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Tahaa is an island located among the Society Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The islands of Tahaa and neighboring Raiatea are enclosed by the same coral reef, and may once have been a single island.
Tahaa produces 70-80% of all French Polynesia's vanilla. Because of the pervasive aroma of vanilla, Tahaa is known as the "Vanilla Island". Tahaa's pearls are of exceptional quality.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taha%27a
www.tahiti-tourisme.fr/articles.php?id=92
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Overwater Bungalow at Le Taha'a Island Resort and Spa - Bungalow sur pilotis au Taha'a Pearl Resort - French Polynesia - Polynésie française - by easyTahiti.com
Fatu Hiva is a fairly famous island that is off the beaten track. The people here were absolutely amazing and wonderful. They put on a craft and culture show that was an absolute blast.
Kite Aerial Photography of a very special vineyard in the South Pacific - Kite : Dan Leigh Delta R8 - Ricoh GX 200 and GoPro Hero HD - Dual Camera autoKAP rig
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This one of a kind vineyard is unique in the world. Located on a coral atoll in the midlle of the Sourth Pacific Ocean, it is the succesfull outcome of a challenge initiated several years ago.
Its distinctive features :
- Vines grow in the middle of a coconut grove and between a tropical lagoon on one side and the deep blue ocean on the other side.
- To reach the winery, the grapes first need to be loaded on a boat and sail across the lagoon.
- There are two harvest per year
- The wines produces are unique and incomparable to those grown nowadays all around the world
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More details on this unique wine
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A special thank you & Mauruuru to Sebastien, the oenologist and "Maitre de chais" of the Estate.
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