Is it worth it to stay in Papeete?

Papeete, the capital city of French Polynesia, is one of the best places to stay in Tahiti, as it has many attractions and it offers easy access to other parts of the island. The city also has some great hotels such as Hanikea.



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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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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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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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The best area for first time visitors to Tahiti: Moorea Island.
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  • Best Region in Tahiti for Romantic Holidays: Bora Bora.


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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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In summary, if you're looking for an island paradise, turquoise-coloured lagoons, lots of water sports, and a place to relax, both Fiji and Tahiti are ideal choices, and both destinations are recommended for honeymooners, couples, and divers.

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In French Polynesia, the months from November to March in general, have the most rain. In addition, the risk of hurricanes in French Polynesia is particularly high from December to April (an average of 3 to 6 hurricanes over this period).

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It's a three-part comeback: A new breed of travelers is attracted to the active pursuits offered by the islands (from kitesurfing to diving with manta rays), Tahiti's cultural exports are cool again, and increased flights from the U.S. on new planes are getting people to the island more efficiently.

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