Bounteous sunshine, blue-green lagoons, beautiful Tahiti hotels, +jewelled islands and alluring native culture, French Polynesia is an irresistible destination.
Tahiti has for centuries been a magnet for explorers and travellers, drawn to Polynesia by its lush, tropical beauty and the warm, easy lifestyle of the people.
From the air, Tahiti looks like two green discs sitting on the turquoise waters of the South Pacific. The larger disc on the west is Tahiti Nui or ‘Big Tahiti’, while the smaller one is Tahiti Iti (‘Little Tahiti’). In the centre of each section are two extinct volcanoes. The two parts are joined by the isthmus of Taravao. A flat plain runs around virtually the entire coast, barring Tahiti It's an eastern corner, where sheer cliffs drop down to the sea. Check out our Tahiti accommodation listing to get your bearings and find a hotel in Tahiti based on its location.
The capital of Tahiti, Papeete, is where you will most likely begin your adventure and there are numerous shops, restaurants and Tahiti hotels and resorts. Ecotourism is a business whose time has come to Tahiti. Small, more intimate B&B style Tahiti accommodation attracts a tourist more sensitive to local culture and environment.
There is so much to see and do in Tahiti. The deep, green valleys marching down from the eroded volcano to the coast are a trekker’s delight. Shallow beaches are ideal for family vacations, while others, where the surf pounds relentlessly, offer superb surfing. As the setting sun paints the horizon purple, Pape’ete dons neon colours and transforms into French Polynesia’s most happening place. If you happen to visit in July, catch the Heiva Nui dance festival when dancers from all the islands congregate in Tahiti to celebrate their heritage.
Our local travel portal, Blue Tahiti Travel, offers a range of Tahiti hotels and Tahiti tours, as well as Tahiti holiday packages which offer interesting experiences for anyone travelling to Tahiti!
