Information on Tahiti Vacations
Tahiti is the largest of the 115 islands that comprise French Polynesia, which is often called as "The Island of Love". It comprises of two islands, Tahiti-Iti(big Tahiti) and Tahiti-Nui(small Tahiti), joined by a narrow isthmus. Tahiti's historical name is Otaheite. Papeete is its capital city and it lies in the northwestern coast.
Tahiti is culturally rich and has a long tradition in art and culture. Tahiti Vacations is a popular tourist destination with some interesting sightseeing including botanical gardens, deep valleys, cool rivers, ruins, clear streams, beaches, high waterfalls, coastal land, lava tubes, historic monuments, majestic peaks, museums, and many others.
Tahiti and its surrounding islands offer miles of private beaches, crystalline waters, and soft breezes long celebrated by artists and travelers alike. It has always fostered crafts, arts, paintings, music and dance. Heiva is the most important festival celebrated in the island. It also offers opportunities for sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, water skiing and other activities.
Island is surrounded with rain forests, soft ferns, waterfalls cascading into cool rivers and streams leading to flat coastal land with fields of taro and flowers. Tahiti also boasts of luxurious resorts, pearl shops, nightclubs, spas, and several excellent restaurants with menus featuring local specialties as well as Italian, French, Vietnamese, Chinese and American choices.
Top Tahiti Attractions:
- Sibani Perles Jo allier, Papeete
- Paul Gauguin Museum
- Tahiti Lagoonarium
- Municipal Market, Papeete
- Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands, Punaauia
- Musee de la Perle Robert Wan
- James Norman Hall Home
- Point Venus
- Maraa Grotto
- Tahiti Perles
