To all passengers bound for french polynesia air tahiti nui. Tahiti and her sister islands in french polynesia have conjured up romantic images of an earthly paradise since european sailors brought home tales of their tropical splendor and uninhibited people in the 1760s. Swim in the sparklingly clear waters, hike to waterfalls, dive into coral wonderlands, then sips cocktail by the beach all with your trusted travel companion. Tahiti and her sister islands in french polynesia have conjured up romantic images of an earthly paradise since european sailors brought home tales of their tropical splendor and uninhibited people in the. Tahiti, french polynesia the unique and ubiquitous island of tahiti is worldrenowned for its polynesian charm, colorful culture and romantic ambiance. Get discounted rates on hotel reservations in tahiti, french polynesia with hotels. It offers many cultural activities for tourists to learn about the traditional customs of tahiti and its. Papeete, her principal port, shares this distinction and for years tahiti has been considered an island where land and sea are bountiful, the girls sensual, and the french administration casually tolerant. It is located 4,400 kilometres 2,376 nautical miles south of hawaii, 7,900 km 4,266 nmi from chile, 5,700 km. Lonely planet, celeste brash, jeanbernard carillet. Home to the spectacular islands of tahiti, moorea and bora bora, french polynesia has allured, inspired and enamoured visitors since the islands were first discovered.
Upon arrival in the islands, i discovered that three of the seven people traveling had exactly the same book. Discover the best tahiti travel guides in best sellers. Out of so many hotels in french polynesia we can help you book the perfect hotel room, whether its a deal on a cheap hotel in french polynesia for a long stay or multiple hotels for a trip across french polynesia, we have a range of hotel to suit every individual need from the top 5star hotels in french polynesia to hotels with a swimming. Moorea island french polynesia book with etahiti travel. The island of moorea serves as the perfect base camp for snorkelers and scuba divers seeking to come facetoface with. The brando is a unique luxury resort on french polynesias breathtakingly beautiful private island of tetiaroa an atoll composed of a dozen small islands surrounding a sparkling lagoon 30 miles northeast of tahiti. Want to visit more than one island on the same trip.
The island can be easily visited from tahiti, either by boat 35 mn or by plane 10 mn. Choose one of the air tahiti passes and discover lots of islands in the different archipelagos of french polynesia for an attractive price. French polynesia travel guide expert picks for your. Sculpted by skypiercing, mossgreen peaks and lined with vivid turquoise lagoons, sultry french polynesia is a place to. In light of persisting international travel and safety measures taken by the presidency of french polynesia and the highcommissioner of the french republic in french polynesia, as well as restrictions in the united states, new zealand, australia and the european union, some of which include compulsory repatriation of all nonresidents to their. Out of so many hotels in french polynesia we can help you book the perfect hotel room, whether its a deal on a cheap hotel in french polynesia for a long stay or multiple hotels for a trip across french. The accommodation is provided with 38 airconditioned rooms. Of all the arts, tahiti is most famous for its hipswinging traditional dance, the most suggestive performed in all of polynesia except the nearby cook islands. It is located 4,400 kilometres 2,376 nautical miles south of hawaii, 7,900 km 4,266 nmi from chile, 5,700 km 3,078 nmi from australia. In accordance with the measures in place to stop the spread of covid19 in french polynesia, the authorities have declared a lightened lockdown from april 29 and for a period of 14 days, until may. Because of the short distance that separates tahiti and moorea 10 miles 17 km, it often carries the nickname of sister island of tahiti. The heart and soul of the south pacific, tahiti is the largest in a chain of islands that make up french polynesia. Book online tahiti excursions, bora bora tours, moorea.
French polynesia holidays book for 20202021 with our. The 6th edition of jan princes guide book is now available for preordering on amazon and should. Best french polynesia hotels to book with 4th night free or points. French polynesias tourismdominated service sector accounted for 85% of total value added for the economy in 2012. Travel to french polynesia 14 day quarantine rule imposed as many of you are aware, the french high. Rather than list the hundreds of books about tahiti and french polynesia, i have picked my favorites. The brando is a unique luxury resort on french polynesias breathtakingly beautiful private island of tetiaroa an atoll composed of a dozen small islands surrounding a sparkling lagoon 30 miles. French polynesia travel guide for independent travelers x. French polynesias islands fascinate with their jagged peaks, palm treelined beaches, bluegreen lagoons and tropical rainforests. Official white pages pages blanches and yellow pages pages jaunes for french polynesia, including tahiti. What tahiti lacks in wide whitesand beaches, it makes up for in waterfallladen, shadowy mountains, unpretentiously beautiful blacksand beaches, sheltered blue lagoons and a distinctly polynesian, modern buzz.
Book a package trip french polynesia is one of those places where a package might be your best option. French polynesia has captured the imagination of travellers since the 18th century and is one of the most quintessentially exotic destinations on earth think mesmerisingly blue coral reef, sprawling unspoilt. Get information on french polynesia hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Whether thats diving in the tuamotus, floating away the day in maupitis lagoon, exploring the market in papeete or hiking in the marquesas you decide. New zealand and tahiti diy travel on your own book 1 maritza marrero. How im booking tahiti again on points and miles clint henderson. French polynesia is an overseas collectivity of france and for stays of less than three months, for u. Because of the short distance that separates tahiti and moorea 10 miles 17 km, it often carries the nickname of. Ive always had good luck with the lonely planet books, but this. Sit under a warm dome of stars with a cold hinano, mingle with grey reef sharks, or explore the atoll lagoons by boat. Overwater bungalows in tahiti, french polynesia updated. What tahiti lacks in wide whitesand beaches, it makes up for in waterfallladen, shadowy mountains, unpretentiously beautiful blacksand beaches, sheltered blue lagoons and a distinctly polynesian. Sculpted by skypiercing, mossgreen peaks and lined with vivid turquoise lagoons, sultry french polynesia is a place to take it slow and experience warm, laidback island culture. My own love affair with these remote outposts doesnt go back quite that far, but when i.
Coronavirus covid19 travel ban to french polynesia. I picked up this travel book months ago in preparation for a trip to french polynesia in august. Travel to french polynesia 14 day quarantine rule imposed as many of you are aware, the french high commissioner in consultation with the tahitian government, has imposed a 14 day quarantine on all arriving passengers into french polynesia. This post is the first of many in the french polynesia travel guide and will lead you to other guides that are relevant for your particular trip. Of course, the best hotels in french polynesia contribute to that ambience, and youll find a variety of boutique inns, international resorts, and beachfront bungalows scattered throughout the chain. This is our bestselling classic guide to the island. Teahupoo is probably the most renowned, regularly ranked in the best waves of the world. The brando offers carefree luxury in the midst of pristine nature. Whether thats diving in the tuamotus, floating away the day in maupitis lagoon. Air tahiti official website book airline tickets for your interisland travel in french polynesia, browse our offers and discover our beautiful islands. We all found jan princes book an excellent guide to virtually every aspect of the islands. Island directory tahiti islands of french polynesia.
Includes reverse search type in the number instead of a name in the box. Papeete, her principal port, shares this distinction and for years tahiti. Dive with sharks, tour ancient temples, journey through forested valleys and relax on a beach with a cocktail. Animals in tahiti and throughout the islands of tahiti have been introduced to the islands over the last three thousand years since french polynesia was settled. Explore tahiti, french polynesia, fiji, tonga and more. There was more information provided and the information was a lot better. Covering over two million square miles of the south pacific ocean, french polynesia comprises of 118 islands spread over five great archipelagos.
Papeete, located on tahiti island, is the capital city. Amazing honeymoon to bora bora that was booked through. The worlds largest coral reef ecosystem actually consists of 3,000 separate reefs. The airline linking tahiti and her islands a to reduce page. Air tahiti, the airline linking tahiti and her islands. White pages directory from vini mobile network very simple to use. Get the best deals among 101 punaauia tahiti hotels. The name can either refer to the main island or the entire destination. Tahiti calls to mind visions of an idyllic french polynesia island paradise. I recently took a trip to tahiti, bora bora and french polynesia. Jan 24, 2020 ill try and break the myth of french polynesia belonging only to luxury travelers. Tahiti, the biggest island in french polynesia, has the most magical name in the south pacific and with good reason. The 10 best french polynesia hotels where to stay in french. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Amazing honeymoon to bora bora that was booked through tahiti. This is the heart of the islands, where the cultures from all the archipelagos are mixed in the cacophonous, dusty, yet smiling and. The locals travel guide for your trip to tahiti 2019 french polynesia by antonio araujo. Explore french polynesia holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Well find all the cheapest tahiti flights, including the flexibility to mix and match airlines for the best possible deal. This book tried to cover a wide range of french polynesia but did not provide the level i am used to in other travel. Home to the spectacular islands of tahiti, moorea and. French polynesia is famous for its reef break waves. Tahiti is the highest and largest island in french polynesia lying close to moorea island.
Ive always had good luck with the lonely planet books, but this time the moon handbook was much better. Covid 19 ticketing and travel update air tahiti nui. If youre searching for a classic getaway, try one of the cheap hotel deals in french polynesia destinations like tahiti. Located in the pacific ocean, the islands of tahiti are a mythical destination. Papeete is not only the capital of tahiti, it is also the capital of the overseas territory of french polynesia. The grassskirted hip shaking of tahitian dance is sure to get your toes tapping and heart thumpinglet the celebratory vibe of this magical locale rejuvenate and excite you to the core. Commonly referred to as the islands of tahiti, french polynesia is a collection of 118 islands and atolls scattered across an impressive nautical surface area. Punaauia tahiti hotels, french polynesia vacation deals.
This post is the first of many in the french polynesia travel guide and will lead you to other guides that are. French polynesia hosts the hawaiki nui vaa an international race between tahiti, huahine and bora bora. In this article, ill share with you general french polynesia travel tips and advice that will help you. Ct, you may change your flight once without paying a change fee. The locals travel guide for your trip to tahiti french polynesia antonio araujo. Sail the south pacific in intimate luxury with the allinclusive and awardwinning paul gauguin cruises. French polynesia has captured the imagination of travellers since the 18th century and is one of the most quintessentially exotic destinations on earth think mesmerisingly blue coral reef, sprawling unspoilt jungle and secluded sugarwhite beaches. However, since 2014, french polynesia has shown signs of recovery. American airlines search flights to french polynesia. Papeete, april 27th, 2020 lightened lockdown in french polynesia measures effective from april 29, 2020 until may, 2020. Lonely planet tahiti and french polynesia paperback. My must have guides for traveling to french polynesia. The islands of tahiti vacation packages costco travel.
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