25/05/2021: French Polynesia obtains the international certification “Safe Travels by WTTC” On April 7, 2021, The Islands of Tahiti obtained the international “Safe Travels” certification issued by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), a mark of recognition for the […]
Tahiti Airport (Fa’a’ā International Airport), Business Lounge & Co
Comfort at International Arrivals & Departures Since the complete renovation of the airport about 18 months ago, the overall ambiance is now modern, colorful and welcoming, and the services offered to passengers have also been stepped up.What could be better, […]
Polynesian Tattoo
The origin of the nameTwo Polynesian words have been adopted by many other languages: tapu, the origin of tabou in French and taboo in English and, of course, tatau. The words tatouage in French, and tattoo and tattow in Old […]
Nature & Environment – French Polynesia
LOCATION AND CHARACTERISTICS At the heart of the Oceanian worldFrench Polynesia is located at the heart of the South Pacific, between 134° and 157° longitude west and between 8° and 28° latitude south, on either side of the line of […]
The Tahitian Tiare
The Tahitian tiare flower is a symbol of welcome offered to newcomers.The first Polynesians discovered it on reaching the shores of their final homeland, today tourists can see it as they come in to land at Tahiti-Fa’a’a.The tiare is a […]