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Discover Tahiti and her islands…
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Maeva! Welcome!
Tahiti – Moorea – Bora Bora – island names that
evoke a wonderful state of mind,
seducing honeymooners, romantics,
adventurers, and vacationers looking for escape.
Here, around
these South Seas isles, a romantic sunset sea sends giant curls
of turquoise
breaking onto the colorful reefs that protect the tranquil
lagoons of warm, bright-emerald waters
and white coral-sand beaches.
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Closer Than You Think
Easier to travel to than you might imagine, Tahiti's Faa'a Airport
is under 8
hours by air from Los Angeles LAX airport, with daily nonstop
flights and starting in the
summer of 2005 – 3 non-stop flights
a week from New York’s JFK airport.
As far south of the equator as Hawaii is north, Tahiti is halfway
between California and
Australia, on the same side of the International
Date Line as North America,
and in the same time zone as Hawaii
- (only three hours behind California
April-October and two hours
behind California November-March).
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Tahiti & Her Islands cover over two million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean
and is comprised of 118 islands spread over five great archipelagos.
Many islands are crowned with jagged peaks while others appear to barely float above the breaking waves.
Spread over an area as large as Western Europe, the total land mass of all the islands adds up to an area
only slightly larger than the tiny state of Rhode Island.
The three archipelagos most sought by visitors are the Society Islands, comprised of Tahiti, Moorea,
Bora Bora, Huahine, Raiatea and Taha'a; The Tuamotu Atolls or "Tahiti's Strand of Pearls", include the atolls of
Rangiroa, Manihi, Tikehau, and Fakarava; and the Marquesas, or "The Mysterious Islands."
The two other archipelagos, the Austral Islands and the Gambier Islands, lie to the south and the southeast,
respectively, of the Society Islands. While very few travelers venture to these remote islands, those that do are
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What makes Tahiti & Her Islands so unique for visitors?
People
Embrace the warmth of your Polynesian hosts whose love for their
islands is seen through music, dance, and flowers.
Overwater Bungalows
Unlike any other hotel room you've stayed in before, these traditional
thatched-roof bungalows are perched above the turquoise lagoon waters.
In many of the rooms, tropical fish swim below as you look through
the glass floor or coffee table. With all the amenities of a first-class
hotel room, here on your private balcony surrounded only by water
and sky, you can enjoy both breakfast (often delivered by canoe)
and the sunset (seemingly delivered by the heavens).
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Cruising
Voyage within the legendary South Pacific aboard luxurious cruise
ships, super yachts, or passenger
freighter that travel between
Tahiti's most beautiful islands.
Polynesian Spas
Experience true relaxation and rejuvenation at one of the many luxurious
Polynesian
spas while nurtured by the tropical ambience.
Snorkeling & Diving
Share the warm, crystal-clear lagoons and swift ocean passes with
schools of impossibly-colored fish, docile sharks, and giant manta
rays. World-class snorkeling and diving in Tahiti is one of the
South Pacific's best-kept secrets. Both experienced and beginner
divers and snorkelers are amazed by how clear the waters are and
how close they can swim to the marine life, such as the gigantic
manta rays. With hundreds of dive sites throughout the islands,
divers can choose from the amazing drift dives, oceanic drop-offs,
sunken ships, and lagoon dives with infinite marine life.
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Romance
Celebrate a new romance or a special anniversary in the most romantic
spot on earth.
Honeymoons
Discover how the seclusion and setting of these islands create one
of the world's most
desirable honeymoon destinations.
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Tahiti Entry Requirements
Every visitor to French Polynesia must have:
1. A valid passport.
2. A return airline ticket to their resident country or to at
least two more continuing destinations.
3. Sufficient funds to cover their planned stay.
For stays of up to one month, there are no visa requirements
for citizens of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. A foreigner with
a residence card for the U.S. is not exempt from the above requirements
and should consult the French Consulate based in the U.S. for
information.
Citizens of European Union countries do not need a visa for
stays of up to three months; citizens of other countries should
consult the French Consulate.
As entry requirements are subject to modification without notice,
it is advisable to check with your travel arranger before departure.
Contact one of the French Consulates in North America for further
details and visa information.
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