Ia Orana! Welcome to Tahiti!
The main island of French Polynesia is Tahiti. Tahiti’s main city, and French Polynesia’s largest, Papeete, is the capital…
Visit:
- The main market, which is directly downtown.
- The Gauguin Museum
- The Pearl Museum
- Boutique Art Tahiti at the Centre Vaima – great local craftsman jewelry and gifts at great prices!
- Belvedere Restaurant – make reservations for the early departure and dinner, around 4:30 pm from your hotel.
Cost includes transportation to and from the restaurant as well as meals.
The Belvedere sits up on the mountain behind Papeete. The view captures Tahiti, the waters between Tahiti and Moorea, and the island of Moorea.
Reservations on the early departure enable you to enjoy one of the best views… the sunset!
Restaurants:
- The Belvedere – see above
- Ruby’s – downtown, the chef was the owner of the now closed and then very popular Acajou’s, Great menu and wine cellar with entrees beginning at $30 per person
- Casablanca – great French cuisine with entrees beginning at $20 per person
- Lou Pescadu – a very popular restaurant in the middle of town. Brick oven for pizza, pasta, and fish.
- Cocos – a very romantic restaurant on a black sand beach and open air.
Fine French cuisine here with entrees beginning at $25 per person.
Always check with the concierge of the hotel you are staying at to find out new restaurants that might appeal to you.
Snorkeling:
- The Aquarium – access is by boat.
- Many beaches are around the island. If you have time drive a rent a car and take a great drive around the island. Here you can find your favorite beach and snorkeling area
If you find a great one, let me know as I am always looking for great locations! Always check with the hotel activities desk for the latest information for the best dive and snorkeling spots with the best visibility, any adverse currents, and the weather for that day. Many great snorkeling spots are near the hotels and all you need to do is go by kayak or boat.
Please let the activities desk know where you are going, take plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat.
