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Polynesia Helpful Facts
Location: French Polynesia
is located south of the Equator, around mid way between Sydney, Australia,
and Los Angeles, California. The area is in the same time zone as
Hawaii.
Language:
Mostly Tahitian and French
are spoken, but you willfind that English is spoken in hotels and restaurants.
Locals appreciate it if you learn a few of their words and are more than
happy to assist.
Entry requirements:
All visitors must have a
return airline ticket to their home country, or to at least two other following
destinations. On top of this, visitors must show evidence of sufficient
funds to support themselves while in French Polynesia.
For most tourist visitors
a passport that has six months left to run is required, although US, Canadian,
Australian and New Zealanders only need three months. |
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Exceptions are where visas
are required, for instance with from Israel, Brazil, Venezuela, and Panama.
In some other cases visas are required for stays of over one month, and
in other cases over three months.
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Always check with tour travel
agent or French Consulate in your country prior to travel.
Health requirements:
There are not many health
requirements for French Polynesia, as it is not a malaria area.
However, ensure your vaccination program is p to date by visiting your
doctor at least five weeks before travelling.
Also you are advised to take
out comprehensive travel insurance before leaving home. There are
some outbreaks of dengue fever in Tahiti, so ensure that you have mosquito
repellant with you, and cover yourself up at dawn and dusk. |
The Law: The
Law in French Polynesia is French law, so be aware that it is a criminal
offence if you fail to offer assistance to a person in danger. This includes
motor accidents, and any other occasion when a person is in danger, except
if you would endanger yourself by offering assistance. If guilty you could
be fined or be given a suspended prison sentence.
Other important things
to take note of:
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You must carry your passport
at all times.
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There are no sales taxes or
hidden service charges in French Polynesia.
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The currency is the Pacific
French Franc [CFP], but bring traveller's cheques rather than cash. Amex,
Mastercard, and Visa are all accepted at all major establishments.
Most important of all, prepare
yourself for high costs. French Polynesia is 30 to 50% more expensive
that most areas of the South Pacific.
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BORA
BORA HOTELS & RESORTS, FRENCH POLYNESIA
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 Bora
Bora is one of the islands in the Leeward group of Society Islands in French
Polynesia. This is an overseas collective of France in the Pacific
Ocean. Bora Bora is around 230 km (140 miles) northwest of Papeete.
The island is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef.
A major international tourist
destination, which is famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts.
Vaitape is the major settlement, located on the western side of the main
island and opposite the main channel into the lagoon.
Produce of Bora Bora is mainly
limited to what can be taken from the sea and the plentiful coconut palms. |
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Bora
Bora Eden Beach Hotel
Bungalows are set in the
privacy of the coconut palms, the aita trees or pandanus bushes.
Just a few steps from your bedroom you will enjoy swimming in the turquoise
green water, or just lay down on sun loungers, enjoy the smella and sounds
of nature and relax watching the sea Gulls, Cormorants, Cranes and other
exotic birds flying around. Once the day is almost over, you can enjoy
yourself, sitting on the deck and see a marvellous sunset. Eden Beach hotel
is a real beach hotel; no over water bungalows break your view. |
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Bora
Bora Pearl Beach Resort and Spa
Featuring a spectacular
view of Bora Bora's Mount Otemanu, the 80 bungalow resort's idyllic location
on
Motu Tevairaoa, luxurious accommodations, delicious cuisine and indulgent
Manea Spa treatments, together guarantee an unforgettable experience. The
hotel has 3 restaurants, 2 bars, 2 meeting rooms, 1 boutique, an on-site
diving centre: the Blue Nui Dive Center, a Manea Spa, a fresh water swimming
pool, one floodlit tennis court, mini-golf, table tennis, volley ball court
and bacci ball court, billiards and a wide variety of activities and excursions. |
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MOOREA,
FRENCH POLYNESIA - HOTELS & RESORTS
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 Mo'orea
is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, 17 km
(roughly 9 mi) northwest of Tahiti. The word, Mo'orea means "yellow lizard"
in Tahitian. Early Western colonists and voyagers also referred to Mo'orea
as York Island. Several ferries go to the Vai'are wharf in Mo'orea
daily from Papeete, the capital of Tahiti. The Vai'are wharf is in the
Vai'are bay. The Mo'orea airport is located north of the Vai'are bay.
Because of its stunning scenery
and accessibility to Papeete, Mo'orea is visited by many western tourists
who travel to French Polynesia and the island is especially popular as
a honeymoon destination. |
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Legends
Resort Moorea
Legends Resort is made up
of 46 beautifully decorated, private individual villas.
Set in a majestic landscape,
surrounded by tropical fruit trees and spectacular waterfront views, this
unique boutique hotel reigns supreme among Moorea luxury resorts.
Legends Resort Moorea has refined its savoir faire to provide a range of
services that satisfy even the most demanding of guests. Delicatessen,
wine cellar, catering services, takeaway dishes & poolside restaurant.
An invitation to escape... come discover new and unique sensations in a
setting that appeals to all the senses in the Spa at Legends Resort. |
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Moorea
Pearl Resort & Spa
This charming "boutique
hotel is a perfect blend of luxury and serenity making it an ideal destination
for couples, honeymooners, divers and families...This traditional Polynesian
style resort offers 94 rooms and bungalows. It features 28 Over Water Bungalows,
8 Beach Bungalows, 28 Garden Bungalows and 30 Garden Rooms & Family
Rooms. Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa offers garden bungalows with private
plunge pool, but guests may also enjoy the clear water of our infinity
swimming pool, the largest one of the island. In addition, all bungalows
offer a direct access to the lagoon. Premium overwater bungalows set right
above the reef drop off allowing a fabulous snorkeling. |
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PAPEETE,
FRENCH POLYNESIA - HOTELS & RESORTS
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 Papeete
is the capital of French Polynesia. The commune (municipality) of Papeete
is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of
the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative capital.
It is the primary center
of Tahitian and French Polynesian public and private governmental, commercial,
industrial and financial services, the hub of French Polynesian tourism
and a commonly used port of call. The Windward Islands are themselves part
of the Society Islands. The name Papeete means "water from a basket".
Traveling tourists arrive
and depart Papeete via cruise ship at Papeete Harbor or domestic airline
at Faa'a International Airport, which was completed and opened in 1962. |
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Manava
Suite Resort Tahiti
The Manava Suite Resort
is ideally positioned on the western coast of Tahiti Island, in the charming
city of Punaauia. This stunning resort is within minutes of the popular
diving and snorkeling site known as the Lagoonarium and is approximately
10 minutes from historic Papeete - the administrative capital of Tahiti.
One of the resort's top features is the spacious infinity pool - the largest
pool of its type in all of Tahiti. In addition, this resort is home to
a state-of-the-art fitness centre as well as a revitalizing spa. The Vaitohi
Restaurant, The Punavai Lounge Bar, and the Taapuna Pool Bar are available
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PUNAAUIA,
FRENCH POLYNESIA - HOTELS & RESORTS
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is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas
territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Punaauia is located on the island
of Tahiti.
In the late 1890s, the French
painter Paul Gauguin lived in Punaauia. Here he painted his masterpiece,
"Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?".
The commune borders Faaa
on the north and Paea on the south. The Aremiti ferry is the main
ferry that sails to Moorea and a few other Society Islands. The ferry is
white white with red stripes. The other is the Moorea Ferry which is white
on the top and blue on the bottom. |
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Le
Meridien Tahiti, Punaauia
A modern and luxurious resort
offering you the opportunity to awaken each of your senses. The resort
offers an unique experience at the edge of a lagoon on one of the island's
most beautiful white sandy beaches. The hotel, will bathe your senses in
exceptional views of the lagoon, the island of Moorea and an the coral
garden. Discover at Le Meridien Tahiti its Polynesian dance show accompanied
by a delicious seafood buffet at La Plantation. Its gourmet restaurant
Le Carré, on the edge of the lagoon, is serving delicated cuisine. |
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TAHITI,
FRENCH POLYNESIA - HOTELS & RESORTS
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 Tahiti
is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia (an overseas
country of the French Republic), located in the archipelago of the Society
Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the economic, cultural and
political centre of French Polynesia.
The capital, Papeete,
is located on the northwest coast with the only international airport in
the region, Faa'a International Airport, situated 5 km (3.1 mi) from the
town centre. Tahiti was originally settled by Polynesians between CE 300
and 800.
The island was proclaimed
a colony of France in 1880 although it was not until 1946 that the indigenous
Tahitians were legally authorised to be French citizens. French is the
only official language although the Tahitian language (Reo Maohi) is widely
spoken. It was part of the Kingdom of Tahiti until its annexation by France
in 1880. |
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InterContinental
Resort Tahiti InterContinental Resort Tahiti
InterContinental Resort
Tahiti is located on the beach in Faaa and local attractions include Place
Jacques Chirac, Parc Bougainville, and Cathedrale de L'lmmaculee Conception.
Other points of interest are Black Pearl Museum and Papeete Market. InterContinental
Resort Tahiti features a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a swim-up bar.
Room service is available 24 hours a day. The resort serves hot/cold buffet
breakfasts each morning in the restaurant (surcharges apply). Recreational
amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness
facility. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment
rooms, facials, and beauty services. |
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Le
Meridien Tahiti, Punaauia
A modern and luxurious resort
offering you the opportunity to awaken each of your senses. The resort
offers an unique experience at the edge of a lagoon on one of the island's
most beautiful white sandy beaches. The hotel, will bathe your senses in
exceptional views of the lagoon, the island of Moorea and an the coral
garden. Discover at Le Meridien Tahiti its Polynesian dance show accompanied
by a delicious seafood buffet at La Plantation. Its gourmet restaurant
Le Carré, on the edge of the lagoon, is serving delicated cuisine. |
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Manava
Suite Resort Tahiti
The Manava Suite Resort
is ideally positioned on the western coast of Tahiti Island, in the charming
city of Punaauia. This stunning resort is within minutes of the popular
diving and snorkeling site known as the Lagoonarium and is approximately
10 minutes from historic Papeete - the administrative capital of Tahiti.
One of the resort's top features is the spacious infinity pool - the largest
pool of its type in all of Tahiti. In addition, this resort is home to
a state-of-the-art fitness centre as well as a revitalizing spa. The Vaitohi
Restaurant, The Punavai Lounge Bar, and the Taapuna Pool Bar are available
onsite |
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VACATION
RENTALS IN HUAHINE ISLAND, NEAR TAHITI, FRENCH POLYNESIA
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Villas
Standing, Huahine Island
At the edge of the heavenly
site of Maroe Bay. 4 villas and a bungalow, all with fridge, coffee machine
and micro waves equipped. The large villas have a washing machine. The
complex works with solar energy. Grand villa with garden and sea view.
3 bedrooms, rustic style living room (waxed wooden floor), equipped kitchen,
bathroom, restroom and covered terrace. Mosquito nets installed everywhere,
ceiling fans in every room, television and hot water. ll comfort
villa with splendid view of Maroe bay. Vast fully furnished living room
with couches and armchairs, King size room equipped with king size bed,
entirely equipped with American style kitchen, large solarium terrace,
television and hot water. |
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