Enjoy the World's Most Relaxed Regatta at One of Accor's Six Exclusive Resorts in French Polynesia

July 20, 2007 - PRLog -- Tahiti, July 21, 2007 -- Hawaiiki Nui is known as 'the only sailing regatta in the world with more lay days than races'. The Hawaiiki Nui offers revellers a chance to party with a passion, as sailing crews battle across the islands. The 7th Annual Hawaiiki Nui takes place 14-26 October 2007.

Cocktail in hand or hand on rig, the Hawaiiki Nui thrills all who take part in the action.

The regatta begins from the lagoon of Raitea. Over the coming days, adrenaline alternates with days of intensive relaxation. The race courses through Raiatea, Huahine, Taha'a and Bora Bora - Tahiti's Leeward Islands.

The pi่ce de r้sistance of this nautical masterpiece is the run for Bora Bora. Crews cut through the water towards the pristine green island, mountain rising over the ocean. Jungle cascades down its slopes. Clouds encircle the peaks. And the competition becomes fierce.

Celebrations encompass each island. Feast on Polynesian delicacies such as freshly caught seafood grilled or prepared in the style of poisson cru with lemon and coconut. Or chicken, island pigs and lobster roasted in the ahima'a, or underground oven. And, of course, cocktails, such as a chilled Mai Tai, Polynesian for 'out of this world'.

Aside from the parties and competition, you can indulge yourself with the highlights of the area - diving, snorkelling, jungle excursions, luxurious bungalows.

Accor's six exclusive resorts in French Polynesia offer the perfect base from which to enjoy the regatta. Choose from Sofitel Tahiti Resort, Sofitel Moorea, Sofitel Bora Bora Resort, Sofitel Motu Bora Bora a private island paradise, Novotel Bora Bora Beach Resort and Novotel Rangiroa Lagoon Resort. All resorts offer outstanding natural beauty, sparkling turquoise waters, and all the romance of the South Seas to travelers, divers and honeymooners in search of the ultimate paradise island experience.

The 7th Annual Hawaiiki Nui takes place 14-26 October 2007.

About Accor French Polynesia

Accor, the world's largest hotel and tourism group, operates six exclusive French Polynesian resorts. Sofitel Tahiti Resort offers the elegance of a bygone era framed by Tahiti's natural beauty. By a spectacular lagoon, Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort boasts sparkling waters and a white sand beach. Elegantly refurbished, Sofitel Bora Bora Resort was built to house a Hollywood movie. Sofitel Motu Bora Bora, an exquisite private island paradise, combines outstanding natural beauty and 5 star luxury. Novotel Bora Bora Beach Resort is a few steps from one of the world's most beautiful lagoons. Novotel Rangiroa Lagoon Resort sits amidst a coconut grove by the biggest lagoon in the Tuamotu atolls.

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