{"id":39,"date":"2019-06-19T22:28:44","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T20:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2020-03-11T00:32:18","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T23:32:18","slug":"why-french-polynesia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/why-french-polynesia\/","title":{"rendered":"Why French Polynesia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why French Polynesia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"330\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pacifique-sud4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pacifique-sud4.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pacifique-sud4-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pacifique-sud4-768x273.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Tahiti and her islands are truly a land of myths and of dreams. Behind each name, each place, a legend, a god, a belief is hiding,  that the Polynesians insist in preserving.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Sharing the Passion for the islands of Tahiti <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#0099ff\" class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Gauguin&#8217;s magic rainbow <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"288\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/gauguin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/gauguin.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/gauguin-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The strength and beauty of these far away islands  rest in the diversity of their colors and their stunning landscapes, of course  in the ubiquitous shades of blue of the magnificent lagoons competing with the  warm green of tropical forests, but also the variety of flower fragrances and  colors of the hibiscus, tiare and other plumerias decorating the pareos, the  bright oranges of the golden sunsets, and finally the fleeting purple dusks so  dear to Gauguin.<br><br> He himself summed up this magic rainbow with: &#8221; Here  near my home, I dream of violent harmonies whose natural fragrances inebriate me  &#8220;.<br><br><strong>After all, Gauguin didn&#8217;t invent anything, he just highlighted  reality!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#0099ff\" class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A profusion of leisure activities on water or land<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lagon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lagon.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lagon-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everywhere the surroundings are breathtaking and any  outdoor activity is literally enchanting with many leisure providers at your  service in every island.<br><br>Water sports are obviously at their best:  Snorkeling \/ Diving \/ Sea and lagoon excursions \/ Whale and dolphin encounter \/  Jetski \/ Sailing \/ Kitesurfing \/ Surfing \/ Water skiing \/ Power boat rentals \/  Sunset lagoon tour \/ Motu picnic (islet) \/ etc.<br><br>Land activities are  equally spectacular: Horseback Riding \/ 4WD tour \/ Quad bike \/ Hiking \/ Golf \/  Spas \/ etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#0099ff\" class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The Polynesian culture <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/danse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/danse.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/danse-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s not forget real people who greet you with their  natural kindness and love to share a laugh. In French Polynesia, everything is  an excuse to party. Polynesians love to have fun, to sing and to  dance.<strong><br><br>Surf, double hulls canoes, pareos, monoi, black pearls and  tattoos are the Polynesian\u2019s major creations known all over the world.<\/strong> This is not just folklore, everywhere traditions are fully alive supported by  numerous small shops selling local arts and handicrafts, while evenings under  constellations and the southern cross are given rhythm by sensuous and wild  Polynesian music and dances.\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#0099ff\" class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>In the wake of the Mutineers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bounty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bounty.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bounty-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Suddenly, you understand the Bounty Mutineers who did  not want to leave this marvelous garden of Eden where anyone would love to get  stranded for ever and escape the world&#8217;s turmoil!<br><br>Following their wake,  do you know anyone who, after visiting Tahiti, never wished to go back there  some day? Certainly not!  &#8230; Why, oh why, do I have to go back home? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#0099ff\" class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Living at your own pace in a Vacation Home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fletcher.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fletcher.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fletcher-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are small supermarkets in every island as well  as grocery stores. Snacks and restaurants are also numerous mixing French know  how with fresh Polynesian products to create a very nice and flavoured  cuisine.<br><br><strong>Tahiti and her islands is a unique land which rhymes  with serenity and makes it possible to experience true feelings. This is why  staying in your own Vacation Rental makes real sense to have the pleasure to  slow down and live at your own pace.<\/strong>\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#0099ff\" class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Where is French Polynesia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vue-aerienne.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vue-aerienne.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vue-aerienne-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it located right in the middle of the Pacific  ocean, South of Hawa\u00ef. About 7 major <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/flights-and-ferries\/\">airlines  <\/a><\/strong>are flying to Tahiti the main Island.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/carte-polynesie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/carte-polynesie.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/carte-polynesie-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mimosa.villas\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/carte-polynesie-768x257.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why French Polynesia Tahiti and her islands are truly a land of myths and of dreams. 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