French Polynesian Culture: Mana
Mana is a mythical and essential concept in Tahiti culture, a fundamental truth. It’s both tangible and intangible, expressive yet imperceptible, revealing but enigmatic, so
French Polynesian Culture: The Tradition of Polynesian Tattoos
The word tatau originated in The Islands of Tahiti, and the symbols have meaning and the meaning tells the story of each Tahitian’s personal history.
Maupiti
This island, accessible both by plane and by ship, favoures small tourist facilities managed by the locals, rather than the large hotel chains.
Taha’a
Life slows on the island of Taha’a in The Islands of Tahiti. This quiet island will sweep you away into the traditional, tranquil life of
Huahine
Huahine casts a spell over you from the moment you arrive. The enchanted Huahine, with its lush forests, untamed landscape and quaint villages, is one
Raiatea
This is the place where the first inhabitants of the archipelago settled, and where the Marae Taputapuatea was built, a sacred place where religious and
Tetiaroa
The island, purchased in the 1960s by Marlon Brando, is now home to a very luxurious eco-sustainable resort, The Brando, capable of preserving the virginity
Bora Bora
The island of Bora Bora rises from the velvet blues of the deep water up through the softer hues of the lagoon and into the
Tahiti. Useful Information
When to visit Tahiti, how to get there, where to stay, experiences available to all visitors and a bit of history of this fascinating South
French Polynesian Culture: Music and Dance
In the dance and rhythms, Tahitians give voice to their Mana, allowing it to rise from the sea, descend from the hills, and emanate from