TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN TAHITI: 1) Picnic on your own private beach - The perfect destination to make the most of the golden sand and brilliant blue lagoon by grabbing a traditional canoe for two and escaping reality with a bottle of delicious French wine, cheese and a baguette from the local supermarket. French Polynesia is known for its pristine waters and picture perfect beaches and you will be spoilt for choice. Take a picnic to your own private beach, what a wonderful escape for those wanting to celebrate a special occasion, Romantic proposal? Or just to enjoy the pure peace and quiet away from stresses of everyday life. Head out to your own slice of heaven for a day in tropical paradise! 2) Have a swim with the Local stingrays - One of the most authentic and original encounters you will experience in Tahiti is to swim with the sharks and stingrays out in the open lagoon, one that you will never forget (I know I havent forgotten my experience!). This is an organised tour that will take you out by Stand up paddle board or boat onto the lagoon, which is so clear that it will feel like you are swimming in a giant swimming pool. Grab a snorkel and fins and follow your Tahitian guide into the shallows (waist height) for a once in a lifetime experience, the rays are friendly and love to come to play, for those who dare you will be able to touch their velvet feeling backs. For those who are not so keen to have these magnificent creatures up close and personal you can admire the rays and reef sharks from the comfort of a boat – an experiences suited to all ages. 3) Buy a black pearl - Tahiti is the best place in the world to shop for pearls so why not visit a pearl farm and see how these stunning gems are cultivated. Pearls are a symbol of elegance and beauty throughout the world and will be an everlasting souvenir. The warm lagoon waters of the islands and atolls are Mother Natures choice for the cultivation of her pure living gem: the Tahitian Cultured Pearl. The warm lagoons of many of the islands are among the most perfect on earth because of the temperature, density, salinity, light, and pure climate. Commonly known as Black Pearls, Tahitian Cultured Pearls range widely in pricing, size, shape and colours. From the darkest black to shimmering shades of green, blue, bronze, aubergine, or even pink - these are truly the jewels of the ocean. With first-hand expertise and infinite selection of dozens of major pearls retailers on all the islands, visitors quickly discover that this is the best place in the world to learn about and shop for pearls. Visitors are encouraged to visit several merchants during their vacation to learn about judging quality and style to help determine their preference 4) Take a 4 x4 excursion and explore the island with a local guide - They can show you the backbone of Tahiti and during the tour you will get to experience the beautiful and friendly locals, learn about their fascinating archaeological sites, rich culture and symbolic tattoo’s as well as see some of the natural landscape and what it has to offer through vanilla beans, pineapple plantations and the likes. This off the beaten track experience is a great opportunity to see the wild, untouched beauty of Tahiti, it is a perfect way to discover the volcanic islands like Moorea and the main island Tahiti. With the added benefit of the tours departing twice a day, meaning it is possible even if you are just visiting for a short amount of time. 5) Treat yourself to an overwater bungalow - There are few things in this world more romantic than an overwater bungalow in tropical Tahiti, even if you have had your honeymoon this is a must when visiting French Polynesia. Unlike any other hotel room youve stayed in before, these traditional thatched-roof bungalows are perched above the turquoise lagoon waters where you will wake-up invigorated, listening to the calming sound of waves lapping at balcony, in many of the overwater bungalows you can watch the colourful variety of tropical fish swimming under your glass bottom floor (also known as your Tahitian TV). With all the amenities of a first-class hotel room, here on your private balcony surrounded only by water and sky, you can enjoy both breakfast, often delivered by canoe, and the sunset, seemingly delivered by the heavens.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 07:05:16 +0000
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