Added: 06/16/2006 |
French Polynesia holidays - exotic nature, tropical climate and genuine culturesIf you love exotic nature, tropical climate and genuine cultures, French Polynesia holidays will supply you with the best experiences and impressions. You may choose a particular island and spend there a week or two enjoying its individuality and beauty or visit several islands and compare your observations. Tahiti is suitable for any kind of French Polynesia holidays, while Moorea and Bora Bora are more appropriate for romantic retreats and honeymoons.
The most populated and the most visited islands are Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora. Tahiti is more attractive geographically and environmentally and is perfect for any kind of French Polynesia holidays; ecological, recreational, cultural or educational. It offers enough sites and attractions to make your French Polynesia holidays relaxed and enjoyable.
Once upon the time, Tahiti served as a source of inspiration for great artist Gauguin and you may find it especially interesting to visit the Gauguin Museum that contains some of the artist's paintings.
History of the islands is displayed at the Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands. Other places to visit are Lagoonarium that is a wonderful interactive display of the underwater world and the Harrison Smith Botanical Gardens that bring visitors into the world of beautiful exotic plants and flowers.
Tahiti is home to the capital of French Polynesia, Papeete, the center of commerce and government, airline and travel agencies, boutiques and black pearl shops, excellent restaurants and the Central Market that offers traditional Tahitian crafts, fresh fruit, fish and flowers.
Along with numerous water activities including surfing, wind surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving, Tahiti offers an advanced American designed championship golf course, helicopter flights, scenic walks and drive tours.
Moorea and Bora Bora are more quiet and serene than Tahiti and the natural ambiance makes the islands perfect for romantic retreats and honeymoons. Both: Moorea and Bora Bora are, perhaps, the most spectacular of all islands.
Moorea's landscape comprises of white sandy beaches and volcanic peaks, scenic bays and rainforests, pineapple plantations and crystal clear lagoons. It takes you ten minutes by air to reach Moorea from Tahiti and you will find yourself in the place rich in folklore and tranquil in character.
Some of the things to enjoy on the island are horseback riding, car tours, motor boat cruising, sailing, scuba diving, coral gazing and shell collecting using glass-bottom boats, and definitely attending local festivities and spectacular Royal Tahitian weddings in the Tiki Village.
On Bora Bora you will also find multitudes of attractions. The landmark of the island is the towering Mount Otemanu that looks like a sculpture designed and carved by nature. Bora Bora offers accommodation for every taste and budget ranging from hotels to camping grounds.
Helicopter flights are some of the numerous activities that allow you to enjoy the splendid scenery of this beautiful island. One of many peculiarities of Bora Bora is an abundance of maraes, the temples of the ancient Polynesian religion. Bora Bora is located two hundred and forty kms northwest of Tahiti, but is easily reached by air.
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