TAHA’S, TAHITI Floating tropical dreams
The Vacation of a Lifetime on the water in Taha’a, Tahiti
When people think of a dream vacation in the islands of French Polynesia, the island that is usually at the top of their list is Bora Bora. In reality though, the archipelago consists of several other islands worthy of every traveler’s bucket list.
Those that have the privilege of undocking on a life-changing yacht charter vacation in Tahiti with a local skipper on board will be able to discover the hidden treasures and splendid beauty that reigns supreme throughout the crystalclear waters of Taha’a. Here is what an unforgettable Taha’a sailing adventure could look like for you:
On your first morning, go ashore on Taha’a and tour one of the local vanilla plantations. The locals who own the small plantation are extremely friendly. The vanilla plants bloom between July and October. One flower lives for only six hours and all the blossoms must be hand pollinated to produce the vanilla beans.
The plantation has a beautiful little shop where you can purchase gourmet vanilla beans, vanillainfused coffee & sugar, and a variety of other unique products to take home from your travels. The store even accepts credit cards, dollars and francs to cater to its international guests.
Next sail to Apu Bay on Taha’a which is a great spot for an overnight anchorage. After a quick lunch on board your private Moorings sailing catamaran go ashore to tour a family-owned black pearl farm that is over 20 years old. This farm at Apu Bay produces 20,000 pearls a year. It takes the oysters five years to deliver their first pearl and their average life expectancy is 20 years.
In the evening, have a traditional Polynesian dinner at the nearby Ficus restaurant. You will be greeted with a delicious cocktail and then seated in a hut made entirely of palm trees. Live palm trees serve as the pillars of the pavilion and palm leaves are used for the roof. The meal will be prepared on layers of coals and then covered in banana leaves. The food cooks for over four hours before its big reveal. Everything is delicious, especially the tapioca style pudding dessert. - And the live entertainment with traditional music and dancers makes the experience extra special and enjoyable. On your next day in Taha’a, sail to the northwest side of the island near Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa. This resort has picture perfect bungalows on the water. You can anchor near the resort and take the dinghy (a small inflatable rubber boat that comes with every yacht) over to the coral reef garden and experience world-class snorkeling that you won’t forget soon. There is a current that will take you along over the top of the coral reefs that are teeming with butterfly fish, eels and other species that seem to be just as curious about you as you are of them.
A trip like this is something you will be talking about for the rest of your life. While there are many other Society Islands in French Polynesia to discover and glide through on your Moorings catamaran, Taha’a and its turquoise waters could just become your favorite. You simply have to see it to believe it.
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