You won’t know where to begin and you won’t want it to end, but that’s just part of the Tahitian experience. In fact, Tahiti really is that “trip of a lifetime” and you will certainly want to keep repeating it. If you’re looking for an island paradise that isn’t overrun with tourists, Tahiti is a good option. It’s much closer than most people think too, as it’s a mere eight hours from Los Angeles. What’s better, since the islands are on this side of the international dateline you will also find yourself in the same time zone as Hawaii.
Many visitors to Tahiti opt to either travel to Bora Bora or to fly into Papeete (the capital of the island of Tahiti) and board the Regent Seven Seas Cruise ship, Paul Gauguin. Either way you will find just enough to do, including nothing at all if that’s what you choose. The most popular activities in Tahiti (other than relaxing) are the island 4×4 safaris, nature hikes, scuba diving, snorkeling, canoeing, sailing, jet skiing, wind-surfing, surfing, bike riding, tennis, golfing on the island of Tahiti, horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, shopping, circle-island tours, helicopter tours, museums stops and archaeological tours.
Tahiti and her Islands cover more than two million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean with 118 islands in all extending into over five archipelagos. This area is what is officially known as French Polynesia. The island of Tahiti is located in the Society Islands, an archipelago, which also includes the islands of Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, and Bora Bora.
French is the official language in Tahiti, but English is spoken and understood in most places. However, try your hand at a few Tahitian words and phrases starting with hello, good day, a friendly greeting, which is ia orana, welcome, which is maeva or thank you – mauru’uru.
No matter when you choose to visit the Tahitian islands you will find they are continuously lulled by gentle ocean breezes, making everyday the perfect day to visit. Tropical but moderate, the climate features sunny, pleasant days and an average yearly air and water temperature of 80 degrees.
Whether you decide to visit the islands by car or take a cruise aboard the Paul Gauguin you will find that the people are Tahiti’s greatest commodity always embracing life and visitors with the sharing of music, dance and flowers.
If you decide to enjoy the cruise experience you will still have many opportunities to go ashore. Take one of the many land excursions, which is the best way to experience the every day life of the Tahitians.
Indeed, there is no other group of islands in the world as mysterious and well thought of as the romantic Tahitian Islands. So whether by land or by sea, if you are looking for pleasant days, sultry nights and views that can be seen nowhere else in the world, Tahiti is the place to find it.
For more information contact www.tahiti-tourisme.com or The Travel Bug at 661-255-5030.