Ra'iatea & Taha'a
On Taha’a, if you’re willing to take a bit of a walk you can get to deserted Joe Dassin Beach, on the southwest side of the island, a 15-minute walk along…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
On Taha’a, if you’re willing to take a bit of a walk you can get to deserted Joe Dassin Beach, on the southwest side of the island, a 15-minute walk along…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
An exceptionally friendly, family-run pearl farm right on the seashore, approximately halfway between Tapuamu and Patio. Visitors learn about the…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
From Hôtel Hibiscus the coast road goes around the northern side of the bay to Haamene passing Rooverta Ebbs’ Poerani, where you can check out pearl…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
From Hôtel Hibiscus the coast road goes around the northern side of the bay to Haamene passing Vaipoe Pearl Farm, where you can check out pearl grafting…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
On the right of the road into Haamene is this small family-run operation where you can see vanilla preparation and drying processes and also purchase…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Along the Les Trois Cascades (Three Waterfalls) hike, it’s an easy stroll to the first (the smallest) waterfall, which has a great swimming hole. Though…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This small operation, on the east coast between Faaha and Hipu, is known for its quality vanilla pods at economical prices. Visitors will get the low-down…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
The second waterfall you'll pass along the Les Trois Cascades (Three Waterfalls) hike. After passing this waterfall, the trail follows the riverbed…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
The third waterfall on the Les Trois Cascades (Three Waterfalls) hike is the most splendid – a 40m beauty with a fabulous swimming hole at its basin.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This well-run pearl farm/shop is known for its high-quality mounted and loose pearls. It’s at the southeastern end of Apu Bay.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
A small but often lively market selling fruits, veggies and a few artisinal items like monoi oil and shell necklaces.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
On the northern side of the bay you can visit Motu Pearl Farm, which has a small shop.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
One of the most important Polynesian temples in the Pacific.