TAHITI TRAVELER

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TAHITI
NEW POSTING JUNE 30 2011

Welcome to Paradise! I have several Blogsites with my personal photographs and reviews of the various resorts on each island in Tahiti. Your journey through my sites begins here on Tahiti. Just scroll down on each site to see the properties. I have also included a list at the end of this blog of things to do and see on this beautiful island. My other blogs can be visited at:
www.boraboratraveler.blogspot.com
www.mooreatraveler.blogspot.com
www.huahinetraveler.blogspot.com
www.tahaatraveler.blogspot.com
www.rangiroatraveler.blogspot.com
www.tuamotutraveler.blogspot.com

Have fun looking at the pics and feel free to contact me if you need any help planning your dream trip!

The big island of Tahiti is the jumping off point for most all travelers who visit these islands. Often overlooked by most visitors, (a shame) Tahiti is home to the lively capitol city of Papeete with nightlife, restaurants and lots of shopping. A trip around the island will take you to secluded waterfalls and picturesque vistas. Tahiti's modern resorts, arts and history are a must see for travelers.

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INTERCONTINENTAL TAHITI

Quite honestly this is my favorite hotel on Tahiti. The pool, the view, the rooms, the service and the food have always been top notch. It's a quick ride from the airport and the view across the lagoon of Moorea is wonderful. The perfect spot to begin a trip to paradise.

Tasteful rooms

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RADISSON TAHITI

Without a doubt this property has the most beautiful black sand beach of any hotel on the big island of Tahiti. Black sand beaches are very under rated in my opinion. The sand is very soft and sparkles with gold flects in the sunlight. A sweeping ocean view and stunning sunsets are the biggest plus here. Standard rooms have ocean views and the jacuzzi king rooms are nicely appointed. The resort is a bit far from the airport and downtown Papeete but a shuttle is available to guests who wish to do alittle shopping downtown. I recommend staying here for at least a couple of nights.

Jacuzzi room with King Bed and Ocean View

Open Air Restaurant

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MANAVA SUITE RESORT TAHITI

This brand new property in Papeete opened in March 2009. The Suites and rooms here are contemporary and many have full kitchens. Great for the business traveler who wishes to spend a few days and a great value for travelers staying a night before their onward island travels. This property has a huge infinity pool and modern sleek decor. It's only about five minutes from the airport by car and ten minutes to downtown Papeete.

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HILTON TAHITI
THIS PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.... A popular property in Tahiti with lovely ocean views. The overall resort is quite nice, the food was very good here and the rooms are nice. An excellent choice for a one or two night stay in Papeete.

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SOFITEL MAEVA BEACH

This hotel is on a charming small white sandy beach with lovely views of Moorea across the bay. It has an overall European feel decorator wise. The hotel was originally built some years back in the shape of a cruise ship. It still looks the same from the exterior despite renovations a few years ago to the interiors. The food and drinks were less expensive here than some of the other properties on Tahiti. My estimation puts this hotel in a three star plus rating. Good for one night upon arrival at a reasonable cost. It's also close to the airport.

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LE MERIDIEN

This hotel has a distinct 70's feel. It's been around awhile and has seen some upgrading in recent years. There is a small white sandy beach here. The pool is very nice and has a sandy bottom. The food was okay and the room was adequate. It's alittle far from the airport during rush hour traffic. But is certainly a nice place with a friendly staff.

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TAHITI AIRPORT MOTEL

Just across the street from Tahitis Faa'a International Airport, the Tahiti Airport Motel offers a three star accomodation. It's a fairly basic motel with good amenities, clean and safe. Great for a one night stay upon arrival in paradise.

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HOTEL TIARE TAHITI
This is a small hotel in downtown Papeete. It is very close to the ferry dock and offers basic accomodation for the night.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO ON TAHITI

LE MUSEE DE LA PERLE

King of the black pearl, Robert Wan's fascinating museum- the only museum of the world dedicated solely to pearls.

LE MARCHE

This marketplace has become a tourist and traveler's sightseeing favorite due to its brightly colored vendors and attractive Tahitian products. Wander among the many stands and displays to find ripe fruits and vegetables, monoi oils and scented soaps, vanilla beans, cakes and pies, fruit preserves, dancing costumes and clothing, woven hats and bags and shell necklaces.

THE WATERFRONT

A popular spot for travelers who wish to sample some of the local fare from the Roulettes (catering trucks) and experience the local family nights at the harbor.

JAMES NORMAN HALL HOME

Famous for co-authoring Mutiny On The Bounty, James Norman Hall's Home on Tahiti is now a historical site and open to the public for tours.

www.jamesnormanhallhome.pf

CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR

Among the most common general sightseeing spots on Tahiti are the sights along the road which circles the island and goes onto the Tahiti-Nui Peninsula.

Things to see along the way are Faarumai Waterfalls, The Blowhole, Fern Grottos, Lookout Point, Point Venus and the Lighthouse, Kings Tomb. One can do the trip in a rental car or let the guide do the driving with one of the many local tour operators on Tahiti.

LOOKING FOR A PENSION?
Here's a great link to pensions throughout the islands:
http://www.haere-mai.pf

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WANT TO SEE MORE PICS?

Here's the link to my Youtube hotel videos!

WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/SHULLY123