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  Nuku Hiva hotel - Nuku Hiva Keikahanui Pearl Lodge - Marquesas islands
It is a day cycling, horseback riding or walking, with long silent moments, broken by the guide suddenly telling you about his genealogy, sharing the legends learned from his ancestors, from his tribe, from his land or from a stone.
Each bungalow is built with local materials and decorated by a different artist from the area.
Explore the Marquesas with extraordinary excursions offered to develop sharing and understanding of Nuku Hiva : take a jeep safari to discover archeological sites steeped in ancient culture, horse back ride, bicycle, hike or simply walk through awe-inspiring landscapes or scuba dive next to a hammerhead shark and manta rays.
www.pearlresorts.com /keikahanui   (318 words)

  
 Presidency of French Polynesia - Nuku Hiva
Nuku Hiva has a quadrilateral shape with a length of about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) and a width of 15 kilometers (9.3 miles).
During that time, the people of Nuku Hiva formed rectangular cobblestones that were used to build their houses.
All of this severely diminished Nuku Hiva’s population, which dramatically fell from 12,000 in 1842 to only 635 in 1934.
www.presidence.pf /index.php?864   (778 words)

  
 Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Island Group - French Polynesia
Nuku Hiva is the main island in the northern archipelago with the town of Taiohae serving as the administrative and economic centre.
The Taipivai Valley is one of the largest and most fertile valleys in Nuku Hiva, and has numerous waterfalls, a long river, and one of the best preserved archaeological sites, in the Marquises, including several tiki.
HATIHEU Bay on the northern coast was a favorite of the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /fr_polynesia/about_destin/nukuhiva.html   (648 words)

  
 Guide to Hotels and Accommodation in Nuku Hiva
Though the island of Nuku Hiva is vast, the fact is there are very few places to stay.
The Nuku Hiva Keikahanui Pearl Lodge is a wonderful small hotel.
In Nuku Hiva you will find one lovely small hotel and a handful of inexpensive pensions.
www.divetahitiblue.com /accommodations/nuku_hiva.htm   (233 words)

  
 Archipel des Marquises: île de Nuku Hiva
Mesuring 330 km2, Nuku Hiva is the biggest island of the Marquesas archipelago, and the second largest island of French polynesia.
Its beauty seen from the air or from the sea is breathtaking.The airport is situated on the north west point of the island.
A road is under construction to tie the village directly to the airport.
www.marquises.pf /nukuhiva/2nukuhiva.htm   (488 words)

  
 Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge on Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia (Tahiti) from Travel Tahiti
Enjoy this unique atmosphere with Nuku Hiva Keikahanui Pearl Lodge, where comfort blends with the charm and hospitality of Marquesans.
The Nuku Hiva Keikahanui Pearl Lodge offers 20 bungalows, all with panoramic terraces from which to enjoy the awe-inspiring views.
Explore the culture of the Marquesas with organized excursions which allow one to share, understand and appreciate the beauty of Nuku Hiva.
travel-tahiti.com /Nuku_Hiva_Keikahanui_Pearl_Lodge.html   (585 words)

  
 Nuku Hiva - Vacation guide to Nuku Hiva by e-Tahiti Travel
The main island of the northern group and the largest of the archipelago, Nuku Hiva is the administative and economic capital of the Marquesas.
Nuku Hiva was formed from two volcanoes, stacked one on top of the other to form two concentric calderas : Mt Tekao (1,224 meters) dominates the island.
The center consists of the Toovii plateau (800 meters) which extends out as a large agricultural region in pasture, fields and forests.
www.etahititravel.com /islands/nukuhiva.aspx   (358 words)

  
 True Tahiti Vacations | Island of Nuku Hiva
This is what novelist Herman Melville had to say about Nuku Hiva....
Nuku Hiva is a three-hour flight from Tahiti and an hour ahead of Tahiti.
For those of you who are scuba divers, diving in Nuku Hiva should not be missed.
www.truetahitivacation.com /tahiti_islands/nuku_hiva.htm   (351 words)

  
 Nuku Hiva
Early the next morning we departed on a three hour flight for Nuku Hiva the island originally brought to notoriety in Melville’s literary works, Typee and Omoo and more recently as the setting for one of the Survivor television show series.
Perhaps one of the most compelling reasons to visit Nuka Hiva, apart from its incredible beauty, isolation and mysterious archeological sites is to meet the wood carving artisan in their home studios and see their work.
She was in Nuka Hiva to meet with the current Catholic bishop to see some very early lithographs made by the artist that accompanied the expedition, depicting the full body tattoos of the islands inhabitants.
www.valuevacation.com /travellog/nukahiva_hivaoa.htm   (1101 words)

  
 Tahiti Nui Travel - Voyage à Tahiti, Bora Bora et les atolls de Polynésie Française: les hôtels, lune de miel, ...
Offre familiale à l'Hotel Nuku Hiva Keikahanui Pearl Lodge - Nuku Hiva
Offre anniversaire à l'Hotel Nuku Hiva Keikahanui Pearl Lodge
Offre anniversaire à l'Hotel Hiva Oa Hanakee Pearl Lodge
www.tahitinuitravel.fr   (1623 words)

  
 Nuku Hiva Pearl Resort Tahiti French Polynesia (Pacific-Resorts.com)
Nuku Hiva Pearl Resort Tahiti French Polynesia (Pacific-Resorts.com)
Located in the protected Taiohae Bay overlooking mountains, experience the wonders of Nuku Hiva whilst enjoying the comforts of resort living.
Bungalows are fully air conditioned and feature traditional crafts and offer private verandas with stunning views.
www.pacific-resorts.com /tahiti/marquesas/nuku-hiva   (341 words)

  
  →    Current time in Marquesas Islands (Hakapehi, Nuku Hiva Island)
Current Time In Marquesas Islands (Hakapehi, Nuku Hiva Island)...
The 5 digit city code for Marquesas Islands (Hakapehi, Nuku Hiva Island) is PFNHV.
Learn more about Marquesas Islands (Hakapehi, Nuku Hiva Island).
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 Nuku Hiva Information : Guide to Nuku Hiva hotels, Nuku Hiva packages, Nuku Hiva beaches, resorts and honeymoons ...
Nuku Hiva Information : Guide to Nuku Hiva hotels, Nuku Hiva packages, Nuku Hiva beaches, resorts and honeymoons vacation - Tahiti Nui Travel
Nuku Hiva is the largest island in the Marquesas archipelago (Marquesas map : click here) with 330 sq.
Its beauty from the sea or in the air high above the island is truly breathtaking.
www.tahiti-nui.com /island/nuku_hiva/default.asp   (453 words)

  
 Tahiti Nui Travel a travel agent based in Tahiti offering: Bora Bora hotel, cruises, Tahiti honeymoons and tropical ...
Honeymoon at Hotel Nuku Hiva Keikahanui Pearl Lodge - Nuku Hiva
Honeymoon at Hotel Hiva Oa Hanakee Pearl Lodge - Hiva Oa 20% reduction for the Bride on Accommodation
Family Offer at Hotel Hiva Oa Hanakee Pearl Lodge - Hiva Oa Reduction of 50% on second room
www.tahitinuitravel.com   (1180 words)

  
 Tahiti Travel Special: Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge, Marquesas - - TheBigDay Tahiti vacation package for Keikahanui ...
Nuku Hiva is the largest island in the Marquesas archipelago
Located in a manificent tropical garden, the Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge overlooks the bay and village of Taiohae and the fl sandy beach lying 50 steps below.
The Moorea Pearl Resort and Spa is situated on 7.5 acres of white sand beachfront, a short drive from arrival points on the island (5 mn from the airport and 10 from the boat landing) and two miles from the magnificent Cook ' s Bay.
www.tahiti-honeymoon-packages.com /Tahiti-KeikahanuiNukuHivaPearlLodgeMarquesas.htm   (1097 words)

  
 Tahiti Legends Marquesas - Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa, vacation packages, cruises to the Marquesas Islands French Polynesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
This rustic nature lodge is located in the hills within walking distance of Taiohae, capital of Nuku Hiva.
The Hanakee Pearl Lodge has panoramic views of the mountains, bay and village of Atuona, capital of Hiva Oa, where both Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel lived and are buried.
Each of the resort’s 14 bungalows has air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-bar refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, direct-dial telephone and terrace.
www.tahitilegends.com /south-sea/marquesas/hotels.html   (295 words)

  
 Nuku Hiva guide and map by The Tahiti Traveler
Nuku Hiva guide and map by The Tahiti Traveler
Island guide > Marquesas islands > Nuku Hiva
The Tahiti Traveler - Vaima Center, #123 - Papeete - Tahiti
www.thetahititraveler.com /islandguide/nukuhivaintro.asp   (177 words)

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