Vava’u (Tonga), 438–439 U polu (Samoa), 6, 343, transportation, 292 White Sunday (Samoa), 355 368–371. See also Apia northern, 240, 320–323 White-water rafting, 51 accommodations, 373–376 Viti Levu Bay (Fiji), 322 Viti Levu, 266 nightlife, 381–382 Vuna Road (Nuku’alofa), Windjammer Barefoot Uturoa (Raiatea), 166–167, 421–422 Cruises, 82 169 Vuna Wharf (Nuku’alofa), Women travelers, 37–38 421

V aiare (Moorea), 129 Y acht charters and Vaihiria River (Tahiti), 104 W aikiki (Taveuni), 334 sailing, 51 Vaileka (Viti Levu), 321 Wainibau Falls (Taveuni), best, 17 Vailima (Samoa), 363 336 French Polynesia, 82–83 Vaipito Valley (American Wainibuka River (Viti Levu), Rarotonga, 201 Samoa), 396 322 Tonga, 426 Vaitape (Bora Bora), 143 Waisali Rainforest Reserve Vava’u (Tonga), 438 (American Samoa), (northern Fiji), 327 Yaqona, 234 398 Waitui Marina (Savusavu), Yasawa Island (Fiji), 3, 6, 7, (Northern Fiji), 327, 333 10, 241, 258, 259, 283, 23, 227, 241, 324. See also Waiyevo (Taveuni), 334 288–290 Savusavu Water, drinking, 34 hostels, 291