A Picnic on the Motu
The soft sand is warm, the turquoise lagoon is shimmering, and all tghat swimming and snorkeling has mad you feel a little peckish. Well, you're in luck! The table's been set in the shallow water, and a delicious poisson cru and a glass of frsh coconut juice are waiting for you! Tāmā’a maita’i! Motu is…
Bora Bora’s must-try Restaurants
This is our selection of the 10 best restaurants on the island of Bora Bora. Each one of them offers first class cuisine, a warm and friendly welcome, excellent service and stunning views. They are all very popular restaurants, so it is advisable to reserve your table in advance, to avoid disappointment.
Picnic on ‘Swimming pool Motu’ in Raivavae
Soft white sand, coconut trees, and a warm, crystal clear sea in shades of turquoise and blue. Sound good? Embark on a typical Polynesian fishing boat and head for a desert island paradise in the beautiful lagoon of Raivavae in the Austral Islands. A veritable picture postcard awaits you on Vaimanu motu in the superb…
Participate at an ‘ahima’a
An 'ahima'a is an almost compulsory feature of any a festive gathering in The Islands of Tahiti. These traditional earth ovens require quite a bit of preparation. The oven is actually a hole in the ground, filled with red hot volcanic stones and used to steam cook food. The stones have been heating on a…
Fafaru, an olfactory challenge
Fafaru is one of the most popular dishes in The Islands of Tahiti. However, most tourists never try it, because of its incredibly pungent odor. If you can put up with the smell, fafaru is a succulent and delicious fish dish that you should try...once, at least! Fafaru is one of the most preferred dishes…
Tahitian Vanilla, the Scent of Paradise
Vanilla, the flavor of ice creams and birthday cakes when you were young. Vanilla has a unique and special taste, and a heady perfume that makes you close your eyes and breathe in deeply. The vanilla grown in The Islands of Tahiti is one of the very best, used by top chefs in the finest…
Cocktails and mocktails
After a day swimming at the beach or hiking in the mountains, there's nothing that quenches your thirst better than an exotic Tahitian cocktail. The Mai Tai and Pina Colada are the most famous of Polynesian cocktails, but there are plenty of others, with or without alcohol. Here are some that you can mix at…
Best Restaurants and Bars in Moorea
. You have plenty of choice for an evening out in Moorea. Whether you want to go for a romantic dinner, try some typical Polynesian cuisine or just visit a bar for a couple of cocktails, here is a guide to some of the best addresses on the island.
Papeete, a Family Destination
Welcome to Papeete, the vibrant capital of Tahiti. Once you've settled into your accommodation, take a tour round the town center with the family. There's plenty to do for children and adults. Visit the lively market, stroll along the waterfront and let the family get its first taste of this South Sea island. A visit…
Preparing banana po’e
Like poisson cru au lait de coco, po'e is a classic of Tahitian cuisine. Served as an accompaniment to fish dishes or poulet fafa (chicken in spinach and coconut milk), it is extremely popular dish in The Islands of Tahiti. Po'e is based on fruit and tapioca flour or corn starch and although banana po'e…
Cooking raw fish with coconut milk
With such an exceptional climate, fruit, vegetables and spices grow in abundance in The Islands of Tahiti. They serve as fresh and often exotic accompaniments to fish, invariably caught the same day in the lagoon. You'll find perch, mahi-mahi, parrotfish and swordfish on the menu, and of course, the famous Tahitian dish of poisson cru…
Gastronomic Experiences
A vacation in The Islands of Tahiti is an opportunity to discover traditional Polynesian cuisine, based on fresh local produce, with fish dishes its speciality. There is also a large choice of other menus in the restaurants, snackbars and foodtrucks, especially on the main islands. You'll find French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese and Italian cuisine, and…
8 specialities of The Islands of Tahiti you must try
French Polynesia boasts numerous culinary specialities and here's a list of some of the most delicious. Trying the local cuisine is the best way to get a real taste of The Islands of Tahiti.
Food Trucks in The Islands of Tahiti
In French Polynesia, a food truck is called a "roulotte". Delicious food, rapid service and reasonably priced menus make food trucks the favorite restaurants of the local population. Originally roulottes were mobile restaurants which catered for laborers, close to their worksite. Now they are a veritable institution and can be found throughout The Islands of…
Enjoy the Cuisine of the Marquesas Islands
You eat very well in the Marquesas Islands. Wild pig and goat, breadfruit, manioc, taro, Marquesan poisson cru... During your vacation in The Islands of Tahiti, make sure you try the local cuisine, it's delicious. Enjoy your meal, or"Kaikai meitai" as they say in the Marquesas Islands. A vacation in French Polynesia is an immersion…
Taste the Rum, Spirits and Fruit Juice of Moorea
If you feel like a break from basking in the sun, head for Mount Rotui in Cook's Bay. At the foot of the mountain you'll find a fruit juice factory, which welcomes visitors. It is also a rum distillery. While you're in The Islands of Tahiti, try to visit to the Rotui fruit juice factory…
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