A practical guide
of
The Islands Of Tahiti
Travelling to French Polynesia… A feasible dream? Where to start?… Tahiti Nui Travel offers this handy guide to help you organise this marvellous journey and to give life to your desire of paradise … the key to an incredible and memorable stay in our islands is in the preparation and this guide is a useful tool for that.
Making a Pareo
The art of tying a Pareo The Pareu or more commonly known as the Pareo is in general a piece of 2 square meters coloured fabric but it can be small [...]
Raiatea – the Sacred Island unveiled
Raiatea - the Sacred Island unveiled The spectacular waterfalls of Raiatea Splendid waterfalls During half a day, you will enjoy discovering 3 wond [...]
The Austral Islands – Lands & Traditions
Landscape of Rurutu Polynesians came quite late to this archipelago to enjoy the innumerable treasures of the Austral Islands. Located in the South [...]
Mangareva – emblem of the Gambiers
Landscape of Mangareva The island of Mangareva (floating mountain) is surrounded by a coral reef and possesses a splendid series of summits. Mangar [...]
Maupiti – The Secret Island
Maupiti - The Secret Island Considered as the little sister of the Leeward Islands, Maupiti – formerly called Maurua, has all the Polynesia [...]
Tetiaroa – The Birds Island
The Birds Island Tetiaroa – the only atoll of the Wind Islands, is in the north of Tahiti and is composed of 12 Motu (islets) surrounding a protec [...]
Moorea – The sister island of Tahiti
Moorea, the Sister Island of Tahiti, formerly called Aimeo or Aimeho has the sunset on its back. It takes its name from a legend about a lizard (“mo [...]
Tahiti – The Majestics
Holidays in Polynesia begin in Tahiti. Indeed, it is the only island of this destination that has an international airport – built in 1960. The majo [...]
Marquesas – The Land of The Men
The majestic Marquesas Islands welcome you and take you on an out of time voyage. Go and discover these treasures at the end of the edge! With the Ma [...]
Bora Bora – The Pearl of the South Pacific
Formerly called Vavau, this island has been named by the explorer James Cook Bora Bora meaning « First born ». The famous English navigator was refe [...]
Rurutu’s Incredible Caves
Rurutu's Incredible Caves View on the lagoon of Rurutu from a grottoe Rurutu - described for long time as a “long basket”, is part of th [...]
Rurutu – the authentic
Pureness Stripped of a lagoon, it gives the impression that it has been pulled up out of the water with its mountains which culminate at 389 meters [...]
Fakarava – a piece of Paradise classified by UNSECO
Fakarava is a magnificent Polynesian atoll full of natural treasures. This atoll divided into two districts - Tehatea and Tetamanu - has two passages [...]
Ua Pou – wonder of Polynesia
The bay of Aneou Ua Pou, the two extraordinary pillars of Oatea and Atanua's house, can be proud of its famous basaltic peaks which can be seen on [...]
Hiva Oa – the art of nature
View on the Hanakee Pearl Lodge Hiva Oa, attractive land adopted by Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel, is an island with lush mountains. Being the seco [...]
Nuku Hiva, the mysterious island
Nuku Hiva, the mysterious island A sunset in the Bay of Virgins Nuku Hiva, the second largest island of French Polynesia is the economic and ad [...]
The Marquesas Archipelago
The mystical Marquesas The Marquesas - terrestrial paradise par excellence have islands all more attractive from one to the other. Wonderful vie [...]
The Austral Archipelago
Landscape of Rurutu The Polynesians came quite late to this archipelago; the Australes Islands nevertheless have innumerable treasures. Located in [...]
The Gambiers Archipelago
The Gambiers, relics of Catholicism in Polynesia The mount Duff on the island of Mangareva These islands were discovered in 1797 by the [...]
Tikehau – unique and splendid
A South Pacific pure wonder Tikehau, of the Palliser Islands, is the cousin of Rangiroa since only 15 kilometers separate them. Characterized by it [...]
Rangiroa – immense sky of the Tuamotu
Rangiroa or Ra'iroa meaning “immense sky”, is the second largest atoll in the world judging from the surface of its lagoon. The latter constitutes a [...]
The Tuamotu Archipelago
The Tuamotu gems Located to the East of Tahiti, Tuamotu whose name means “offshore islands” is composed of 78 atolls trapped inside their [...]
Taha’a – the Vanilla island
Taha’a shared its lagoon with its sister island Raiatea. Twice smaller than the Sacred Island, Taha'a has nevertheless an ancient charm and the authe [...]
Raiatea, the Sacred island
The Tiare Apetahi, pride of Raiatea Raiatea, the Sacred island Raiatea is an incredible island to visit in French Polynesia. A 45 minute fli [...]
Huahine, the garden of Eden
Huahine, Garden of Eden of the South Pacific Aerial view of Huahine Formerly controlled by queens, Huahine is the “island of women” par [...]
The Society Archipelago
This archipelago is the most populated and the most important in French Polynesia. It breaks up into two groups: The Leeward Islands group is loca [...]
Talking together
An important religious culture Talking together The language used here is commonly French, the Polynesian languages being less and less spok [...]
Between rest & fashion
A marriage of sky, sea and earth Between rest and fashion When you move away from the capital to Tahiti’s Peninsula or to other islands, the [...]
Daily life
Downtown Papeete Daily life Life in French Polynesia is much quieter than in a wide country… though in Tahiti and more particularly in its capital, [...]
Keeping in touch
An essential surrounding nature There are several ways to keep in touch with your family or your friends during your stay in French Polynesi [...]
The cost of living in French Polynesia
Learning the local handcraft Due to the distance from the main continents and a specific direct tax mode, the cost of living is high in The Islands [...]
Payment methods in French Polynesia
Bora Bora et ses magnifiques hôtels Payment methods in French Polynesia Tahiti and Her Islands' monetary unit is the French Franc Pac [...]
Money and payment methods
Money and payment methods Payment methods in French Polynesia Pearls of Tahiti Tahiti and Her Islands' monetary unit is the French Franc [...]
Customs in Tahiti
French Polynesian customs regulations: All goods transported to Polynesia must be declared on arrival. It may be necessary to pay duties and taxes co [...]
Tickets and formalities
Ready to go As the departure approaches it is time to check that all the necessary reservations are ready so that your stay in Polynesia goes as sm [...]
Several experiences
Tahiti Nui Travel gives you the opportunity to live several experiences in our paradise. Discover ! Tahiti & Her Islands Museum Polynesian [...]
The perfect accommodation
View from the terrace of the Tama Inn in Raivavae The family hotels and “boutique lodges” have attractive prices and are much cheaper than top-rate [...]
The perfect moment
The perfect moment The lagoon of Tikehau 2 seasons regulate the Polynesian’s life: a wet or rainy season lasting from November to March and a d [...]
Health matters
The Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort swimming pool The Islands Of Tahiti represent a destination for which no vaccine is required; however it is prefera [...]