Maupitipop 1230

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MaupitiPOP 1230

Includes  Why Go? History...... 137 Bora Bora’s discreet little sister, Maupiti is one of the most Sights...... 137 ravishing islands in French Polynesia. There’s a shimmering Activities...... 138 lagoon with every hue from lapis lazuli to turquoise, a perfect ring of islets girdled with sand bars, palm trees Sleeping...... 140 leaning over the shore and large coral gardens. Although Eating...... 142 this little charmer is no longer a secret, it still remains a hideaway where visitors come to absorb the lazy lifestyle. There’s only one road and virtually no cars, just bikes; there are no showy resorts, just a smattering of family-run pen- Best Places sions where visitors can sample delicious local-style meals to Stay and genuinely interact with their hosts. And when you want to play, there’s just the right amount of activities to keep ¨ ¨Maupiti Résidence you buzzing, from walking and lagoon excursions to diving (p141) and kayaking. ¨¨Maupiti Paradise (p141) ¨¨Kuriri Village (p142) When to Go ¨¨As with most Society Islands the drier season (June to Best Outdoor October) is the most popular time to visit Maupiti. Activities ¨¨In July, the island is in full swing with the Heiva cultural ¨¨Diving (p138) festivities. ¨¨Snorkelling (p139) ¨¨Divers and snorkellers might like April to June and ¨¨Kayaking (p140) September to November best, when the water is calmest. ¨¨Walking (p141) ¨¨The manta-ray season runs from April to September. Maupiti Sights 137 - u t i 6 o anai islanders. # a on u u t 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 M n (islets) are o T a Haranae Haranae u M . There’s only . There’s T i t t i p or a u p u a r a t i 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 p o M A a i M T u #– s a i i s e o a h u n P t a o O Reflecting on Maupiti’s on Maupiti’s Reflecting Finding your own paradise paradise own your Finding h i 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ) 1 t M # i hs m P (p138). (p138). petroglyphs in a delightful pension bizarre past while spotting while spotting past bizarre the well-preserved (p138). Tuanai Motu 6 5 p 0 u A nt t 5 y i E l 5 o 2 I ( o # g

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