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Tahiti
Trip Planning & Itineraries
For more than 200 years, Tahiti has represented the tropical-paradise myth for Europeans. It's French Polynesia's biggest, most famous and historically interesting island, but the glossy pictures that you see in travel agents' windows are quite likely to be some other French Polynesian island.
People come to French Polynesia to live it up in stylish resorts, scuba dive in lagoons teeming with tropical fish, gorge on the unique mix of French and Polynesian cuisine and, basically, experience a little French chic mixed with South Pacific charm.
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Board a motorized outrigger canoe, and depart for a memorable experience in the blue lagoon of Bora Bora. Snorkel near the barrier reef and encounter Black Tip Reef sharks.
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InterContinental Resort Tahiti
A sumptuous, yet practical option, this place sets the standard for Tahitian luxury. If you only have a night or two on Tahiti, staying here is worth a splurge. If your visit is longer and you can afford it, this should be your first choice for business or pleasure. You could easily waste a day beside the exceptional white sand, saltwater infinity pool that disappears across the horizon. Have a cocktail while you swim and enjoy the sunset. The flower-filled gardens border the classic, Polynesian-style luxury bungalows while rooms have all the bamboo woven, teak-lined bells and whistles.
The Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti, located on Lafayette Beach, features lush surroundings and beautiful ocean views, warm island hospitality, a tranquil atmosphere, and top-notch services to all travelers. The Resort's secluded nature makes it ideal for any type of vacation -- whether a honeymoon in the Pacific or a business getaway.
Rivalling the Intercontinental Resort for the best luxury option on Tahiti, Le Meridien packs a swanky punch. It's further away from town and the airport, but it's newer and in an area better suited for snorkelling and wandering. The Meridien surrounds you with water. Koi ponds around the grounds blend harmoniously into the white sand and sweeping saltwater pool that is dotted with little islands of basalt rock. The ocean is perfect to swim and snorkel in and the view is unobstructed Pacific blue. The grounds are simply lovely, the bungalows spacious, but the rooms are unfortunately somewhat close to looking like a run-of-the-mill chain hotel.
Suggested Itineraries: Tahiti
Tahitians love beauty contests and there are events organized for both men and women throughout most of the year, and these culminate in the prestigious Miss Tahiti and Miss Heiva i Tahiti contest in June and July. The month-long Heiva i Tahiti festival also features music, dancing, sporting competitions and arts & crafts displays.
However, what draws the whole of French Polynesia to a standstill is a canoe race. The Hawaiki Nui canoe race is a three-day, four-island, 72mi (116km) event, held in early November, that pits about 60 six-man teams from all over the territory and abroad against each other.
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Bora Bora Snorkel, Sharkfeeding and Lagoonarium Full-Day Tour
A snorkeler's delight! Encounter sharks, rays, turtles and more! -
Moorea Snorkeling Safari
Swim with the dolphins at the Moorea Dolphin Centre.
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