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Polynesian Culture and Archeology
Sedna Says: The royal village of Maeva, considered to be one of the most important archaeological areas in all of Oceania. Traditionally, Maeva was the seat of royal power for all of Huahine. Mata'ire'a Hill - Located just above the village of Maeva, the area is home to more than 200...
Helga67 Says: The stones piled in a 'V'shape inside the lagoon are ancient fish weir traps. They are still in use.
Helga67 Says: This is a museum and handcrafts center, built over water at Lake Fauna Nui in Maeva Village. It is a replica of a traditional meeting house of classic Polynesian oval shape, with a high curved roof of pandanus thatch, bamboo walls, and a bamboo covered floor.The exhibits...
Helga67 Says: Archaeologically, Huahine is the richest island in French Polynesia and is sometimes referred to as an open-air museum. The village of Maeva was the ancient capital of Huahine, and all its ruling families lived there and worshipped in their individual marae temples of stone....
drtherc Says: Provides several adventures: 1. Jet ski around the island, with a guide-you're taken to a good snorkeling spot, through the fjord, and to an excellent spot to see sting rays and eagle rays.2. Outrigger trip around the island stops at a working pearl farm, an island lunch of...
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Helga67 Says: The garden bungalows were very spacious with a big bathroom, a sitting corner, and a big terrace overlooking the garden and swimming-pool.
Helga67 Says: The day we arrived, there was a little surprise waiting for us in the bungalow :-)They had made a lovely heart out of flowers, and put some extra flowers on the bed. This is a special treat for honeymooners.
Helga67 Says: A nice 3* hotel on the south side of the island with 9 beach bungalows and 8 garden bungalows.Update 2004:This hotel is closed for the moment. It will be rebuilt as part of the Paladien hotel chain, which is operated by the French company, Nouvelles Frontieres. They plan to...
drtherc Says: Bungalows are spacious and romantic. They have garden, beach and overwater bungalows. We stayed in a beach bungalow, 20 feet from the water, and 50 yards from a beautiful coral garden. All staff remembers your name and greets you when you pass by. Approximately 2 miles away...
Helga67 Says: Air Tahiti has three to six flights daily between Tahiti and Huahine. This is a 35-minute non-stop flight. There is also a daily flight from/to Moorea.If you have hotel reservations then you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel. There are also taxis at the...
Helga67 Says: On Huahine, we rented a jetski for a whole day. It was a great experience. A guide takes you around the island. You visit the different bays, have a picnic on a motu and do some snorkelling. We recommend it to everyone. I don't know whether this guide still operates but back...
Helga67 Says: The best way to see the island is by car. There is a road (32 km - 20 miles) around the island that passes through the little villages. There is another road, called la route transversale, that crosses part of the island and is best explored by Jeep.
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Regardless of what the rental agent tells you, make certain you have insurance....The roads can tend to come to an abrupt halt with no way to turn around (well it does take some time).
And if the map says there is a road, ASK...I landed in someone's back yard with only a shell "trail" to drive on. His only response when I pointed to the map was..."never no road."
Written Feb 19, 2004
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Small vanilla plantations dot the island. Stop at one to watch the process. From the "vine" to the drying process. The aroma of the drying beans can be smelled from quite a distance.
Stop, take in the aroma, and take home some fresh vanilla beans.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Helga67 Says: Skirting the shoreline and climbing a little higher into the fern-covered mountains, you will see spectacular views of natural bays and seascapes.
Helga67 Says: Take a car and explore the interior of this green island. Unlike other islands, the roads through the interior are excellent and there are many beautiful spots.
Huahine is delightfully under-developed, quiet, rural and home to a community of artists. Some interesting rock formations punctuate the impossibly green landscape. Grab the bone shaking Le Truck,...
Huahine is 108 miles northwest of Tahiti and is part of what is known as the "Leeward Islands." There are actually two volcanic ridges connected by a narrow "land bridge" giving the image of two...
We touched down on Huahine after a short flight from Bora Bora, and were met by the hotel driver. The ride to the hotel was a bit rough, due to the road conditions, but we passed by Huahine's most...
Driving through this island is overwhealming! In the South Pacific you expect white beaches and lagoons and beautiful people with cocktails in their hands. But Huahine is something different. It's......
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