Tahiti Vacation Packages
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Island of Tahiti |
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Society Archipelago |
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To journey to the
islands, everyone’s first stop is the main island of Tahiti. It is common to
spend a night or two here before venturing on to the other islands. |
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Tahiti is the largest of
all the islands and appropriately referred to as the "Queen of the Pacific".
The total population of all the islands is approximately 245,000…about 75%
of which reside on the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. |
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Tahiti is actually two
islands joined by a narrow isthmus. Polynesian legends say that Tahiti Nui,
the larger of the two islands, and Tahiti Iti, the smaller island, were
formed when a fish swam away from the lagoon between the islands of Raiatea
and Taha’a. |
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More than just an
international point of arrival for the other fabulous nearby islands,
Papeete, the capital of Tahiti, offers visitors numerous treasures: the
colorful market place, art and museums, botanical and flower gardens,
animated nightlife and cultural exhibitions such as the traditional "Heiva"
which provides a lively change of scenery full of folklore, dancing,
singing, colors and fragrances. |
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