Nestled between two bays on the heart-shaped island of Moorea, just 17km across the Sea of Moons from Tahiti’s capital Papeete, the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa is set against a stunning mountain backdrop which melts into a crystal clear lagoon. The unspoilt beauty of this verdant paradise, also known as the ‘Island of Love’, was the inspiration for many works by French Impressionist, Paul Gauguin. Continue reading “Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa” »
The Robert Wan Pearl Museum is one of the ideal places to look for genuine pearl in Tahiti. One of the best sources for cultured pearls; Robert Wan Pearl Museum’s dedication to pearl is remarkable. You can visit this exclusive pearl museum through Monday to Saturday anytime between 9.30am and 17.00pm. The museum remains closed on Sundays and on other holidays. Want to enjoy a private and exclusive visit to the Robert Wan Pearl Museum? Make your reservations 5 days before and minimum 2 persons are allowed at a time. You can avail guided tours within the museum in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese. The Pearl Museum is located at BP 850 Bd Pomare – Near the Paofai temple. Continue reading “Robert Wan pearl Museum: Explore the Enigmatic World of Tahitian Pearls” »
A few minutes from the island of Tahiti by plane, and only thirty minutes by high-speed catamaran, Moorea soars magically out of the ocean in an explosion of green velvet – what you would imagine a South Seas island to be. Continue reading “Moorea Vacation – the Magical Island” »
Bora Bora, the volcanic island has a single road running around the coastline and the much-publicized Bloody Mary’s Restaurant is just a few meters off this path. The large dock makes it easier to locate the restaurant. A frequent stop-over for the yachtsmen, sailors, and boaters, Bloody Mary’s has maintained its tradition of great food and drinks. A diner’s paradise for sure, Bloody Mary’s is the ideal place for crab, shrimp, steak and chicken in Bora Bora. Their lunch menu comprising burgers, sandwiches and an array of local delicacies makes them a favorite with both the locals and the tourists. Continue reading “Bloody Mary’s Restaurant: Giving You a Taste of Best Seafood Delicacies in Bora Bora” »
Raiatea – The Sacred Island
Raiatea, meaning “faraway heaven” and “sky with soft light”, was first named Havai’i after the homeland of the ancient Polynesians and is the most sacred island in the South Pacific. Continue reading “Raiatea – The Sacred Island” »
Bora Bora Four Seasons Resort
Distance from The Four Seasons Bora Bora to town by boat, 5 miles (8 kms). Distance from hotel to airport by boat, 2 miles (3 kms). Continue reading “Bora Bora Four Seasons Resort” »
Garden of Eden
About thirty minutes by plane from the island of Tahiti, Huahine, with its lush forests, untamed landscape, and quaint villages, is one of French Polynesia’s best-kept secrets. Continue reading “Huahine an authentic island” »
The Tahiti Botanical Garden also known as the Harrison W. Smith Botanical Garden is one of the specialties Tahiti has to offer. Your Tahitian holiday gains an extra edge as you prepare for a special tour of the botanical gardens. If you think that a tour to botanical garden will be a boring and mundane affair you could not have been more wrong. Here you are to explore some of the most exotic flowers, rare plants and animals. If you are lucky, you might just chance upon a huge 200 year old Galapagos Tortoise weighing approx 440 lbs. Continue reading “Tahiti Botanical Garden: Revealing the Splendid Tahitian Flora” »
The art museum dedicated to Paul Gauguin’s life and works is known as the Paul Gauguin Museum. This museum fashioned in Japanese style is located at PK 51, 2 Papeari, Tahiti. Situated directly across the Botanical Gardens, this museum houses several exquisite exhibits representing the French Polynesian and Marquesan cultures. The displays in this museum also include the original documents of Paul Gauguin, photographs, sculptures, gouaches and engravings, woodcarvings and a ceramic vase. You will also come across some of his long-lost sketches and block prints. Continue reading “Paul Gauguin Museum: A Tribute to Paul Gauguin” »
A holiday trip without shopping, sounds like something’s missing. Well, for the shopaholics in Tahiti, the Papeete Market also known as the Municipal Market offers the ultimate shopping experience. This bustling marketplace remains open from 5 am to 6 pm from Monday to Friday while on Saturdays the market is accessible from 5 am to 1 pm and on Sundays you can go there anytime between 4am and 8pm. Continue reading “Papeete Market: The Best Place for the Shopaholics” »
