Tahiti Vacations

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 The Tahiti Islands, also known as French Polynesia, consist of 120 spectacular islands in the South Pacific that provides the ideal setting for a romantic honeymoon or a holiday of a lifetime. The largest island, Tahiti, is home to 178,000 residents and hundreds of seasonal vacationers. The island is a gateway to other islands, accessible by small planes or ferries, and a fun place to spend Tahiti holidays.

There are a number of reasons why Tahiti luxury vacations have been popular for decades. First, the island enjoys nonstop sun and temperatures that range from 80 degrees to 84 degrees, making Tahiti holidays possible any time of year. The islands do experience a rainy season, between October and March, but the rain occurs sporadically throughout the day and usually isn't heavy enough to ruin Tahiti vacations. Second, no matter where you decide to stay on your Tahiti honeymoon vacation, you'll probably have a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. Tahiti vacations can be spent lounging on the private beach of your hotel, snorkeling off of a lagoon, or scoping out the unique black sand beaches of the islands. Besides enjoying the ocean, Tahiti luxury vacations can include hiking Mount Otemanu in Bora Bora, renting a moped in Moorea, or browsing Le Marche, a large and colorful market in the capital city of Papetee that sells arts, crafts, jewelry, and fresh seafood.

Most newlyweds start their Tahiti vacations by flying into the International FAA's Airport on the main island of Tahiti, in the capital city of Papetee. Papetee is a vibrant city with a distinctly French feel. One of the main attractions in Papetee is the Paul Gauguin Museum, devoted to the famous French painter who spent the last 12 years of his life painting in Tahiti. The museum is open everyday from 9-5 and displays a variety of Gauguin's paintings, engravings, and sculptures. A short walk away from the museum is the Pearl Museum. Visitors can find out about Tahiti's famous black pearl and how to tell if a pearl is authentic. The museum is also open daily from 9-5.

Although ocean side hotels in Tahiti are expensive, from $250 a night and up, many people feel they provide the ideal place for Tahiti luxury vacations. Several of Tahiti's luxury hotels are located just 10 miles from the airport. Some of the most popular selections are the Tahiti Beachcomber Inter-Continental Resort and the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti. The Beachcomber is unique in that it provides traditional hotel rooms or the option of having your own personal villa that sits upon stilts over the lagoon. The hotel staff will make your Tahiti honeymoon vacation extra special by delivering breakfast to your room each morning via a boat. Both hotels offer several pools, snorkeling and kayaking activities, as well as transportation to and from the airport.