Hidden Tahiti Including Moorea, Bora Bora, and the Society, Austral, Gambier, Tuamotu, and Marquesas Islands

Selective recommendations and opinionated reviews lead you to relaxing resorts on Moorea, dive sites in Rangiroa and black pearl shops in Papeete. Sights Stroll a groomed path through thick rainforest to Fa'aurumai Waterfalls, where a cool, misty shower awaits. page 140 Lodging Bed down in a thatched-roof bungalow at Vahine Island, a tropical getaway located on a private motu. page 330 Dinning Indulge in fresh seafood and tremendous views from aboard Le Bateau, an antique schooner turned bar/restaurant. page 223 Hiking Wander past weathered tikis and a looming rock face covered with petroglyphs at the ruin of Tohua Hikokua. page 420 Hidden Share sun and fun with the local Tahitian crowd at Matira Beach, Bora Bora's best-kept white-sand secret. page 260 Plus Maps, Shopping, Nightlife, Surfing, Fishing, Diving, Biking and Horseback Riding.Kay, Rob is the author of 'Hidden Tahiti Including Moorea, Bora Bora, and the Society, Austral, Gambier, Tuamotu, and Marquesas Islands', published 2004 under ISBN 9781569754269 and ISBN 1569754268.