PARADISE FOUND IN FRENCH POLYNESIA Guests describe it as the stuff dreams are made of – and an unforgettable paradise. Found within the coral islets of French Polynesia’s Rangiroa Atoll, Motu Tetaraire is a beautiful piece of what the South Pacific once was – unspoiled by pollution and industry, untouched by the cold, inhuman aspects of civilization, and far from the pressures and cares of urban life. Here, on the doorstep of the edge of the world, one can feel an inextricable link to that lost part of our souls – that breathes with the rise and fall of the ocean’s waves, and in the island’s stillness, keeps time only with the audible beating of one’s heart.
There is simply no place on earth like Rangiroa. Translating to “Vast Sky” in the local dialect, Tuamotuan, this colossal atoll – one of the largest in the world – rises only just above the South Pacific’s pure blue waters, leaving the view wide open to the horizon. In fact, this atoll – composed of approximately 250 islands, islets, and long, languid sandbars – encompasses a placid lagoon of such immensity that it actually possesses a horizon of its own. Entry into the lagoon is possible through a number of ‘hoa’, or channels, that provide a small niche of water deep enough for boats to traverse. Once inside, a surreal view presents itself, just as it did to the early European explorers almost four centuries ago – now truly secluded from the rest of the world, all that exists are the seas, sun and sand around you.
Motu Teta is a small portion of judiciously-chosen civilization within this Eden – only the most refined and pleasurable elements have been incorporated into the island’s design. Created with exquisite taste to blend with the island’s natural environment, the main villa and guest residence were constructed in a classically Tahitian style – rich hardwoods, airy open beams, and with no windows to prevent the caress of the South Pacific breeze from enveloping you. Modern conveniences such as fl at screen televisions and an extensive DVD and CD collection are available, but to preserve the island’s natural feel, their presence is carefully concealed until required.
A skilled chef will prepare your meals of fresh fish and French cuisine, and there is no end to the activities possible during your stay. A vibrant underwater circus is revealed to snorkelers, the acts of the local tropical fish played on the stage of the surrounding coral reefs, and the waters of the turquoise lagoon are ideal for boating, kayaking and windsurfing. And later, while the multitude of stars – without pollution or ambient light, shining as brightly as anywhere on earth – fill the Polynesian sky, guests can relax on the beach, and enjoy fi ne wines from the island’s ample collection. Here on Motu Teta, you explore your hidden connection to nature’s beauty, in an environment free of pressures and time constraints and modern distractions. Could this not be the truest definition of paradise?
Guests describe it as the stuff dreams are made of – and an unforgettable paradise. Found within the coral islets of French Polynesia’s Rangiroa Atoll, Motu Tetaraire is a beautiful piece of what the South Pacific once was – unspoiled by pollution and
industry, untouched by the cold, inhuman aspects of civilization, and far from the pressures and cares of urban life. Here, on the doorstep of the edge of the world, one can feel an inextricable link to that lost part of our souls – that breathes with the rise and fall of the ocean’s waves, and in the island’s stillness, keeps time only with the
audible beating of one’s heart.
There is simply no place on earth like Rangiroa. Translating to “Vast Sky” in the local dialect, Tuamotuan, this colossal atoll – one of the largest in the world – rises only just above the South Pacific’s pure blue waters, leaving the view wide open to the horizon. In fact, this atoll – composed of approximately 250 islands, islets, and long,
languid sandbars – encompasses a placid lagoon of such immensity that it actually possesses a horizon of its own. Entry into the lagoon is possible through a number of ‘hoa’, or channels, that provide a small niche of water deep enough for boats to traverse. Once inside, a surreal view presents itself, just as it did to the early European
explorers almost four centuries ago – now truly secluded from the rest of the world, all that exists are the seas, sun and sand around you.
Motu Teta is a small portion of judiciously-chosen civilization within this Eden – only the most refined and pleasurable elements have been incorporated into the island’s design. Created with exquisite taste to blend with the island’s natural environment, the main villa and guest residence were constructed in a classically Tahitian style – rich hardwoods, airy open beams, and with no windows to prevent the caress of the South Pacific breeze from enveloping you. Modern conveniences such as fl at screen televisions and an extensive DVD and CD collection are available, but to preserve the island’s natural feel, their presence is carefully concealed until required.
A skilled chef will prepare your meals of fresh fish and French cuisine, and there is no end to the activities possible during your stay. A vibrant underwater circus is revealed to snorkelers, the acts of the local tropical fish played on the stage of the surrounding
coral reefs, and the waters of the turquoise lagoon are ideal for boating, kayaking and windsurfing. And later, while the multitude of stars – without pollution or ambient light, shining as brightly as anywhere on earth – fill the Polynesian sky, guests can relax on the beach, and enjoy fi ne wines from the island’s ample collection. Here on Motu Teta, you explore your hidden connection to nature’s beauty, in an environment free of pressures and time constraints and modern distractions. Could this not be the truest definition of paradise?