With the exception of tahiti and moorea, which are linked by highspeed ferry, travel between islands is mostly by airplane. We are very proud that tahiti nui travel represents us in french polynesia. The effort we put into our itineraries is continued by tahiti nui travel with the service and friendliness to our clients. French polynesia comprises a large and important part of the pacific heritage, yet of issues past and present there has been little information available in english. Learn everything you need to know about planning a trip to tahiti and the islands of french polynesia. A guide to 199 michigan waterfalls, revised edition book. Ten new travel books to read when youre stuck at home dont let the coronavirus quarantine hold you back from becoming an armchair traveler. Aug 07, 2018 travel offseason for discounts on accommodation and attractions, consider scheduling your visit during the offseason novembermay, excluding christmas. Papeete, the capital of tahiti and french polynesia, has 1,5000 people. Rather than list the hundreds of books about tahiti and french polynesia, i have picked my favorites. Tahiti travel planners is a division of new millennium tours inc.
Tahiti travel guide tahiti things to do tahiti hotels tahiti restaurants tahiti top places tahiti travel tips. Bora bora french polynesia travel guide tiki travel by. The island is a true reflection of the laid back tahitian lifestyle and the warm, welcoming character of french polynesia and its people. French polynesia travel guide expert picks for your vacation. Click here to discover childrens books about french polynesia and more at kidstravelbooks. In the heart of the archipelago, its a bustling base for commerce with flower markets, busy offices and a.
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. French polynesia travel guide for independent travelers x days. French polynesia is, obviously, a french territory, so arriving was just as simple for me as it is to travel inside the eu. French polynesia travel guides collection x days in y. A book of selected readings selected by ron crocombe and nancy j. It is composed of 118 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over an expanse of more than 2,000 kilometres 1,200 mi in the south pacific ocean. The tuamotus travel french polynesia lonely planet. This is more affordable than one might expect, since the french government underwrites some of the flight costs to encourage tourism between islands. The bestknown islands are tahiti, bora bora, and moorea. Lonely planet south pacific you can trust their travel information because lonely planet authors visit the places they write about, each and every. My own love affair with these remote outposts doesnt go back quite that far, but when i. Though its hard to tire of these wellloved south pacific destinations, theres more to french polynesia than these oftvisited isles. Lonely planet tahiti and french polynesia travel guide. An active table of contents enables users to jump directly to.
People visit french polynesia s remote marquesas islands in search of polynesian authencticity, but the the real tahiti is nearer at hand. Click here to see an air tahiti map of french polynesia overlaid across europe theyre essentially the same size. Frommers tahiti and french polynesia frommers complete guides goodwin, bill on. Follow the department of state on facebook and twitter. Tahiti travel guide expert picks for your vacation. 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. There are plenty of books to read about french polynesia.
Travel offseason for discounts on accommodation and attractions, consider scheduling your visit during the offseason novembermay, excluding christmas. Kids travel books is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by. Look into getting a combined air and hotel package as you can sometimes save 30%. 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. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from handy pocketsized city guides to comprehensive country guid. Travel to french polynesia and take in the gorgeous sandy beaches and lovely lagoons that dot these south pacific islands and see why so many people have. French polynesia is an island nation made up of several archipelagoes in the glittering south pacific. The worlds best guidebooks, travel advice and information. The 6th edition of jan princes guide book is now available for preordering on amazon and should. Guide to the best hotels and things to do in tahiti. We have compiled a list of the most popular books about bora bora. People visit french polynesias remote marquesas islands in search of polynesian authencticity, but the the real tahiti is nearer at hand. Tahiti travel guide free tahiti visitor guide download.
Located in the south pacific ocean, it is halfway between california and australia tahiti and its islands cover four million square kilometers of ocean which is the same area as the european union. Get information on french polynesia hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Jan 24, 2020 ill try and break the myth of french polynesia belonging only to luxury travelers. Tahiti travel guide free tahiti visitor guide download or. But there are other easilyaccessible islands in the group, including huahine, raiatea and maupiti, which have long been overshadowed by their celebrity siblings. If youre looking for somewhere a little more exotic, consider the tuamotus, a chain of islands thats a quick onehour flight from tahiti or bora bora. Thats a whole lot of islands, a whole lot of distance, and a whole lot of ocean. Your guide to french polynesias tuamotus islands forbes. Staff fodors travel publications 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Frommers tahiti and french polynesia frommers complete.
French polynesia travel guide expert picks for your. A hikers guide to california native places pdf free download. Kids travel books is a participant in the amazon services llc. Explore the 2 best vacation spots in french polynesia with indepth travel guides. It also offers historical background, including the bounty mutineers. Set almost equidistant between australia and south america, french polynesia takes a long time to travel to, so its worth exploring more than one island. Buy lonely planet tahiti and french polynesia travel guidebooks direct from lonely planet. Big travel bloggers told me it wouldnt be possible. French polynesia travel guide for independent travelers. French polynesia travel agents south seas adventures.
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. Thank you for taking such good care and helping us with such a good service. Situated next to the international airport, papeete is the capital of french polynesia. We benefits a tour operator licence, type a, delivered by the governement of french polynesia arrete 0029mte du 7 mars 2007 that allow us to sell any product of service related to travel in the south pacific or in any other region. Feel free to download a copy, or have us mail you a visitors guide to prepare for your tahiti trip. Like their beautiful worldfamous black pearls, the islands of french polynesia are elegantly sprinkled throughout 1. 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. These lush destinations, considered part of the society islands, may be the most famous in the archipelago. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of covid19. Frommers tahiti and french polynesia frommers complete guides.
Tahiti travel guide expert picks for your vacation fodor. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. A comprehensive budget travel guide to the islands of french polynesia with tips and advice on things to do, see, ways to save money, and. Mar 19, 2020 ten new travel books to read when youre stuck at home dont let the coronavirus quarantine hold you back from becoming an armchair traveler. Ten new travel books to read when youre stuck at home. May 19, 2016 french polynesia is enormous and youll never see it all. Ill try and break the myth of french polynesia belonging only to luxury travelers. Enroll in the smart traveler enrollment program to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Tahiti and bora bora are the most well known french polynesian islands, thanks to their picture. Discover the best tahiti travel guides in best sellers. Its fivestar resort hotels have recently made french polynesia the holy grail of luxury travel. Whether youre planning your trip to bora bora or if you just happen to be fascinated with this magical french polynesia island, theres a variety of books for sale online.
Discover the best things to do, when to visit, where to stay, how to get around, and how to save money. French polynesia travel guide for independent travelers x. She may be considered tahitis little sister, but she steals the spotlight every time. Home to french polynesias only international airport, tahiti is a necessary stop before islandhopping onwards. A comprehensive french polynesia travel guide with the best hotels, restaurants, and unforgettable things to do, curated by the travel experts at. Filled with expert advice, beautiful photographs, and detailed illustrations, our highly visual guides show you what others only tell you. Porinetia farani is an overseas collectivity of the french republic and its sole overseas country. Explore the tuamotus holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. In this article, ill share with you general french polynesia travel tips and advice that will help you. Tahiti travel guide tahiti info and tahiti facts about.
I had no idea that this country could be so varied and beautiful, but it was the people who really made me fall in love with it. Explore french polynesia holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Childrens books about french polynesia kidstravelbooks. What to do in french polynesia french polynesia travel. 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. Book a package trip french polynesia is one of those places where a package might be your best option. The 118 islands and atolls that make up french polynesia are a true, tropical paradise.
Tahiti french polynesia travel guides lonely planet us. Throwing out the shaka sign to passers by, the friendliness and. Lonely planet, celeste brash, jeanbernard carillet. Read the safety and security section on the country information page. Get your free tahiti travel guide from tahiti tourisme.
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