Tahiti Travel Guide
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The name Tahiti conjures up dreamy images of idyllic islands floating in azure lagoons fringed by palm trees and white sandy beaches. But few people realize that Tahiti is actually the heart of French Polynesian, a vast expanse of 118 islands stretched across the South Pacific Ocean. The island has most of the trappings of the modern world with five-star resorts, boutiques selling top-end labels, and a bustling port city. Pape'ete, the capital of Tahiti (and French Polynesia), has 131,5000 people—around 69% of French Polynesia's total population.
Tahiti Hotels
Tahiti has an array of options to accommodate the visitors who tend to breeze in for one or two nights before flying out to the islands. There six resorts...read more
Fodor's Choice
Tahiti Restaurants
Tahiti's restaurants offer every possible cuisine. Don't expect too many bargains, but if you shop around you're likely to find affordable Asian dishes...read more
Things To Do in Tahiti
The coastal road that circles the exterior of both...read more
Travel Deals in Tahiti
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- Australia from L.A. w/New Zealand Stop (R/T w/Tax) — $1,265 Air New Zealand
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Tahiti Experiences
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Even when the peaks are shrouded in clouds, you'll get the best glimpse of Tahiti's spectacular interior—soaring, jagged peaks; rivers... Read more
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Tahiti Nui was created by a series of volcanic eruptions about 3 million years ago, and its smaller neighbor was formed 2 million years later... Read more
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Hotel Tahiti Nui. This is one of two new hotels built in Tahiti the past few years; it opened in 2009 with 91 rooms, more than half of which... Read more
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You could say that art imitated life when Hollywood actor Marlon Brando arrived in Tahiti in 1960 to star in the remake of the 1935 epic Mutiny... Read more
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French Polynesia's most exciting event, which runs from late June to late July, began in 1881, the year after France annexed Tahiti, to mark... Read more
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Natural splendor. Everything's big on French Polynesia's biggest island—towering mountains, giant waterfalls, and deep valleys.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Looking for last-minute getaways that won’t break the bank? Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Stop by the Musée de la Perle Robert Wan to learn about the pearls and the man who jumpstarted Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Although French and English are widely spoken, the Tahitian language, or reo Tahiti, has been experiencing Read more
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My husband and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary by spending 15 nights in French Polynesia. Read more
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We stayed at the Hilton Lagoon on Moorea and Bora Bora and at the Sofitel on Bora Bora.
Overwater bungalows at the Hiltons were spectacular - snorkeling from the bungalow was very good in Moorea, and OK Read more
