In the remote Tuamotu Archipelago, 300 miles northeast of Tahiti, Manihi is a string of islets where coconut trees whisper in the trade winds and white sand beaches seduce. Relaxation is unavoidable, as you will discover at Manihi Pearl Beach Resort, also kn own as the "island of the black pearls". Perched on the fringe of coral reef that is the Tuamotu atoll, this enchanting enclave showcases local woods, bamboo and palm tree fronds, and boasts over-water bungalows with glass tables embedded in their floors, for viewing vibrant underwater life in the lagoon below.