Huahine
Huahine, called the Garden of Eden, has wonderfully green forests and wilderness for you to explore on your vacation here in the French Polynesian Islands. These forests are coupled with the wonderful array of white sand beaches and beautiful waters to make one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The native Huahines here are quick to smile and welcome visitors to their island home, so you will feel like you truly belong here. Since this islands boasts some of the best soil, there are many vanilla plantations, melon fields, and banana groves for you to visit and to taste.
Ancient Polynesian mythology holds two legends that tell about the creation of the two islands that make up Huahine. One says that the god Hiro cut the island in half with his mighty canoe, and the other says that during a contest between the gods, a spear was thrown that hit Mt. Mouaputa on Moorea and it hit Huahine, splitting the island in two.
Here are a few of the activities that you can enjoy while staying on Huahine:
- Archaeological tours around some of the ancient maraes
- Snorkeling and diving
- Boating and jet skiing
- Vanilla plantations
- Guided tours by car or bicycle
- Glass-bottom boat tours
- Surfing
- Beachcombing
Getting Around Huahine
Since Huahine is very close to the other larger islands here, Air Tahiti has many flights that serve the island daily. You can catch a flight to or from: Papeete, Moorea, Raiatea, and Bora Bora. There is also ferry service available that can take you to these islands as well, but there are not as many trips as you can take from the airport. For getting around the island itself, there are several taxis as well as Le Truck that can take you anywhere around the island you need to go. Or, you can rent a bicycle or car to explore the island yourself. For those who want to explore by water, you can rent a sail boat or motor boat, with or without a crew and guide.
Restaurants
If it's dinner and a show that you want, Huahine is the place to find it. The resorts here offer some of the best in Polynesian cuisine and culture around. Some of these restaurants boast five star dining nightly with a wonderful show to go along with it. There are many other restaurants around Huahine, from these fine dining places to the smaller, family owned restaurants to the roulottes along the parks and beaches for on the go dining.
Hotels and Lodging
You will know you are in Huahine when you see the steep mountains and crystal blue and emerald green water. The beautiful water and beaches of the Huahine Island make this destination a must see.
The Relais Mahana is a wonderful place to stay for divers, for the Scuba Center is located close to the resort. If you just want to relax on the beach then you can do that as well and do it in style, with the luxury of a king or queen. The wonderful sandy beaches are the best to lose yourself and hide away from the real world. You can dine in luxury as well with the restaurant on the resort.
If you want a full service bar and restaurant to go along with your hotel then you can get that and much more at the Pension Mauari. You will get the privacy that you crave and the vacation of a lifetime. You will not want to leave, once you experience all Huahine has to offer.
You want to stay on the wonderful beaches to watch the waves come in and the many different shades of blues and greens the waters of Huahine can offer, then the Huahine Beach House has that and much more.
These are just a few of the wonderful places you can enjoy when you come to visit Huahine. There are many more along with restaurants that you can try while on the island that you never thought you would be on. Relax and enjoy.
Romance on Huahine
With it's wonderfully romantic beaches and the seclusion of the Garden of Eden, there are always romantical times to be had here. You can also arrange for breakfast served on your balcony or on a private beach, a evening sail for two, private massages for couples, and, of course, wedding ceremonies.