Including Mooreo, Bore Bora, and the Society, Austral, Gambler, Tuamotu and Morquesa Islands; Rob Kay is a successful travel writer who has lived, worked and traveled in Tahiti for more than 25 years. Rob has seen Tahiti grow up with tourism and knows its most popular beaches, most spectacular resorts and top attractions. He also knows that much of French Polynesia remains in an untouched state of tropical splendor.ihis guide is his invitation to discover both. Outdoor adventures above and below the water: 74 diving sites, 35 swimming spots, 21 snorkeling areas, 30 surfing breaks and 41 tropical hiking trails; Beaches: Over 3 dozen including 8 spectacular volcanic black-sand beaches; Lodging choices including 25 world-class resorts and over 150 local hotels and beach bungalows; Cultural attractions from ancient Polynesian temples and rradidonal tattoo parlors to the Gauguin Museum and black pearl shops; The Hidden Guides; Major sights; National and state parks; Off the beaten tourist track; Popular attractions; Beaches; Popular with locals but overlooked by travellers; Unique hotels; Adventure activities; Local restaurants; Unique to the destination; Shopping; Nightlife; Annual events and festivals
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This review is from: Hidden Tahiti: Including Moorea, Bora Bora, and the Society, Austral, Gambier, Tuamotn and Marguejaj Islands (Paperback)
I just returned from a trip to Tahiti and Moorea and used this book. So my feedback is specifically for those two islands. I must say the book was very spotty in terms of the quality of recommendations and its comprehensiveness. First, many of the locations that were recommended(restaurants/sights) were hit or miss. Second, I was so frustrated with the book that I went to restaurants that were unlisted and found them to be 100 times better that the author's recommendations. Which raised serious questions, "why weren't these restaurants listed in the book?" Moorea has a very limited number of restaurants and thus no restaurant should be excluded (Note: The restaurant was not new and the owner said it had been around for many years - just in case you were wondering).In addition, the book is not well organized when you're trying to look for things. I suggest you find another book if you're headed to French Polynesia.
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The excellent and detailed information helped me plan our stay on the Tahitian islands thoroughly. Especially the comments on the accomodation offerings were very valuable.
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I bought 4 books on the French polynesian islands and this was the best by far. I love his detail, his points of interest and his enthusiasm. After reading this book I couldn't wait to go there! This will be the one book I bring with me, it has everything. Where to stay, where to eat (like what native fruit to try), customs, phrases in polynesian and french, and much more.
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The origins of the Polynesians are shrouded in mystery. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
black pearl cultivation, motu picnic, outlying motu, interisland vessels, roundtrip transfers, private bath with hot water, ceaseless trade winds, black pearl industry, lagoon excursions, black pearl jewelry, monoi oil, poisson cru, interisland boats, tiare tahiti, vanilla plantation, pearl farm, five bungalows, nautical activities, reef shoes, pension complete, gray sharks, deck passage, free airport transfers, two bungalows, communal bath Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
French Polynesia, Bora Bora, Air Tahiti, Nuku Hiva, South Pacific, Society Islands, New Zealand, Tahiti Iti, Vaima Center, Boulevard Pomare, Club Med, Tahiti Nui, Fatu Hiva, Cook's Bay, Los Angeles, United States, Paul Gauguin, Tuamotu Group, Captain Cook, Society Group, Faa'a Airport, Gauguin Museum, Motu Uta, Honorary Consul, Beachcomber Intercontinental New!
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The origins of the Polynesians are shrouded in mystery. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
black pearl cultivation, motu picnic, outlying motu, interisland vessels, roundtrip transfers, private bath with hot water, ceaseless trade winds, black pearl industry, lagoon excursions, black pearl jewelry, monoi oil, poisson cru, interisland boats, tiare tahiti, vanilla plantation, pearl farm, five bungalows, nautical activities, reef shoes, pension complete, gray sharks, deck passage, free airport transfers, two bungalows, communal bath Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
French Polynesia, Bora Bora, Air Tahiti, Nuku Hiva, South Pacific, Society Islands, New Zealand, Tahiti Iti, Vaima Center, Boulevard Pomare, Club Med, Tahiti Nui, Fatu Hiva, Cook's Bay, Los Angeles, United States, Paul Gauguin, Tuamotu Group, Captain Cook, Society Group, Faa'a Airport, Gauguin Museum, Motu Uta, Honorary Consul, Beachcomber Intercontinental New!
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- Ryan: The Snorkellers Guide by Paddy Ryan on page 64, page 168, and Back Matter
- Mutiny on the Bounty: A Novel by Charles Nordhoff in Back Matter, and Index
- The Moon and Sixpence (Classic, 20th-Century, Penguin) by W. Somerset Maugham on page 142, and Back Matter
- The Marriage of Loti by Pierre Loti on page 95, and Back Matter
- The Prehistory of Polynesia by Jesse D. Jennings in Back Matter
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