French Polynesian Culture: Mana
Mana is a mythical and essential concept in Tahiti culture, a fundamental truth. It’s both tangible and intangible, expressive yet imperceptible, revealing…
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French Polynesia
French Polynesia holidays are the definition of paradise. Think turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, and overwater villas in Bora Bora, Moorea and Tahiti. Honeymooners love the seclusion, while adventurers can hike volcanic peaks or dive with manta rays. All inclusive luxury resorts make relaxing easy, while tailor-made itineraries allow island hopping across the archipelagos. Beyond the beaches, Polynesian culture adds colour and authenticity with music, dance, and warm hospitality. French Polynesia holidays are ideal for romance, luxury travel, or simply escaping into one of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
French Polynesian Culture: The Tradition of Polynesian Tattoos
The word tatau originated in The Islands of Tahiti, and the symbols have meaning and the meaning tells the story of each…
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Maupiti
This island, accessible both by plane and by ship, favoures small tourist facilities managed by the locals, rather than the large hotel…
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Taha’a
Life slows on the island of Taha’a in The Islands of Tahiti. This quiet island will sweep you away into the traditional,…
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Huahine
Huahine casts a spell over you from the moment you arrive. The enchanted Huahine, with its lush forests, untamed landscape and quaint…
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Raiatea
This is the place where the first inhabitants of the archipelago settled, and where the Marae Taputapuatea was built, a sacred place…
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Tetiaroa
The island, purchased in the 1960s by Marlon Brando, is now home to a very luxurious eco-sustainable resort, The Brando, capable of…
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Bora Bora
The island of Bora Bora rises from the velvet blues of the deep water up through the softer hues of the lagoon…
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Tahiti. Useful Information
When to visit Tahiti, how to get there, where to stay, experiences available to all visitors and a bit of history of…
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French Polynesian Culture: Music and Dance
In the dance and rhythms, Tahitians give voice to their Mana, allowing it to rise from the sea, descend from the hills,…
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