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Tamanu Beach
Tamanu Beach
CASUAL LUXURY
an aqua lagoon in which three volcanic and twelve small coral
islands nestle. A small island is known locally as a motu.
The best thing about Aitutaki is undoubtedly its lagoon. They
have taxis here, but rather than those normally found on land,
these are small fast boats equipped with outboard motors. They
can take you to your own private island where you can spend
the day snorkeling, sunbathing or having a picnic, and then
pick you up after several restful, sun-filled hours.
“one of the places to visit while
you are still on this earth”
There are also numerous lagoon tours, which last almost an
entire day. Lunch, refreshments, snorkeling gear, and towels are
always provided and nearly all tour operators can pick you up
from the airport, or your hotel. Possibly the most well-known is
Air Rarotonga’s day tour onboard Titi-ai-Tonga, a large double
hulled vessel that cruises languidly in the lagoon. Sit down
meals are served by friendly staff, and after snorkeling in the
lagoon visitors are taken to One Foot Island (Tapuaetai).
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