THE RAINBOW BIRD🦜   Rimatara takes pride in being the home of a rare specimen of a magnificent endemic bird called the Lori Kuhl, or “ura”, a small colorful parrot. 💚❤️💛   In the same way that specifically trained dogs have been trained to protect the island of Ua Huka in the Marquesas from rats, a well-trained dog also protect Rimatara’s rare birdlife.   When visiting Rimatara, this beautiful creature is quite an attraction, if one can locate it. They love to feed on nectar and more especially banana flowers. 🌼   We are going in September: https://www.aranui.com/en/special-offers/

ON OUR AUSTRAL EXPEDITION…🚢   We will stop in Rimatara, one of the 5 inhabited islands in the Austral island group. 🗺️ Rimatara was the last island of the Australs to be approached by Westerners, in 1811. The narrowness of its only pass and the absence of an anchorage do not allow easy access, which has helped to preserve it. 🏝️   When missionaries were sent to the island in 1821, the 300 inhabitants were all converted quickly. Rimatara was an independent kingdom until 1900, and the royal line of Temaeva ended following the death of the last chief in 1923. 🪦 At the request of the inhabitants the island was formally annexed to France in 1901. Since then, life has been flowing along to the rhythm of copra, basketry, plantations and fishing. 🎣🌾   📸credit : Lionel Gouverneur

HOW SOUTH CAN WE GO?🤔   Find out when you join us on our Austral Islands expedition from September 9 to 20th, 2023! 😍20% as a bonus for all new bookings‼️ So, let’s go! 🚢 https://www.aranui.com/en/austral-islands/   📸 credit: Lionel Gouverneur

RAPA NUI OR RAPA ITI? 🏝️   Rapa Iti is not to be mistaken with Rapa Nui also known as Easter Island. 🗿 As you will guess, these two islands have a strong cultural bond. Legend tells of the settlement of Rapa Nui by the people of Rapa Iti. Once home to fierce warriors who lived in fortified settlements built on terraces among volcanic peaks, the islanders now live more peaceful lives by farming and fishing. 🎣🌾   📸credit: Lionel Gouverneur

THE CRESCENT MOON ISLAND…🌙   Welcome to Rapa! Next stop Antarctica…🧊 The southernmost island in the Austral archipelago, Rapa Iti is the most isolated inhabited island of the archipelago.🗺️   The unique crescent shape of Rapa Iti and its remoteness do not enable visitors to get there by plane, the only access is by the sea. And the truth is that the elders have always refused to have an airport built, in order to preserve their home from the materialistic ways of the outside world. As a result, the inhabitants have developed their own culture and a dialect that is only spoken there. The population of about 500 is described as the happiest people in the world.🥰   Explore Rapa with us: https://www.aranui.com/en/austral-islands/   📸credit: Lionel Gouverneur

PATCHWORK OF LIFE🧺😍   Tifaifai, inspired by the patchwork tradition transmitted by the missionaries, is another fascinating souvenir that visitors can find there. 💛💚💞Tifaifai usually portraits the islands’ bounty with flowers, leaves, breadfruit or “uru”, fruits and anything really that is part of the daily life. On this Friday, we are bringing you the colors of the islands through the beauty of the tifaifai! Happy weekend!   📸 credit: Tahiti Tourisme

WEAVING MAGIC…🧺   Weaving is the Austral’s superpower and the most intricate and exquisite pieces can be found, from hats to handbags, mats, and fans.💛   📸 credit: Tahiti Tourisme

THE ORCHARD OF FRENCH POLYNESIA…🍓🌴   The Austral Islands are the orchard of French Polynesia. Life revolves around the land and provides for the local communities. Part of the production is also exported to the main island of Tahiti. 🗺️🔗   Ready to visit the Austral Islands? 😍 One click and here you go: https://www.aranui.com/en/special-offers/   📸credit: Tahiti Tourisme

DO YOU KNOW THE AUSTRAL ISLANDS? 🧐   Located in the Southernmost part of French Polynesia, over 300 miles south of Tahiti, the Austral archipelago is a world of its own. 🗺️   Made up of five inhabited islands, each one offers a unique experience. From its diverse topographies to its distinct culture and languages, every island has its own historical significance in the development of the Polynesian Triangle. ⚠️ Tubuai is the largest island and administrative capital of the Austral. Its immense, shallow green lagoon is twice the size of the island. 🏝️   📸credit: Lionel Gouverneur

WE ARE HEADING SOUTH…⬇️   From September 9th, to 20th, 2023, we are heading south to the Austral Islands… 🏝️🗿And it is not too late to book and take advantage of a 20% discount (contact our team for all applicable conditions.) 🤩 Our Austral expedition will take you to Rurutu, Rimatara, Tubuai, Rapa and Raivavae. Are you ready for lifetime adventure? We are and we are excited to share it with you! 🚢⚓️   Join us: https://www.aranui.com/en/austral-islands/   Photo credit: Tahiti Tourisme

HELLO JUNE 😎   And a new month already!🏝️ In our beautiful islands, we are slowly heading towards cooler and shorter days. 🆒🌅 With less humidity for the next few months, it is the ideal time to visit French Polynesia if you are among those who don’t like it so hot. 🔥 If you have booked an expedition onboard the Aranui 5 for this year, we look forward to welcoming you! If you have not, we still have a few special offers running so don’t wait too long! Haere mai, join us! 🫶🌸   Find out more on our website: https://tinyurl.com/4ska7ahn Or contact our awesome team: [email protected]   Photo credit: Lionel Gouverneur

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