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Sunset over the Tahitian Pearl Beach Resort, site of the inaugural Parau Parau Tahiti travel mart showcasing Tahiti's diverse tourism offerings.

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Sunset over the Tahitian Pearl Beach Resort, site of the inaugural Parau Parau Tahiti travel mart showcasing Tahiti's diverse tourism offerings. Photo Credit: Jeri Clausing

Sunset over the Tahitian Pearl Beach Resort, site of the inaugural Parau Parau Tahiti travel mart showcasing Tahiti's diverse tourism offerings.

A dancer performs at a dinner hosted by the InterContinental Resort Tahiti in Papeete for the inaugural Parau Parau Tahiti travel mart connecting tour operators and Tahitian travel suppliers.

Approaching the Tetiaroa atolls and the Brando, an exclusive resort developed on the islands purchased by Marlon Brando after he filmed ''Mutiny on the Bounty'' there.

The pool at the Brando.

A traditional Polynesian sail boat used to give guests at the Brando tours of the exclusive resorts surrounding atolls and nature preserves.

Papeete market, where you can buy fresh food as well as local handicrafts, souvenirs and Tahitian oils.

Tahirarii Yoram Pariente of Polynesian Escapes explains the significance of the Polynesian triangle on a monument at Taputapuatea marae, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the island of Raiatea.

A local dog joins our tour of the Taputapuatea marae UNESCO World Heritage site on the island of Raiatea.

A man in a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe passes by the Taputapuatea marea, from where the Polynesians first set off to expand to other islands some 1,000 years ago. The sacred site is considered the homeland for the Polynesian people.

A view of Bora Bora on the boat transfer from Raiatea to Le Taha'a Resort & Spa.

A row of overwater villas at Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa, which is a 45-minute boat transfer from the Raiatea airport.

A walkway to the overwater bungalows at Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa, which also offers beachfront villas.

The deck and ladder into the lagoon from a private overwater bungalow at Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa.

The overwater suites at Le Taha'a Resort & Spa offer a tasteful mix of local and luxury.

Workers grafting and preparing oysters to create Tahiti's famed colorful cultured pearls at a pearl farm on the island of Taha'a.

Lunch prepared by a local family on the island of Taha'a after snorkeling excursion with Rani Poe Tours.

The view from the bar at the small Vahine Island Resort & Spa on a small atoll off the island of Taha'a.