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Romance, Food & Beverage, Catering and Activities 2015 ~ 2016 All prices are listed in French Pacific Francs (xpf) Tax and service are included TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Restaurants & Bars 1 - 2 Romantic Dinners on Hotel Site 3 Themed Buffet Nights on Hotel Site 4 - 6 Buffet Banquet Events on Hotel Site or on Motu Tapu 7 Lunch & Dinner Set Menus 8 - 9 Open Bars on Hotel Site or on Motu Tapu 9 Departure Day Picnic Hamper 10 Escapes on Motu Tapu 11 - 14 Polynesian Weddings 15 - 19 Romantic Gifts & Amenities 20 VIP In-Room Amenities 21 Fireworks, Cultural Shows 22 Culinary & Cocktail Activities 22 Complimentary Daily Activities at the Resort 23 Non-Complimentary External Activities 24 -25 Contacts 26 RESTAURANTS & BARS Iriatai Restaurant Daily Breakfast 6.30 am - 10.00 am (Saturdays & Sundays until 11:00 am) Daily Dinner 6.30 pm - 09.30 pm (except on Tuesdays & Fridays) Located on the 1 st level of the main building, Iriatai Restaurant welcomes you for breakfast and dinner in an idyllic ambiance. You will savor fresh Polynesian produce prepared with French gastronomic touches whilst looking out onto the stunning lagoon. Tamure Grill Restaurant Daily Lunch 11.00 pm - 5.00 pm Dinner on Tuesdays and Fridays 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm Located by the pool and beach, Tamure Grill offers grilled sea food, grilled meat and Polynesian specialties together with the Hilton Classics. On Tuesdays, experience our Polynesian Night at Tamure Grill as of 6.30 pm with Tahitian folkloric dance while indulging a sumptuous array of freshly prepared local delicacies. Upa Upa Restaurant Daily Dinner 6.30 pm - 09.30 pm (except on Tuesdays & Fridays) Upa Upa Restaurant takes you on a journey of traditional Tahitian dishes from all Polynesian islands. Located on the 1 st level of the main building. Restaurants & Bars - 1 RESTAURANTS & BARS Ta’Ie’Ie Bar Daily 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Located by the pool and beach, Ta’Ie’iI Bar is the perfect place to sip exotic cocktails, fresh beers and order tapas or a light meal. Upa Upa Bar Daily 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm (except on Tuesdays & Fridays) Sit back, relax and enjoy cool drinks, cocktails and light snacks. It is an ideal place to take in the breathtaking sunset views with pre-dinner cocktails or wine with an extensive by-the-glass menu. Ic e Cream Corner @ Beach Fare Daily 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Explore the range of ice creams along with a wide variety of milkshakes at our Ice Cream Corner located at the Beach Fare by the pool whilst enjoying the beautiful view from our hammocks. In -Villa Dining Daily open for 24 hours Enjoy breakfast, all-day dining, romantic dinners, picnic hampers and special celebrations in the privacy of your Villa and at various locations around the island. Motu Tapu All week for lunch and dinner Our private islet located 15 minutes away is an ideal place for a quiet picnic, a romantic candlelight dinner or a place where to celebrate an anniversary. Restaurants & Bars - 2 ROMANTIC DINNERS ON HOTEL SITE Our Executive Chef and his culinary team will take your palate to savor a variety of dishes tailor-made for you and served in a romantic location of your choice. Tahitian Barbecue ~ xpf 27,000 incl. tax per couple Salad medley, French dressing, Lobster medallion with pineapple from Moorea, Sweet chili sauce ~ Assortment of Mini Skewers: Scallops, mahi-mahi, tuna, shrimps, chicken, beef, lamb Corn, eggplant, peppers, onions, mushrooms, potatoes Sauces: Siracha, fruit, sashimi, chili, cottage cheese & chives, wasabi ~ Fresh fruit & marshmallow skewer, hot chocolate sauce Romantic Dinner ~ xpf 39,000 incl. tax per couple Pan-seared shrimps from Teahupo’o, pineapple from Moorea, sweet chili sauce Or Vegetable tartlet with basil from Bora Bora ~ Pan-seared beef tenderloin with sautéed aspargus Or Semi-cooked tuna, mango sauce Or Grilled lobster, seasonal vegetables (supplement of xpf 5,000 per person) ~ Pacific Black Pearl - chocolate dessert ~ 2 cocktails, 1 bottle of mineral water, half bottle of champagne Degustation Menu ~ 8 courses ~ xpf 167,000 incl. tax per couple Your evening will start with cocktails, and dinner will be accompanied by a bottle of Premium Champagne and mineral water. Romantic Dinners - 3 THEMED BUFFET NIGHTS ON HOTEL SITE These evenings can be organized for groups of a minimum of 25 guests Polynesian Night ~ xpf 9,500 per pax Experience Tahitian folkloric dance while indulging a sumptuous array of freshly prepared local delicacies. FROM THE SEA Tuna sashimi, Tahitian raw fish with coconut milk, Tuna Tataki, Selection of tartar of local catch, Selection of Sushi, Smoked fish, Fishcake, Gravlax salmon, King crab, Local Crab “Tupa”, Local shrimps from Teahupo’o, Korori salad, Octopus salad, Shrimp salad with citrus, Grilled Fish; Extensive sauces for appetizers including unique Bora Bora Nui sashimi sauce FROM THE LAND Traditional oyster sauce pork, Chao Men, Selection of Satays, Barbecue Station, Local “Fafa” Chicken, Traditional recipe “Pua choux” pork and cabbage, Local vegetables with curry, Exotic Gazpacho, Grilled meat DESSERTS “Poe” local fruit jelly with coconut milk, Fresh fruit platter, Traditional Coconut cake Themed Buffets - 4 THEMED BUFFET NIGHTS ON HOTEL SITE Japanese & Asian Tapas with Jazz Night ~ xpf 12,000 per pax Experience Japanese & Asian Tapas whilst listening to live Vocal Jazz. JAPANESE TAPAS Nigiris Tuna, salmon, shrimp, omelet Makis Salmon: Salmon, cucumber, carrot, cream cheese Tuna: Tuna, cucumber, carrot, spicy sauce Vegetarian: Cucumber, carrot, cream cheese, tomato, asparagus California Rolls Tahitian Opah: Tahitian salmon, cucumber, cheese, sesame seed Bora Bora Tuna: Tuna, spicy sauce, cucumber, carrot, sesame seed Fenua Vegetable: Cucumber, carrot, cream cheese, tomato, asparagus Crispy Rolls Shrimp: Shrimp, mint, sweet chili sauce, carrot, cucumber Salmon: Salmon, cream cheese, carrot, cucumber, tomato Tuna: Spicy tuna, carrot, cucumber, mint ASIAN TAPAS Cantonese deep fried King Crab rolls with spicy sauce, Malaysian Shrimp Satay’s with sweet chili sauce, Malaysian Chicken Satay’s with peanut sauce, Kerala Shrimp Samoussa, Vietnamese Nems DESSERTS Banana and chocolate Nems Fruit sushi Moshi Moshi Themed Buffets - 5 THEMED BUFFET NIGHTS ON HOTEL SITE Pizza & Pasta Night ~ xpf 4,500 per pax Experience the best of Italian food PIZZAS Margherita Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and oregano Queen Tomato sauce, white ham, mozzarella, mushrooms, poached warm egg and oregano Parma Ham Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rocket salad, Parma ham, balsamic reduction and parmesan Pepperoni Tomato sauce, mozzarella, peppers, traditional pepperonis lightly spiced, cherry tomatoes and oregano Four Cheese Cream, white ham, Roquefort cheese, goat cheese, raclette cheese, mozarella, poached potatoes, Paris mushrooms and green onions Red Tuna Sashimi Tomato sauce, tuna sashimi, cabbage, rocket salad, cherry tomatoes and sashimi sauce PASTAS Selection of freshly homemade pastas: Spaghetti, Tagliatelle, Penne, Raviolis with a choice of Sauces: Sea food, Pesto, Carbonara, Tomato & Meat Ball Sauce Lasagna: freshly homemade vegetarian Lasagna DESSERTS Tiramisu, Bonnet, Fresh fruit platter Themed Buffets - 6 BUFFET BANQUET EVENTS ON HOTEL SITE OR ON MOTU TAPU (Min. 25 pax) Day BBQ at the hotel beach or restaurant : xpf 30,000 per person Polynesian welcome with cocktail, open bar for one hour, BBQ lunch, half a bottle of wine and water per person, open nespresso bar for one hour. Day BBQ on Motu Tapu : xpf 45,000 per person Polynesian welcome with cocktail, open bar for one hour, BBQ lunch, half a bottle of wine and water per person, open nespresso bar for one hour. Evening Party at the hotel beach : xpf 45,000 per person Floral decoration on the tables with landscaping, Polynesian welcome with cocktail, open bar with canapés for one hour, ukulele trio for one hour, Polynesian dance and fire show, stand up dinner with half a bottle of wine and water per person, open nespresso bar for one hour, open bar of local ‘rhum arrangé’ for one hour after dinner, 3 times 45 minutes Live Jazz during dinner. Evening Party on Motu Tapu : xpf 60,000 per person Floral decoration on the tables with landscaping, Polynesian welcome with cocktail, open bar with canapés for one hour, ukulele trio for one hour, Polynesian dance and fire show, stand up dinner with half a bottle of wine and water per person, open nespresso bar for one hour, open bar of local ‘rhum arrangé’ for one hour after dinner, 3 times 45 minutes Live Jazz during dinner. Gala Party at the hotel beach : xpf 65,000 per person Floral decoration on the tables with landscaping, Polynesian welcome with cocktail, open bar with canapés for one hour, Polynesian dance and fire show, sea food buffet gala dinner including lobster with half a bottle of wine and water per person, open nespresso bar for one hour, open bar of local ‘rhum arrangé’ for one hour after dinner, champagne, fire works, DJ evening. To privatize all of Motu Tapu, a flat fee of xpf 350,000 will be required for groups of min. 50 pax. Buffet Banquet Events - 7 LUNCH & DINNER SET MENUS (Min. 10 pax) Lunch STARTERS Mixed salad, Goat cheese salad, Cobb salad, Caesar salad with chicken, Caesar salad with shrimps, Authentic Tahitian raw fish, Tuna tartar and guacamole PASTA Tagliatelle Carbonara, Spaghetti alla Napolitana, Penne alla Puttanesca FROM THE SEA Fish’n Chips, Grilled Mahi Mahi, Sesame tuna tataki, Grilled catch of the day FROM THE LAND Caramelized pork ribs, Half roasted chicken, Lemon chicken, Rib-Eye steak DESSERTS Crème brulée, Sundae caramel, Tiramisu, Caramel heart brownie Dinner STARTERS King crab salad, Tuna tartar, Butternut soup, Raiatea smoked swordfish, Fresh tomato jelly; Seared foie gras RISOTTO & PASTA Black truffle risotto, Green asparagus risotto, Tagliatelle with stir-fried scallops FROM THE SEA Mahi Mahi fillet, Teahupo’o shrimp tempura, Almond crusted seared tuna, Grilled catch of the day FROM THE LAND Beef tenderloin, Chicken cordon bleu, Suckling pig, Rack of lamb, Surf & Turf with lobster DESSERTS Profiteroles, Grapefruit and Pistachio, Caramelized Pineapple, Chocolate Valrona Set Menus - 8 LUNCH & DINNER SET MENUS (Min.
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    PRIVATE SHIP PREBOOKED SHORE EXCURSIONS TAHITI, SOCIETY ISLANDS On board M/S PANORAMA II From Papeete Port to Papeete Port, Tahiti Day 1 | Papeete port, Tahiti, Society Islands Day 2 | Bora Bora, Society Islands OVERNIGHT Day 3 | Bora Bora – Huahine, Society Islands OVERNIGHT Day 4 | Huahine, Society Islands, OVERIGHT Day 5 | Taha, Society Islands, OVERNIGHT Day 6 | Raiatea, Tuamotu Islands, Society Day 7 | Moorea, - Papeete port, Tahiti, Society Islands, OVERNIGHT Day 8 | Papeete port, Tahiti, Society Islands Variety Cruises Variety Cruises House – 214 Syngrou Avenue - 17672 Athens Greece - Tel: +30 210 6919191 Fax: +30 210 6998484 Email: [email protected] www.Varietycruises.com Day 2 and d3|Bora Bora, Society Islands BORA BORA Mountain 4WD Safari HALF DAY MORNING TOUR– Duration: 3H30 Price per person 105 Euros Get in a 4WD vehicle to discover the wild interior of BoraBora, its WW2 remaining cannons and bunkers not forgetting the spectacular panoramic views over the lagoon’s blue shadings. Discover the rich historic past and archaeological treasures of Bora Bora, unknown sites reachable via private roads only, such as the private marae Hau Puni surrounded by an arboretum and medicinal plants. A unique tour to learn more about Bora Bora unknown cultural sites and history aboard a very comfortable 4WD. Marae Hau Puni: made of several platforms, this huge property is surrounded by an arboretum and medicinal plants. Ancient objects were found on site during the restoration. Cannons and bunkers dating from World War II located on the top of a hill, guns are facing Bora Bora's unique pass. This is also a great viewpoint on Vaitape pier and Bora Bora's lagoon.