Baguettes 

Posted by admin on Jul 2, 2016 in Sights

Baguettes, the long sticks of French bread, have been a Franch tradition for years and a visit to any French colony would not be complete without purchasing one.

In Tahiti you’re in a special kind of heaven, because, not only are these things in every single place where you would expect to find food, but they are at a price subsidised by the government.

A very long, very white, baguette will set you back a mere 50 – 55 XPF, which by any world standard is amazingly cheap.

Of course, there are more kinds of bread and even baguette available …

Papeete Hotel Deals

Posted by admin on Jul 2, 2016 in Hotel Deals

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PK 18 Vaiava Beach

Posted by admin on Jul 2, 2016 in To See

This beach, which is known locally as PK18 because it is near the distance marker meaning 18kms from Papeete center, is pretty much the best white sand beach on the main island of Tahiti Nui.

If you’ve been to other premier beaches around the world, or even the nearby islands of Bora Bora, you would not actually consider the sand at PK18 to be white, but rather a dark brownish yellow. The reason on Tahiti Nui it is called a white sand beach is because most of the others are a dark volcanic black.

The beach is popular with locals …

Vaipahi Gardens

Posted by admin on Jul 2, 2016 in To See

This is a place found on the south coast of Tahiti Nui. It is quite a trek from Papeete and on the way to Tahiti Iti (the small island at the back of Tahiti Nui).

It is a free tropical garden with lots of plants and trees which are named with plaques.

There is also some lakes and a river running through it. There is even a very easily accessible waterfall to see.

In order to see the whole of the park though, you will need to be an avid hiker.

There are 3 hiking trails available. A large loop, …

Papeete Local Market

Posted by admin on Jun 21, 2016 in To See

One of the most interesting places for a tourist to visit in Papeete is the local market which is located near the center of the town in a large open plan covered area. Its a nicely designed building with lots of natural light and a second floor which only exists in the central part, leaving the two ends with a very tall ceiling.

In the market you will find a crop of local entrepreneurs selling all kinds of things. You could break down the the items available into the following categories.

1. Meat, fish, vegetables, milk and drinks
2. …