Rangiroa: a Practical Guide
Welcome to Rangiroa, the biggest atoll in French Polynesia. Rangiroa is an atoll as surprising and beautiful as Bora Bora, with excellent scuba diving, superb beaches, and a vineyard on a motu in the middle of the lagoon! You're sure to pass an unforgettable vacation.! Whether you're an explorer, a diver or a confirmed sunworshipper,…
Basking on a Pink Sand Beach in the Tuamotu Islands
Imagine basking in the sun on a beach where the sand is bright pink. Instagram photos don't get much better than that! Tikehau in the Tuamotu Islands is known as the island of pink sand. There are treasures galore for you to discover during your vacation in the Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia. Among them…
The best pink sand beaches in The Islands of Tahiti
The Islands of Tahiti is a destination famed for its beautiful turquoise lagoons and picture postcard beaches of pure white sand. However, there are certain islands in French Polynesia that have something even more spectacular to offer. They are islands where the sand on the beach is pink! Please don't take any of this unique…
The Tuamotu Islands: Coral Reefs and Turquoise Lagoons
The Tuamotu Islands in the heart of the South Pacific are a veritable tropical paradise. With their turquoise lagoons, soft, white or pink sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs, they are the South Sea Islands of picture postcards. And the scenery beneath the waves is every bit as magical as it is above. Nowhere is…
Preservation Efforts in the the Tuamotu Islands
The Islands of Tahiti promotes sustainable tourism that is respectful of the environment. Part of this engagement concerns the Tuamotu Islands, to the north of Tahiti. Each of these atolls and islands is an unspoiled paradise, and our actions are aimed at preserving this unique environment and developing a sustainable form of tourism. The Tuamotu…
Buying a handwoven basket
An emblematic souvenir of your stay in The Islands of Tahiti, is a handwoven basket. It is both a practical item and a work of art, as well as an accessory that never goes out of fashion. You can buy them in Papeete market and at roadside stands throughout The Islands of Tahiti. A basket…
A Tahitian Guesthouse: Authentic Polynesian Hospitality
There is a vast choice of accommodation in The Islands of Tahiti, from luxury hotel resorts to camp sites. Tahitian Guesthouses offer first class accommodation that is authentic and reasonably priced. Staying in a Tahitian Guesthouse you're sure of a good night's rest after a day spent visiting Papeete or diving in the lagoon. Authentic…
Plan Your Dream Vacation in Fakarava
Fakarava in the Tuamotu Islands is one of the most beautiful atolls in French Polynesia. An authentic island paradise, Fakarava also has an exceptionally rich marine life. In 2016; it was classed as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. To ensure that you make the most of your stay in Fakarava, it's a good idea to…
The Best Diving Spots in Fakarava
Fakarava island is one of the multitude of magnificent atolls in the Tuamotu Islands. It boasts the second biggest lagoon in French Polynesia, after Rangiroa island, and the richness and diversity of Fakarava's marine life make it a favorite spot for diving enthusiasts from all over the world. A great opportunity to admire an aquatic…
The Bird Colonies of Tikehau
Even for a lagoon in the island paradise of French Polynesia, Tikehau is something special. Just a 55 minute flight from Tahiti, it is an atoll of incredible natural beauty. It is also home to a rich and unique birdlife that will delight every ornithologist. Motu Puarua, known as Bird Island, is a sanctuary for…
Discover the Biosphere Reserve in Fakarava
The UNESCO biosphere reserve in Fakarava is a veritable jewel of the Tuamotu Islands. Its coral reefs are among the best preserved in the world, making it a paradise for divers and nature lovers. The biosphere reserve extends beyond Fakarava to include some small neighboring islands. Over one thousand species of fish, rays and sharks…
Tahitian black pearls
Tahitian black pearls, though really it is more accurate to say Tahitian cultured pearls, as they are created in variety of colors, are the perfect souvenir to take with you from French Polynesia. The majority of authentic Tahitian pearls are produced in the warm waters of The Tuamotu Islands and Gambier Islands. These magnificent jewels…
The History of Makatea
The history of Makatea is marked by the phosphate mining operation which lasted for 60 years. An abandoned factory and the deep mining pits are the scars it left behind. Discover the unique past of this atypical atoll in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia. The island of Makatea is a unique destination in The…
Climbing in Makatea
One of the most popular activities for visitors to the island of Makatea is climbing. With trails suitable for climbers of all levels, even complete beginners, it's an island that merits being looked up to. With 16 kilometers of cliff face climbing trails that take you up to 50 meters above the Pacific Ocean, Makatea…
Taste the Wine and Rum of Rangiroa
Manuia! Raise a glass of wine to the only vineyard in the world that's on a motu in the middle of a lagoon! Superb white and rosé wines are produced from these unique grapes and delicous rum is distilled from the sugar cane that grows next to them. It would be a shame not to…
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