Overwater Bungalows
To stay in Tahiti and not experience a few nights in an overwater bungalow is a crime against romance. Let our Specialists organise the right itinerary for you.
Chinese New Year
Tahiti has a significant Chinese community and pulls out all stops when it comes to celebrating the Chinese New Year. With such colourful celebrations in a beautiful destination, why give it a miss?
Tere Faati
Circle the island with singing guitarists strumming melodious tunes, visiting tourist attractions in the latter part of January. Island tours never got so exciting.
Tahiti Guitar Festival
For those musically-inclined, this festival brings together amateur and professional guitarists from all over French Polynesia to serenade locals and tourists alike.
Heiva I Tahiti
The mother of all festivals, the Heiva includes in itself days of events, dance competitions, costumes, sports, singing and whole lot of fun during July.
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Intercontinental Moorea Resort and Spa
Intercontinenntal Borabora Resort Thalaso Spa
InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
Le Meridien Bora Bora
St Regis Resort
Intercontinental Moorea Resort and Spa
Manava Beach Resort & Spa
Le Meridien Bora Bora
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort
Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
Manava Suite Resort Tahiti
Manava Beach Resort & Spa
Le Meridien Bora Bora
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort
Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Le Meridien Tahiti
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
Manava Suite Resort Tahiti
The Brando
Intercontinenntal Borabora Resort Thalaso Spa
InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
Manava Beach Resort & Spa
Le Meridien Tahiti
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
Manava Suite Resort Tahiti
The Brando
Intercontinenntal Borabora Resort Thalaso Spa
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort
St Regis Resort
Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
Waking up to an endless clear blue Pacific Ocean while a continental breakfast is delivered by canoe is one of the many amazing things typical of a holiday in the French Polynesia. Otherwise known as Tahiti and Her Islands, these five groups of archipelagos form one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world.
With alluring names like Bora Bora, Moorea, Nuku Hiva; this destination provides travellers with craggy mountains, tropical forests, secluded beaches, ancient culture and legendary warmth of the people in one neat package. Each of Tahiti’s 118 islands has its own claim to fame, charm and a host of activities perfect for honeymooners, couples, families and solo travellers. Covering an area as vast as European Union, there are scores of international-standard hotels and resorts dotting the Austral, Marquesas, Tuamotu, Gambier and Society archipelagos.
Despite the stunning beaches, surfing, hiking and scuba diving which draw tourists, it is the Tahitian way of life which is the real secret of this destination. A magical blend of French savoir-faire and Polynesian charm reflected in the music, dance, art and hospitality; it woos travellers into returning over and over again.
Things to Do in French Polynesia
Once travellers have overcome their initial awe and wonder over the sheer beauty of the island’s black sand beaches, miles of clear waters and towering mountains; there are a lot of land and sea-based activities to jump into. From jet-skiing the glassy green waters, riding a horse down the beach, to a wild off-road 4×4 tour in the mountains, we’ve compiled a short list.
Snorkelling, scuba diving, and surfing: Tahiti and Her Islands contain some of the best dive spots, vast underwater coral gardens, surf breaks and marine life to be found on earth. For surfers and divers, it is one of the definitive bucket-list items to tick off. Hotspots? Bora Bora, Huahine, Tahaa, Moorea, Raiatea… the list goes on. For more adrenaline-pumping water sports, there is always jet-skiing and kite-surfing the gin-clear waters.
Outrigger canoeing and sailing: Learn how Polynesians, arguably the best of mariner cultures, covered the vast Pacific Ocean in simple outrigger canoes using the stars for direction. Chartering a yacht or a catamaran for a day trip is also a hard ‘yes’!
Bicycling, horseback riding and helicopter rides: For honeymooners, couples and families, the effort to step away from the big city life and connect is gilded by these fun beachside activities. A helicopter ride will have travellers exploring the hidden valleys, waterfalls and rivers from a bird’s eye view. But if you’re up for something a little more extreme, a four-wheel jeep safari is a more adrenaline-pumping option to the above.
Spear and deep-sea fishing, wind surfing, shark and ray feeding: For those looking for a thrill, there is no place like Tahiti. Dive with professionals to get up and close with whales in the Austral Islands, feed majestic manta rays off Bora Bora or go kite-surfing– it’s your choice all the way!
Cultural tours and village trips: There are museums, ancient maraes (temples), village visits and other cultural experiences that travellers can indulge in to know how thousands of years of history have melded to create the Polynesian way of life as we know it.
French Polynesia Accommodation & Hotels
Tahiti and Her Islands offer a wide range of accommodation for all travellers. From five-star resorts, private islands for couples and honeymooners to family-friendly resorts, Hideaway Holidays provides all-inclusive deals and packages to any and all. This destination offers world-famous resorts like the Intercontinental Bora Bora and Le Meridien Tahiti which dial up the luxury factor to 11 as well as family favourites like the Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort and the Sofitel Bora Bora.
Each of the islands, whether it is Rangiroa, Fakarava, Tetiaroa, Tikehau – has its own charm and reasons to visit. Check out the various destinations within French Polynesia to find your perfect holiday niche and the hotel to match below. If you need assistance with your decision, please feel free to chat to our South Pacific Specialists at 1300 991 751.
Best time to Visit French Polynesia
The best time to sample the wonders of French Polynesia is between May and October, when the weather is cool with crisp winds soothing sun-tanned visitors.
For the culturally-conscious, there are a few occasions where they can visit Tahiti and experience the best of Polynesian culture. One of the most important cultural congregations is called Heiva i Tahiti. It is held during the three months of June, July and August to celebrate ancient traditions and numerous dance, singing and sports competitions are organised. Tahitians come from far islands to display their crafts and compete in the events over the week-long affairs.
Tahiti is also home to the international Outrigger Canoe Race, called the Hawaiki Nui. Set in November, competitors from over 100 canoeing nations race from the island of Huahine to Raiatea, Tahaa, and Bora Bora in a majestic spectacle of human endurance.
For group bookings, large families and life events, our Specialists can and will put in unbelievable discounts and freebies! For enquiries, fill in the form or just drop a line at 1300 991 751. For more details, check out our Hot Deals page.
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In a destination consisting of more water than land mass, overwater bungalows are a staple feature of international resorts. Adding to the exotic feel of the holiday, often these bungalows will have glass floors to give the experience of walking over water!
This group of islands are famous for honeymoons, couples’ getaways and everything romantic! Creating (or recreating) sparks is never too difficult in Tahiti and Her Islands. Plus, if you’re looking to tie the knot, a Tahitian wedding is typically a moving ceremony with traditional warriors, flower girls and dancers against a burnished Pacific sunset.
Sailing the French Polynesia on a luxury yacht or catamaran is the connoisseur’s way of experiencing one of the best natural scenes on earth. With our all-inclusive charters, you can be the captain and order your own itinerary, dine under the stars, have picnics on beautiful deserted islands or sample some of the most picturesque underwater diving spots. Hideaway Holidays has updated lists of the current tall ships, catamarans, expedition ships, cruises, dive liveaboards and yachts sailing in the region available for charters. Call our South Pacific Specialists for more info and booking details.
The Islands of Tahiti and covers over two million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean and is comprised of five great archipelagos with 118 islands. The Society Islands archipelago composed of the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands and the Austral Islands.
