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Tahiti has been named many things - Land of Double Rainbows, Romantic Isle, Beloved Island, Land of Illusion and the Island of Love. Tahiti is the most famous island in the South Seas its known as the queen of the Pacific. Tahiti is stocked with beautiful beaches, and Tahitian culture and history. Many couples make this one of the stops on there Tahiti honeymoons or vacations since it is an Island of Love.
Tahiti is the largest of the 118 islands that make up French Polynesia and is 402 square miles. The island is comprised of two areas and appropriately named big Tahiti (Tahiti Nui) and little Tahiti (Tahiti Iti). It has the two highest mountain peaks in Polynesia reaching over 7000ft.
Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia and is located on Tahiti's north coast. The population of this city is estimated at over 220,000. Papeete's name comes from a Tahitian word that means basket of waters. The town runs long the waterfront about 3 miles from the airport and faces its sister island of Moorea across the Sea of Moons.
The harbor is an international port as well home to the many cruise ships, fishing boats and ferries.
Papeete is host to a wonderful outdoor market that is well worth a visit. It offers wonderful fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables as well as amazingly colorful fresh fish. You can also pick up some great souvenirs on the second floor. There are several excellent restaurants in and around Papeete with menus offering French, Chinese, Italian and American choices.
Heading away from Papeete the scenery changes to incorporate exotic tropical greenery. Breathtaking waterfalls can be found by experiencing an all day 4x4 wheel drive expedition that takes in plenty of rivers, streams and climbs high into the mountains.
Take a drive around Tahiti Nui (big Tahiti). The 71-mile road winds between the mountains and the sea and offers spectacular views along the way. Tahiti Iti (little Tahiti) offers a road that follows each coast for 12 miles again with beautiful vistas, the coast also offers some of the most spectacular surfing spots in the world.
Tahiti is a must stop for all vacationers to the French Polynesia, either looking for an exotic vacation, island getaway, or a romantic Tahitian honeymoon the big island of Tahiti is a must.
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