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20 Things to Know Before Visiting French Polynesia
Plan your visit to Tahiti, Bora Bora and the rest of French Polynesia with this guide to language, budget, transit, health and safety, and etiquette.
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A guide to accessible travel in Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands
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- Tahiti Faa'a International AirportSightHas standard accessible facilities.
- Intercontinental Tahiti Resort and SpaHotelIncludes a sea turtle rescue center.
- Maitai Express TahitiHotelAffordable option with three accessible rooms.
- Pearl MuseumMuseumThe Robert Wan Pearl Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to pearls.
- Presidential PalaceSight
- Elsewhere
- Aranui cruise shipPlaceMarquesas Islands, French PolynesiaBest way to see the Marquesas Islands.
- Aranui 5PlaceMarquesas Islands, French PolynesiaAdaptable, professional and thoroughly welcoming.
- Cook's Bay Hotel & SuitesHotelMoorea, French PolynesiaExcellent hotel on Mo'orea Island.
- Heimata HallPlaceMoorea, French PolynesiaLeads exploratory trips around Mo'orea or Tahiti.
- LindsayPlaceTahiti, French PolynesiaLeads team on experience of true Polynesian life.
- Marie-JeannePlaceTahiti, French PolynesiaCircumnavigates the island, visiting waterfalls, gardens.
- Charles NordhoffPlaceTahiti, French PolynesiaAuthor of Mutiny on the Bounty.
- Polynesian culture and history museumMuseumTahiti, French PolynesiaDynamic and fascinating look into Polynesian culture.
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- Faarumai WaterfallsSightwaterfalls in the northern village of Tiarei
- InterContinental Tahiti Resort & SpaHotel
- Tahiti La Ora Beach ResortHotel
- Elsewhere
- Phuket TownNeighborhoodPhuket, Thailandreceives fewer tourists than western beach areas
- Stone TownNeighborhoodZanzibar City, Tanzaniahistoric trade center with meandering lanes
- House of WondersMuseumZanzibar City, Tanzania19th-century building where the Sultan used to live
- North IslandSightVictoria, Seychelleshoneymoon destination for royals
- La DigueSightVictoria, SeychellesIn size, it is the fourth-largest granitic island of Seychelles after Mahé, Praslin, and Silhouette Island.
- Phi Phi IslandsSightKrabi, Thailandgroup of six islands between Phuket and Malacca
- Ko Phi Phi DonSightKrabi, Thailandlargest and most populated island of the group
- Ko Phi Phi LeSightKrabi, Thailandisland with stunning vistas and coastal stretches
- Cape PanwaNeighborhoodPhuket, Thailandquiet corner with luxury accommodations
- Radhanagar BeachSightPort Blair, Indiaserene beach on Havelock Island
- Elephant BeachSightPort Blair, Indiawater sports arena shores
- Baratang Limestone CavesSightPort Blair, Indiastriking natural corridors
- Cloud 9SightSiargao, Philippinesfamous surfing spot
- TemaeSightMoorea, French Polynesiafavorite slice of coastline with coral reefs
- Sofitel Kia Ora MooreaHotelMoorea, French Polynesiahotel on Moorea's beach
- InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana ResortHotelBora Bora, French Polynesiaresort in Bora Bora
- FélicitéSightVictoria, Seychelles
- Catangnan-Cabitoonan BridgeSightSiargao, Philippines
- Siargao Island Sports and Tourism ComplexSightSiargao, Philippines