Is it easy to get around Tahiti?

The best way to get around Tahiti is by taxi or rental car. If you're planning on doing a lot of traveling throughout the island, a rental car is a good option. A bike is an option, too. For journeys to other French Polynesian islands, you'll have to book passage on a boat or airplane.



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It depends on what type of beaches you're looking for. If you're expecting perfectly white sand, calm waves and bright aquamarine-colored water, Bora Bora has better beaches (bottom left photo). If you enjoy public beaches, surfing, whale watching and dolphin sightings, Tahiti has better beaches (bottom right photo).

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With so many beaches, water activities, and cultural connections, you should spend between seven and 10 days in Tahiti and greater Polynesia. One week to 10 days can give you plenty of time to visit Tahiti and other islands, such as Bora Bora or Moorea.

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Huahine. The least visited island of French Polynesia, also known as the “Secret Island”, Huahine breaks the chain of the modern world.

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Theft and other petty crime is most common in the capital Papeete. Make sure you keep a good grasp on your bag as you move around town, especially in crowded areas. The main streets with bars and clubs can get rowdy at night, so be careful, especially if you are a woman. Some beaches on Tahiti are a bit dangerous.

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A vacation in the Maldives tends to be more expensive than one in Tahiti too. The first reason for that is the Maldives focuses almost exclusively on upmarket resorts, and subsequently very few other accommodation options exist.

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Is Tahiti Expensive to Vacation? The short answer is more often than not, YES. In comparison to the other 20+ countries around the world that I have visited, Tahiti is definitely on the more expensive side. To give you a point of reference, a vacation in Tahiti is comparable to a vacation in Paris or London.

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Is it safe to walk around Papeete at night? Many visitors advise against walking around at night except on boulevard Pomare. The dark side streets often have high levels of street crime. The bar areas of Papeete can also get very rowdy at night, which might be uncomfortable particularly for women.

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The waters in Tahiti are some of the loveliest anywhere. However, they can pose dangers. Sharks swim very near the shore. Keep a close eye on the water even if you're only waist deep.

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In Tahiti, there's still plenty for honeymoon couples to see and do, but it's the natural attractions that really set this destination apart from Hawaii. Tahiti offers the quintessential south-seas experience of seclusion and astounding natural beauty and attracts honeymoon couples from around the world.

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Expect great beaches and sparkling lagoons in both destinations. However personally we think Tahiti is more beautiful when it comes to the landscape, while the Maldives is more breathtaking when it comes to the sea.

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A vacation in the Maldives tends to be more expensive than one in Tahiti too. The first reason for that is the Maldives focuses almost exclusively on upmarket resorts, and subsequently very few other accommodation options exist.

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What is the rainy season in Tahiti? The rainy season typically lasts from November to April. This season is characterized by summer showers and warmer temperatures, and the rain is generally short-lived.

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