Lonely Planet Tahiti & French Polynesia

Bonjour and welcome to Tahiti! On your left you’ll find great French cooking and fresh seafood; on your right there are ancient Polynesian ruins and brilliant Tahitian dancing. Just offshore there are islands with golden beaches, world-class diving plus endless opportunities to just kick back and relax. We love Tahiti, and know these islands like our own backyard, so let us show you around. Before You Book, read what our authors thought about your resort – get the honest scoop. Relax beachside with us and read up on Tahitian history, culture and mythology, then let us spin you inspiring tales of the mysterious outer islands. Save a few bucks here and there – from planning your trip, to booking accommodation, we’ll show you how to make sure your trip costs don’t blow out of control. Trust Us – We’ve dived the dives and walked the walks, we’ve visited every resort, hostel and cafe between the remote Tuamotus and the backstreets of Pape’ete. We know what we’re talking about!