http://drdeadline.posterous.com/moorea-on-my-mind
Some info on Moorea:
Moorea is close to Tahiti is the "Magical Isle" in the Pacific. In the 2007 census, the population was listed as 16,191. The island has an area of 51.7 square miles, and was formed from a volcano. To compare, Washington DC is 69.3 square miles.
The biggest industry on Moorea is toursim. Many beautiful resorts are found with excellent services and amenities.
It is such a dream to visit a beautiful South Pacific island!
Moorea was the inspiration for the song "Bali Hai" for the movie "South Pacific" based on James Michener's book.
Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moorea
http://www.tahiti-tourisme.com/islands/moorea/moorea.asp
http://drdeadline.posterous.com/moorea-on-my-mind
Such a beautiful place! inspiring Thank you Sally
ReplyDeleteOne of many beautiful islands in the area, I'm sure. Oh! But about when there's a storm...?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing another travel destination. I made notes on my list :)
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That is a very pretty place. Thanks for posting that.
ReplyDeleteThat island is beautiful and fits the definition of Paradise.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful place to be :)
ReplyDeleteGreat information! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice Sally.
ReplyDeleteI like your blog style Sally, short, descriptive, informative. I like the use of embedded youtube clips too. I often wondered what inspired Bali Hai, now I know a little more about Moorea. Thanks
ReplyDeleteJust waiting on the time and money and if possible a person to come to places such as this. Sigh
ReplyDeleteI'm on my way right now!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. I am surprised they haven't done a Survivor from there.
ReplyDeleteParadise on Earth!
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful
ReplyDeletei want someone to paint that sky on my ceiling.
ReplyDeleteLIDO VERY LINDO
ReplyDeleteSo honored Sally, thanks! Having been an annual visitor there for almost two decades , I can tell you that I've never met a more welcoming, more interesting, more noteworthy culture on the planet. Polynesians were the first real explorers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful place. Great to have read it in the cold day we have here. Have pinned the first picture in my "places to visit" gallery.
ReplyDeleteThis place is very high on my wife's to-do list. I also would love to visit.
ReplyDeleteLooks Nice But Florida Keys offers Same And is close By . I can drive There
ReplyDeleteThat just looks SO beautiful...
ReplyDeleteI went to college in Hawaii with many Pacific Islanders. It was a unique experience. All these islands are amazing in their beauty.
ReplyDeleteWish I was there now
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful Sally, thanks for sharing it...
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