What is Tahiti known for?

The island of Tahiti is known for its stunning clear blue waters, beautiful over-the-water bungalows, numerous waterfalls, and world-famous surfing. Tahiti is the largest of French Polynesia's 118 islands located in the central South Pacific Ocean and is composed of two segments, connected by an isthmus.



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Regardless, travelers agree that the warm waters, lush jungles and luxurious resorts are worth the splurge. Miles of shoreline, dozens of resorts, French cuisine to die for – Tahiti has all the makings of a honeymoon destination. But beach bums often pass over Tahiti's sands in favor of Bora Bora's ivory shores.

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Five fun facts about Tahiti
  • The overwater bungalow was created in Tahiti. The sky looms huge and blue over Tahiti. ...
  • It doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. ...
  • You can order French bread to be home delivered. ...
  • The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word tatau. ...
  • There are no poisonous snakes or insects in French Polynesia.


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10 Facts You Didn't Know About Tahiti
  • The word “tattoo” comes from the Tahitian word “tatau”. ...
  • Air Tahiti Nui is the first international airline based in Papeete, Tahiti.
  • The Tahitian alphabet consists only of 13 letters: the vowels a, e, i, o, u and the consonants f, h, m, n, p, r, t and v.


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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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French is the official language of The Islands of Tahiti. Tahitian is mostly spoken by islanders in their homes while French is commonly used in schools and business but once you visit the islands, English is well spoken in restaurants, resorts and other tourist areas.

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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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Polynesian Culture
Tahitians are considered to be some of the most genuinely friendly and kind people of the world. But, Tahitians are also known for being a little shy as well.

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Now officially known as French Polynesia, Tahiti is an autonomous overseas country of the French Republic.

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French Polynesia's food and drinks are more expensive than Maldives. Given that the location is much more remote, the cost of importing is HIGH. BUT you can save in French Polynesia by bringing some of your own snacks and buying alcohol from the grocery stores.

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Bali is very cheaper than Tahiti,in Bali you will find more tourist from Australia and China,yes Bali has nightlife,and shopping places,but you have to fly more distance to reach Bali,yes you can spend you time in beaches,there are lots of beaches and nearby Island like Gili Tawang,Nusa Lambongan,Nusa Penida etc.

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