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Coral, French PolynesiaAerial view of HuahineHaapiti Lagoon, MooreaMooreaMan gathering coconutsTe Tiare Beach Resort, HuahineHuahineWith its jagged mountain peaks clothed in lushjungle dropping into the translucent blue watersof the South Pacific, Moorea rivals its sister islandTahiti for sheer beauty. Moorea is much smallerthan Tahiti and prides itself on being one of themost unspoilt islands in Polynesia whilst stilloffering the combination of complete relaxationand a variety of activities. The island is fringed bya reef which protects a shallow turquoise lagoonthat is home to thousands of species of fish,coral and other marine life, making a boat triphere an unmissable experience. The interior ofthe island offers a completely different perspectiveand climbing up to the lookout point betweenMount Rotui and Mount Tohiea gives dramaticviews down to Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay.Moorea is easily reached by boat or plane fromTahiti and is well-connected with the islands ofHuahine, Taha’a, Bora Bora and Raiatea –collectively known as The Society Islands.Sofitel Moorea La Ora Beach ResortMoorea Pearl ResortMoorea Pearl ResortSet on a long white-sand beach, the Moorea PearlResort offers 94 guest rooms and suites including28 over-water bungalows and a selection ofbeach and garden rooms. All rooms have ceilingfans or air-conditioning, have a sun deck, and aredecorated in a Polynesian style. There is anexcellent restaurant, a fantastic pool and a widerange of watersports available.Sofitel Moorea La OraBeach ResortThe Sofitel Moorea is situated on the edge of amagnificent bay with views towards the island ofTahiti. The resort is made up of luxuriousbungalows built over the water, on the beachfrontor surrounded by landscaped gardens. With tworestaurants, a bar, a magnificent outdoorswimming pool, day spa, Jacuzzi and tennis courtsthere are plenty of facilities on offer. A variety ofactivities and excursions can be arranged fromthe hotel.Perhaps the most picturesque of all the SocietyIslands, Huahine is actually two islands separatedby a narrow channel and linked by a bridge. Itsmountainous interior is ringed by magnificent baysand pristine white-sand beaches. It is home to oneof the largest and best-known archaeological sitesof Polynesia, the Maeva Marae, at the foot ofMount Mouatapu. Traditionally, Huahine wasknown as the ‘rebel island’ and famed for its fiercewarriors and its resistance to change. Perhaps forthis reason it remains a little-known gem amongstthe Society Islands and offers a unique chance todiscover a remote, untouched region ofoutstanding beauty. The island’s verdant forestsand fruit plantations create an impression of abeautiful garden.Te Tiare Beach Resort,HuahineAccessible only by boat from the nearby villageof Fare, Te Tiare is remote and luxurious, with 41air-conditioned bungalows set in lush tropicalgardens, on the beach or on stilts over the lagoon.A unique feature of this property is the mainbuilding which, like many of the bungalows, issituated over the lagoon and has a bar, loungearea, boutiques and an excellent restaurant. Theresort offers an array of watersports andexcursions to explore the interior of the islands.www.audleytravel.com/southpacific l 01993 838 830 l The South Pacific 77