Festive Season
Experience a festive season like no other at The Brando, where the holiday season comes alive with the vibrant colors and scents of Tetiaroa. In this Polynesian sanctuary, Rêve Enchanté invites you to a holiday filled with wonder and enchantment.
DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 4
Festive Program
Imagine starting your day just steps from your villa, where you can immerse yourself in traditional Polynesian activities: Pita’a Ha’ari is a coconut toss that combines speed and precision, and a ukulele or traditional drum workshop embraces the Polynesian love of music. Perhaps you’ll wish to explore the art of ni’au weaving, transforming coconut palms into creations that reflect the island’s rich cultural heritage.
As evening falls, the air is filled with the delicious aromas of a feast by our renowned chef, Jean Imbert. Imagine tasting exquisite dishes that combine the vibrant flavors of Tetiaroa with the elegance of a grand holiday banquet.
The island then transforms into a magical stage where dreams come to life through mesmerizing shows that weave music and dance.
Kid’s Corner
For our youngest guests, the magic never ends. They’ll find joy in discovering hidden treasures during a captivating treasure hunt or in the playful fun of the coconut pyramid, a Polynesian twist on the classic tin can game. Sand painting with a letter to Santa gives them a chance to express their creativity and bring bright colors and joy to their holiday experience.
End of November
Matari’i i ni’a
This festive season also brings the celebration of “Matari’i i ni’a,” which marks the arrival of Polynesian spring. Around November 20, the Pleiades reappear in the sky, signaling the return of the season of plenty, where trees bear fruit and marine life flourishes.
At The Brando, we honor this rich heritage alongside Thanksgiving, a time when communities gather.
With deep spiritual and community traditions, the joy of nature’s bounty is expressed through song and dance.
From September to March
Turtle season
As the first signs of the turtle season begin to emerge, a sense of renewal sweeps across Tetiaroa. The honu, or sea turtle in Tahitian, instinctively returns to the same shores of their birth to nest, bringing with them the ancient rhythms of life that have long defined Polynesian culture.
Recently, our dedicated guides and volunteers have discovered sea turtle traces on Tetiaroa, a hopeful sign. With each nest, the island echoes with the promise of new hatchlings.
Was it all a dream?
As your time in Tetiaroa ends, you’ll look back on these days with a sense of wonder. Was it all a dream?
You’ll carry a piece of this enchantment with you, a reminder that the most beautiful stories are the ones we create together.
