Sign up to our enewsletter and be the first to hear about the best of our exclusive travel offers from around the. Because of the short distance that separates tahiti and moorea 10 miles 17 km, it often carries the nickname of sister island of tahiti. Its best to know what youre getting into before heading out. French polynesias islands fascinate with their jagged peaks, palm treelined beaches, bluegreen lagoons and tropical rainforests. Tahiti is the largest atoll as well as being the most populated. Island fiction sorted by popularity project gutenberg books about tahiti french polynesia. Puretravel says french polynesia is made up of several groups of islands.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Hidden tahiti guides readers to surprisingly chic dining spots in papeete as well as the most scenic beaches and the best spots for enjoying a tropical drink while. In september 1995, france stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the mururoa atoll after a threeyear moratorium. Learn everything you need to know about planning a trip to tahiti and the islands of french polynesia. Awardwinning holidays in french polynesia from kuoni. The island can be easily visited from tahiti, either by boat 35 mn or by plane 10 mn. Explore french polynesia holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. A sweeping cluster of archipelagoes tossed into the pacific like a handful of pears, french polynesia is the dream of millions of tourists and thousands of divers. From what i can tell, there is a big demand and no viable options right now. Island hopping french polynesia, without breaking the bank although these isolated and farflung atolls have a reputation of being one of the most expensive holiday spots on earth, it. And if you happen to own a resort in french polynesia and want to make a lot of money, consider offering a clothing optional option for guests.
Aug 21, 2012 island hopping french polynesia, without breaking the bank although these isolated and farflung atolls have a reputation of being one of the most expensive holiday spots on earth, it is possible. Hordes of marine life including barracuda, tuna, turtles, and dolphins can be found in the waters here as well as hammerhead sharks. 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. Lonely planet tahiti and french polynesia travel guide. 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. Scattered across this endless blue, are 118 islands and atolls, some with names youll likely steal for your future newborns. Great allinclusive cruises to book for your next vacation. French polynesia history, polynesia history, books. Tahiti paradise activities on french polynesia offers many activities for you to choose from, find the right one. Bbc travel island hopping french polynesia, without. Bora bora activities and tours deals land or sea by the tahiti specialists. Get information on french polynesia hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Bora bora french polynesia travel guide tiki travel by. Home to french polynesias only international airport, tahiti is a necessary stop before islandhopping onwards.
Island hopping french polynesia, without breaking the bank bbc. The most populated island is tahiti in the society islands group, where the capital papeete is located. Moorea island french polynesia book with etahiti travel. Check out lonely planets south pacific guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Book a youth hostel in french polynesia at hostelbookers. Christina thompson goodreads author shelved 12 times as polynesia. 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. In the heart of the archipelago, its a bustling base for commerce with flower markets, busy offices and a palmedged port. Speak to one of our french polynesia holiday experts today to create your perfect tailormade trip. A jet ski tour of bora bora, the greatest way to discover the island. Hostels in french polynesia book french polynesia hostels. This project enables the locationbased searching of books at local, regional and countrywide scales.
French polynesia is a french overseas territory, spanning an area of the south pacific ocean roughly equalling that of western europe. Take a guided walking tour of tahitis old papeete, the capital of french polynesia charter a. Project gutenberg offers 61,333 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. Brief history of french polynesia the french annexed various polynesian island groups during the 19th century. French polynesia is an island chain, best known for tahiti and bora bora. Tahiti travel guide tahiti info and tahiti facts about. French polynesia forum, travel discussion for french. The complete guide to cruising the hawaiian islands. During your afternoon coach tour, with hotel pickup in papeete, youll learn about the history of french polynesia while soaking up panoramic island views. Popular polynesia books showing 150 of 208 sea people.
Wander treelined paths past ponds and waterfalls at the botanical vaipahi garden and visit the taharaa lookout known as one tree hill. French polynesia ocean princess december 2011 french polynesia. Tour companies traveling to french polynesia, french polynesia vacations, and other information about visiting french polynesia. Tahiti paradise activities tours in french polynesia. An active table of contents enables users to jump directly to. Dive with sharks, tour ancient temples, journey through forested valleys and relax on a beach with a cocktail. And why not check out our pick for the best things to see and do in french polynesia while youre there. French polynesia travel guide expert picks for your. May 22, 2017 if you know of a clothing optional resort in french polynesia or have other suggestions on where to go, please share them here. Books about tahiti french polynesia project gutenberg. Use the api for geographical book searches to find books set in a specific location or implement locally relevant book recommendations in your own projects. In and around death valley, joshua tree, and mojave preserve hiking and biking book 50 best short hikes in yosemite and sequoiakings canyon pdf free. Great guide book if you are planning to travel without the use of mobile. Rather than list the hundreds of books about tahiti and french polynesia, i have picked my favorites.
This breathtaking capital of french polynesia, the gateway to the treasures of the south pacific, has extended a hospitable welcome to visitors since its founding as a missionary settlement in 1824. How do i choose a travel agent for my trip to tahiti. Discover the beauties of french polynesia while enjoying your vacation in french polynesia. Find the perfect vacation package for french polynesia on tripadvisor by comparing french polynesia hotel and flight. French polynesia activities and tours online booking. Discover the best tours in french polynesia including help preserve the coral reefs in tahiti on a guided 10 day tour, help preserve the coral reefs in tahiti o. French polynesia is a french overseas collectivity in made up of several groups of polynesian islands. Buy a cheap copy of hidden tahiti and french polynesia book by rob kay.
French polynesia holidays book for 20202021 with our. Bora bora french polynesia travel guide tiki travelthe tiki travel guides use the text from, a complete and reliable worldwide travel guide written and edited by wikitravellers from around the globe. Fly into tahitis capital city, papeeteeight hours direct from l. What to do in french polynesia french polynesia travel. Whether youre off for a romantic vacation, family trip, or an allinclusive holiday, french polynesia vacation packages on tripadvisor make planning your trip simple and affordable. French polynesia holidays book for 20202021 with our french.
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