I’ve never given much thought to Marlon Brando, but now I wish I could shake his hand.

The legendary actor purchased the French Polynesian island of Tetiʻaroa in the early 60s, while on location for the filming of “The Mutiny on The Bounty.” It comprises a stunningly beautiful collection of 14 tiny atolls forming a crescent around an impossibly blue lagoon, of which you get a stellar view on a 20-minute flight from Tahiti.

The site was formerly a getaway for Tahitian royalty, notably for pre-wedding R&R and beauty rituals and, before that, sacred rites for Polynesian tribes — which makes it perfect for traditional Tahitian weddings and honeymoons on the pristine shores. 7

7

When Brando decided to build a luxury resort on the island, being somewhat ahead of his time, he wanted an e

See Full Page