Lonely PlanetSep 2220 Things to Know Before Visiting French PolynesiaPlan your visit to Tahiti, Bora Bora and the rest of French Polynesia with this guide to language, budget, transit, health and safety, and etiquette.11 things in this storyroulottesRestaurantfood trucks offering fresh seafood at reasonable pricesTahitiPlace of worshipinternational air gateway, has mountains and waterfallsmaraePlace of worshiptemple sites on Tahiti, dress modestly and don't climbHeiva i TahitiFestivalmonth-long cultural celebration in July, attracts many touristsTahiti ItiSightisland like Tahiti over a century ago, accessible by road/boatTeahupoʻoSightbig-wave surfing destination at the end of the roadtamaaraaPlacetraditional Polynesian feasts with food, singing, and dancingPape'ete food marketMarketfood market in the center, open seven days a weekNatura ExplorationPlaceTahiti Riva TrekPlaceElsewhereMotu TiapaaSightMaupiti, French Polynesiaislet where Maupiti hosts hima'a feastsRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →
