01 June 2019

Marquesas Islands. Endless beauty

Nature is transformed as it meets the sea of French Polynesia. Then the Marquesas Islands become the silent witnesses to a miracle; and continue to tell ancient stories

Departure from Papeete. We climb on board the Aranui 5; the bow points in the direction of the Tuamotu islands with Takapoto and then to the Marquesas Islands through the beautiful Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa and Ua Huka without missing, returning to the base, the wonderful Rangiroa and Bora Bora. And suddenly we find ourselves in the fascinating atmosphere of the Marquesas Islands. This is the exuberant face of French Polynesia. Adjectives are insufficient. Another world; a dimension which, already from the esoteric names, opens its doors to a treasure trove of wonders.

Marquesas Islands. Tiki in Nuku Hiva © Protected by copyright and License Sisterscom.com

The fascinating atmosphere of the Marquesas Islands. This is the exuberant face of French Polynesia,

800 miles from Tahiti, a stone’s throw from the Equator.

The ancient Maohi culture, the wafts of odours, the luxuriant vegetation, the colours, the traditional dances (in particular the typical dance Tamure) are the quintessence of the South Seas, as described by Robert Louis Stevenson, immersed in a mosaic of magic, untouched purity, pleasure of adventure, courage and cowardliness. Set in the enchanted haven of an intriguing archipelago, the twelve Marquesas islands of volcanic origin are reached on this special, highly technological cargo and passenger boat, which cuts through the emerald waters on a cruise lasting fourteen unforgettable days.

Bora Bora © Protected by copyright and License Tahiti Tourisme

ph. Lucien Pesquie/Bleu Lagon Productions

Bora Bora © Protected by copyright and License Tahiti Tourisme

ph. Lucien Pesquie/Bleu Lagon Productions

This exciting tour explores the virgin lagoons, rocky coastlines lashed by the currents, rugged peaks and enchanted atmospheres of the islands, which are interwoven with a subtle web of wild, luxuriant nature that is tamed only on the shores of the secluded bays.

The waters drop for more than a thousand metres at Hakaui, inspiring the inventive freshness of Paul Gauguin who, on Hiva Oa,

painted his last masterpieces. A blaze of colours and impressionist influences: the blue ocean with its iridescent nuances.

Extract from AVION LUXURY MAGAZINE #16. Read the entire article on Pressreader

Edited by Francesco Salerno
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Published on Avion Luxury #16/2016