The Islands Of Tahiti
A paradise on Earth…
Polynesia and its incredible islands shelter within its wondrous nature innumerable treasures. Mountains, valleys, waterfalls, rivers, beaches, lagoons… and especially a history and great cultures. The path of a people who discovered thousands years ago splendid lands… Our paradise welcomes you for an unparalleled adventure.
May our destination become yours!
The Polynesian craft industry
Natural products enhanced The Polynesian craft industry is very appreciated by both locals and visitors. Every year, various exhibitions such as Made [...]
The Tifaifai
Various stitches Literally meaning “applique”, the Tifaifai is part of the Polynesian family life. Defined as patchwork bed covers or quilts made out [...]
Polynesian music & dance
The Polynesian dances – a living art With the arrival of the European missionaries, the Tahitian dance called “‘Ori Tahiti” was prohibited – as were [...]
Polynesian traditional activities
Coconut tree climbing Aside “va’a ” and surfing, various Ma’ohi disciplines have travelled through the different periods and are still enjoyed by man [...]
Architecture in Polynesia
Architecture in Polynesia The authentic Polynesian touch of the Taha’a Island Resort & Spa Polynesian architecture deeply changed in the l [...]
The Polynesian Tattoo
The Polynesian tattoo - an ancestral art Several Polynesian tattoos Tattoos more commonly called “tatau” in Tahitian have had a paramoun [...]
The Mono’i & the Tamanu Oil
The Mono'i & the Tamanu Oil The Mono'i - sacred oil Home-made Mono'i Manogi in “Paumotu” (the language of the Tuamotu Islands [...]
Surfing in Polynesia
Surfing in Polynesia Great sensations on each wave Surfing - one of the Polynesian sports activities for years, was observed for the fir [...]
Flowers Celebration in Tahiti
Each year, Tahiti celebrates its flowers but also its plants. Horticulturists and farmers gather together for a week in May, in order to display thei [...]
The arrival of the Missionaries
The annual celebration of the arrival of the Gospel in French Polynesia Religious buildings in the further islands Everyone agrees that Tahiti [...]
New Year’s Eve dressed up to the nines in Polynesia
Restaurants and international hotels of Tahiti and Her Islands offer you an exceptional program for these unique end of year evenings. Chefs come up [...]
The Matari’i I Ni’a Festivities
The Matari’i I Ni’a Festivities Opening of the Matari'i I Ni'a The stars have always played an important part in the Polynesians' life. They sh [...]
The Marquesas Art Festival
Hakamanu - the bird dance In 1986, the members of the cultural organisation “Motu Haka o Te Fenua Enata ” set up the first festival of the Marquesa [...]
The “Heiva I Tahiti”
The « Heiva I Tahiti » Major cultural event of the Polynesian life, the “Heiva I Tahiti” takes place every year during nearly two months in su [...]
The Tahitian Black Pearl
Pearls of Tahiti & Her Islands The Tahitian black pearl - queen of the Polynesian sea-bed jewels, makes women dream all around the world. The l [...]
The Polynesian Gastronomy
Exotic colours The cuisine of Tahiti and Her Islands is certainly the best you will find in the South Pacific Islands. Made up with exotic fresh pr [...]
Tahiti & Moorea as you wish!
Tahiti & Moorea as you wish ! Tahiti & Moorea Discover Tahiti & Moorea just the way you like it thanks to Tikiguide - the fi [...]
The Market of Papeete
A blend of colours and savours The Market is a real attraction for visitors as well as for local people. Inaugurated in 1987, its current structure [...]
A Polynesian Cuisine Experience
The Polynesian cuisine experience ... and its diversity Picniking with friends The Polynesian conviviality testifies of the "joie de vivre" in [...]
Lodges & Family Hotels
Lodges & Family Hotels The Boutique Lodge Te Nunoa in Moorea Family Hotels and “Boutique Lodges” grant you with the best way to live [...]
In the heart of the island
“Polynesia” means “Several Islands”. Various landscapes different from an island to another. Some of them are mountainous, and others are atolls with [...]
The Polynesian Hospitality
The Polynesian Hospitality - A Local Tradition Iaorana i Tahiti « Ia Ora Na » « Maeva » e « Manava » are the three words used to welcome [...]
“Va’a” – the Polynesian Canoe
For the love of the "va'a" in Polynesia The most popular sport in Polynesia is the outrigger canoe or “va’a”. It existed well before the arrival of [...]
Bond with the Easter Island
Bond with the Easter Island The Moai in Rapa Nui The Polynesian people are attached to their roots. They will always seek a way to connect to their [...]
The Missionaries Heritage
The Missionaries Heritage The arrival of the Gospel The first missionaries were Protestants - arrived from England and sent by the London Missi [...]
On the Path of Gauguin & Cook
NoaNoa, famous Paul Gauguin's manuscript Despite their remote location and distance from the main continents, the Occident World has managed to rea [...]
Polynesia – a Land of Legends
Looking to the future without forgetting the past Nature is certainly one of the treasures of these wonderful islands covering a surface area as la [...]