Manihi Pearl Beach Resort
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Manihi Pearl Beach Resort in French Polynesia offers great scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking the the calm waters of the lagoon. Located on Tuamotu atoll of Manihi, the resort is surrounded by palm trees and white sand beaches. Mahini is known as the Island of the Black Pearl and is home to many working pearl farms.
The resort has an outdoor swimming pools, snorkeling equipment, mini golf, beach volleyball, kayaks and outrigger banoes.
Scuba Diving
Manihi island is a scuba diving destination for beginners and experienced fivers alike. Water temperature lingers at a comfortable 79-84 F° and wzxiting underwater life can be observed year-round, including schools of barracuda, turtles, deep-water sharks and dolphins.
From November through April, diving can be arranged with Hammerhead sharks or Eagle Rays. Manta Rays and Grey Sharks can be seen from July through October.
Rooms & Suites
The resort has 41 bungalows, some located in the lagoon over the water. The 14 Over Water and 5 Premium Over Water Bungalows have sundecks and glass tables.
Where to Eat
Dine with a view of the lagoon at the Miki Miki Bar and the Poe Rava Restaurant which serves International and Polynesian cuisine.
How to Get to the Resort
Fly to Papeete on Tahiti and then catch a connecting flight to Manihi, located 312 miles northeast of Tahiti. The flight from Tahiti to Manihi takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes (be sure to book the non-stop flight).
Plan this Vacation
Bungalow rates start at $280 USD per night, depending on the exchange rate. Overwater bungalows from $520 per night.
Manihi Pearl Beach Resort, BP 1, Manihi, Tuamotu, French Polynesia, +689 96 42 73, +689 50 84 52, www.pearlresorts.com/manihi
French Polynesia
Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Aug 02, 2005
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