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TAHITI is calling your name... Can you hear it?
The Island of Tahiti is quite literally an existing legend...
Playing many roles, Tahiti is French Polynesia's largest
and most glamorous tropical island- and home to its unique
capital city of Papeete.
Sometimes called
the Island of Love,
Tahiti is shrouded in
legend and the central
character in many stories
of travel, romance and
intrigue. 
Not
all these stories are
grounded in fact. Most
notable is the common
referral of the word
"Tahiti" to
represent all the islands
of French Polynesia. This
is incorrect. Tahiti
is in fact the largest
and most populated island
of the 118 islands and
atolls that comprise
Tahiti Polynesia and
of course the most famous.
This website
attempts to bring fact
and realism to the "legend
of Tahiti" while
acting as your complete
guide to sensible travel,
tourism, and business
information for the
island.
In addition, you'll
learn about Polynesia's
business and administrative
center- the fascinating
City of Papeete.
Unless you own
your own private jet
or yacht, all Tahiti
Vacations, no matter
your island choice,
start or funnel through
Papeete first.
 What
to Do
7 categories for Tahiti activities (outside
of Papeete) include:
- WATERSPORTS-
with a special section for SAILING,
plus, SCUBA
DIVING, surfing, snorkeling, swimming, windsurfing, waterskiing & kiteboarding.
- RELAXATION-
bus & mini van tours, sunset
catamaran cruises, nightlife
& entertainment, massage services.
- ADVENTURES- deepsea
fishing, sharkfeeding,
4x4 safaris, quadrunners, hiking, climbing & canyoning
- ISLAND
FUN- golfing, camping, horseback
riding, eco
& cultural touring, flightseeing
& Helicopter tours
- RECREATION
& GAMES- bicycle
riding, casual
walking, volleyball, tennis, swimming
(pools), local games, etc.
- SHOPPING,
SERVICES & RESTAURANTS- with
arts and crafts, general merchandise, shops &
boutiques, restaurants & dining choices, and a special section on Tahitian Black Pearls.
- Also, see the POLYNESIAN EVENTS CALENDAR.
 And seperate sections for
activities WITHIN
THE CITY LIMITS of PAPEETE including:
Overviews on:
- Papeete's shopping
& general Services including Black
Pearl and jewelry shops, boutiques
& shops, general merchandise stores, Papeete's
Dining & Restaurant Options with complete details
on the food scene and the
cafe scene &
cyber cafe listings
- Also, Papeete's
nightlife & entertainment scene, details on
the bars
& clubs, dancing
and partying, billiards,
and the gambling
scene.
And there's another section for BASIC
SERVICES of the city like the post office, tourism
bureau, travel agent, etc.
- Also, see the EVENTS CALENDAR for 2007.
(More ideas in What to
See section) |
 What to See
4 categories for Tahiti (OUTSIDE THE
PAPEETE CITY LIMITS) include:
- SIGHTSEEING
& GENERAL POINTS OF INTEREST-
Parks & botanical gardens, ancient Maraes
& archeological sights, cathedrals & churches,
watching surfers, museum info, and a special CIRCLE
ISLAND TOURING selection.
- UNIQUE
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS- Lagoonarium,
Restaurant Belvedere, more...
- ARTISTS, CRAFTSMEN
& OTHER SPECIALISTS- unique local
artists & craftsmen, Polynesian art galleries,
tattoo artists, etc.
- Also, see the EVENTS
CALENDAR for 2007.
And 4 categories for sights (WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
OF PAPEETE) include:
- SIGHTSEEING
& GENERAL POINTS OF INTEREST- museums, daily marketplace, churches & cathedrals,
and more.
- UNIQUE
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS- Robert Wan Pearl Museum,
etc.
- ARTISTS,
CRAFTSMEN & OTHER SPECIALISTS- arts
and crafts, city art galleries, tattoo shops,
painters, magicians, etc.
- Also, see the EVENTS
CALENDAR for 2007.
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 Where to Stay
Tahiti island's quality lodging
choices:
 About
the Island
CULTURE, FACTS,
MAPS & MORE...
A bank of information
specific to Tahiti and
her history filled city
of Papeete.
- Papeete:
a unique city, location, weather
(& when to travel), tradewinds & cyclones, beaches, nudity,
population, religion,
economy, languages,
government, &
politics.
- Also, info on: Fauna
(wildlife in general), marine
life, dogs, crabs,
& Flora (plants &
flowers).
- Also, MAPS of the island and surrounding region.
 Getting
Here & Around
All the travel choices and details:
- International Airlines, Charter flights &
Helicopters, Sailing or Cruising
vessels, smaller boats and private charters, and a special section on the Tahiti Faa'a International airport...
- Also, inter-island shuttle details,
taxi & limousine services, Le' Truck, rental cars, bicycles,
& scooters.
- With: direct access to our Travel
agent & more.
 Sailing,
Boating, & Marine info.
Tahiti is the Yachting center for all
the islands of the South Pacific:
 Tahiti
News & General Information
Current news, general information,
and the basics for all the islands of Tahiti Polynesia:
- General info & the basics: customs
regulations, time
difference, banking
& foreign exchange rates, marriage
formalities, entry
requirements, telephone services, medical
care, employment
situation for foreigners (getting jobs).
- Plus, a general
resource index for useful numbers & contacts, LATEST
NEWS UPDATES, and more...
 TSTN
Travel Tips
Specialized tips on traveling to
Tahiti and her surrounding islands includes:
In
order to improve this section for all, WE LOVE TO HEAR
PUBLIC INPUT!
TSTN
Business Central
HOMEBASE for the Tahiti Sun Travel Network business section includes:
Papeete.com IS Your Complete Guide to Tahiti and her Capital City.
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and categorized per/ island site.)
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