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Honeymoon In Tahiti Tips For Travellers
b>Where in Tahiti can you numerous activities. One unique
get the most for your experience that you won't forget
money?
is 'Dolphin Quest', where you can
actually swim with dolphins.
I find you get the most for your There is a Tropical Aquarium
money in Moorea Center at Cook's Bay, the perfect
(http://www.gomoorea.com/). Less spot to investigate some of the
than 10 minutes away from Papeete underwater wildlife prior to a
by air (or less than one hour by day of snorkeling. Learn about
ferry) are the deep, spectacular the region's sea life at this
bays and white sand beaches of exceptional aquarium so you can
Moorea. identify the beautifully colored
fish and coral. Be sure to visit
No one will argue that Moorea is Papetoai Temple, a uniquely
a land of unsurpassed beauty. The shaped octagonal church and the
majesty of the island rises above oldest European building in the
its twin bays, to the Belvedere South Pacific, or Moorea
Lookout, where the tops of the Distillery and Fruit Juice
soaring peaks dominate the Factory, to sample excellent
skyline. juices, liqueurs and spirits.
Moorea's loveliest beaches are Moorea's underwater world is as
located between the Moorea amazing as well, with coral sea
Village and the Hotel beds and rich sea life. Many of
Beachcomber, as well as near the our customers learn to dive in
Sofitel Ia Ora. Moorea because of the favorable
conditions of crystal clear,
Besides relaxing on the beach fairly shallow water around the
overlooking multi-hued waters, lagoon.
you can occupy yourself with
Where do the stars go? Honolulu. The average ocean
temperature is in the low 80's.
Tom, Katie and his kids (Tom
Cruise and Katie Holmes) were If you want big hotels, lots of
just reported staying in an people around and an ordinary
overwater villa at Le Taha'a vacation, then Tahiti is not for
Private Island and Spa this past you. Tahiti receives fewer
March. tourists in an entire year than
Hawaii gets in a single day!
Other favorite resorts of the
rich and famous include Bora Bora
Nui Resort and Spa, Hotel Bora There are no big resorts in
Bora and Te Tiare Beach Resort. Tahiti and very few tourists or
locals to be seen, so you have
What sets Tahiti apart from the entire magical environment
other destinations like Hawaii or basically to yourself.
Mexico?
If you compare a week in Tahiti
Well, that's an easy one! For to a week in Waikiki or Cancun it
starters, these are the most will not be a fair comparison.
beautiful tropical islands in the For the price, Hawaii or Mexico
world thanks to their dramatic will not include private
geography, lush tropical bungalows on pristine secluded
vegetation and their unique beaches or overwater bungalows
multicolored crystal lagoons. surrounded by turquoise lagoons
with glass floors for feeding and
The weather is a big plus and viewing tropical fish. Tahiti is
even during the periods of not for every budget, but it is
November through April, Tahiti an excellent value for
averages more sunshine hours than extraordinary memories. Also, in
Tahiti, there will be no tipping and the cooler, drier season
or added taxes. between May and October (highs of
82F and lows of 70F).
When is the best time of the
year to go to Tahiti? Do you have any "hidden gems"
of Tahiti?
This is always a big question:
"What is the weather going to be Definitely the private motus (a
like when I take my vacation in motu is a small islet on
the month of _____???" Tahiti the reef). I would highly
(http://www.thebigday.com/TravelS recommend taking a lagoon and
hop/Tahiti.asp) enjoys warm, motu beach picnic, and discover
tropical weather year round, but the beauty of the lagoons by
is subject to intermittent catamaran on your way to a
rainstorms throughout the year. secluded relaxing motu. The
The rain comes in the form of a operator will usually pick you up
tropical storm that usually at your hotel around 9:30am and
arrives quickly and disappears drop you off at 3:00pm.
just as fast. There is no Typically, your host will set up
noticeable temperature variation a table in the lagoon water on a
throughout the year. private motu and serve you a
feast of lobster, crab, steak,
Roughly speaking there are two chicken, traditional Tahitian
"seasons": the slightly warmer foods, fruit and champagne. You
and more humid period between will also have time to enjoy
November and April, when rains snorkeling around the island,
can fall intermittently (highs of strolls along the beach, or
85F and lows of 70F at night), napping under a palm tree.
About the Author:
Michelle Ziettlow is one of our top travel specialists, specializing in Tahiti and Fiji. Prior to joining TheBigDay (http://www.thebigday.com), Michelle worked for one of the largest South Pacific travel wholesale companies. Just recently, Michelle returned from a business trip to Tahiti, where she inspected many of the top resorts first-hand
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