Papeete, Tahiti’s capital and gateway to many South Pacific voyages, has a cosmopolitan French/Polynesian ambiance and many natural and cultural attractions. And chances are good that travelers ...

Reporting from PAPEETE, Tahiti — This scruffy port city won’t win any awards as a dreamy beach town, but then, the island of Tahiti as a whole won’t win any medals either.

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You'll find the beach about 25 miles southeast of Papeete in Papara. There's no fee to access the beach and parking is available. ... Taharuu Beach sits on Tahiti's southern coast in Papara.

Papenoo, located on Tahiti's northern coast, can easily be reached by car or taxi from Papeete. You're welcome at the beach anytime of the day, free of charge, but you'll want to make arrangements ...

Le Méridien Tahiti. You’ll feel the Polynesian hospitality upon check-in at Le Méridien Tahiti, which is a 15-minute drive from Papeete.The family-friendly beach resort offers babysitting ...

Air Tahiti Nui is offering discounted flight deals to French Polynesia. The lowest fares include $750 round-trip tickets from Seattle, WA. The island is known for its beautiful beaches, hiking ...

The 130-acre Tahiti Mahana Beach Resort and Spa in Papeete is anticipated to be one of the largest resorts in the Pacific. Its design pays homage to the unique characteristics of French Polynesian ...

Each evening around 5:30 p.m., Tahiti’s roulottes (food trucks) kick into high gear, drawing hungry locals and travelers alike onto the streets with the irresistible smells of grilling meat and ...

The oldest boat with the youngest crewmember won the 13th Transpacific Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Papeete, Tahiti this month. Chris Welsh, a member of Newport Harbor Yacht Club, and his crew ...