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Tikehau, one of the most
beautiful atolls in Polynesia, forms an almost unbroken circle 16 miles
across, creating a unique ecosystem with the highest preponderance of fish
of all the atolls. This oval shaped atoll
some 185 miles to the northwest of Tahiti, about 7 miles north of Rangiroa,
has a large pass and a series of islets, the largest of which at the south
west of the atoll, half a mile wide, is inhabited.
The charming village of Tuherahera, swathed in
flowers, is situated on the south end of this large motu which also has two
other villages : Tuheiava, a fishing area with many "fish parks" that supply
the markets of Tahiti, and Maiaia on the other large motu on the northeast
that is a traditional copra producer. This atoll offers the wonderful
opportunity to discover the traditional Tuamotu way of life.
The beauty and abundance of its fauna account for the
popularity of scuba diving especially in the Tuheiava pass, where the manta
rays' dance alternates with the parade of barracudas, tunas, multicolored
coral fish, and the ubiquitous reef sharks.
One of the most beautiful atolls in Polynesia also is home to many bird
colonies that have sought refuge in the small islands scattered in the
lagoon.
Hotels & Resorts on
Tikehau
For
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We have included French Polynesia
in some of our specials to the South Pacific, eg. our Kontiki
Voyage
and South
Sea Dream Voyage. Another option is to create your own package to French Polynesia by utilizing the seperate travel components, like hotels,
flights and excursions
on the islands.
For a legal wedding the legal requires
in French Polynesia that you remain at least 30 days in French Polynesia
before the marriage. In practice this means you may only have a ceremonial
wedding in French Polynesia (see also Tiki
Village).
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