The Top 10 Things to do in Tahiti

1. Picnic on your own private beach

The perfect destination to make the most of the golden sand and brilliant blue lagoon by grabbing a traditional canoe for two and escaping reality with a bottle of delicious French wine, cheese and a baguette from the local supermarket. French Polynesia is known for its pristine waters and picture perfect beaches and you will be spoilt for choice. Take a picnic to your own private beach, what a wonderful escape for those wanting to celebrate a special occasion or romantic proposal! Or just to enjoy the pure peace and quiet away from stresses of everyday life. Head out to your own slice of heaven for a day in tropical paradise, just you and your loved one!

2. Stay with the locals

For those who would like more of a cultural experience when visiting Tahiti and her islands, then staying with the locals could be the perfect accommodation choice for you, there is no better way to submerge yourself into the Tahitian way of life. It’s not only fun and affordable but fantastic

first-hand experience into the everyday lives of the true Tahitian local. The guesthouses (locally known as Pensions) are sprinkled around the islands so you will be spoilt for choice, you will experience visiting these properties located in stunning parts of the islands whether you are up in the hills or right on the crystal lagoon the authentic Tahitian experience will leave a lasting impression. Pensions tend to be family run operations with the added advantage of those personal touches giving you a overall insight into what it would really be like to live in this tropical paradise.

3. Have a swim with the local stingrays

One of the most authentic and original encounters you will experience in Tahiti is to swim with the sharks and stingrays out in the open lagoon, one that you will never forget. This is an organised tour that will take you out by Stand-up paddle board or boat onto the lagoon, which is so clear that it will feel like you are swimming in a giant swimming pool. Grab a snorkel and fins and follow your Tahitian guide into the shallows (waist height) for a once in a lifetime experience, the rays are friendly and love to come to play, for those who dare you will be able to touch their velvet feeling backs. For those who are not so keen to have these magnificent creatures up close and personal you can admire the rays and reef sharks from the comfort of a boat – an experience suited to all ages.

4. Buy a black pearl

Tahiti is the best place in the world to shop for pearls so why not visit a pearl farm and see how these stunning gems are cultivated. Pearls are a symbol of elegance and beauty throughout the world and will be an everlasting souvenir. The warm lagoon waters of the islands and atolls are Mother Nature’s choice for the cultivation of her pure living gem: the Tahitian Cultured Pearl. The warm lagoons of many of the islands are among the most perfect on earth because of the temperature, density, salinity, light, and pure climate. Commonly known as “Black Pearls”, Tahitian Cultured Pearls range widely in pricing, size, shape and colours. From the darkest black to shimmering shades of green, blue, bronze, aubergine, or even pink - these are truly the jewels of the ocean. With first-hand expertise and infinite selection of dozens of major pearls retailers on all the islands, visitors quickly discover that this is the best place in the world to learn about and shop for pearls. Visitors are encouraged to visit several merchants during their vacation to learn about judging quality and style to help determine their preference.