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A Fascinating Vacation In French Polynesia

Vacation and Travel to French Polynesia
French Guiana in South America is a French oversea department.

The islands of French Polynesia are located in the Pacific Ocean and are comprised of several islands having a total land area of 1,622 square miles. The official language of the islands is French, Tahitian and other Polynesian dialects are recognized. The atmosphere and culture of the islands is very laid back and the climate is warm and inviting.

In Bora Bora, there is a lagoon cruise and visitors are invited to experience feeding the Black Tip Reef sharks and Sting Rays. The cruise is held in shallow waters and this makes the conditions ideal snorkeling and interacting with the animals. This activity has become an expectation of the marine life and they gather around in a frenzy of activity while waiting to be fed. The sharks and rays are timid and used to human interaction so there is no reason to not enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.

There are “Circle Island” tours and see the sights and sounds around the island of Moorea. The most popular way to explore the area is by bus or mini-van with a tour guide pointing out the places of interest and providing an informative dialogue along the way. Carl's Transport and Tours is a business that has been providing “Circle Island” tours for over 20 years and the guides speak perfect English or French and will take visitors around to experience all the best things it has to offer. Carl's Place offers two unique bungalows on the island for those guests who wish to stay on the beautiful island of Moorea.

When visiting the islands of Raiatea and Tahaa, guests can experience many one-of-a-kind adventures. The open waters surround the islands provide for some of the best sport and deep sea fishing in French Polynesia. Te Manu Ata is a professional sport fishing company that assists guests with the chance to fish with Captain Jean Luc Liaut, a resident of the island and regular among the sport fishing scene. Fishing with Captain Jean provides guests with the unique opportunity to have him make one of his famous “lures”. He provides custom lures to tour guests and is well-known the world over for his hand-made and crafted lures that are coveted by sport bill fisherman everywhere.

There are a number of fine dining restaurants available throughout the islands. National specialties of the islands include; smoked fruitbread, mountain bananas, fefa (spinach) served with suckling pig, poisson cru (marinated fish, served raw with coconut cream and citrus fruit) and poe (a starchy pudding made of papaya, mango and banana). There are a number of restaurants that also include French, Creole and typical Caribbean dishes. Eating on the island is an epicurean's delight filled with delicious dishes served fresh and bursting with flavor.

Guests who desire to stay in island style should check out the Sofitel Ia Ora Moorea. The hotel is famous for having thatched-roof huts, over water huts and pristine exotic gardens. There are three restaurants, a bar and 24-hour room service along with offering pedal boats, outrigger canoes and windsurfing opportunities. For a different experience, guests can arrange to stay at the Sofitel Maeva Beach in Faa'a, Tahiti. This hotel is set in the middle of an exotic Japanese-themed garden with a breathtaking view of Moorea Bay. Located within a short walk to the center of the business and shopping districts on the island, the hotel is convenient for tourists who enjoy doing their sight-seeing on foot. Features of the hotel include two internationally famous restaurants, a golf course and many shops and boutiques on the grounds. With anything unlike tourists will find on other tropical islands, French Polynesia offers an experience rich in culture and history like no other islands in the world.

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