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| Moorea (yellow lizard in Tahitian) is the sister island of Tahiti - the principal island of French Polynesia - and is the home of some of the most exciting surf spots in the South Pacific. It is also world famous for its exotic tropical scenery, such as Cook Bay, as well as its many underwater sites. Historically, the island is known for having been the final refuge of King Pomare, heir to throne of the last Polynesian dynasty. Moorea is also a land of ancient legends in which spirits of good and evil fought for the best locations on the island. Today, the competition is between prestigious international hotels vying for the best sites with pristine lagoons lapping at white sand beaches to establish their resorts.
Moorea's coral reefs and rich marine life have become a preferred destination of the scuba diving world. Yet there is equal beauty to behold on the land, with rain forests, cascading water falls and tropical fruits of which the pineapple is the most widely famed. Many restaurants provide Tahitian feast called "Maa'a Tahiti", in which different fruits, vegetables and meats are cooked in an underground oven for several hours in a somewhat ceremonial manner. Another attraction in Moorea is the Tiki village, which is a recreation of an old Polynesian tribal village. Admirers of handicraft and local art including tattooing will enjoy this interesting display of Polynesian culture. |
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