Tahiti, French Polynesia
Air Tahiti flight to Maupiti, www.airtahiti.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Pension Marau, outdoor dining area with shell crafts, www.pension-marau.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Pension Marau, lagoon-side, www.pension-marau.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Pension Marau, lagoon-side, www.pension-marau.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Motu Tuanai, vegetation
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Pension Marau, lagoon-side, www.pension-marau.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Pension Marau, ocean-side, www.pension-marau.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Hermit Crab
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Motu Tuanai, atoll beach, www.pension-marau.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Gifts from the Sea
Maupiti, French Polynesia
The cutest little hostess
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Tiare Flower, National Symbol of Tahiti and her Islands
Maupiti, French Polynesia
One of our guides, Vincent, www.pension-marau.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Vaiea, main town of Maupiti
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Cycling around the Island
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Tereia Beach, one of the only white sand beaches on Maupiti
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Home of a Local Artisant
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Cycling Maupiti's peaks!
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Lionel of Maupiti Nautique, www.maupiti-nautique.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Majestic Manta Rays, www.maupiti-nautique.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Majestic Manta Rays, www.maupiti-nautique.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Exploring the pass to the ocean, rough waters! www.maupiti-nautique.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
An afternoon walk around Motu Tuanai
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Polynesian Boat Dock
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Ferry ride to Bora Bora, www.maupitiexpress.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Ferry ride to Bora Bora, www.maupitiexpress.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Crossing through the only pass from Maupiti to the open South Pacific Ocean, www.maupitiexpress.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Leaving Maupiti for Bora Bora, www.maupitiexpress.com
Maupiti, French Polynesia
Crossing the South Pacific Ocean at sunset, www.maupitiexpress.com
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bora Bora coming into view, www.maupitiexpress.com
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bora's famous volcanic peaks! We stayed at Village Temanuata www.temanuata.com/
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Exploring the Island
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Fresh Island Fruit Market... delicious red, orange, and yellow watermelons!
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Fresh Island Fruit Market
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Entrance to a luxury resort
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
"The most beautiful lagoon in the world" ~ James Michener
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Navigating the deep blue...
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bouquet of Lagoon Fish
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
A polynesian moment for my Mother, forever beside the Bora Bora lagoon xo
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Parasailing over the worlds most famous lagoon!
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
On our way to 300 meters high!
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Lagoon Palette
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Over-the-water-bungalows
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bora Bora as the sun descends...
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Island Fruit
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Island Cafe
Huahine, French Polynesia
Hammock time! Checkout Pension Fare IE Parea www.tahitisafari.com
Huahine, French Polynesia
Rustic Polynesian Charm! Pension Fare IE Parea www.tahitisafari.com
Huahine, French Polynesia
A cycle ride into a sleepy polynesian town, Parea
Huahine, French Polynesia
Lily Pads
Huahine, French Polynesia
Ancient Polynesian Hieroglyphic meaning "Mana", a life force which resides in all living things, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mana
Huahine, French Polynesia
"Coral Soup", a mix of earth, sand, and coral, used by the ancient Polynesians for building temples
Huahine, French Polynesia
Ancient Polynesian Temple
Huahine, French Polynesia
Budding Coconut
Huahine, French Polynesia
Huahine Iti
Huahine, French Polynesia
Preparation of a traditional Polynesian feast!
Huahine, French Polynesia
Preparation of a traditional Polynesian feast!
Huahine, French Polynesia
Preparation of a traditional Polynesian feast!
Huahine, French Polynesia
A yacht and a rainbow
Huahine, French Polynesia
Kitchen Help
Huahine, French Polynesia
Preparation of a traditional Polynesian feast!
Huahine, French Polynesia
Gathering what's needed to cook underground...
Huahine, French Polynesia
Making the delicious Polynesian dessert, Poe
Huahine, French Polynesia
Wrapping the Poe to cook it underground
Huahine, French Polynesia
Fresh from the underground oven, Poe
Huahine, French Polynesia
Poe mixed with Coconut Milk... delicious Polynesian dessert!
Huahine, French Polynesia
A Polynesian Kitchen
Huahine, French Polynesia
A family tradition, "every Sunday we feast and invite others"
Huahine, French Polynesia
A Pink Hibiscus at the table
Huahine, French Polynesia
Lagoon Flora
Huahine, French Polynesia
Table #12, by the Sea!
Huahine, French Polynesia
A peek from below the Huahine Lagoon!
Huahine, French Polynesia
The South Pacific Ocean
Huahine, French Polynesia
A Bountiful Reef
Huahine, French Polynesia
A Polynesian family at a shop in Fare, the Island's main town
Huahine, French Polynesia
Tiare for sale at the supermarket!
Huahine, French Polynesia
Fare Fish Market
Huahine, French Polynesia
Delicious Cakes
Huahine, French Polynesia
A tour around the Island
Huahine, French Polynesia
The open ocean beach... pounding waves!
Huahine, French Polynesia
Ancient Polynesian Hieroglyphics, the turtle represented a celestial being, an amazing creature who could live in both the land and the sea...
Huahine, French Polynesia
A tour around the Island
Moorea, French Polynesia
The jagged emerald peaks of Moorea
Moorea, French Polynesia
The view on the hike to Vaimahutu Falls
Moorea, French Polynesia
Vaimahutu Falls
Moorea, French Polynesia
Hawaiian Ginger growing on Moorea
Moorea, French Polynesia
Vaimahutu Falls
Moorea, French Polynesia
One of many churches on Moorea
Moorea, French Polynesia
One of many churches on Moorea
Moorea, French Polynesia
A Marquesan Woman playing the guitar
Moorea, French Polynesia
Traditional Polynesian Dancers
Moorea, French Polynesia
Traditional Polynesian Dancers
Moorea, French Polynesia
Traditional Polynesian Dancers
Moorea, French Polynesia
Traditional Polynesian Fire Dance
Moorea, French Polynesia
Traditional Polynesian Fire Dance
Moorea, French Polynesia
Traditional Polynesian Fire Dance
Moorea, French Polynesia
JT & Mel's engagement shoot
Moorea, French Polynesia
The road up to the Belvedere Lookout
Moorea, French Polynesia
The Belvedere Lookout, spectacular views of both Opunohu and Cook's Bay
Moorea, French Polynesia
A Moorea Mountain Creek
Moorea, French Polynesia
A bowl of Tiare at Ron Hall's Island Fashion Pearls, a must visit while in Moorea!
Moorea, French Polynesia
Église de la Sainte Famille in Haapiti, Moorea
Moorea, French Polynesia
Église de la Sainte Famille in Haapiti, Moorea
Moorea, French Polynesia
Église de la Sainte Famille in Haapiti, Moorea
Moorea, French Polynesia
Église de la Sainte Famille in Haapiti, Moorea
Moorea, French Polynesia
Église de la Sainte Famille in Haapiti, Moorea
Moorea, French Polynesia
Église de la Sainte Famille in Haapiti, Moorea
Moorea, French Polynesia
Kite Surfers fly by our boat while our searching for Bottlenose Dolphins and Humpback Whales with Dr. Michael Poole, www.drmichaelpoole.com
Moorea, French Polynesia
Island Pup
Moorea, French Polynesia
Silver Seas
Moorea, French Polynesia
Spectacular Island sunsets right from our beach at Pension Fare Miti, www.mooreafaremiti.com
Moorea, French Polynesia
Kickball by Sunset
Moorea, French Polynesia
The Southern Cross
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Dinner under the palms and stars at the Royal Tahitian Hotel, www.hotelroyaltahitien.com
Tahiti, French Polynesia
A woman weaves palms at Le Marche Pape'ete, The Municipal Market of Pape'ete
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Kukui Nut Beads and Shell Necklaces at Le Marche Pape'ete, The Municipal Market of Pape'ete
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Mother of Pearl at Le Marche Pape'ete, The Municipal Market of Pape'ete
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Colorful Sarongs at Le Marche Pape'ete, The Municipal Market of Pape'ete
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Fresh Island Pineapple at Le Marche Pape'ete, The Municipal Market of Pape'ete
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Lagoon Fish at Le Marche Pape'ete, The Municipal Market of Pape'ete
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Street Performers outside of Le Marche Pape'ete, The Municipal Market of Pape'ete
Tahiti, French Polynesia
An ice cold Hinano break!
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Hinano Beer, the official beer of Tahiti
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Fresh baguette... everywhere!
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Soft jazz music on the seaside patio at the Royal Tahitian Hotel, www.hotelroyaltahitien.com
Tahiti, French Polynesia
The view from our over-the-water-bungalow at the Intercontinental Resort Tahiti... See Moorea gleaming across the sea!
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Absolute Paradise.
