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Your concierge will be happy to arrange any number of diverse
activities during your stay, each designed to help you discover the
essence of Moorea. Guests can visit the Opunohu valley by 4x4, rent
cars or scooters, or enjoy a circle island tour by bus. Or, perhaps
horseback riding along breathtaking trails or mountain bike rentals
for touring the island at your own pace. Hotel guests have free access
to tennis courts and a fitness room. And each evening starting at
sunset, hotel guests enjoy various forms of entertainment throughout
the property.
Explore Moorea
Moorea, known as "the Island of Love," is considered to be
the inspiration for James Michener's mythical island of Bali Hai and
was the natural backdrop for the legendary paintings of French
impressionist Paul Gaugin.
Marked by volcanic peaks, turquoise lagoons, multi-colored reef
fish, lush valleys and white sand beaches, Moorea is one of 118
Tahitian islands and atolls that comprise the area officially known as
French Polynesia. Scattered over 1.5 million square miles of the
eastern South Pacific, the total land area consists of five
archipelagoes, each with its own culture, ethnicity and climate.
Moorea is in the Society Islands archipelago and is separated from
Tahiti by a very deep stretch of water, 17 km wide.
The coral reef surrounding Moorea goes so far out that the crystal
clear water is only chest deep in many areas, making it ideal for
snorkelers to see a wide variety of marine life.
Kaimana Boutique -
The Power of the Sea
Offering a range of distinctive items from Polynesian jewels to
swimsuits, from embroidered T-shirts to souvenir items, the Kaimana
Boutique provides an incredile arrary of gift items, many of which are
locally made. And in case you forgot to pack a travel necessity, the
Kaimana Boutique also provides one-use-film cameras, tanning lotions,
cigarettes and a variety of beverages. |
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Water Activities
The sea beckons from all points of Sheraton Moorea Lagoon
Resort & Spa. The hotel offers a myriad of complimentary ways to get
wet in the 10-acre lagoon. Guests may use diving equipment, an
outrigger canoe, a pedal-boat or a kayak for a peaceful ride on the
sparkling turquoise waters.Aqua walking (a safe
and comfortable way to visit the ocean floor), night diving
(for certified SCUBA divers), and a ride on the Aquascope
- an ecologically sound submarine that will take you on a thrilling
adventure among dolphins, stingrays, or manta rays and allows you to
witness an unforgettable shark feeding.
For surface expeditions, you may charter a speed-boat to sail
around the island with a stop on a "motu" for a picnic, or take a
sailboat or canoe for a sunset cruise.
Line fishing off a reef or off-shore "Tea Nui” fishing is also
available, and thrill seekers may also try water-skiing (beginners and
skilled skiers), a ride on a jet-ski, or parasailing!
Polynesia's Jewels
While in French Polynesia, you will be able to choose from the most
extensive selection of black pearls available in the world!
The cultivation of Tahitian pearls is like the cultivation of great
wine. The ocean has microclimates and varying nutrient conditions --
much like a vineyard. Robert Wan, founder of Tahiti Perles, has
undertaken an exhaustive search of the atolls of the Tuamotu and
Gambier archipelagos of French Polynesia to find those with the very
best conditions to cultivate the world's most exceptional Tahitian
pearls.
Sheraton has partnered with Tahiti Perles, the world leader in
black pearl production and trading. The treasures found at Tahiti
Perles will make for a unique and wonderful souvenir of your holiday. |
