TETIAROA: MARLON BRANDO'S PRIVATE PARADISE ISLAND

 

The mysterious and beautiful atoll of Tetiaroa is situated 30 miles from the island of Tahiti. It comprises 13 islets encircled by a coral reef.

Originally the summer residence of the ruling families and kings of Tahiti, Tetiaroa was considered to be the royal playground. The atoll was made famous by Marlon Brando, who decided to purchase it during the making of the "Mutiny of the Bounty".

One can only be seduced by the magic of the island, its charm, its beauty and the solitude of such an alluring and remote exotic paradise.

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Brando himself had no intention of  destroying the natural the beauty of the island and even said: "If I have my way, Tetiaroa will remain forever a place that reminds Tahitians of who they are and what they were centuries ago".

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In Tahitian Tetiaroa means "who stands apart" or "keeps its distance", keeping in line with Brando's values and hopes for the island. The names suits perfectly, as access to Tetiaroa is fairly limited, making it a remote, secluded and exclusive destination.