Introducing Manihi
The most accessible and developed atoll in the northern Tuamotus, Manihi once had an international reputation for pearl production. After pearl prices crashed around 2003, a large number of farms went out of business but the lagoon is still scattered with a few family-run and industrial pearl farms. Manihi is now eclipsed by its quiet neighbour Ahe in terms of numbers of pearls produced but it's still a great place to look for the pearl of your dreams.
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Shaped like an ellipse, the atoll is 28km long and 8km wide, with only one opening, the Tairapa Pass in the southwest. The dream-like beauty of the lagoon and its fecund pass were recognised early on and an international hotel was built in 1977. The best beaches and picnic spots are at the south of the lagoon where white sand, ruffled palms and sapphire waters make for the perfect escape.
Last updated: Sep 29, 2008
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RE: Best Island for Snorkeling in FP?
by silvanocat 05 October 2009
The pass in southern Fakarava but I did see sharks including a grey one (that was so exicting, it wasn't the usual little reef shark but…
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RE: Over-water bungalows
by silvanocat 28 September 2008
The least expensive OWB's are at Club Bali Hai in Moorea and the Maitai in Bora Bora. However those don't go far out into the water.…
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RE: Any glass floor bungalows out of Bora Bora?
by silvanocat 14 April 2008
Moorea, Tikehau, Rangiroa, perhaps Manihi. (The Tahaa hotel, if it has glass bottom floors, is as expensive as Bora Bora.) I would inquir…
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