{"id":346216,"date":"2013-11-07T20:17:21","date_gmt":"2013-11-07T12:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/join-the-queens-coronation-in-enchanting-polynesia-346216.html"},"modified":"2019-05-04T12:46:49","modified_gmt":"2019-05-04T04:46:49","slug":"join-the-queens-coronation-in-enchanting-polynesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/galerie\/join-the-queens-coronation-in-enchanting-polynesia-346216.html","title":{"rendered":"Join the Queen's coronation in enchanting Polynesia"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Location, location, location! What if we told you that we can add something \u201cmore\u201d to the location and turn it into a lifetime experience? We will give you a few clues and see if you agree with us, that THIS location has been in your dreams for a long time.<\/p> <p>Island, remote, rocky grassland, UNESCO world heritage site, Moais\u2026 is it Rapa Nui?!<\/p> <p>Yes! Rapa Nui, the setting for the eponymous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0110944\/\">Hollywood movie<\/a> which is located 3700km away from the Americas and surrounded by an Oceanic natural paradise.<\/p> <p>It might not be the first destination to pop into your mind but who says we have to follow the expected route? This unique trip opportunity is offered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.explora.com\/\">Explora<\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.explora.com\/\">,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>which\u00a0specialises in travelling to remote South American destinations with an exploring spirit and freedom that only discovery of new destinations can grant. The marvellous adventure to Rapa Nui is amongst the numerous awe-inspiring expeditions available, and the one which caught our eye the most.<\/p> <p>More so because the travelling dates overlap with the Tapati traditional ceremony of selecting the new Queen of the Rapa Nui alliances; This is the period between February 1 and 15, 2014 so you have plenty of time to plan ahead! The trip includes trailing and partaking into the competitions and the \u201cTau\u2019a\u201d (the triathlon) that the locals use to select the new Queen. Visitors will also be invited to the \u201cFar\u00e1ndula\u201d, the parade float in traditional indigenous outfits and make-up.<\/p> <p>How many occasions can one lifetime offer to witness the coronation of a Queen? And how many holidays can immerse you in a secluded location that has inspired so many? We're quite sure this is one will!<\/p>  <p><em>For more information on the offer, please visit <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.explora.com\/\">www.explora.com<\/a>. <em>For Rates, please refer to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.explora.com\/force-download.php?file=pdf\/rates\/rates-2013-2014-en.pdf\">Explora\u2019s info sheet<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>  <p><em>Lilyth Compostella<\/em><\/p>  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for an unforgettable experience? Visit the Easter Islands in February and celebrate the annual indigenous tradition of this remote place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":4827,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Looking for an unforgettable experience? 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