Less than 10 minutes away by air or 1/2 hour by ferry are the deep, spectacular bays and white sand beaches of Moorea. Only 40 miles around, the island can easily be circled by island tour, rental car or bicycles for the more adventurous. Try horseback riding along the beach or into the interior, hiking up to a hidden waterfall or visiting the Belvedere view point. The lagoons offer snorkeling, scuba diving, glass bottom boat, para sailing and jet skis. One unique adventure allows you to step back into history with a hard-hat dive. Aqua Blue provides an underwater experience for swimmers or non-swimmers alike. And be sure to visit one of our favorite shops, Island Fashions, owned by Ron Hall. Originally from Southern California, he first sailed to the islands from Hawaii in 1974 and now makes Cook's Bay his home. In addition to several excellent restaurants worth visiting, you should plan to experience a Tahitian "tamaaraa" with food cooked in the traditional "himaa", a pit filled with heated volcanic stones. Dancers from the local villages will entertain you with the songs and dances that have helped make Tahiti famous. This fun filled feast can be enjoyed several evenings during the week at the Tiki Village.
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