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Taha'a - The Vanilla Island
Taha'a, once known by Tahitians as Uporu and commonly referred to as the Vanilla Island where life unfolds peacefully and in harmony with its surrounding nature. Here, the days unfold at a tranquil pace where one would be at peace with the pulse of nature. Taha'a is the little sister island to Raiatea, the cultural heart of Tahiti, and the two islands share a lagoon. The people of these islands retain a way of life that is truly Polynesian.
To be in Taha'a is an experience out of time. Verdant mountains and valleys, impossibly blue waters, surrounded by tiny uninhabited islets waiting for exploration. The island is a lush green paradise surrounded by blue wonder, filled with the aromas of vanilla and gardenia blossoms. The effect is intoxicating, and makes you want to throw away your to-do list and simply embrace the moment. The fertile mountains and valleys make an ideal habitat for the delicate vanilla orchid, which local families have been cultivating for generations – prized by chefs & gourmands around the world, over 70% of the Tahitian vanilla produced in Tahiti is grown on the island of Taha'a. The island's Pearl farms also produce the wondrous iridescent black pearls unique to these islands. However, Taha'a's true treasure is its enchanting allure, tempting you to stay forever within its dreamlike embrace.
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