Off the beaten track The Tikehau atoll in the Tuamotu is one of the last known santuaries in the South Pacific of the lori nonnette, or scientifically known as the Vini peruviana, or Lori bleu de Tahiti, an endemic bird with a purple blue coat with silver streaks and an orange beak. For ornithologists and…
Author: Héloïse ALBEROLA
Magical Tahaa island Resort & Spa
Tahaa Island Resort & Spa, Polynesian nectar In Polynesia, one comes to seek exoticism, tranquility, a certain refinement tinged with an authentic culture … and breathtaking landscapes, which will forever remain engraved in our memories. The island of Tahaa is the perfect blend of all this and the Tahaa Island Resort & Spa is its…
A soon to be inaugurated Conrad Bora Bora Nui
To mark the prestigious opening of Conrad Bora Bora Nui. E-Tahiti Travel invites you to discover this haven of luxury, an ideal place to enjoy the magic of the lagoon of Bora Bora and its glorious sunset. Bora Bora, pearl of the Pacific, is graced by the presence of one of the largest luxury hotel…
The Hidden face of the Tiki
It is impossible to miss this artistic and spiritual emblem during your stay in Tahiti and her islands … The tiki is everywhere. Yet, its silence is deafening! Nevertheless, listen…observe; it may be hiding one of the keys to the many Polynesian myths … A rich exhibition at the Musée de Tahiti and her islands…
French Polynesia, whale sanctuary
In the heart of Austral winter in the South Pacific, flowers the AETE, also called “whale tree”. From the Austral islands to the Marquesas, passing by the Gambier archipelago, the Society Islands and the Tuamotu Archipelago, the humpback whales arrive in Polynesian waters for their yearly migration … On a calm day, during the season,…
Poe Rava, a pearl named desire
On the Boulevard Pomare, on the seafront of Papeete, one finds the “Musée de la Perle” a museum dedicated the Emperor of the pearl, Robert Wan, one who has made his fortune and reputation of this illustrious gem. The museum is an ideal place to discover the mysteries of the famous Tahitian pearl. The pearl…